The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Bergman of 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 19 guests present.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The Minutes of April 5, 2005 were approved without objection.

Attorney Roger Swets, of Law Weathers & Richardson was invited to attend this meeting to educate the board on how to set up a special assessment district.  He explained the process and then had a question and answer session.  Ray Fix of Progressive Architects Engineers & Planners was a guest in the audience who also contributed to the conversation.

Treasurer’s Report: 

            General                        $312,961.03

            Checking                            3,409.22

            Roads                            151,586.75

            CD#1 General                  30,000.00

            CD#2 Roads                    80,000.00

            Total                            $467,957.00

Receipts #3949-3964 were used totaling $32,400.49.

The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.

Police Report:  Deputy Stabile patrolled 62 hours for the month of April.  He had 16 complaints, 1 arrest, 1 citation, 5 warnings 7 property checks, 1 traffic accident, 3 paper services, and he was assisted by other patrols 1 time.

Building Inspector:  Boluyt had 13 building permits and 5 electrical permits.

Zoning Administrator:  Evens sold 12 zoning compliances and had 2 land splits.  Written complaints were received and letters have been mailed concerning those areas.

Master Plan Committee:  They did not feel there was need for a special meeting concerning the conservation of land.

County Commissioner Report:  Toby Lake is the new County Administrator starting May 23^rd. 

Public Comment:  9:30PM.   Ronan questioned where the road would go if the SAD were to go through.  There was a motion by Knox, supported by Folkema to have the SAD go with pavement width of 18 feet and centered on easement unless not practical for drainage.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Unfinished Business

1.      Trees:  The project is completed.

2.      Park Attendant Bids:  Five bids were received:

Amber Bergman         $950.00

Nate Jordan                 900.00

Carl Hilbrand Jr.           875.00

Jim Hawkins                 999.00

                                    Matthew Ransom         950.00

There was a motion to contract with Carl Hilbrand Jr. at $875.00 for the season by Folkema.  Knox supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.      Internet Tower:  One quote was received for a new tower of $7,962.00.  This is for the structure only.  Service is not included.

4.      Fire Barn Door:  The door and lock work well.

New Business: 

1.  Attorney:  Spoke previously.

2.      Roads:  Five miles of reseal will be done this summer.  104^th from Cypress to Elm, 136th from Butternut to Beech, Locust from 96^th to 104^th, 22 Mile from Juniper to Locust, and Butternut from 120^th to 128^th.  Two miles will be wedged – 22 Mile from Cypress to Elm and 104^th from Locust to Elm.  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Knox to take $15,000 from General Fund and transfer it to the Road Account for wedging.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Harwood to do the five-reseal projects and two wedging projects.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.      Patrol Car:  The new contract has been received.  Semi-annual contract is $14,299.96

4.      Blinker Light:  Ark’s Electric put in four new bulbs.  The light to the east still does not work.  Ark’s needs to come back.

5.      Flag Pole:  The light does not work.  There was a motion by Harwood, supported by Folkema to get the light fixed.  All ayes.   Motion carried.

Bills:  Folkema made the motion to pay the bills.  Harwood supported this.  All ayes.   Motion carried.

Correspondence:  North Ensley Cemetery is having their Memorial Day Business Meeting at 10:30 AM with their service following.

Public comment:  10:35 PM. 

            There will be a Crandall Cemetery meeting Thursday at 8:00 AM at the hall.

            There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Harwood to allow Barb VanderMeulen to poke daffodils and other bulbs into the bank on the corner in front of the War Memorial.

            There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Harwood to approve the new contract for the township patrol.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Adjourn:  There was a motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Knox to adjourn at 10:44 PM.

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