Meeting called to order: 7:02 p.m.

Agenda stands as presented

Election of 2006 officers: L. MacDonald chairperson, L. Little vice-chair,

C. Person secretary, B. Osborne vice-secretary.

Minutes of 6 December 2005 meeting: J. Fischer asked the word "NOT" be deleted from the wording of the first sentence in her clarification of previous minutes. Record should read….."the discussion of junk cars at a couple body shop business in the area had permits for body shop repair only and felt they WOULD COME under the junk car ordinance." Minutes approved with correction inserted.

Public comment: no public present

Chairperson comment: 1). He will be attending the annual MTA meeting in Grand Rapids and possibly C. Marsh will also attend. 2). A brief summary of the Hazard Material Incident Cost Recovery Ordinance enacted by the Township Board was presented. 3). A consolidated copy of the Township Zoning Ordinance was handed out to members.

Commissioner comments: J. Fischer began with questions of interpretations of dimensional differences included in the ordinances. This lead to a discussion of getting better communication between the resident who is applying for a permit, Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Chairperson and Supervisor indicated procedures were being improved for all involved parties. B. Gardella asked about the status of a blinking traffic light at 15 Mile and M-129. Supervisor reported the Township Board determined a light would be cost prohibitive.

Discussion-Set backs and Variances-South Scenic Drive: South Scenic Drive presents a problem as the lots and platted sub-divisions do not readily conform to Township ordinances. One solution will be to zone the area separately to make possible reasonable land use. Commissioners asked to give thought to this upcoming situation.

Progress discussion: Draft of Services and Facilities section of Master Plan introduction given out. 2). Report of current Health Dept. requirements for septic systems with information given to Chairperson for review. 3). Commissioners asked to review drafts of Master Plan introduction and make comments.

Other Business: Chairperson shared information to clarify Balsam poplar question from previous meeting. 2). Commissioners asked to begin thinking about priorities and direction to implement the goals formulated in the Master Plan.

Motion to adjourn by L. Little, 2^nd J. Fischer. Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn Person

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