Planning Commission
A nonpartisan advisory body overseeing land use and development in Crete Township
Members
5 (including Chairperson)
Meetings
First Thursday of each month
Location
Crete Township Hall
Term Length
4 years per appointment
About the Plan Commission
The Crete Township Plan Commission is a nonpartisan advisory group organized exclusively for land-use purposes. The Commission reviews proposed subdivision plans, requests for map amendments, variances, special use permits, and any other changes of land usage within the Township.
After review, the Plan Commission forwards its recommendations to the Crete Township Board of Trustees for final approval. The Commission also reviews the Township Plan — currently the Will County Land Resources Management Plan Summaries by Township.
The Commission is composed of five members, including the Chairperson, all of whom are registered Crete Township voters appointed by the Board of Trustees. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month and are open to the public.
Interested in Serving?
Crete Township residents who have lived in the township for at least 6 months and are registered voters are eligible to apply for membership.
- 1Submit a letter of intent to serve to the Plan Commission.
- 2The Board of Trustees will consider your appointment at a regular or special meeting.
- 3Members serve a 4-year term.
Article 3: Membership
Any registered voter having maintained a place of residence within the Township of Crete for a period of not less than six months shall be considered an eligible resident and therefore be eligible for membership in the Plan Commission.
An Eligible Resident may become an official member of the Plan Commission provided he/she has submitted a letter of intent to serve on the Plan Commission. The resident must then be appointed by the Crete Township Board of Trustees at any regular or special meeting of that board.
The Planning Commission shall consist of five members including the chairperson. The Commission, by affirmative vote of all the members, may suspend or expel any member for cause, after an appropriate hearing.
If a member of the Planning Commission is absent from three consecutive meetings he/she must state to the commission his/her intentions of continuing to serve. At the meeting following three consecutive absences of any one member, the Commission may determine whether or not to terminate the individual's membership.
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary of the Plan Commission who will then notify the Township Board of Trustees of a vacancy. A notice of the vacancy shall be printed in the local newspaper at which time letters of intent to serve on the Plan Commission will be requested.
Membership is not transferable or assignable.
Appointment to the Plan Commission shall be for a term of four (4) years. The term of two members shall expire each even-numbered year in the month of May. Those members whose term is about to expire should submit, prior to April 30, a "letter of intent to continue to serve" to the township board. Reappointment will be determined by the township board at their May meeting.
Article 4: Meetings & Voting
Regular Monthly Meetings
First Thursday of each month · Posted at Town Hall at least 48 hours in advance · Quorum: 3 members required
The annual meeting of the Plan Commission shall be the first regular meeting in the month of March of each year. This meeting shall be devoted to the preparation of the Annual Report to be presented to the Board of Trustees detailing the activities of the year past. The Annual Report shall be presented to the Board of Trustees at the Trustees' April meeting each year.
Regular monthly meetings of the Commission shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at a predesignated, appropriate site. At such meetings, the Plan Commission shall consider all matters properly brought before it, with sufficient notice having been given to all members.
A notice of the monthly meeting of the Plan Commission shall be posted at the Town Hall at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Notice of the meeting shall also be given to the local newspaper.
A regular meeting may be rescheduled or canceled by the Commission at a prior meeting or by the Chairperson prior to the meeting.
Special meetings of the Commission may be held at a time and place designated by the officer calling the meeting. Written or verbal notice of same must be given to all members not less than 24 hours in advance thereof.
At any meeting of the Plan Commission, a quorum shall consist of 3 members. No action, except adjournment to a subsequent date, shall be taken in the absence of a quorum.
All members attending a meeting, including the officers, shall be entitled to cast one vote. Voting shall be by voice. Members having a personal interest in any matter before the Plan Commission shall disclose such interest and shall be disqualified from voting on the matter. The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members in attendance shall be necessary for the adoption of any resolution or other voting matter.
Article 5: Officers
The officers of the Plan Commission shall be a Chairperson — appointed by the Township Board of Trustees for a term of two years — and a Secretary, appointed by the Chairperson. In the Chairperson's absence, the Secretary shall act as Chairperson Pro-Tem with full authority. In the Secretary's absence from a meeting, the Chairperson shall designate a temporary Secretary.
Chairperson
- Preside at all meetings of the Plan Commission
- Call special meetings and perform such acts as necessary under these by-laws
- Sign all documents of the Plan Commission
- Prepare the meeting agenda
Secretary
- Keep the minutes of all meetings and activities, filed at Town Hall for public review
- Handle matters in conjunction with, and upon the directions of, the Chairperson
- Inform the Township Clerk which members were present at each meeting
- Inform the Township Clerk of the next meeting date
Article 6: Amendments
All members shall be provided with a copy of the by-laws prior to the first meeting after their appointment.
These by-laws may only be amended at the annual meeting of the Plan Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is given to each member in writing at least five days prior to said meeting, and upon approval by affirmative vote of a majority of all members in attendance.
Questions about the Planning Commission?
Contact the Crete Township office during regular business hours.