Antrim Creek Natural Area

Jerroll Drenth, Chairman

Jacob Veenstra

Betty Hoffmann

Gary Strange

Carl Veenstra 

 

March 10, 2010

Minutes

Meeting held at Banks Township Hall in Ellsworth

 

Members Present:

 

Jerroll Drenth, Carl Veenstra, Gary Strange, and Betty Hoffmann

Members Absent:

 

Jake Veenstra

Others Present:

 

Joe Meyers

1.         Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 

2.         Public Comment

 

None

3.         Review of Minutes

 

Motion by Betty Hoffmann, supported by Jerroll Drenth, to approve the May 2009 minutes as presented.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

4.         Various Matters

 

Discussion ensued over when and how often the Commission should meet. 

 

Further discussion ensued over the Parks and Recreation Plan. 

 

Our next meeting will meet in July 7, 2010 at the Antrim Creek Natural Area, weather permitting.

 

Discussion ensued over putting a boat launch on Lake Michigan.

 

Motion by Carl Veenstra, supported by Betty Hoffman, to request that any information regarding the Antrim Creek Natural Area that will be written in the Antrim County Parks and Recreation Plan should first be reviewed and approved by the ACNA Commission.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

Discussion ensued over the wildflower and the trail maintenance. 

 

The Commission asked the Coordinator/Planner Office to look into re-grooming the non-ADA trails. 

 

5.         Public/Member Comment

 

None

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.