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 eight guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of June 3, 2008 and June 25, 2008 were approved without objection.   

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $265,705.69

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,593.05

            Roads                             119,506.76

            Total                            $416,805.50

Receipts #4808 to 4835 were used totaling $33,159.31.   Harwood/VanderMeulen made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried. 

Building Inspector:   There were four building permits and three electrical permits for the month June.  Steve would like to check out the Department of Community Development letter to discuss next month.

Zoning Administrator:     The new Planning Enabling Act takes place 9/1/08.  There are changes mandated for the Planning Commission.  There was a motion by Harwood/VanderMeulen to approve the education expense for Hall to attend the MTA workshop and be reimbursed by the other townships.  All affirmed.

Planning Commission Report:  They discussed alternative energy sources and the Master Plan.  Ron Bell sent a letter of resignation.  Matt Bonzo was voted Vice President.

Road Report:  The Road Commission is hurting for funds.  Newcosta was re-paved.  The brine was done.  The rest of the work will be done later this month.

County Commissioner Report:   Mr. Powell gave his monthly report.

County Clerk:  Laurel Breuker was present.   She gave us an update for her office.  She is running for re-election unopposed.

Public Comment:  8:45-8:50 PM.  Richard Kooistra introduced himself as he is running for Register of Deeds.

New Business: 

1.      July Board of Review:  This takes place on July 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM.

2.      Planning Commission Resignation:  There was a motion by Knox/Folkema to accept Ron Bell’s letter of resignation.  All affirmed.  Knox/VanderMeulen recommended Janet Abbott to replace Bell’s term until it expires in December of 2009.  All affirmed.

Unfinished Business:

1.       Cemetery Perpetual Care:   There was discussion about how to collect the money.  There was a motion by Folkema/VandenBerg to have the clerk contact local funeral directors(Heckman, McKinley, Bliss Witters Pike) for information and put back on the August Agenda.  All affirmed. 

Bills:  Checks #10953 to 10982 were used totaling $25,882.11.  The General fund was $23,811.07 and $2,071.04 was from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/Harwood to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence: 

Public Comment:   9:23 – 9:27PM.  Bob Hall will be in late on July 24 because of a meeting.  He will be  on vacation July 17 & 18 and also from August4 to August 8.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:28 PM.

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