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 three guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meetings: There was a motion by Bird/VanderMeulen to approve the Minutes of October 6, 2009.  All Affirmed.

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $259,148.56

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                              979.19

            Roads                           129,256.56

            Total                           $419,384.31

Receipts #5207-5221 were used totaling $689.66.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Harwood to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  

County Commissioner:  Mr. Scholtens was not present.

Zoning Administrator:  There were five zoning compliances issued for the month.  There was a motion by Folkema/Bird to pay one half the cost of MSU cost for training.  All affirmed.

Planning Commission:  They are working on a plan for the coming year to review the ordinances of the Township.

Forest Committee:   They are working on a flyer to put in the newsletter.  They are also working on festivities for Arbor Day.

Building Inspector:  There were five building permits and one electrical permit issue for the month.

Public Comment:  8:28 to 8:34.  Jane Drake introduced herself as running for State Representative.

Unfinished Business:

1.         Crandall Cemetery Statue:  There was a motion by Harwood/Starr to stay with our original decision of having the statue removed within 30 days.  4 ayes and one nay (Bird).  Motion carried.   Harwood will send a letter.

New Business:

1.      Newsletter:   We are planning a newsletter to come our the end of January or first part of February. 

2.      Mowing Contract:  Phil Butler met with Phil Starr and Gary Butler to decide on what to have Phil Butler clean up for this fall.  The contract was discussed and it was decided to make contractual payments eight months a year rather than six times per year.  The date for removal of flowers was changed to November 1 and trimming the ditches/banks was added.

3.      Top Soil for Cemeteries:  There was a motion by Folkema, seconded by VanderMeulen to call Ron Norquist and get a reasonable amount of top soil for each cemetery and not to go over $150.00 each.  All affirmed.

Bills:  Checks #11455-11478 were used totaling $10,163.63.  The General Fund was $9,549.22, and the Building Inspection Fund was $614.41.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to pay the bills.  All affirmed. 

Supervisor’s Report:   Beech /Butternut was finished and was reported to have come in under budget.

Correspondence:   Starr and Bird need to complete the NIMS training for the township to be able to receive grants.

Public Comment:  9:30 to 9:37 PM.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:38 PM by Bird/VanderMeulen.  All affirmed.

Submitted by,

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Cynthia Harwood, Clerk