COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBERS

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission works in conjunction with the Planning Director to guide the future growth and development of the Township. A primary responsibility is the adoption and amendment of the 'General Development Plan', which serves as the long-range vision for Township growth and development. Additional responsibilities include reviewing requests for zoning changes, development proposals, and special land use permits. Depending on the type of request, additional review and approval is required by the Board of Trustees of the Township.

Members:
Archie Warner - Chairperson, Ric Parent -Vice Chairman, Duane Gunnink - Secretary, Mike Kelly, Wally Bujak, Ric Parent, Duane Gunnink, Leilani VanLaar, Matt Mahacek

Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Committee shall act as an advisory committee to the Township Board regarding Township Public Safety matters. The committee may make studies and investigations with regard to Public Safety duties and responsibilities and make other changes in the composition of the Committee and its procedures. The scope has been broadened to include fire protection, law enforcement, emergency medical and rescue matters, disaster planning and coordination and other matters involving the protection of persons and property in the Township. This Committee's recommendations are subject to approval of the Township Board.

Members:
Bryan Harrison, Bill Thornton, Kim Quist, Jennifer Christian, Donald Koopmans, Bob Berg, Robert Sacha.


Historical Commission
The Commission shall undertake research, inspection and investigations of sites, buildings, documents or items of historical interest. Operate and maintain buildings and sites of historical interest. Protect and provide for public access to buildings, sites, documents, and other items of historical interest. Recommend expenditures by the Township for the acquisition or operation of buildings, property, and other items of historical interest. Recommend that the Township Board apply to the Michigan Historical Commission to have any sites of historical interest within the Township listed as State Historical Sites. To carry out other functions which will foster the preservation of, and public interest in, the heritage of the Township.

Members: Chairperson Kris Apol, Betty White - Secretary, Sharon Schaefer - Treasurer, Dorothy Merriman, Sharon Schaefer, Victoria Peabody



Zoning Board of Appeals
Make interpretation of the Zoning Map of the Township of Caledonia. Hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirements, decisions, or determination made by an administrative official charged with enforcement of this Ordinance.

Members: Chairperson Mike Dunn, Duane Gunnink, Ed Fischer, John Jacobson, Mike Homier

Construction Board of Review
Consider appeals from decisions made under the Michigan Construction Codes.

Members: Mat Reigler, Louis Van Essendelft, Steve Prins, Mike Vredevoogd (Alternate), Bob Deppe (Alternate)


Local Officers Compensation Commission
Members: William Zourdos, Mary Christl, Carl Johnson, Katherine Newell, John Buchan