Holly Township Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 1, 2015Page 1 of 3

Holly Township Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 1, 2015Page 1 of 3

Holly Township

Planning Commission – Regular Meeting

Minutes of November 3, 2015

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Call to Order:Vice Chairman Kernen called the November 3, 2015 regular meeting of the Holly Township Planning Commission to order at 6:30p.m. At the Holly Township Hall, 102 Civic Drive, Holly Michigan.

Roll Call

Members Present:Others Present

Mark Cornwell, Commissioner Karin Winchester, Zoning Administrator

AC Alrey, CommissionerJohn Jackson,Township Planner

Lloyd Kernen, Commissioner

Shane Mooney, Commissioner

Members Absent:

Ted Gurski, Chairman

Commissioner Cornwellmoved to excuse Commissioner Gurski. Commissioner Alrey supported the motion. A voice vote was taken; all those present voted yes; the motion carried by a 4/0 vote.

Agenda Approval:

Commissioner Alreymoved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Cornwell supported the motion. A voice vote was taken; all those present voted yes; the motion carried by a 4/0 vote.

Public Comment: None

Approval of Minutes – October 6, 2015 Minutes:

Commissioner Alreymoved to approve the minutes of October 6, 2015 as corrected. Commissioner Cornwellsupported the motion. A voice vote was taken; all those present voted yes; the motion carried by a 4/0 vote.

Communications: None.

Old Business:

1. Outdoor Gatherings Ordinance.

Commissioner Alrey moved to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance Amendments to the Outdoor Gatherings Ordinanceby the Holly Township Board of Trustees. Commissioner Mooney supported the motion. A voice vote was taken; all those present voted yes; the motion carried by a 4/0 vote.

1. Master Plan.

John Jackson did a presentation on the proposed section of the Master Plan that includes specific tasks related to the various sub areas like the new North Holly Road area and discussed general implementation policies like design standards, natural beauty roads, etc. Discussion was held regarding the proposed changes.

There was further discussion about trails, development and timing and location of the master plan open house. It was the consensus of the commission that it should be held at NOCFA Headquarters in February.

John handed out the newsletter he prepared on the Master Plan that will be going in with the tax bill mailing for December taxes. The commission discussed the content and layout and requested a few minor changes.

No Action Taken.

New Business:

None.

Public Comment: None.

Reports:

Commissioner Alrey reported that he and other Commissioner’sattended the Water Summit. It provided great information.

Commissioner Cornwell is going to prepare a report to the board on the Water Summit. He felt it was an extremely important program to attend and the township was well represented. He will share the report with the commission as well.

John informed the commission about a recent supreme court ruling on the case Reid vs Gilbert regarding signage. All sign ordinances will have to be content neutral. You cannot differentiate the difference between political signs, house for sale signs, etc.

Commissioner Cornwell stated that Friday November 6th Senator David Robertson and Representative Graves will be holding coffees from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Bigby in Fenton or 11:15 am – 12:15 pm at Holly Donut. It is an opportunity to discuss State Government, share ideas on improving policies, or to ask for other assistance.

Adjournment

Commissioner Alrey moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Mooney supported the motion. A voice vote was taken; all those present voted yes; the motion carried by a 4/0 vote.

Vice Chairman Kernen, hearing no other business, adjourned the meeting at 8:10pm.

Karin Winchester, MMC

Holly Township Clerk