The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Bergman at 8:05 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.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting:  The minutes of October 4, 2005 were approved without objection.

Treasurer’s Report: 

            General             $223,844.15

            Checking                 4,833.21

            Roads                 126,170.87

            CD#1 General       30,000.00

       Total                 $384,848.23

Receipts #4068 – 4085 were used totaling $5,178.65.  The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.

Police Report:  There were 4 complaints, 7 warnings, 7 traffic stops, and 4 property checks for the month of October.

Building Inspector:  There were 6 building permits and 2 electrical permits.  A new modular and garage on Warren’s Way does not have a 12-inch overhang.

Zoning Administrator: There were 7 zoning compliances and 2 land splits.

Master Plan Committee: VanderMeulen brought the survey for the board to review.  Bergman thanked the committee for their work on completing the survey.  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Knox that the Master Plan Committee ceases to exist after the November 8 meeting.  There was a roll call vote:  VanderMeulen-Nay, Knox-Yea, Folkema-Nay, Harwood-Yea, and Bergman-Yea.  Motion passed.  Rod Denning of Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University will be at the Fire Barn for a presentation and the Planning Commission is welcome to come to on their own.  Anyone else is also welcome to attend.

Planning Commission:  The township attorney and Roosien were at the October meeting.  There is to be a public informational meeting for the site condo development on November 28.

Park Committee:  Two drums and lids were taken from the park.  They will be replaced this fall.  James Dunn is replacing Bill Gould.  There was a lot on graffiti on the tables.  They will be painted brown in the spring.

County Commissioner Report:  Mr. Powell was not in attendance.  Holly Moon reported to Bergman that the county is not doing a dog clinic this year.  Powell will check into this.

Public Comment:  Verduin requested a list of park committee members for the web site.

Unfinished Business:

1.      Snow Removal Bids:  There was one bid received.  It was from Cornell Farms for $55.00 per push.  Insurance information was not provided.  There was a motion from Bergman, supported by Folkema that insurance information needs to be provided and request plowing for 3 to 4 inches instead of 2 to 4 inches, and he needs to shovel the walks.  If the cost is considerable more, let him do it if it snows before our next meeting.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

2.      Civil Infractions – Approved by County: The Newaygo County Planning Commission passed civil infraction for our zoning.  There was a motion by Harwood, supported by Folkema to send it to the Ensley Planning Commission for review.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

New Business:

1.      Commission Appointments:  Bergman would like one more month to review the letters of interest. 

2.      HAVA Grant:  The Township received a grant to purchase handicapped election materials.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Knox to have Harwood order the voting equipment.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Bills:  Checks #9880-9916 were used totaling $43,692.92.  There was $33,037.13 (including $1,917.43 from escrow), $9,228.29 from the Road Fund, and $1,427.50 from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Knox to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  The Road Commission invited the Board to the yearly meeting to be held on December 7 at 2:40 PM.  Brad Woodard received his license from the State of Michigan.  Evens would like to help us put a list of credentials together for a new assessor (level 1.) 

Adjourn:  There was a motion to adjourn at 9:25PM.

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