Three Oaks Township Planning Commission
July 28, 2009

The regular meeting of the Three Oaks Township Planning Commission was called to order at 
7:00 pm by Chair Snyder.  Roll Call was taken with members Bardusk, Jackson, Khoury, 
Klute, Mangold, Mitchell, Seifert, Snyder present and Kramer absent (excused).

There was not any Public Comment.

Secretary Mangold presented the minutes of the Tuesday, May 26, 2009 regular meeting.  
A motion by Mitchell, supported by Klute, to accept the minutes of the May 26, 2009 
meeting as presented.  The motion was approved 7-0.

Under Communications, Chair Snyder gave out information pertaining to seminars being 
conducted.

There was not any Old Business.

Under New Business Chair Snyder expressed her concern over the lack of effort in developing 
the Industrial Park property.  Chair Snyder believes that there may be some funding 
available through the Pokagon Fund to stimulate growth.  Chair Snyder suggested starting 
with a new taskforce consisting of both Planning Commissions of the Township and Village 
of Three Oaks to come up with fresh ideas and implement plans.  Chair Snyder will check 
with the Village of Three Oaks Planning Commission and see if they are interested and 
possibly hold a joint meeting in September.

Chair Snyder and Don Jackson gave a brief report on the "Big Idea" seminar which they 
attended on July 23, 2009 hosted by 4 Winds Casino.  They reported that it was basically 
a brainstorming session with various representatives of government and civic leaders.  
The Pokagons emphasized the need of a regional planning group for present and future 
needs in the area.  Both Chair Snyder and Mr. Jackson were very impressed on how the 
seminar was presented and the input shared.

Having no other business to come before the Planning Commission, a motion to adjourn 
by Jackson, supported by Klute.  The motion was approved 8-0.  Chair Snyder adjourned 
the meeting at 7:22 pm.

Respectfully submitted,


George A. Mangold, Secretary