The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 PM by Supervisor Knox.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer.  Board members present were Steve Knox, Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, Joann VandenBerg, and John VanderMeulen.  There were Steve Boluyt-Building Administrator, Bob Hall-Zoning Administrator and four guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of March 4, 2008 was approved without objection.   

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $322,747.74

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,587.50

            Roads                             168,581.29

            Total                            $522,916.53

Receipts #4757-4767 were used totaling $69,032.54.   VanderMeulen/Harwood made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried. 

Building Inspector:   There were two building permits and no electrical permits for the month of March. 

Zoning Administrator:  Letters were sent out to violators of Section 3.34 and invited to participate in the Township Clean-Up Days.  ES&G is at a standstill until sometime in May or June.

Planning Commission Report:  They held a Public Hearing on farmland preservation.

County Commissioner Report:   Mr. Powell was not in attendance.

Public Comment:  8:21 to 8-22 PM.

New Business: 

1.      Appoint Election Officials:  Harwood made a motion to appoint Yvonne Jordan, Mary Hyrns, Kimi Hackbardt, Sandy Blair, Joyce Hosmer, and Pearl Byers.  This was seconded by Steve Knox.  Motion Carried.

2.      Amend Budget:  The clerk recommended adding $2,500 to the Township Board from Roads & Highways, adding $15 from Elections to the Supervisor, adding $110 from the Treasurer to Assessor, adding $20 to the Board of Review from Elections, adding $1,500 from Park to Township Hall, Adding $1,400 from Cemetery to Fire Barn, adding $1,000 from Clerk to Zoning Administrator, adding $100 from ZBA to Insurance and adding $800 from the Planning Commission to Other.  The Road Fund needed $2,605 from the Fund Balance.  This was a motion by Harwood/Folkema where all voted aye, motion carried.

3.      Annual Meeting Proposal:  There was discussion about putting a proposal on the ballot to have the people decide on whether to have an Annual Meeting.  There was no action taken.

4.      Fire Barn Lighting:  The firemen requested to have additional fluorescent lighting put in the fire barn on the east side.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg to go ahead with lights if the price is reasonable from Ark’s Electric.  All ayes, motion carried.

5.      Construction Board of Appeals Escrow:  Bob Hall will check with the attorney to make sure that our current resolution for escrows will be correct or if we need a new resolution.  There was a motion by Knox/Folkema to see if our resolution will cover a Construction Board of Appeals.  All ayes, motion carried.

Unfinished Business:

1.        Road Millage:  Resolution 2008-2 was adopted unanimously to put the road millage request on the August ballot.

Bills:  Checks #10858-10886 were used totaling $53,831.34.  General Operating Fund was $52,757.76 and $1,073.58 was from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to pay the bills.  All ayes, motion carried. 

Correspondence:   Knox received a letter from the NCRC about the Cost Share Program.  They will be able to cost share 50% for the approved projects.

Public Comment:   9:10 to 9:12 PM

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:12 PM by Folkema/VanderMeulen.  All affirmed.

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