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, Faye Folkema, Joann VandenBerg, and John VanderMeulen.  There were eight guests.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of April 3, 2007 were approved without objection. 

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $252,091.31

            CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,572.69

            Roads                             208,157.74

            Total                            $491,821.74

Receipts #4493-4509 were used totaling $8,809.47.  Knox/VanderMeulen made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried. 

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

Zoning Administrator:  Mr. Hall was not present as he was attending the Citizen Planner program.

Planning Commission Report:  VanderMeulen/Knox made a motion to delete  Section 3.11(B) (2) as recommended by the township planning commission.  There were 4 ayes and 1 nay (Folkema.)  Motion passed.  They will continue to work on the Master Plan and might need to have some extra meetings to get it finished.

County Commissioner Report:  Powell was not present.

Public Comment:  8:15 to 8:22 PM.  M. Ellick requested that the cement slab be removed and the dirt piles leveled out at Crandall Cemetery.

Unfinished Business: 

            1.  Building Permit Fees:  There was a motion by Folkema/Harwood to accept the new fees as Steve Boluyt has presented them to the Board, effective May, 2007.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

New Business:

1.      Road Commission Meeting:  The meeting is May 7 at 11:00 AM to 11:55 AM.  Motion by Knox/Folkema to pay trustees ½ per diem and mileage to attend.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

2.      Escrow:  There was question of how to pay from escrow when the person had not replenished the account.  VanderMeulen/VandenBerg made the motion to take the money from the general fund to pay the escrow until the money comes in to pay.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Bills:  Checks #10517-10539 used totaling $18,403.38.  General Operating Fund was $16,010.18 (Escrow was $841.50 from the VanKampen), and $2,393.20 from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:   

Public Comment:   9:14PM

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:14 PM by Folkema/VanderMeulen.  All affirmed. 

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