Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of  April 6, 2004

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, John Patin and John VanderMeulen.  Fred Folkema sat in as deputy treasurer.  There were 15 guests.

The minutes of March 2, 2004 were approved without objection

Treasurer’s Report:

            General            $277,785.18

            Checking                3,374.12

            Roads                133,680.10

            CD #1 general      30,000.00   

            Total                $444,839.40

Receipts #3667-3690 were used totaling $119,921.89.

The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.

Police Report:  Office Stabile had 15 complaints, 4 citations, 12 warnings, 7 property checks, 1 traffic accident 2 paper services and was assisted by other patrols 2 times.   

Building Inspector Report:  There were two building permits and one electrical permit issued this month.

Zoning Administrator Report:  Evens had no zoning compliances for the month.  He read a letter questioning if a garage was on the tax roll that is located near Frey Lake.  There was a motion by Patin, supported by VanderMeulen to allow Evens to attend an MTA, Zoning Adm. Seminar.  All Ayes.  Motion carried. 

Planning Commission Report:  They discussed the Master Plan.  They have enough people to work on it.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen to have them get started on a survey.  Harwood supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Public Comment:  8:15PM  There was a question on the property line.

New Business:

1.      Amend Budget:  There was a resolution offered by VanderMeulen, supported by Patin to amend the 2003-2004 budget as follows:  add $7,600.00 to Township Board-Attorney from the Township Hall-Repairs & Maintenance.  Add $200.00 each to Treasurer-supplies and transportation from Fire Barn-Repairs and Maintenance; add $11,707.30 to Appropriation Transfers Out from Township Hall-Repairs and Maintenance.  The road fund had $49,360.75 transferred from the General Fund-Fund Balance.  The Building Inspection Fund had $991.10 transferred from the Building Inspection-Wages to the Electrical Inspection-Wages.  There was a roll call vote:  Bergman, Patin, VanderMeulen and Harwood all voted aye.  Resolution passed.

2.      Adopt 2004-2005 Budget:  There was a motion by Harwood, supported by VanderMeulen to adopt the budget.  Roll call vote.  All members voted aye.  Motion passed.

3.      Mowing Contract:  There was a motion by Patin, supported by VanderMeulen to award the contract to RCW Services pending his insurance.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

4.      Fire Contract:  There was a motion by Patin, supported by VanderMeulen to accept the fire contract and not send it to the attorney this year.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

5.      Civil Infraction-BOCA violation:  The Building Inspector has had problems with people who move into homes without an occupancy permit.  He would like to have civil infractions for the BOCA Coda violations.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen; supported by Harwood to have the attorney draw up paperwork so the BOCA Code violations could be covered by civil infractions.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Old Business:

1.      Halliday Sand & Gravel:  The extension request that was granted last month to Halliday had a fee of $300.00 that has already been paid.

2.      Ensley Sand & Gravel:  Settlement agreement was reached and the fees have been paid.  They will have the reclamation plan in to us next week.  This is to be done by May 15.

3.      Planning Commission Appointment:  Ron Bell would like to be appointed.  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Patin to appoint Ron Bell.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

4.      Forest Project:  There is a meeting April 8 at 8:00 PM.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Evens requested to purchase Apex Drawing Program for Assessor.  Bergman made a motion to purchase the program.  Harwood supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  VanderMeulen questioned a survey on the Forest Project.  Bergman suggested going to the land description first.

Bills:  Checks #9226-9256 were used totaling $44,871.54.  General Operating Fund $43,826.10 and Building Inspection Fund $1,045.44.  Motion to pay bills by Patin, supported by VanderMeulen.  All ayes, motion carried.

Arlan Jackson, Newaygo County Treasurer introduced himself and spoke of his accomplishments, as he is running for re-election.

Geoffrey Hansen – Republican Candidate for State Representative campaigned for that position.

Public Comment:  9:14PM

Correspondence:  The County is looking for volunteers for its comprehensive master plan.

Motion to adjourn at 9:18 PM by Patin, supported by VanderMeulen.

Respectfully submitted by,

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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Richard Bergman, Supervisor

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