The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 PM by Supervisor Starr.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer.  Board members present were Phillip Starr, Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, Brenda Bird, and John VanderMeulen.  There were eight guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meetings: There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to approve the Minutes of February 3, 2009.  All Affirmed.

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $326,899.67

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,668.54

            Roads                           162,632.88

            Total                           $491,201.09

Receipts #5005-5037 were used totaling $25,747.64.  There was a motion by Harwood/Bird to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Independent Bank is offering a new product for accounts that carry large balances so they will be covered by FDIC.  Folkema and Harwood will go listen to presentation and report back to the Board.

Building Inspector:   There were no building permits or electrical permits.

Zoning Administrator:   There were two zoning compliances for the month. Folkema/VanderMeulen moved to approve $162.50 from Bob’s budget for Zoning Administrator Certification.  All affirmed.

Planning Commission:  Work continued on the Master Plan.

Forest Committee:  They meet next month.  Barb VanderMeulen sent a grant request to the Fremont Foundation.

Crime Watch:  Our next meeting on March 17 will be a potluck dinner/award ceremony for Bob Hawkins.

Supervisor’s Report:  The Ellick matter is almost complete.  The tree is partly cleaned up at North Ensley Cemetery.

County Commissioner:  Mr. Scholtens was not in attendance.

Public Comment:  8:46-8:50 PM  John VanderMeulen thanked Brenda Bird, Faye Folkema, Cindy Harwood, Anita Butler, and Barb VanderMeulen for their work on painting the hall.  He also thanked Bob Hall, Steve Boluyt, Phil Starr and Jason Rosenzweig for helping move stuff (John helped too).  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Bird to spend $250.00 for window treatment and flooring.  All affirmed.

New Business: 

1.      Fire Contract:  Ed Holtzlander gave a brief overview of the budget.  Starr/Folkema moved to approve the contract as presented from the Village of Sand Lake for fire protection.  All affirmed.

2.      Fire Department Donation:  A check for $1,500.00 was presented to the fire chief.

3.      Building Inspector Contract:  Starr/VanderMeulen moved to update Steve Boluyt’s contract to pay him $15.00 per hour starting April 1, 2009 for the time he spends at the hall on Thursday afternoons.  All ayes, motion carried.

4.      Park Attendant:  There was a motion by Folkema/Bird to advertise in the River Valley with the same wording as before for the park attendant.  All ayes, motion carried

5.      Park Enforcement Officer:  There was much discussion about whether to hire an enforcement officer.  Starr will check with Undersheriff Boyd about a contract and report to the Board next month.  The Board will also review the Ordinance Enforcement Officer’s Ordinance. 

Unfinished Business:   

1.      Dog Clinic Update:  42 licenses were purchased.

2.      Forest Survey Results:   The survey was done.  They will meet on March 19, 2009.

Bills:  Checks #11198-11229 were used totaling $15,483.82.  The General Fund was $12,224.37, the Building Inspection Fund was $72.91 and the escrow fund was 3,186.54.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Bird to pay the bills.  All affirmed.

Correspondence:   The Newaygo County Road Commission will hold a hazardous waste cleanup day on June 6, 2009. 

Public Comment:   9:47 PM.  None.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:47PM.

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