Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of September 7, 2004

Clerk Harwood called the regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board to order at 8:00 PM.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Prayer.  Board members present were Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, John Patin, and John VanderMeulen.  Richard Bergman was absent.  There were 13 guests.

There was a motion to have VanderMeulen chair the meeting by Harwood.  Folkema supported this.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The minutes of August 10, 2004 were approved as amended.  The checking account should have been $3,381.92 in the Treasurer’s Report.  The Solon Center Wesleyan Church was discussed during Correspondence.

Treasurer’s Report:

            General                        $243,068.09

            Checking                            3,388.51

            Roads                              25,367.22

            CD#1 general                  30,000.00

            CD#2 roads                     80,000.00

            Total                            $381,823.82

Receipts #3747-3772 were used totaling $4,342.37.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Patin to accept the treasurer’s report.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Patin to renew the road CD for another three months.  All ayes.  Motion carried

Police Report:  Stabile was not in attendance, but he did leave his report.  He patrolled 60 hours.  There were 15 complaints, 2 arrests, 4 citations, 5 warnings, 6 property checks, 2 traffic accidents, 1 paper service and he was assisted by other patrols one time.

Building Inspector:  Boluyt had 7 building permits and 7 electrical permits for the month.  He did receive one bid for the dry wall repair, but he is trying to get a few more.

Zoning Administrator:  Evens had 12 zoning compliances.  He did inspect Barber Creek Gravel Pit on August 12, 2004.

Planning Commission:  Public hearing for Eckelstaffer will be held next month as some neighbors did not get the notice.  They are also working on the Dangerous Building Ordinance. 

Public Comment:  8:20-8:35PM 

Old Business:  None

New Business: 

1.      L-4029:  Evans reported on millage rates.  Folkema made a motion, supported by Harwood to approve the millage as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

2.      Insurance Limits:  Burnham & Flower sent a letter suggesting that the liability limits be raised.  There was a motion by Patin, supported by Folkema to leave the limits as they are.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

3.      Tree-Behind Hall:  There are limbs that are rubbing against the roof.  This will be discussed next month so everyone can look at them.

Bills:  Checks #9411-9441 were used totaling $68,221.78.  General Operating Fund $49,007.02 (including $54.60 escrow) Road Fund $16,918.22, and Building Inspection Fund $2,296.54.  There was a motion by Patin, supported by Folkema to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  It was noted that the county has an opening on the Parks and Rec. Comm. and the Planning Commission.

Public Comment:  There was a question on publishing minutes.  This will be addressed next month.  There was discussion on the roads breaking on the edges.

Adjourn:  There was a motion to adjourn at 9:00 PM by Patin, supported by Folkema.  All ayes.

Respectfully submitted by

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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Richard Bergman 

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