The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Bergman at 8:00 PM.  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, Steve Knox, and John VanderMeulen.  There were 12 guests.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes were approved without objection.

Treasurer’s Report: 

            General                                   $245,466.21

            Checking                                      4,971.09

            Roads                                        210,455.45

            CD#1 General                              30,000.00

            Total                                          490,892.75

Receipts # 4266-4287 were used totaling $10,513.90.  The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.

Police Report:  Deputy Wade had 48 patrol hours within Ensley for the month of July.  He had 10 complaints, 1 arrest, 10 citations, 16 warnings, and 8 property checks. 

Building Inspector:  There were three building permits and four electrical permits for the month.

Planning Commission:  The public hearing for the eave overhang will be at the August meeting.  The County Planning Commission approved the Dangerous Building Ordinance.  There was a motion by Bergman/VanderMeulen to adopt the dangerous building ordinance.  All Affirmed.  Motion carried.

Zoning Administrator:  There were five zoning compliances and one demolition permit.  Robert Johnson is working on the private road maintenance agreement.

County Commissioner:  He was not in attendance.

Public Comment:  8:17 PM None

Unfinished Business:

1.       Cemetery Markers:  Mr. Ellick presented five veteran markers that he got to show the board.   There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Knox to purchase 40 aluminum markers at $11.50 each from Solon Township and return the brass markers.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

New Business:

1.         Cemetery Tree Damage:  There was a motion to pay R.C.W. for tree work by Knox/VanderMeulen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Wright will have a bid at next months meeting for four trees at Crandall and ½ of an already fallen tree at North Ensley.  Supervisor will discuss trees with Sexton.

2.         Treasurer’s Internet Connection:  Folkema has shared internet with the town hall for past few years.  This is no longer working well.  Motion by Folkema/Knox to have Verduin set up another account for $10.00 per month.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.         Old Computer Donation:  The Township may not donate old computers until we try to sell.  We will put on the web site and in the next newsletter that they are for sale or take bids on them.

Bills:  Checks #10215-10251 were used totaling $89,203.71.  There was $15,007.18 from the general fund $1,118.25 from the building inspection fund, and $73,078.28 from the road fund.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Harwood to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence: 

Public Comment:  8:40-8:53 PM. 

Adjourn:  There was a motion at 8:58PM.

Submitted by,

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Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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