The regular meeting
of the Ensley Township
Board was called to
order at 8:04 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 six guests.
Minutes of Previous
Meeting:
The minutes of August 7,
2007 were approved
without objection.
Treasurers Report:
General
$251,410.70
CD #1
General
30,000.00
Checking
1,579.45
Roads
223,500.49
Total
$506,490.64
Receipts #4577-4597 were
used totaling
$4,410.84.
VanderMeulen/Harwood
made the motion to
accept the treasurer’s
report. All affirmed.
Motion carried. Folkema
noted that the Newaygo
County Officers Assn.
will be having a meeting
on 9/5/07. The
discussion will be
charge backs and
possible repayment
options.
Building Inspector:
There were five
building permits and
five electrical permits.
Zoning Administrator: Mr.
Hall noted that Barber
Creek Sand & Gravel has
provided us a
reclamation plan.
However, it was not done
by a licensed civil
engineer as our
ordinance calls for.
Ensley Sand & Gravel was
visited by the judge. A
hearing date will be
set.
Planning Commission
Report: A
public hearing for a
special land use was
granted contingent on a
variance granted by the
ZBA. The final approval
for a PUD and private
road was tabled until
the drafting of a formal
approval resolution by
the planner and
attorneys.
Zoning Board of
Appeals:
The purpose of the
meeting was to discuss
the VanKampen
demolition. They were
given a 60 day stay of
enforcement.
Assessor Report:
The re-appraisal project
was delayed this summer,
but will continue this
fall.
Public Comment:
8:32 P.M. None
New Business:
L-4029:
There was a motion to
approve the L-4029 as
presented by
Harwood/Knox. All
affirmed motion passed.
Old Business:
1.
Park Ordinance:
Knox will set up a time
and date to meet with
the attorney.
2.
Broadband
Internet:
The internet was
installed and working
until it got hit by
lightening. A claim
will be sent to the
insurance company.
3.
Mowing Contract:
The contract was
approved by Randy
Heckman. There was a
motion by Knox/VanderMeulen
to accept the mowing
contract for future use
as corrected with adding
winter/spring. All
ayes, motion carried.
Bills:
Checks #10645-10679 were
used totaling
$46,208.53. The Clerk
and Treasurer both
decided to keep the
insurance with Burnham &
Flower. General
Operating Fund was
$29,777.08 (Escrow was
$3,109.08 from VanKampen
and $80.00 Raymond),
$15,321.51 from the Road
Fund and $1,109.94 was
from the Building
Inspection Fund. There
was a motion by
VanderMeulen/VandenBerg
to pay the bills. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Public Comment: 8:58
P.M. None
Adjourn:
There was a motion to
adjourn at 8:59 PM by
VanderMeulen/Folkema.
All affirmed.
Submitted by,
__________________
Cynthia Harwood, Clerk
