MINUTES

HENRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

January 18, 2007

Commission members present:

Charlie Griffith (President) Henry County Citizen Representative

Jon Lindsay Henry County Health Department

Rich Myers Henry County Commissioner

Kevin Nye Henry County Auditor

Eric Shank (Vice President) Henry County Soil & Water Conservation

Lenny Sonnenberg Henry County Engineer’s Office

Staff members present:

Tim Schumm

1. Tim Schumm called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.

2. Approval of Minutes: Kevin Nye moved to approve the December 21, 2006 minutes. Eric Shank seconded. Motion carried.

3. President’s Report: None.

4. Old Business: None

5. New Business:

A. 2006 Year in Review

Tim Schumm reviewed the residential development indicator data for unincorporated Henry County for 2006. The number of lot splits less than 5 acres, sewage system permits and rural addresses were all higher than in 2005. These were not a true indication of growth, because many of the lot splits were due to US 24 realignment, and many of the sewage system permits and rural addresses were a result of people wanting to get the permits before the sewage system regulations changed in 2007. The breakdown of the data by township indicated that a majority of the growth continues to be in the Northeast corner of the County (Liberty & Washington Townships).

B. Election of Officers

Lenny Sonnenberg made a motion to nominate Charlie Griffith as President and Eric Shank as Vice President. Rich Myers seconded. Motion carried.

C. Terms Expiring 2/19/2007

The members with terms expiring February 19, 2007 are Charlie Griffith, John Harding and John Overmier. John Harding had indicated that he would accept reappointment in no one else could be found. It was suggested to ask township zoning inspectors to see if any of them would be interested. Tim Schumm will check. Tim Schumm will also check with John Overmier to make sure he is interested in reappointment. Charlie Griffith will accept another term.

6. Closing Remarks

A. Open Forum:

Lenny Sonnenberg asked Commissioner Rich Myers if the Board has discussed a timetable for hiring a new Planning Director. Rich Myers indicated that there have not been any discussions. He indicated that the Commissioners will probable wait until later in the year to see how the financials of the County look.

B. Date for Next Meeting:

The next Planning Commission meeting will be on February 15, 2007.

7. Adjournment:

Rich Myers moved to adjourn. Lenny Sonnenberg seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Schumm