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

Minutes of the Previous Meeting:  The minutes of August 1, 2006 were approved without objection.

The minutes of the special meeting of August 28, 2006 were also approved without objection.

Treasurer’s Report: 

            General                         $240,351.24

            Checking                            4,979.42

            Roads                             137,377.17

            CD#1 General                   30,000.00

            Total                         $412,707.83

Receipts #4288-4308 were used totaling $11,718.79.  The Treasurer’s report was approved without objection.

Police Report:  Deputy Wade patrolled 48 hours within Ensley for the month.  He had 9 complaints, 11 citations, 14 warnings, 10 property checks, and 1 traffic accident.

Building Inspector:  There were 5 building permits and 6 electrical permits for the month.

Planning Commission:  There was a public hearing on overhangs for manufactured homes.  This will go to the county planning commission.   Site Condo amendments were approved by the county and will be discussed at our October meeting.  Home occupations and land divisions were also discussed by the planning commission.  

Zoning Administrator:  There were 8 zoning compliances approved.

County Commissioner:  Not in attendance.

Assessor Report:  Bergman read the monthly report from Mr. Rosenzweig.  Bergman will look into the issues presented and report back next month.

Zoning Board of Appeals:  A non-conforming lot was given a variance on Baptist Lake to allow a 45-foot setback off the water line.

Public Comment:  8:47 – 8:58 PM.

Unfinished Business:

1.      Tree Damage Protocol:  The board is to contact the sexton to clean-up the tree damage or put out for bids.  The problem of old decorations will be discussed next month.  Old concrete foundation needs to be removed from Crandall Cemetery.  Butler will get back with us next month with a price for removal or a suggestion for removal.

2.      Old Computers:  There was a motion by Bergman/Folkema to put the three computers for sale and advertise in the River Valley.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Verduin will remove all township information and have them all fresh.  Treasurer’s-$125.00, Clerk’s - $175.00 and Assessor’s - $165.00

3.      Internet Tower:   Bergman/Folkema made a motion to invite a representative from Casair here for a presentation next month.  All approved.

New Business

1.       Computer Maintenance Backup:   Files need to be backed up.  There was a motion by Bergman/Folkema to buy external backup.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Motion by Folkema/Bergman stating that after the equipment is purchased for under $200.00, Doug get us started and train us to back up ourselves.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

2.       Resolution Opposing the “Stop OverSpending”:  Motion to adopt Resolution #06-01 offered by Bergman/Harwood.  Roll call vote: Folkema, Harwood, and Bergman voted aye, Knox voted nay.  Resolution passed. 

Bills:  Checks #10252-10300 were used totaling $63,582.78.  There was $26,510.06 from the general fund (including $983.96 from escrow,) $35,374.27 from the Road Fund and $1,698.45 from the Building Inspection Fund.  There was a motion by Folkema, supported by Harwood to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  L4029  There was a motion by Harwood/Folkema to approve the L4029 as presented.  All affirmed.

Public Comment:  10:13 to 10:15 PM 

Adjourn:  There was a motion to adjourn at 10:15 PM.

Submitted by,

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Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

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