The Logan-Union-Champaign Regional Planning Commission met in regular session on Thursday, JUly 10, 2008, at 1:15 PM in the East Liberty Office with President Jack Reser presiding.

Members Present:Mike Bow, Max Coates, Scott Coleman, Jim Coon, Doug Crabill, Greg DeLong, Bill Edwards, Jack Engle, Paul Hammersmith, Jim Holycross, Bill Kelley, Barry Moffett, Jack Reser, Dan Rooney, Fereidoun Shokouhi, Jenny Snapp, and Jeff Stauch for Steve Stolte, Jim Thompson, and Andy Yoder.

Members absent:Tracy Allen, Paul Blair, Charles Hall, Doug Miller, Ryan Shoffstall, Rob Cummins, Tim Notestine, Rick Shortell, and City of Marysville Engineer Designee.

Guests present:Judy Christian of York Township, Don Walters of Russells Point, Wes Dodds, Kyle Hanigosky, and Heather Martin of LUC Regional Planning.

Max Coates made the first motion to approve the Minutes of the June 12, 2008 Executive Committee Meeting. Scott Coleman made the second motion. All in favor.

LUC Treasurer Andy Yoder presented the Financial Report. Bill Edwards made the first motion to accept the Financial Report. Max Coates seconded the motion. All in favor.

ODOT:Rob Cummins submitted report for ODOT District 7 and Tracy Allen for ODOT District 6, both as attached.

Old Business: None

New Business:

1. Rate Increase for mileage was discussed and $0.50 was the suggested increase. Current rate for Champaign County is $0.50, Union County is $0.505 and Logan County $0.38. Mike Bow made the first motion to approve a raise in mileage for $0.50 per mile. Bill Kelly made the second motion to approve a raise in mileage to $0.50 per mile. All in favor
2. Review of Zoning Amendments to the Dover Township (Union County) Zoning Resolution regarding Residential/Personal Size Wind Turbines. Fereidoun Shokouhi made the first motion to recommend approval with several recommendations for change from both the Zoning and Subdivision Committee and Staff, and Jack Engle seconded the motion. All in favor, except Barry Moffett who abstained from voting.
3. Review of Jefferson Township (Logan County) Request for Resolution for Moratorium Regarding Industrial Wind Turbines. Bill Edwards made the first motion to recommend denial which was the recommendation from the Zoning and Subdivision Committee. Jim Holycross made the second motion to recommend denial. All in favor.
4. Jenny Snapp discussed the Strategic Planning Report which was issued by Scott Luecal. The LUC Executive Committee Officers will be meeting to discuss the report and how to proceed with its recommendations on July 29, 2008. Discussion from that meeting will be brought to the next Executive Committee Meeting in August. Jenny will send the report to all Executive Committee Members.
5. Jenny Snapp reported that LUC is going through their audit which occurs every two years. Megan Hall from the State of Ohio Auditor’s Office is performing the audit.

Director’s Report – Attached

Comments:

1. Jenny Snapp discussed Winner family receiving agriculture easement purchase on their 636.24 acre farm for the amount of $500,000.
2. Jenny Snapp announced that Ryan Shoffstall, Mayor for the Village of Lakeview and his wife had a baby yesterday. A card will be sent.

ADJOURN:Jack Engle made the first motion to adjourn the LUC Executive Committee Meeting at approximately 1:40 PM, and Fereidoun Shokouhi seconded the motion.

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Next LUC Executive Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 14th, 2008, at the East Liberty Office at 1:15 PM.

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