Supervisor Bergman called the regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board to order 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 ten guests.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of January 3, 2006 were approved without objection.  The budget workshop minutes of January 12, 2006 were also approved without objection.

Treasurers Report:

            General                          $264.692.53

            CD#1 General                    30,000.00

            Checking                             5,173.26

            Roads                               83,687.29

            CD#1 Roads                      45,000.00

            Total                             $428.553.08

Receipts #4143-4169 were used totaling $115,372.71.  The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.  Folkema noted that per our auditor, three outstanding checks would be reissued next month.

Police Report:  The officer was not present.  Bergman noted that the townships were over billed for 151 hours or more.        

Building Inspector:  One building permit and one electrical permit were issued.

Planning Commission:  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Harwood to accept the dates for this year’s meetings.  Carried.  They voted to recommend civil infraction.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Folkema to accept civil infraction.  All ayes.  Carried.  They are recommending to the Board to have a six-month moratorium for site condo development until the ordinance can be updated.  This was a motion by VanderMeulen/Bergman.  Four aye - one nay (Knox).  Carried.    The Planner is compiling information on dog kennels and site condominiums.  The Board desired to have the planning commission define a fence.

Zoning Board of Appeals:        There was a motion by Knox/VanderMeulen to approve the by-laws as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Zoning Administrator:  Roosien requested to make 4 land splits instead of site condos.

County Commissioner:  Mr. Powell gave a brief update.

Public Comment:  8:43 to 8:47.   The 4-H has volunteered to paint the picnic tables at the Ensley Township Baptist Lake Park.

Unfinished Business

            1.  Assessor’s Contract:  There was discussion on what should be in the contract.  It was decided to advertise in the Times Indicator, River Valley, MTA Magazine, and the Press.

            2.  Title Search:  There was a motion by Knox/VanderMeulen to have our attorney file a quiet deed on the corner property.  All ayes.  Carried.

New Business

            1.  Road Project:  The Superintendent from the Newaygo County Road Commission was present.  There was discussion about how best to spend the road money for this coming road construction season.  There was a motion by Bergman/VanderMeulen to pave Elm from 136^th to 22 Mile Road and grub Elm from 112^th to 104^th with the possibility of grade and gravel.  All ayes.  Carried.

            2.  Salary Resolution:  Resolution 2006-1 was read by Harwood.  This established the township officers’ salary.  The resolution was offered by Knox and supported by VanderMeulen.  Upon roll call vote, the resolution unanimously passed.

            3.  Meeting Dates:  Next fiscal year’s dates are:  April 4, May 9, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 14, December 5, January 2, 2007, February 6, March 6, and the Annual meeting on March 31, 2007.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to accept the dates read by Harwood.  All ayes.  Carried.

            4.  Zoning Administrator Position:  It was decided to advertise in the Times Indicator and the River Valley, and clerk will check rates in MTA Magazine.

5.  Police Contract:  The three townships (Grant, Ashland, and Ensley) are to meet and discuss the contract.  Bergman is to set this up.

6.  Summer Tax Collection:  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to have the clerk send a letter notifying Cedar Springs Public School, Grand Rapids Community College, and Kent Intermediate School District that we do not collect summer school taxes.  All ayes.  Carried.

Bills:  Checks #9971-1000 were used totaling $11,307.41.  General Operating Fund was $10,798.77 ($350.00 Eckelstafer Escrow) and $508.64 from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Carried.

Correspondence:  The contracts came from the auditor, Sand Lake Fire Dept. and J & S Service.

Public Comment:  10:05 – 10:20 PM.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to pay mileage and registration fee for the Board of Review to attend education.  All ayes.  Carried.

Adjourn:  10:22 PM

Respectfully Submitted by

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Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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