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

Present: Armstead, Casey, Freel, Huddy, Huntley, Matthews, and Taber.
Absent: Ryan

Approval of the July 19, 2007 regular meeting minutes with change noted by Huddy regarding “Airport Commission” corrected to “Airport Advisory Committee”. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Correspondence: Received from Michigan State University Extension “Citizen Planner” Workshops brochure

Old Business:

Freel reported of the recent resignations of Chairman Joseph Pellens and member Richard Brown due to conflict of interest decision by Attorney General regarding membership on Township Board/Supervisor and membership on County Planning Commission.

There was a general discussion on whether to elect a new Chairman or wait until scheduled elections in January when new members may be available and provide input. Casey felt the Chairman position should be filled for the remainder of the year as it was empty. It was noted that this was the last meeting of the year and the members felt the Vice Chairman could act as Chairman until new elections in January as provided in the by-laws. Mathews suggested the Planning Commission recommend to the County Commissioners the number of members to sit on the Planning Board. Huddy asked if the State mandates the number of members? Feel felt the Planning Commission should remain with fewer members. Casey agreed we should remain small until we have a purpose that is of cost benefit to the County. Freel noted that all projects have been completed and no new purpose has been presented. Several members appointments are up for re-appointment if the members so desire. Vice Chairman Freel appointed Huddy to serve as the Planning Commission representative on the Parks and Recreation Board .

Report of the County Commissioner Representative:
Mathews stated the County Commissioners passed a resolution to fly a County flag from the County Building and Annex. It will be necessary to design a flag for the County. Freel volunteered to come up with a proposed design.

Airport Advisory Committee:
Huddy reported that due to a hangar swap with a present owner who elected to switch to an old hangar the new hangar was now available for storage of equipment.

New Business:
Casey stated that new members to the Planning Commission should represent a cross section of the County to get input from both cities and townships.
January Elections: Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary.

Comments from Planning Commission Members:
Freel asked how important it was for the Planning Commission to be represented on the various County Boards (school, airport, hospital, parks & recreation, etc) Mathews stated this will be up to the new Chairman to decide and determine requirements. Casey stated the by-laws should be amended to exclude members from the Planning Commission for missing a number of meetings.

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

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

NEXT MEETING 7:00 P.M. January 17, 2008

Andrew Taber, Secretary
John Freel, Acting Chairman

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