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

Present: Matthews, Casey, Houthoofd, Sarki, Taber.
No members of the public in attendance

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Sarki supported by Houthoofd to approve the Agenda. Ayes Unanimous. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Sarki supported by Houthoofd to Approve the minutes of the April 23, 2009 meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Correspondence:

Received from Reno Township: Copy of Adopted Master Plan

Received from Burleigh Township: Application from Twp. resident for “Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program”.

New Business:

Chairman Taber pointed out that recent changes in State law included some additional requirements for the by-laws for the Planning Commission. The group decided that the Chairman would review these requirements and make any additional updates for approval at the nest scheduled meeting.

Taber Provided the members with County Extension Bulletin WO-1053 “Michigan Land Use Guidelines for Siting Wind Energy Systems”. This was followed by a brief discussion on recent activities ie: Placing wind turbines on the U.S. Gypsum Companies old tram piers located in Tawas Bay. Casey noted that the piers may not be strong enough to support them. Another possible site location for wind turbines is the old Wurtsmith Air Base.

Parks and Recreation Report

Mr. Casey reported that the Bass Lake trail to Hale is approved for snowmobile only. Houthoofd questioned the feeder into a private campground and expressed concerns it may jeopardize the trail. Mr. Casey updated the group on the Grant received by the County Parks & Rec for the purpose of updating the Recreation Master Plan. This is an important step in aquiring funding for future projects in the County. Also mentioned was the Michigan Works Summer Grant Program which paid for several young workers to clear brush on the current snowmobile trail helping keep it open. The M-65 Bridge project is slowly pregressing.

Old Business:

Mr. Sarki asked how old the County Master Plan is and was informed it is 2 years old.

Comments from Planning Commission Members:
No additional comments

Motion by Sarki, 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.

Andrew Taber
Chairman/Secretary

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