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MEETING MINUTES: January 14, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Chairman Taber
Present: Matthews, Casey, Houthoofd, Sarki, Taber.
No members of the public in attendance
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Matthews supported by Houthoofd to approve
the Agenda. Ayes Unanimous. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Matthews supported by Houthoofd to Approve
the minutes of the October 8, 2009 meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Rcvd 10.15.09 from Reno Twp: “Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act”
application.
Rcvd 10.16.09 from Burleigh Twp: “Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act”
application.
Rcvd 11.10.09 from City of Whittemore: “Farmland and Open Space Preservation
Act” application.
The members were provided a copy of the applications, as well as
acknowledgement letters sent to each jurisdiction by the Chairman.
Rcvd 01.07.10 from Iosco County Board of Commissioners: Letter announcing
Ms. Susan Flora as newest member appointed to the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Rcvd 12.18.09 from Nancy J. Huebel, County Clerk: Memorandum re IRS approved
travel Mileage rate effective January 1, 2010. (decreased to $.50/mile)
New Business:
Election of Officers: Mr. Sarki nominated Taber as Chairman/Secretary,
supported by Matthews. Roll Call Vote was unanimous. Taber elected as
Chairman for 2010.
Taber nominated Mr. Houthoofd as Vice Chairman, supported by Matthews. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
The 2010 meeting schedule was presented and approved by acclimation.
A copy of the Chairman’s 2009 Annual Report was presented.
Report of County Commissioner Representative
Mr. Matthews reported on recent activities by the Board of Commissioners.
Board members were elected to serve on new posts and boards for the year. It
was also reported that the EMS MMR management received an increase from 6%
of collections to 9% of funds collected. The possibility of County savings
by outsourcing food service in the jail was also being investigated.
Plainfield Twp was in the process of investigating a source of police
protection within the Township.
Report on Parks and Recreation
Hale Trail extension was submitted to the State DNR and the U.S. Forrest
Service for comment. (None rcvd as yet). The M-65 bridge project had become
stalled at U.S. Forrest and was given a bump by Mr. Matthews. The County
Road Commission was allowing “White Shoulders” snow to remain on certain
roadway shoulder surfaces to facilitate snowmobile traffic to connect with
trails. Burleigh Twp Supv had requested a Road Commission policy
clarification on “road kill” removal from County Roads. The process of
updating the County Parks and Recreation Plan was discussed and some of the
areas for potential improvements to recreational activities were discussed
by the members.
Old Business:
The updated copy of the Planning Commission By-Laws was presented for final
approval. Motion by Matthews, Supported by Sarki to approve the by-laws.
Motion passed.
Comments from Planning Commission Members:
Mr. Sarki questioned the use of a rail spur in Alabaster Twp. by Lake State
Railway to store rail cars for extended periods of time. Mr. Sarki noted
that this had the potential of inhibiting deer migration to gain access to
food and water. It was generally noted that the railroad was regulated by
the Federal Government and any influence from the State or County would be
minimal.
Mr. Casey informed the board that Alabaster Twp was in the process of
initiating a 3 year feasibility study on the use of wind turbines for
electricity generation.
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 7:45
P.M. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.
Andrew Taber
Chairman/Secretary
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