Present: S. Bishop, 8. Cole, D. Goulston, H. Mancini, B. Ruemenapp

Chairman Ruemenapp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

"Larry Nichols, ALA of Armstrong, Miller & Nichols, Inc is present at the hearing with R. Caister. Mike Zinkus Czenkus is also in attendance.

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2) A variance allows the existing structure to be used in compliance with the existing Zoning Ordinance. S. Bishop seconds the motion. M/C

Motion - To Approve Agenda D. Goulston moves to approve the agenda as submitted. 8. Ruemenapp seconds the motion. M/C

Communications

Chairman Ruemenapp leads a workshop using materials from "The ABC's of ZBA's" from the Michigan Townships Association to go over the responsibilities

of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Essential criterion for evaluating variance requests is emphasized. There is also discussion about conduct of meetings and the critical role of the

Zoning Board of Appeals in upholding the integrity and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Theimportance of including clearly stated reasons in motions to grant or deny

variance requests is emphasized.Chairman Ruemenapp also goes over the provisions of the Open Meeting Act and how Zoning Board Members need to keep the requirements

of the OpenMeetings Act in mind whenever and wherever Zoning Board matters are discussed.

B. Cole moves to adjourn. H. Mancini seconds the motion. M/C