Meeting called to order 10:00am

Laurel Coe was asked to take minutes in the absence of Kathy Ridley, so moved

Pledge of Allegiance

Members present: Laurel Coe, John Dahle, James Schweitzer, Judy Wheaton, Connie Keith, Herb Nelson, Dick Taylor, Kathy Taylor, Ann Anderson, Jan Dunlay, Pat Zauner, Ike Ferrier and Joyce Tingley.

Also present were Greg Mason and Jim Sporee from CHMP

Previous Minutes: Motion was made by Ike Ferrier and supported by Kathy Taylor to approve the minutes of 12-02-04.All yeas; motion passed.

Laurel Coe announced that Thetford Township’s unused CDBG funds, totaling over $100,000 would be loaned to Argentine and Davison.

No Public Comments

Old Business: Tony McKerchie will handle utilities.

Herb stated that John Gleason would meet with the state regarding our project.

We were all urged to attend the Vienna Township Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 PM on Feb. 14, 2005 to support the second reading of the special land use for our project.

Jim Sporee presented a drawing of the detailed site plan.

Ann will attempt to arrange a day trip for members to visit either Battle Creek or Rochester to study a lap pool. Possible dates were Feb. 12^th and 19^th.

Tony McKerchie met with the demo. company this morning. They will remove the structure, cap the well, remove the fence and remove debris.

A public hearing on our project will be held by Vienna Township, closer to the construction date. We can use this as a means of promoting more interest

Also suggested was an open forum at the Senior Center in May. Dick Scott suggested extensive publicity for these meetings and inviting business people who might contribute to the project.

Audrey Howell took photos for the Historical Committee

Greg Mason, CHMP presented new drawings of 12,410sq. Ft. building (both interior and exterior). Details of kitchen design will be discussed with Kerchman Kitchen Consultants, of Bay City. Mr. & Mrs. Dahle will attend this meeting because of experience and interest in this area.

Tony stated that our committee would be part of the ongoing project until completion.

We discussed “Gateway to Health” as a possible slogan for the pool phase or the entire project.

Herb will contact Health Plus and try to interest them in an affiliation with the project.

We need to market the project to raise funds for extras. Kathy Taylor announced the Celebrity Server Dinner at the Clio Big Boy on April 14^th, between 4:00 and 8:00, which will benefit this project.

Next meeting February 24, 2005 at 10:00 at the Vienna Township Hall.

Adjourn: 11:30am