Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of August 11, 2004

The regular meeting of Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 PM by Clerk Harwood.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Prayer.  Board members present were Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, John Patin, and John VanderMeulen.  Richard Bergman was absent.

There was a motion to have John VanderMeulen chair the meeting by Folkema, supported by Patin.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The minutes of July 6, 2004 had the notations added of a question of when Cottonwood would be reconstructed and there was a question of having the unapproved minutes put on the website.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Patin to approve the minutes.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Treasurers Report:

            General                       $255,624.13

            Checking                           3,381.92

            Roads                             25,122.37

            CD#1 general                 30,000.00

            CD#2 roads                    80,000.00

            TOTAL                        $394,128.41

Receipts #3730-3746 were used totaling $37,897.48.

There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Harwood to accept the treasurer’s report.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Folkema noted that the checks had been disbursed for the escrow interest.  Road CD#2 is due 8/11/2004.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Patin to renew the CD for thirty (30) days.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Building Inspector:  Boluyt had 11 building permits and 2 electrical permits.

Police Report:  Stabile patrolled 50 hours last month.  There were 13 complaints, 1 arrest, 6 citations, 20 warnings, 5 property checks, 1 accident, and he was assisted by other patrols 1 time.

Zoning Report:  Evens had 10 zoning compliances and he wrote 4 violation citations.

Planning Commission:  The McKay permit was denied.  The public hearing for Eckelstaffer was held.  Due to the fact that they were not in attendance at the hearing, the final decision for their home was delayed until next month.  Dangerous Building Ordinance will be reviewed.

Election Report:  There were 390 voters or 23% of the registered voters at the Primary Election.  Voters seemed to like the extra space of having the voting at the fire barn.

Public Comment:  8:25PM  None

Old Business:

1.      Plaster Repair:  Boluyt should have something next month.

2.      Lot Line – Church:  There has been no new letter received from the Baptist Church.  The land behind the hall has not been transferred yet.

New Business:

1.      Manulife Retirement Age:  There was a motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Patin to lower the age from 65 to 60 for retirement.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Bills:  Checks # 9359-9410 were used totaling $20,300.92.  General Operating Fund $18,246.59, which includes $3,652.96 escrow, and Building Inspection Fund $2,054.33.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Harwood to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  VanderMeulen suggested that we send a letter to the Solon Center Wesleyan Church and state that permission was not given to use the township property.  They may park in the lot but not on the lawn when having their yard sale. 

MTA stated to Folkema that the current minutes may be put on the web as unapproved.  Motion by Harwood, supported by Folkema to put minutes on web listed as unofficial.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Charter Franchise extension was approved until 12/31/04.

Public Comment:  There was a question as to when the gravel roads would be graded, as they are very rough.  Stabile was asked if the child alert would go out on city watch.

Motion to adjourn at     9:05 PM by Patin, supported by Folkema.

Respectfully submitted by

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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Richard Bergman, Supervisor

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