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Planning commission approves memorandum on hiring comprehensive-plan consultant but flags funding
Summary
Commission approved a memorandum to engage a planning consultant for the comprehensive plan, but members repeatedly warned the commission lacks funds and the MOU language on commitment to fund must be subject to appropriation or grant funding.
The commission reviewed a memorandum outlining steps to select and hire a professional planning consultant and to conduct township-level public engagement for an updated comprehensive plan. While the memorandum states the commission and board "commit to providing funds sufficient to cover the professional services fees and expenses of the consultant," members repeatedly said the planning commission does not have money and any commitment should be subject to appropriation or grant funding.
After discussion a motion to approve the memorandum was made and seconded. The roll-call result recorded in the transcript was: Carol Bowden — Yes; Tom Allen — Yes; Jenny Gore — Yes; Randy Jones — Yes; Carrie Ann — No. The motion carried. Members asked staff to seek clarity on funding sources and to ensure any financial commitments are conditional on appropriations or grant awards.
