Helena Township Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 8, 2025 – 5:00 PM
8751 Helena Road, Alden, Michigan 49612
Call to Order
Chair Jim Gurr called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
All in attendance participated.
Roll Call
Present: F. VandenBerg, J. Gurr, D. Hunstad, M. Robinson, G. Schafer, J. Schilling, D. Whipple
Township Officials Present
Bob Logee
Approval of Agenda
J. Schilling motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by D. Hunstad.
Motion approved.
Conflict of Interest
No conflicts.
Approval of June 5, 2025 Minutes
J. Schilling motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by F. VandenBerg.
Motion approved.
Approval of June 19, 2025 Minutes
With amendment, F. VandenBerg motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by J. Gurr.
Motion approved.
Communications
- Ordinance 5.02.02 became effective July 25, 2025.
Public Comments
None.
New Business
- Bob Logee, Zoning Administrator, shared the July 2025 zoning activity report.
- Attendees received copies of the previous and updated Ordinance 5.02.01.
- A public hearing related to Ordinance 5.02.01 – Supplemental Regulations: Private Waterfront Access (Vacant) will be held on Monday, August 25 at 5:00 PM at the Helena Township Community Center.
G. Schafer motioned to proceed, seconded by D. Whipple.
Motion approved.
The outcome of the public hearing will be presented to the Antrim County Planning Commission on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Announcements
- The next regular Helena Township Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Adjournment
F. VandenBerg motioned to adjourn, seconded by G. Schafer.
The meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Fay M. VandenBerg
Helena Township Planning Commission
Zoning Secretary