The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Joe Pellens with everyone reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Due to absence of Armstead, Taber agreed to act as Secretary.

Present: Brown, Casey, Freel, Huddy, Huntley, Pellens, Ryan and Taber.
Excused: Armstead, Matthews
Absent: -0-

Motion by Freel supported by Huntley to approve the Agenda for May 17, 2007 meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Huddy supported by Taber, to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2007 regular meeting. Ayes: Casey, Huddy, Huntley, Ryan,Taber.
Abstain: Freel, Brown. Motion carried.

Mr. Pellens and Members of the Planning Commission welcomed Richard Brown to the Board.

Correspondence:

1: Received documentation from Oscoda Township. The Planning Commission reviewed case # 675 (Rezoning Application).
and case # 676 (Special Land Use Permit)

Old Business:

• Master Plan: Discussion of the new Revised Master Plan, presently on disc, and will be added to the County Web site. J. Freel will make six color copies for the Members of the County Commission and the Secretary. Any others wishing a copy may obtain one by printing from the web site. When it becomes available.
• Web Site: The Planning Commission members agreed to further usage of the web site by adding pertinent information as it arises.
• By-Laws: General discussion on the proposed by-laws, with minor corrections for punctuation, discussed possible change to frequency of board elections, term limits, and frequency of board meetings. It was agreed that those sections would remain as is with special meetings being called, as deemed necessary, by the Chairman with consideration to the financial impact on the County for those meetings. There was additional discussion of section G under Duties of the Planning Commission regarding attending training sessions, conferences and meetings. It was agreed that should this become necessary, a member would be selected to attend and the Planning Board would vote to present an appropriation request to the Iosco County Board of Commissioners for approval. It was further agreed that the By-Laws would also be placed on the County web site.
Motion by Huntley supported by Brown, to approve By-laws. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

No report from the County Commission Representative
Parks and Recreation: There was much damage to trees due to late season Winter Storm. Snowmobile trail maintenance budget will be affected.

New Business:
Mr. Pellens announced that election of a new Secretary was needed since L. Armstead had agreed to continue on a temporary basis until a new Secretary was elected. The term of this position will coincide with other board elections. Huntley nominated Taber, Freel supported. Nominations were closed. Roll Call, Ayes were unanimous. Motion carried.

Ryan suggested bringing in a representative from the State of Michigan for discussion of Land Use Issues.
There was a discussion on ways the Planning Board may help and participate in the Cruise Boat Study.
As stated in April 19, 2007 minutes, Sue Fortune is scheduled to attend our July 19, 2007 meeting.

Motion by Freel, supported by Huddy to approve Per Diems and Mileage for those in attendance. Roll call, Ayes Unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Freel, supported by Huddy to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

NEXT MEETING 7:00 P.M. July 19, 2007

Andrew Taber, Secretary
F. Joseph Pellens, Chairman

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