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 nine guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of May 13, 2008 was approved without objection.   

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $279,759.49

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                                59.67

            Roads                             107,602.78

            Total                            $309,759.49

Receipts #4785 to 4807 were used totaling $53,813.15.   Harwood/VanderMeulen made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried.  The Cemetery perpetual care funds have been transferred.

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

Zoning Administrator:   Bob Hall was attending a training seminar. 

Planning Commission Report:  They discussed the Planning Enabling Act and worked on the Master Plan.

Road Report:  The County is having a meeting on Tuesday, June 17 from 11:00 to 11:55 AM.

Cemetery Report:  Knox/VanderMeulen moved to have the cemetery association come up with a recommendation to make perpetual care mandatory.  All Affirmed.

County Treasurer:  Holly Moon was present.  She reported that they have collected $726,000 in chargebacks.  She is running for re-election.

County Commissioner Report:   Mr. Powell distributed a quarterly newsletter from the County.

Public Comment:  8:33 – 8:48 PM.  Pat Baker, Linda Landheer, and Ed Hallberg introduced themselves as they are running for political office.

New Business: 

1.      Wind Turbine Generators:  The Board directed to Planning Commission to work on an ordinance.

Unfinished Business:

1.       E S & G:  They put on a seed, fertilizer, mulch and tackifier in areas of the gravel pit.   

Bills:  Checks #10926 – 10952 were used totaling $35.374.83.  The General fund was $22,343.80 (including $41.40 from Crandall Cemetery and $25.00 from N. Ensley Cemetery) $11,925.00 from the Road Fund and $1,106.03 from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/VandenBerg to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  Knox received a letter from the District Health Department stating that we need to sample the water at the Baptist Lake Park or put up a sign warning swimmers that the water quality is not being tested.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Harwood to put up a sign to notify people that the water is not tested.  All affirmed.  There was a motion by Folkema/VandenBerg for the clerk to gather information/cost and get the sign.  All ayes, motion carried.

Public Comment:   9:25 – 9:36PM.  There was a motion by Folkema/Knox to clean out the old shed and organize the stuff and not dispose of anything without Board approval.  All ayes.  Folkema and Harwood will work on that.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg to hire a plumber to replace the toilet.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:36 PM by Folkema/VanderMeulen.  All affirmed.

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