GENESEE COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1101 BEACH STREET, ROOM 223. Tuesday, September 11, :00 A.M.

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1 GENESEE COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1101 BEACH STREET, ROOM 223 Tuesday, September 11, :00 A.M. A-G-E-N-D-A I. Call to Order II. III. Roll Call Minutes ***A. Minutes of the August 7, 2018 Regular Meeting (attached) IV. Opportunity for Individuals to Address the Commission V. Communications VI. Committee Reports A. Election Committee 1. Election of Officers VII. New Business ***A. FOS ; Gaines Township, John Stephen Jennings II Trust & Kimberly A. Jennings Trust Application for Farmland Agreement (attached) ***B. FOS ; Gaines Township, John Stephen Jennings II Trust & Kimberly A. Jennings Trust Application for Farmland Agreement (attached)

2 ***C. MPR ; Fenton Township Master Plan (attached) ***D. GCMPC FY Budget (to be distributed) ***E. Approval of Director-Coordinator Evaluation (to be distributed) VIII. Finances ***A. Contract, Vouchers and Bills (to be distributed) ***B. Commission Expenses and Per Diems (to be distributed) ***C. Financial Update (to be distributed) IX. Old Business A. Project Status ***1. 3-C Transportation Planning August 2018 Status Report (attached) ***2. Environmental Program August 2018 Status Report (attached) ***3. Community Development Program August 2018 Status Report (attached) ***4. Genesee County Plan Update August 2018 Status Report (attached) ***5. Director-Coordinator Report August 2018 Status Report (attached) B. Commissioner Comments X. Adjournment *** Indicates Action Item NEXT MEETING: October 2, 2018

3 GENESEE COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 8:00 a.m. MINUTES The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission met at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in the Conference Room of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC), 1101 Beach Street, Room 223, Flint, Michigan. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Himelhoch called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Alan Himelhoch, Alexander Isaac, David Martin, Gloria Nealy, Janice Karcher, Jeffrey M. Peake, and John Mandelaris. Absent: Reggie Smith, Mark Young, Martin Cousineau, and Cheryl Sclater. Others Present: Derek Bradshaw, Christine Durgan, Sheila Taylor, Jason Nordberg, Jacob Maurer, and Nichole Odette. III. MINUTES A. Minutes of the July 10, 2018 Regular Meeting Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by John Mandelaris, Seconded by Janice Karcher, to approve the July 10, 2018 regular meeting minutes as presented. (Approved minutes are on file in the GCMPC office) Draft IV. OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION No one spoke at this time. V. COMMUNICATIONS A notice from Beckett & Raeder, Inc. was received to inform the Commission that Fenton Township s draft Master Plan is available for review and comment. Friends of the Mt. Morris Library sent a thank you card and photo of a new flag pole purchased for the library with funds from the beautification grant won by the City of Mt. Morris. Michigan s 2017 Roads and Bridges Annual Report was received from the Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council. 1

4 John Mandelaris asked the Commission to consider moving the September meeting date to the 11 th due to the Labor Day holiday. Discussion ensued. Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by John Mandelaris, Seconded by Janice Karcher, to approve moving the September GCMPC meeting date to September 11, VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Personnel Committee John Mandelaris stated that he and Chairperson Himelhoch met with Derek Bradshaw on July 26 th to review his annual evaluation and Mr. Bradshaw has 30 days to comment on the evaluation. The Director-Coordinator evaluation will come before the full Commission for approval at next month s meeting. Motion: Action: Accept, Moved by Janice Karcher, Seconded by Jeffrey M. Peake, to accept the report of the Personnel Committee. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. FPR ; City of Swartz Creek, Water Main Improvements Jacob Maurer gave an overview of FPR ; City of Swartz Creek, Water Main Improvements. Discussion ensued. Motion: Action: Endorse, Moved by Janice Karcher, Seconded by Alexander Isaac, to endorse FPR ; City of Swartz Creek, Water Main Improvements. (Document on file with minutes) Draft VIII. FINANCES A. Contract, Vouchers and Bills Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Alexander Isaac, Seconded by Janice Karcher, to approve the August Contract, Vouchers and Bills for a total of $44, and to authorize the proper authorities to sign the checks. (Documents on file with minutes) B. Commission Expenses and Per Diems Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Alexander Isaac, Seconded by Jeffrey M. Peake, to approve the Commission Expenses and Per Diems as submitted. (Documents on file with minutes) C. Financial Update Derek Bradshaw stated that Nicole Lewis continues to work with the Controller s office to finalize our budget. This year the Board of Commissioners requested that each department give a budget presentation. Mr. Bradshaw will deliver GCMPC s budget presentation on August 15 th. 2

5 Motion: Action: Accept, Moved by Janice Karcher, Seconded by Jeffrey M. Peake, to accept the Financial Update as presented. (Documents on file with minutes) IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Project Status 1. 3-C Transportation Planning July 2018 Status Report Jason Nordberg gave an overview of the Michigan Transportation Planning Association (MTPA) conference. GCMPC will host the conference in three years. Derek Bradshaw congratulated Mr. Nordberg on his successful term as MTPA Chairperson. Motion: Action: Receive & File, Moved by Janice Karcher, Seconded by John Mandelaris, to receive and file the 3-C Transportation Planning report as presented. (Original on file with minutes) 2. Environmental Program Update July 2018 Status Report Sheila Taylor reviewed the Environmental Program Update. Motion: Action: Receive & File, Moved by Alexander Isaac, Seconded by David Martin, to receive and file the Environmental Program Update as presented. (Original on file with minutes) 3. Community Development Program July 2018 Status Report Sheila Taylor stated that an NSP home was sold last Friday, leaving one NSP home for sale and one to be rehabilitated. The remaining Operation Unification home did have a cash offer; however, the client was over income. The Lyndon Avenue home acquired from Salem Housing is occupied by a tenant that is interested in leasing to own the property. Motion: Action: Receive & File, Moved by Alexander Isaac, Seconded by Jeffrey M. Peake, to receive and file the Community Development Program report as presented. (Original on file with minutes) Draft 4. Genesee County Plan Update July 2018 Status Report Christine Durgan reviewed the Genesee County Plan Update. Motion: Action: Receive & File, Moved by Alexander Isaac, Seconded by Janice Karcher, to receive and file the Genesee County Plan Update as presented. (Original on file with minutes) 5. Director-Coordinator Report July 2018 Status Report Derek Bradshaw reviewed the Director-Coordinator Report. Janice Karcher asked about the status of Regional Prosperity funding going forward. Mr. Bradshaw stated that there is RPI funding in the state budget for next year, however, the amount listed was a typo and is being corrected. Motion: Action: Receive & File, Moved by Alexander Isaac, Seconded by Janice Karcher, to receive and file the Director-Coordinator report as presented. 3

6 (Original on file with minutes) B. Commissioner Comments Commissioners made comments at this time. Gloria Nealy gave an update of the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and events. Derek Bradshaw stated that five applicants were interviewed for the Planner 1 positions yesterday. The Accountant position became vacant and has been offered to one of the interviewees. Human Resources is completing the background check. Staff is re-thinking how to fill the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist position; in the meantime, Habitat for Humanity s Inspector has been helping with the back log of HIP inspections. Chairperson Himelhoch stated that the election of officers will take place at the September meeting. If you are interested in serving as Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or Secretary please let staff know. X. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Himelhoch adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Nichole Odette, Secretary Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Draft 4

7 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Cody Roblyer, Planner I DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: FOS ; Gaines Township, John Stephen Jennings II Trust & Kimberly A. Jennings Trust Application For Farmland Agreement I. LEGISLATIVE BASIS FOR GCMPC REVIEW Part 361 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Act 451 as amended, more commonly known as P.A. 116, enacted in 1974, establishes the right of a landowner, if all qualifications are met, to enter into a temporary restrictive agreement where the owner and the state agree to jointly hold the right to develop a parcel of farmland. This covenant is an agreement to not develop the property except as specifically stated within the agreement. The covenant runs with the land and is for a jointly agreed upon length of time (at least 10 years). Upon receipt of an application, the local governing body has 45 days to approve or reject the application. Within this 45-day period, the local governing body must seek comment from a number of bodies including the county or regional planning commission. Any comment received is strictly advisory as these reviewing agencies do not have an approval or rejection power over the application. II. STAFF ANALYSIS The request for comment from the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission was received within the required 45-day period starting at the onset of application. The parcel listed in Gaines Township at T-6N, R-5E, Section 9, measures 56.4 acres according to the assessor s description, of which 35 acres are used for cultivation. The parcel is located between Hill Road to the north, Reid Road to the south, Nichols Road to the west, and Van Vleet Road to the east. The parcel does meet the criteria of being 40 acres or larger in size and a minimum of 51% of the land is agriculturally active. The Gaines Township Zoning Districts Map, updated in 2010, designates the parcel as Agricultural Estate, with all other surrounding parcels having the same zoning K:\FOS\FOS\2018\FOS Gaines Twp - JohnStephenJenningsIITrust.docx

8 designation except a small parcel of land to the north being designated Residential Suburban. The Existing Land Use map shows the parcel in question is designated as Agricultural with the parcels to the north and south designated Single-Family Residential. The parcels to the west and east are designated Agricultural. Two of the objectives of the recently adopted Master Plan for Gaines Township aim to Encourage retention of the best soils and most productive lands in agricultural production, and to Protect agricultural lands from fragmentation and the negative impacts of residential encroachment through new zoning initiatives. The Future Land Use Map of Gaines Township, updated in 2017, intends for this parcel to be Rural Residential. The parcels to the north, east, south, and west have the same designation. According to the 2017 Gaines Township Master Plan, the Rural Residential classification allows limited farming opportunities. It is intended for residential activities on parcels of five acres or greater. Single-family residential development at this density will also serve as a buffer between agricultural uses and the more dense suburban residential uses. Open space developments should be considered in rural residential designation to preserve the rural character while discouraging the further parcelization of road frontage. There are several other parcels in Gaines Township which are protected under PA 116, however, none are directly adjacent to the property being reviewed. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 116, staff recommends that the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, submit the following comments to Gaines Township in regards to FOS : 1. Based on the initial review, this application for Farmland Agreement is eligible for the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. The parcel does meet the criteria of being 40 acres or larger in size and a minimum of 51% of the land is agriculturally active. 2. Preservation of farmland addresses the County s call that, special attention should be given to farmland and open spaces, as stated in GCMPC s, A Changing Landscape: 2006 Land Use Analysis & Trends. 3. The enrollment of this parcel in PA 116 is consistent with local planning. The parcel under consideration is designated Rural Residential on the Gaines Township Master Plan Future Land Use map and is consistent with the goals stated within the plan. IV. MAP OF PARCEL Please see the following page for a map of parcel #

9 Hill R d. Nichols Rd. Van Vleet Rd Reid Rd. PA116 Review Case No N Gaines Twp W Site Location Acres E Parcels S Feet 600 Existing Land Use Imagery Parcel information contained on the map is intended to serve as a representation of property records maintained by the Equalization Department and may or may not reflect actual parcel geometry. UNIT OF GOVERNMENT SECTION NUMBER Aug. 20, 2018 DATE 1 OF 1 MAP NUMBER

10 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Cody Roblyer, Planner I DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: FOS ; Gaines Township, John Stephen Jennings II Trust & Kimberly A. Jennings Trust Application For Farmland Agreement I. LEGISLATIVE BASIS FOR GCMPC REVIEW Part 361 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Act 451 as amended, more commonly known as P.A. 116, enacted in 1974, establishes the right of a landowner, if all qualifications are met, to enter into a temporary restrictive agreement where the owner and the state agree to jointly hold the right to develop a parcel of farmland. This covenant is an agreement to not develop the property except as specifically stated within the agreement. The covenant runs with the land and is for a jointly agreed upon length of time (at least 10 years). Upon receipt of an application, the local governing body has 45 days to approve or reject the application. Within this 45-day period, the local governing body must seek comment from a number of bodies including the county or regional planning commission. Any comment received is strictly advisory as these reviewing agencies do not have an approval or rejection power over the application. II. STAFF ANALYSIS The request for comment from the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission was received within the required 45-day period starting at the onset of application. The parcel listed in Gaines Township at T-6N, R-5E, Section 9, measures 95 acres according to the assessor s description, of which 77 acres are used for cultivation. The parcel is located between Hill Road to the North, Reid Road to the south, Nichols Road to the west, and Van Vleet Road to the east. The parcel does meet the criteria of being 40 acres or larger in size and a minimum of 51% of the land is agriculturally active. K:\FOS\FOS\2018\FOS Gaines Twp - JohnStephenJenningsIITrust.docx

11 The Gaines Township Zoning District Map, updated in 2010, designates the parcel as Agricultural Estate with all other surrounding parcels having the same designation. The Existing Land Use map shows the parcel in question is designated as Agricultural with the parcels to the north designated Single-Family Residential, the parcel to the east designated Agricultural, the parcel to the south designated Vacant/Open Space, and the parcel to the west designated Agricultural with Farmstead. Two of the objectives of the recently adopted Master Plan for Gaines Township aim to Encourage retention of the best soils and most productive lands in agricultural production, and to Protect agricultural lands from fragmentation and the negative impacts of residential encroachment through new zoning initiatives. The Future Land Use Map of Gaines Township, updated in 2017, intends for this parcel to be Rural Residential. The parcels to the north, east, and south have the same designation. The parcels to the west are designated Agricultural. According to the 2017 Gaines Township Master Plan, the Rural Residential classification allows limited farming opportunities. It is intended for residential activities on parcels of five acres or greater. Single-family residential development at this density will also serve as a buffer between agricultural uses and the more dense suburban residential uses. Open space developments should be considered in rural residential designation to preserve the rural character while discouraging the further parcelization of road frontage. There are several other parcels in Gaines Township which are protected under PA 116, however, none are directly adjacent to the property being reviewed. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 116, staff recommends that the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, submit the following comments to Gaines Township in regards to FOS : 1. Based on the initial review, this application for Farmland Agreement is eligible for the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. The parcel does meet the criteria of being 40 acres or larger in size and a minimum of 51% of the land is agriculturally active. 2. Preservation of farmland addresses the County s call that, special attention should be given to farmland and open spaces, as stated in GCMPC s, A Changing Landscape: 2006 Land Use Analysis & Trends. 3. The enrollment of this parcel in PA 116 is consistent with local planning. The parcel under consideration is designated Rural Residential on the Gaines Township Master Plan Future Land Use map and is consistent with the goals stated within the plan. IV. MAP OF PARCEL Please see the following page for a map of parcel #

12 Hill R d. Nichols Rd. Van Vleet Rd Reid Rd. PA116 Review Case No N Gaines Twp W Site Location -95 Acres E Parcels S Feet 600 Existing Land Use Imagery Parcel information contained on the map is intended to serve as a representation of property records maintained by the Equalization Department and may or may not reflect actual parcel geometry. UNIT OF GOVERNMENT SECTION NUMBER Aug. 20, 2018 DATE 1 OF 1 MAP NUMBER

13 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Damon Fortney, Planner III DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: MPR ; Fenton Township Master Plan I. LEGISLATIVE BASIS FOR GCMPC REVIEW The Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, as amended, provides the legislative basis for planning commissions to create, adopt, and amend a basic plan. Municipalities shall follow Part Section 41, Subsection (2) which states: the secretary shall submit a copy of the proposed plan, for review and comment, to all of the following: (c) the county planning commission The secretary of the planning commission shall concurrently submit to the county planning commission, in the manner provided in section 39(3), a statement that the requirements of subdivision (a) have been met or, if there is no county planning commission, shall submit to the county board of commissioners, in the manner provided in section 39(3), a statement that the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (d) have been met. The statement shall be signed by the secretary and shall include the name and address of each planning commission or legislative body to which a copy of the proposed master plan was submitted under subdivision (a) or (d), as applicable, and the date of submittal. Additionally, as part of these procedures, Part , Section 41, Subsections (3) and (4) specify that: An entity described in subsection (2) may submit comments on the proposed master plan to the planning commission in the manner provided in section 39(3) within 63 days after the proposed master plan was submitted to that entity under subsection (2). If the county planning commission or the county board of commissioners that receives a copy of a proposed master plan under subsection (2)(e) submits comments, the comments shall include, but need not be limited to, both of the following, as applicable: (a) A statement whether the county planning commission or county board of commissioners considers the proposed master plan to be inconsistent with the master plan of any municipality or region described in subsection (2)(a) or (d).(b) If the county has a county master plan, a statement whether the county planning commission considers the K:\MPR\2018\MPR Fenton Twp Master Plan.docx

14 proposed master plan to be inconsistent with the county master plan. (4) The statements provided for in subsection (3)(a) and (b) are advisory only. II. III. PAST GCMPC ACTION GCMPC previously reviewed and endorsed the Fenton Township Master Plan in 2000 (MPR ) and the Fenton Township Land Use Plan in 2003 (MPR ). STAFF ANALYSIS Overall, the Fenton Township Master Plan is a very comprehensive document which goes beyond just meeting all planning requirements. The Master Plan includes a variety of maps, graphics and photographs that make it interesting to read, even for the average citizen. The plan includes useful data and analysis on demographics, housing types, natural resources, potential hazards, infrastructure, economic development, and more. The development of this plan offered a great deal of public involvement. The Township s public participation process included a survey to residents, a visioning session, activities with middle school students, and one-on-one stakeholder interviews. The in-depth statistics collected from these activities should help guide implementation of the Master Plan. The Master Plan includes a Future Land Use Map and Zoning Plan which will be used as a framework to guide land use and policy decisions over the next 15 to 20 years. Additionally, an action plan is provided which provides goals and objectives to be achieved in the next five years. The action plan covers five overarching goals: Environmental Preservation, Housing, Infrastructure, Recreation, and Communication. The plan recommends that Township officials should review the action plan annually and reprioritize if necessary. GCMPC was properly notified by Fenton Township of their intention to update the Master Plan. Upon completion of the Draft Plan, sufficient time was provided for review and comment by GCMPC staff. A public hearing for the Master Plan will be held on October 11 th, IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 33, Michigan Public Acts of 2008, as amended, the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, staff submits the following comments and recommendations to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, for consideration at its meeting of September 11, 2018, regarding the project described as MPR ; Fenton Township Master Plan, for the following reasons: 1. The Fenton Township Master Plan provides data, maps, trends, goals and policies which should help guide new development in the Township. 2. Fenton Township has met the notification requirements for the revision of their Master Plan.

15 3. GCMPC has not received comments from adjacent municipalities regarding the draft Master Plan. 4. Staff considers the draft Master Plan to be consistent with the plans of neighboring municipalities.

16 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Jason Nordberg, Principal Planner Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: 3-C Transportation Planning August 2018 Status Report Transportation Update The Transportation Management Subcommittee (TSM) committee met several times in August to develop applications and policies and procedures for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) call for projects. The TSM will meet again in early September to finalize the TIP call for projects materials and will be recommending approval to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance (GCMA) for their September meetings. It is projected that a call for projects for the TIP will be released in October. Rideshare During the month of August, staff provided 100 Rideshare brochures to the Genesee County Human Resources Department. These brochures will be provided to new employees as part of their overall orientation process. Two confirmation s and three match lists were sent to prospective participants through the online registration program and one new active member joined the Rideshare Program in August. IX A 1

17 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Sheila Taylor, Principal Planner Environmental Program DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: Environmental Program Update August 2018 Status Report Solid Waste Program The third Tuesday Recycle Day event of 2018 was held on August 14 th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mott Community College. 308 vehicles came through the event to drop off many hard-to-dispose of items. Wait times were minimal with it taking approximately 5 10 minutes to get through the site. As a result, many positive comments were received from those who attended the event. This success could not have been achieved without the help of Mott Community College, ERG Environmental Services, Emterra, Jonnie-on-the-Spot, Keep Genesee County Beautiful, ELGA Credit Union, and the City of Flint. The next Recycle Day event is scheduled for Saturday, September 15 th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School and the Flint Water Service Center. Staff provided engaging recycling presentations to students at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village summer camp program in Flint. Staff also presented to members of the Burton Senior Center. Over 80 people were reached through these presentations. Staff is in the process of collecting Waste Hauler Permit Applications for Every hauler picking up waste in Genesee County must obtain a permit for each vehicle per the Solid Waste Ordinance. Many of the waste haulers have already submitted their application with payment, which is $20 per vehicle. Staff will continue reaching out to all other companies to collect their applications. IX A 2

18 G E N E S E E M I C H C O U N T Y I G A N Recycle Day Mott Community College August 14, 2018 Montrose Twp Vienna Twp Otter Lake Thetford Twp Forest Twp Montrose Clio Otisville Flushing Twp Mt Morris Twp Flushing Mt Morris Genesee Twp Richfield Twp Clayton Twp Lennon Swartz Creek Flint Twp Flint! Burton 69 Davison Twp Davison 69 Flint Twp Grand Blanc Twp Atlas Twp Gaines Twp Mundy Twp Gaines Grand Blanc 75 Goodrich Argentine Twp 23 Fenton Twp 308 : Total Participants! Attendees Event Location Linden Fenton I Miles

19 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Sheila Taylor, Principal Planner Community Development Program DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: Community Development Program August 2018 Status Report Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) During the month of August, staff received approval of the 2018 Action Plan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and received the grant agreements. A request to accept the grant funds and sign the grant agreements will go to the Board of Commissioners on September 24, 2018 along with approval of all subrecipient contracts. Staff continued to assist local units of government with project implementation and funding reimbursements. HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) The 2017 Habitat project had been delayed due to a change in building locations. The 2017 contract for $150,000 has gone to the Genesee County Board for approval and signatures. The Board Chair and Habitat will sign the contract in early September. Houses will be built on Lord Street in Gaines Township and Calkins Road in Flint Township. Home Improvement Program The CDBG Home Improvement Program completed one residential unit in August. This unit was assisted through a Deferred Payment Loan. Expenditures for the month totaled $15,475 in CDBG funds. The HOME Home Improvement Program for seniors completed one residential unit in August. This unit was assisted through a Deferred Payment Loan. Expenditures for the month totaled $25,729 in HOME funds. Neighborhood Stabilization Program During August 6047 Penwood Road was sold to a very low-income resident. Staff also continues to administer the NSP funds and to work with partners to acquire, rehab, sell or demolish homes in target areas of the County. IX A 3

20 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Christine A. Durgan, Assistant Director DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: Genesee County Plan Update August 2018 Status Report The data collection and analysis of information for the Genesee: Our County, Our Future planning document continued in the month of August. To date, all paved federal-aid roads have been surveyed and staff is two-thirds completed with surveying non-federal aid roads. Data collection and methodology for the roundabout study continued and staff is reviewing data to identify safety and physical characteristics of intersections that may be suitable for a roundabout. Housing survey information collected from all local units is being compiled, landfill data and environmental asset data has been analyzed and data reports drafted. Due to the resignation or retirement of three key staff this summer, we have had to face the challenge of reassigning and reevaluating the original plan timeline. Modifications are currently being made and we will keep the Planning Commission apprised of these changes. IX A 4

21 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Members of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Derek Bradshaw, Director-Coordinator DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: Report of the Director-Coordinator August 2018 Status Report GLS Region V Regional Prosperity During the month of August, two proposals were chosen as finalists for the I-69 Thumb Region Targeted Marketing and Media Strategy. Staff will be hosting an informational session on September 12 th for each marketing firm to present their proposals to members of the Region 6 Steering Committee. A final decision is expected by the end of September. Staff is working closely with Networks Northwest and the UM Flint Outreach Center to add the complete non-motorized network for the I-69 Thumb Region to The launch date is expected in late October. With the assistance of I-69 Thumb Region Economic Development Partners, staff is developing a draft budget, timeline and work plan for the 2019 RPI Application. The application is due on October 15, The next GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission meeting will be held on September 25, The next I-69 Thumb Region Steering Committee meeting will be held on October 10 th at 10:30 a.m. at the Lapeer County Health Department. IX A 5