Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of  September 2, 2003

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 15 guests.

The minutes of August 5, 2003 were approved without objection

Treasurer’s Report:

            General            $183,535.69

            Checking                3,347.82

            Roads                  35,951.05

            CD #1 general      30,000.00   

            Total                $252,834.56

Receipts #3496-3512 were used totaling $3,065.90.

The treasurer’s report was approved without objection. 

Building Inspector Report:  There were seven building permits and four electrical permits issued.

Zoning Administrator Report:  Evens had two land splits and eleven zoning compliances for the month. 

Planning Commission Report:  They will begin the process of updating the Master Plan when there are volunteers to serve on the committee.

Public Comment:  8:20-8:22PM.

Old Business:

1.      Fire Barn Trees:  There was a motion by Patin, supported by Folkema to have a survey of the property done to make sure the trees are on our property.  All Ayes.  Motion carried.  Bergman is to contact Glen Hackbardt for the survey.

2.      Town Hall Addition:  There has been no confirmation of any grants yet.  Bergman is to check on the process of the grants.

New Business:

1.      Election Inspectors:  The Clerk recommended Patricia Patin, Mary Hyrns and Cindy Harwood to work on the November 4 election.  All were approved with unanimous vote.

2.      November Meeting Date:  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen to change the November meeting date to Tuesday, November 11.  The clerk will put notice on the door and publish the change.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.      Don Sterling-Candidate:  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Folkema to allow candidates to talk for five (5) minutes.  All ayes.  Motion Carried.  Sterling is a candidate for State Representative.

4.      L-4029 Approval:  Evens reported on the millage rates.  Patin made a motion to approve the millage as presented.  Harwood supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Police Report:  Deputy Stabile reported that the last two months have been very busy with numerous complaints within the township. 

Culvert on 128^th & Butternut:  There was a motion by VanderMeulen to bring up from the table to reconsider putting in a culvert on 128^th Street and Butternut.  This was supported by Folkema.  One aye. Four Nays.  Motion failed.

ES&G Bond:  We are holding on to the bond that we have until we get a new one in hand.

Bills:  Checks #9018-9048 were used totaling $21,898.99.  General Operating Fund $20,323.64, Building Inspection Fund $1,283.08, and Road Fund $292.27.  Motion to pay bills by Folkema, supported by Patin.  All ayes, motion carried.

Public Comment:  9:00 – 9:15PM

Correspondence: 

Motion to adjourn at 9:20 PM by Patin, supported by VanderMeulen.

Respectfully submitted by,

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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Richard Bergman, Supervisor

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