SIA Minutes February 1, 2007
Members present: Wayne Jones, Eli Sauls, Lori Sauls, Amy Blankenship, Steve Howard, Sara Smith, Ron Daugherty, and Nadine NicollsThe meeting was called to order at 6:37 P.M. by Wayne Jones, president.
Andrew's Presentation- Amy wanted it clarified what the process is between what is proposed and the final plan allowing for input from the committee. Wayne stated that Amy should make a list of questions to be presented to Pat Bonck when SIA meets with him.
Wayne also stated that he was pleased with the turnout for the community meeting on January 29th. He commended the students on a job well done.
Sara reported that she contacted the high school about selling plants at the FM. Their greenhouse has just now been rebuilt, so they have no plants at this time to sell. They will do it later when they have the plants.
It was suggested to bring in the Merchants Association to help with the grand reopening of the FM. Steve is aiming for the first Saturday in March.
Audit Committee--There has been no information from Pascal on this. Nadine will email Pascal and check on the statue of the audit.
Jennifer Cowley was contacted to help present the Ohio State Plan to the Board of Supervisors. She stated that she was presenting something to the BOS at the March meeting.The question came up as to whether SIA should do a presentation at the March meeting also. It was decided to have Jennifer on speaker phone when SIA meets with Pat Bonck.
There are questions as to what to do next. SIA should meet with Pat and develop a plan. Pat said he would sound out the BOS and try to determine their thoughts on adopting the Saucier Community and Saucier Town plans.
Ron questioned as exactly what is SIA's role in developing and presenting a plan to the public. Amy agreed that SIA could not force anyone to do anything.
SIA needs to establish communication with the developers so SIA can encourage them to develop in keeping with Ohio State Plan.
The community has not given any input or mandates on the Andrews University Plan. They had input on the Ohio State Plan.
Eli suggested that we meet with officers of the Concerned Citizens group to debate issues. Eli intends to attend a CCS meeting.
The land use and zoning report is on hold until the Plan is put before the BOS and we talk to the Planning Commission.
Amy made note of some upcoming events:
Volunteer Fire Dept. fish fry at McHenry.
Arbor Day-check on getting some trees to give away in Saucier. Steve stated that Cindy Simmons has trees she may send to the market as giveaways.
Alcorn State nursing students are doing health screenings at a Gulfport church. Perhaps SIA could get health screenings and also their County Store and sugar cane processing at the FM.
Steve stated that we need to contact the FM vendors and find out which ones are interested in returning in March. Sara said she would help. SIA should also talk to the Merchants Association about the Pine Cone Festival.
Wayne stated that Gulf Concrete is looking to move a plant to Saucier and wants to purchase land at the intersection of Noble Rd. and Old Hwy. 49. It is already zoned commercial. Steve stated that if we must have an industrial park, then all such businesses should stay in the Industrial Park and not be spread out.
Wayne read a resignation letter from Lori Sauls, treasurer. Lori's resignation was regretfully accepted. She stated that she will continue to support SIA in activities when she is able.
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