Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of  October 7, 2003

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The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Supervisor Bergman.  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, John Patin and John VanderMeulen.  There were 13 guests.

The minutes of September 2, 2003 were approved without objection.

Treasurer’s Report:

            General            $201,097.22

            Checking                3,351.94

            Roads                  35,658.78

            CD #1 general      30,000.00 

            Total                $270,107.94

Receipts #3513-3536 were used totaling $39,172.37.

The treasurer’s report was approved without objection. 

The Township will no longer sell dog licenses.  Folkema will offer the fire barn to the county for a dog clinic.  

Police Report:  Officer Stabile reported on various complaints.

Building Inspector Report:  There were seven building permits and two electrical permits obtained this month. 

Zoning Administrator Report:  Evans had no land divisions and eleven zoning compliances this past month.  He inspected the Barber Creek and Halliday Gravel Pits.  There was a motion by Bergman to continue letting the gravel pits operate.  Folkema supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Planning Commission:  VanderMeulen stated the Planning Commission recommended the approval of the Wolters plan.  Bergman made a motion, supported by Folkema to approve the maintenance agreement and site plan of Gary Wolters.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Harwood will check with the Fremont Foundation to get a grant application for the Master Plan.

Public Comment:  8:22-8:26 PM.

New Business:

1.      Internet-Wireless:  Doug Verduin explained the advantages of wireless Internet from All-In-One Wireless, Inc.

2.      Computer-Max:  Evens needs Office XP to do forms for a cost of $400.  A new computer with more RAM would work better and quicker.  Evens and Verduin are to make sure his current programs would run on a new computer.

3.      Supervisors’ Assn. Meeting:  Bergman reported on the meeting.

4.      Amend Budget:  Elections needs $700 for Salary, $60 for Mileage, $50 for Supplies and    $25 for Misc.  The County will reimburse these expenses, so revenue will be increased by $835. Also.  $2,000.00 needs to be added to the Township Park-Repairs and Maintenance and taken from Roads and Highways – Maintenance & Reseal.  There was a motion by Harwood to amend the budget.  VanderMeulen supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

5.      Snow Removal:  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Harwood to put out for bids.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

6.      Deck Seal:  We need to put wood preservative on spindles.  We will do in spring.

7.      Fire Fighters Appreciations:  There was a motion by Patin, supported by Folkema to donate $1,000.00 to the Sand Lake Fire Department.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Old Business:

            1.   Town Hall:  The survey is not done yet.

            2.   Crandall Cemetery:  Bergman needs to check on Heiss plot to see if it is in compliance.

Bills:  Checks #9049-9080 were used totaling $22,395.22.  General Operating Fund $20,593.24, Escrow $957.55, and Building Inspection Fund $844.43.  Motion to pay bills by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen.  All ayes, motion carried.

Correspondence: 

Public Comment:  9:20-9:30 PM.

Motion to adjourn at 9:30 PM by Bergman.  The next meeting is November 11, 2003.

Respectfully submitted by,

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

________________________

Richard Bergman, Supervisor

Special Meeting October 7, 2003

Supervisor Bergman called the special meeting of the Ensley Township Board to order at 7:00 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, John Patin and John VanderMeulen.  Cliff Bloom, of Law Weathers & Richardson and Max Evens were in attendance.

There was a motion by VanderMeulen to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation with the attorney.  This was supported by Harwood.  Patin left the meeting.  Folkema excused herself.  Patin returned.  There was a roll call vote.  VanderMeulen, Patin, Harwood and Bergman all voted aye.  Motion carried

Mr. Bloom presented a history of the Ensley Sand & Gravel case and their current standings.

VanderMeulen made a motion to close the closed session and go to open session.  This was supported by Patin.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

There was a motion to proceed with prosecution of contempt of court by VanderMeulen, supported by Harwood.  Three ayes.  One nay.  Motion carried.

There was a motion to adjourn by VanderMeulen at 7:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted by,

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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Richard Bergman, Supervisor

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