Supervisor Knox 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 Steve Knox, Cynthia Harwood, Joann VandenBerg, and John VanderMeulen.  Faye Folkema was absent.  There were twelve guests.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of June 5, 2007 were approved without objection. 

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $250,646.95

            CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,575.28

            Roads                             235,687.94

            Total                            $517,910.17

Receipts #4530-4551 were used totaling $16,297.28.   VanderMeulen/VandenBerg made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried. 

Building Inspector:   There were five building permits and three electrical permits.

Zoning Administrator:   Mr. Hall noted that Barber Creek Sand & Gravel needs to submit their reclamation plan.  Robert Johnson’s private road needs to be certified.  A PUD/Private road application was received.  There was a motion by Harwood/Vandenberg for Mr. Hall to attend a zoning seminar in Big Rapids.  There is to be a cost share with the other two townships.  All affirmed.  Motion carried.

Planning Commission Report:  VanderMeulen reported that they held three public hearings.  They were all approved.  There will be a special meeting on July 11 to discuss the Master Plan.

County Clerk Report:   County Clerk, Laurel Breuker was present and reported that the County passed a resolution to oppose HB 4780.  The Presidential Primary election date is still uncertain.  She may now perform marriages.  The cost of certified copies has gone up to $13.00.

Road Report:  Brining was done on May 14 and June 22.  Locust from 112^th to 120 has been wedged.  128^th Street by Englewright Lake has not been done yet.

Public Comment:  8:20PM.  Phil Starr thanked the Board for sending three people to the Citizen Planner.  He had a handout of what was to be in the “Meeting Minutes.”  He would like these added to the PC by-laws.

Unfinished Business: 

1.      Land Division Ordinance:  There was discussion about the 4 to 1 ratio of land.  There was a motion by Harwood/VanderMeulen to adopt the Land Division Ordinance.  Roll call vote:  VanderMeulen, Harwood, and VandenBerg voted aye, Knox voted nay.  Folkema was absent.

New Business:

1.      Broadband Internet:  Verduin reported that Casair did a signal test at the fire barn.  The results will be discussed next month.

2.      Park Ordinance:  There was much discussion about the park committee’s authority given to them in the ordinance.  The attorney is looking over it.

3.      Park Attendant:  There was discussion as to who would be enforcing the ordinance rules.  There was a motion by Harwood/VandenBerg to have a special meeting as soon as Knox gets the results from Under Sheriff Boyd.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Bills:  Checks #10578-10611 used totaling $40,530.93.  General Operating Fund was $24,645.87 (Escrow was $912.06 from Johnson), Road Fund was $14,250.00 and $1,635.06 from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:   A letter from the auditor was read stating that the Township Treasurer and Clerk did a very good job of maintaining the financial records of Ensley Township.

Public Comment:   9:15PM

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:15 PM by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg.  All affirmed. 

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