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County of Antrim |
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PLANNING COMMISSION |
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Minutes |
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January 8, 2008 7:00 p.m. |
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Antrim County Building - Board of Commissioners Room |
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Members Present: |
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Jim Gurr, Joe Allen, Al Luurtsema, Barb Bradford, Jill Barnard and Laura Stanek |
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Members Absent: |
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Terry Morris, Tom Maleck, Alan Martel, and Marshall Wright |
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Advisory Present: |
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None |
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Staff and Others: |
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Joe Meyers and Pete Garwood |
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Audience Present: |
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None |
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1. Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Al Luurtsema. |
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2. Election of Officers |
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Pete Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, chaired the meeting during the process of the election of officers.
Chairperson Mr. Garwood opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson.
Joe Allen nominated Al Luurtsema for chairperson of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Jill Barnard, supported by Barb Bradford, to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Al Luurtsema for Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Motion carried – unanimous.
Vice Chairperson Jim Gurr nominated Tom Maleck for Vice Chairperson.
Motion by Barb Bradford, supported by Laura Stanek, to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Tom Maleck for Vice Chairperson of the Antrim County Planning Commission. Motion carried as a role call vote. Motion carried – unanimous.
Secretary Jim Gurr nominated Alan Martel for Secretary.
Motion by Barb Bradford, supported by Jill Barnard, to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Alan Martel for Secretary of the Planning Commission. Motion carried – unanimous.
At this point of the meeting the elected chairperson, Al Luurtsema, chaired the remainder of the meeting. |
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3. Public Comment |
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None. |
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4. Minutes |
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Motion by Joe Allen, supported by Jim Gurr, to approve the December 11, 2007 minutes as amended. Motion carried – unanimous. |
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5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure |
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None. |
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6. Milton Township Zoning Ordinance Amendments |
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Discussion ensued over the amendment and how it appears to be spot zoning.
Barb discussed the errors on the map and the history of the property. She also discussed how the language could be changed in the manufacturing district to be able to fix boats if the township chooses.
Jim spoke on how, due to previous experience, Milton Township likes to make sure they know the potential issues with rezoning proprieties.
Jim spoke on how they are accurate in not accepting this rezoning request.
Motion by Jim Gurr, supported by Joe Allen, to support the Milton Township Planning Commission in denying the rezone from Manufacturing to Commercial. Motion carried –unanimous.
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7. Carbon Dioxide Injection. |
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Barb spoke on how the public was never notified of a hearing for the injection of carbon dioxide. Barb inquired about permitting of carbon dioxide injection and if universities need to obtain a permit to inject substances. Barb also spoke on oil and gas wells, reading an article in parade magazine. Barb added that she had been in contact with Mary Ann Heideman, MSUE Regional Educator, regarding Regional Corporation.
Discussion ensued over carbon injection and what we currently know. Barb spoke on how many wells Antrim County currently has. Discussion ensued over the of history wells in Antrim County and Northwest Michigan.
Discussion ensued over oil and gas regulations.
Barb discussed putting together a group of counties in Northern Michigan to take a stand on certain issues.
Al Luurtsema spoke on how we need to get information on the certain issues before we act in any way.
Discussion ensued over contacting the author of the article we have been discussing.
Al Luurtsema asked Barb to research the issue and contact the author.
Discussion ensued over the process of permitting wells.
Al appointed Jim Gurr to get information on wells.
Laurie spoke on how some oil and gas companies don’t follow the rules and how we should be Concerned about these issues.
Discussion ensued over Antrim Shale. |
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8. Various Matters |
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Jim spoke on the Soil Erosion Ordinance Subcommittee and the ordinance.
Jim spoke on the Grand Vision Process and the money they are asking to complete the study.
Discussion ensued over the grand vision process.
Jim and Barb spoke on the process of redrafting the ordinance.
Joe Allen left the meeting at 8:15 pm. Due to a lack of a quorum, no official action could be taken.
Jim would like to create a post card to inform the people we initially notified when the redrafting of the ordinance process started.
Al Luurtsema indicated that the next meeting will be on the first Tuesday of February in 2008.
Discussion ensued over the grand vision and what kind of study the county will obtain.
Discussion ensued over the dollar amount for $6,000 to the Grand Vision.
Joe Meyers indicated that Forest Home Township is starting to plan.
Barb would like to request NLEA come to our meeting to inform the Planning Commission of what they doing in Antrim County.
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9. Public/Member Comment |
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Jim indicated that Al Martel wanted to thank the Soil Erosion Sub-committee for all of the work on the Soil Erosion Ordinance.
The Commission spoke on the Alba Injection Well.
Al Luurtsema thanked the Sub-committee for the Soil Erosion Ordinance. |
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Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. |
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Submitted and Approved
Alan Martel, Secretary Date: Antrim County Planning Commission |
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