City of Columbia Plan Commission met Aug. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Plan Commission meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois was called to order by Chairperson Will Trowbridge at 6:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM
Upon roll call, the following members were:
Present: Commissioners Pete Ingold, Matt Klopmeyer (arrived at 6:50), Beth Kutterer-Sanchez, Tony Murphy, Lauren Nobbe, Will Trowbridge
Absent: Commissioner Andrea Yochum
Quorum Present
Administrative Staff Present: Scott Dunakey - Director of Community Development, Connie Maness, Community Development Assistant, James Mitchell, IT Manager
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of the Monday, July 12, 2021 Plan Commission Meeting were submitted for approval.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Kutterer-Sanchez and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the minutes of the Monday, July 12, 2021 Plan Commission Meeting as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Kutterer Sanchez – yes; Murphy – yes; Nobbe – yes; Trowbridge – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
5. PUBLIC HEARING – None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) Motion to endorse the Consultant Selection Committee’s recommended planning services consultant to assist with the Comprehensive Plan
Mr. Dunakey presented the staff report and discussed the Consultant Selection Committee’s recommendation.
There was general discussion and comment from the Commission.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Nobbe and seconded by Commissioner Ingold that the Plan Commission endorse the recommendation of the Consultant Selection Committee for the planning services consultant to assist with the Comprehensive Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Kutterer-Sanchez – yes; Murphy – yes; Nobbe – yes; Trowbridge – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
a) Comprehensive Plan process
Mr. Dunakey gave an overview of the process. He informed the Commission that there would be an online engagement platform and went over some of the components to be included. He stated that social media accounts will be utilized to drive people to the online platform. He also stated there will be community meetings. He discussed some of the components of a new Comprehensive Plan.
There was general discussion and comment from the Commission.
b) Bluff Ridge Estates
Mr. Dunakey announced that the developer withdrew his petition for annexation and has submitted a preliminary plat for the R-3 zoned property that is in the city limits.
10. ADJOURN
With no further business, Chairman Trowbridge entertained a motion to adjourn.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Kutterer-Sanchez and seconded by Commissioner Nobbe to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, all Commissioners present voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 P.M.
https://www.columbiaillinois.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08092021-179
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