The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:03 PM by Supervisor Knox.  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 thirteen guests.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The minutes of September 4 and October 1, 2007 were approved without objection. 

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $257,028.69

            CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,581.28

            Roads                             209,073.50

            Total                            $497,683.47

Receipts #4598-4626 were used totaling $34,212.28.   VanderMeulen/Folkema made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried. 

Building Inspector:   There were three building permits and one electrical permit.

Zoning Administrator:   Mr. Hall did his annual inspection of Halliday Sand & Gravel.  ES&G is working on a separate, court ordered reclamation plan.  Barber Creek S & G needs to get a new reclamation plan to the township.  Motion by Folkema/VandenBerg to approve sending Bob to the MTA conference and be reimbursed by the other two townships.  All affirmed.

Planning Commission Report:   The PUD with Private roads resolution was approved.

County Commissioner Report:   Mr. Powell was not present.

Public Comment:  8:16 P.M.  None

New Business: 

1.      PUD Approval:  Mark Sevald (attorney for the applicant) presented the project to the Board.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Folkema to adopt the resolution.  There was a roll call vote where all affirmed.

2.      Fire Barn Repairs:  The fire barn needs an electrician to repair a florescent light, change the air compressor switch, put a cage around the fans and get a price on having one service for the hall and fire barn instead of two.  Folkema/Harwood made the motion to get the light fixed, cage on the fan, and a new switch on the air compressor.  All affirmed.  Knox/VanderMeulen moved to get an estimate for a central pole.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Knox is to contact Chief Hawkins and Ark’s Electric.

3.      Hall Use by Cook & White Lake Assn:  There was a motion by Knox/VanderMeulen to allow Cook & White Lake Assn. the use of the hall on October 15 at 5:30 PM.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

4.      Snow Removal Contract:  There was a motion by Knox/Folkema to have Heckman Snow Removal plow again this coming winter for the price of $35.00 per push with a minimum of three (3) inches of snow.  All affirmed.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Harwood to award the contract for mowing January 2008 to January 2009 to Heckman, pending on proof of insurance.  All affirmed.

5.      Charge Backs:  The County has sent a bill for 1999-2004 charge backs.  We owe $752.82 from the General Fund and $2,363.78 from the Road Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/Knox to pay them in one lump sum next month.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Old Business:    None

Bills:  Checks #10680-10708 totaling $26,569.05.  General Operating Fund was $25,970.26 (Escrow was $2,736.94 from VanKampen, $520.00 from Raymond and $1,000.00 from Cornell), and $598.79 was from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema/Harwood to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  There was discussion about the back door not opening easily and the door locks.  Steve Boluyt will make a recommendation about the door and Knox will check on the door locks.

Public Comment:   8:58 P.M.  The Ellick Family was thanked for their flag service.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 9:10 PM by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg.  All affirmed.

Submitted by,

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Cynthia Harwood, Clerk