The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Taber

Present: Casey, Houthoofd, Huntley, Taber. Excused Matthews

Motion by Casey supported by Houthoofd to approve the Agenda. Ayes Unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Casey supported by Houthoofd to Approve the minutes of the July 17, 2008 meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Correspondence:
Received from Wilber Twp. Revision to Township Zoning
Received letter from Planning Board member Gail Huntley announcing his resignation from the County Planning Commission effective December 2008.

Old Business:

Report of the County Commissioner Representative:
No Report

Parks and Recreation Report
Casey reported that snowmobile trail development and maintenance was ongoing. The parks board had also hosted two public meetings for recommendations and input regarding the new State Law consolidating ORV usage of county right of ways and had voted to pass along a recommendation to adopt the State Law within the County.

New Business:
The 2009 meeting schedule was presented.

The State of Michigan has passed two laws which combine and revise State Zoning and Planning statutes. Copies of Public Act 12 “Zoning Enabling Act” and Public Act 33 “Michigan Planning Enabling Act” were distributed to the members. Also provided was the Legislative Summary for each Act. These changes now combine the respective laws for Counties, Municipalities, and Townships into a single law and removes differences which had previously existed. As was noted in the summaries, some Planning Commission by-laws may need to be amended to retain compliance. Each member is to review the new Acts and will be discussed at the next scheduled meeting.

Chairman Taber presented a draft of the Planning Commission Annual Report for comment or revision. No revisions noted.

Comments from Planning Commission Members:
The members thanked Mr. Huntley for his years of service on the County Planning Commission.

Motion by Casey, supported by Houthoofd to approve Per Diems and Mileage for those in attendance. Roll call vote was unanimous, motion carried.

Motion by Houthoofd, supported by Casey to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

NEXT MEETING 7:00 P.M. January 15, 2009

Andrew Taber
Chairman/Secretary

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