Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Barbara Carroll’s organization
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Van Buren County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission received reports regarding the County Board of Commissioners' activities, Land Preservation Board applications, and updates on the County's Housing Rehabilitation Program. An upcoming educational session on emerging land uses was noted. The Commission approved recommendations for two Paw Paw Township zoning matters: an ordinance amendment regarding swimming pool fencing and a map amendment rezoning parcels to Agricultural Farmland Protection (AGR).
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Van Buren County Land Bank Authority Regular Meeting
The board reviewed and approved invoices for the Bergen Building Design, Hartford Building Stabilization, and Bergen Building Rehabilitation projects. They recommended the endorsement of an amendment to a grant agreement with the State Land Bank Authority. Updates were provided regarding the near-completion of the Bergen Building Rehabilitation, including the review of specific change orders, and the successful completion of the Hartford Building Stabilization. Additionally, the board discussed strategic options for the future disposition, sale, or development of the property located at 5 West Main Street.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Van Buren County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed the status of brownfield projects and looked ahead to new opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year. A significant focus was on the approval of the Bella Point Development Brownfield Plan, a market-rate housing project in the City of Bangor involving tax increment financing and infrastructure reimbursement. Other items included a tabled discussion on the Hazen Street Development Agreement, updates on various project pipelines, EPA assessment grant prospects, progress reports from the Land Bank and Economic Development Corporation, and plans to convene a Policy Committee to review procedures and administrative costs.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Van Buren County Land Preservation Board Regular Meeting
The board discussed rescheduling the November meeting, received status updates on the Druskovich PDR easement project including potential MDARD policy implications, and reviewed the fiscal year 2027 grant application timeline. The board also approved updated PDR application materials for publication and discussed an upcoming educational session on farmland preservation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
