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MEETING MINUTES: July 17, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Taber
Present: Casey, Houthoofd, Huntley, Taber. Excused Matthews
In attendance: Gary W. Kellan, Oscoda Township Assistant Superintendent.
Motion by Casey supported by Huntley to approve the Agenda. Ayes
Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion by Houthoofd supported by Casey to Approve the minutes of the
April 17, 2008 meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Received from Charter Township of Oscoda, Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Old Business:
By-Laws Update: Taber advised that the Planning Commission By-Laws would
have to be updated due to the mandated number of members, set at 5, by the
County Commissioners. It was discussed that three (3) members would
constitute a quorum. Motion by Casey and supported by Houthoofd to change
the By-Laws to indicate this change. Roll Call vote unanimous, motion
carried.
Report of the County Commissioner Representative:
No Report
Parks and Recreation Report
Casey reported that efforts were underway to provide trail grooming for ORV
usage. The M65 bridge access approval for snowmobile use was progressing,
slowly, due to the number of shareholders. MDOT, U.S. Forrest Service,
Consumers Power all must approve. Local residents have also raised concerns.
New Business:
Charter Township of Oscoda – Zoning Amendments. Mr. Kellan was in attendance
to present the latest changes (11 updates) to bring the Wurtsmith site up to
general Township zoning and provide various needed amendments. There was
much discussion of Oscoda Townships goals and successes. When asked what Mr.
Kellan sees the Counties role in the planning process he proposed that the
County Planning Commission take the lead in coordinating training for the
Township planning members.
Comments from Planning Commission Members:
It was discussed that the townships along the shoreline should get together
and standardize a zoning plan. It was generally agreed that a wall of condos
blocking the view would be detrimental to the area.
Motion by Huntley, supported by Casey to approve Per Diems and Mileage
for those in attendance. Roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Motion by Huntley, supported by Houthoofd to adjourn the meeting at 8
p.m. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING: 7 p.m., October 16, 2008
Andrew Taber
Chairman/Secretary
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