Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of April 1, 2003

The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Supervisor Bergman.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a prayer.  Board members present were Richard Bergman, Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, John Patin and John VanderMeulen.  There were 11 guests.

The minutes of March 4, 2003 were approved without objection

Treasurer’s Report:

            General            $245,148.10

            Checking                3,311.63

            Roads                163,620.36

            CD #1 general      30,000.00   

            Total                $442,080.09

Receipts #3416-3424 were used totaling $84,357.50.

The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Folkema to open a 90-day CD for $63,000, and a six (6) month CD for $100,000.00 for the road fund monies.  All ayes.  Motion carried.   

Building Inspector Report:  There were nine building permits and six electrical permits issued.

Zoning Administrator Report:  Evens had two land splits and eight zoning compliances for the month.  There will be a public hearing on April 28 to amend section 3.34 (unwholesome substances) and PA177-Open Space Preservation.

Planning Commission Report:  Walt Vander Wall is interested in trading lot 14 of Two Lake View Subdivision for a portion of Township owned property on the south end of Kinney’s Grove.  The Board needs to check into this further with the road commission and visually look at the property.

Police Report:  Officer Stabile reported on several traffic accidents, an arrest for arson, and an attempted murder suspect.  Also, there have been several suicide attempts.

Public Comment:  None.

Old Business:

1.      Amend Budget:  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Harwood to amend the budget.  Take $1,100.00 from Assessor to add to Township Board.  Take $50.00 from Board of Review and give to Clerk.  Add $175.00 to Treasurer from Assessor.  Add $75.00 to Fire Barn from Zoning Administrator.  Add $2,000.00 to Cemetery from Public Safety.  Add $20.00 to Planning Commission from Zoning Board of Appeals. Add $510.00 to Electrical Inspector from Building Inspector.  Roll Call vote: Patin, Folkema, Harwood, VanderMeulen and Bergman all voted aye.  Resolution passed.

2.      104^th Street-Resurface:  The County Road Commission will resurface (with plant mix) from Cypress to Newcosta this year if we contribute $25,000.00.  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Patin to have the county re-surface 104^th Street.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.      Bill Gould’s Retirement Gift:  There was a motion by Patin, supported by Folkema to have Patin spend $200.00 on gift certificates for Bill from Sam’s Club and Old Country Buffet.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

New Business:

1.      Resolution for Building Improvements:  Additional property from the church is needed to have an addition on the rear of the building.  Bergman has a grant filled out to get money from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. There was a motion by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen to discuss with the church and send in the grant forms with no money spent to proceed with the plans.  Roll call vote:  Folkema, Harwood, VanderMeulen, Patin, and Bergman all voted aye.  Motion passed.  There was a Resolution by VanderMeulen, supported by Folkema to add a line item for Grants with the amount of $2,000.00.  Roll call vote.  All ayes.  Resolution passes.

2.      Summer Internship Program:  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Harwood to have the township be a part of the Newaygo Intermediate School District summer work program.  There is no cost to the township, but the student gets paid from the ISD.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.      Patrol Car:  The County replaces cars with 80,000 miles.  There was a motion to approve the purchase of a new Chevrolet patrol car by Harwood, supported by Folkema.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  There was a motion to keep the patrol contract for two (2) more years by Bergman, supported by Folkema.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

4.      Construction Board of Appeals:  Bergman has received five names of people who are interested in being on this new board.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Folkema to approve Terry Kuirkstra, Bill Gould Jr., Ray Andrus, Daniel Fisk, and Mahlon Ellick for this board.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  There was a resolution to put this item in the budget adding $250.00 per diem and $100.00 for publishing.  This money will come from contingencies.  This resolution was offered by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen.  Roll call vote.  All ayes.  Resolution passed.

Bills:  Checks #8834-8868 were used totaling $42,971.78.  General Operating Fund $40,038.26, and Building Inspection Fund $2,933.52.  Motion to pay bills by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen.  All ayes, motion carried.

Correspondence: 

Public Comment:  The flagpole needs straightening.  Ellick will do this with a tractor while the ground is soft this spring.  The well at Crandall Cemetery needs replacing and they need electric for the flag light.  Bergman will get prices.

Motion to adjourn at 10:10 PM by VanderMeulen, supported by Patin.

Respectfully submitted by,

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

Richard Bergman, Supervisor

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