The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 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 seven guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The Minutes of August 12, 2008 were approved without objection.   

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $253,435.79

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,595.69

            Roads                              92,918.21

            Total                            $377,949.69

Receipts #4861-4882 were used totaling $1,997.11.   VanderMeulen/Harwood made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried.

Building Inspector:   There were two building permits and there were no electrical permits.

Zoning Administrator:   It was reported that there are at least four unwholesome substances issues within the township.     

Planning Commission Report: Work continues on the Master Plan.  Information was received on alternative energy and the newest zoning enabling act.

Road Report:  The 128^th Street project still needs to be completed.

Public Comment:  8:16 to 8:22 PM.

New Business: 

1.      Snow Plowing:  There was a motion by Folkema/Harwood to advertise for snow plowing bids.  All affirmed.

2.      L-4029:  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg to approve the L4029 County Board of Commissioners Millage Request Report.  All Affirmed.

3.      PA116 Application:  Faye Folkema presented to the Board on a map the three parcels that are being requested approval into the PA 116 program.  There was a motion by Knox/VanderMeulen to accept the three applications for Far View Acres LLC into PA 116.  There was a roll call vote.  Folkema abstained and VandenBerg, VanderMeulen, Harwood and Knox all affirmed.

Unfinished Business:

1.       Housing Grant:  Luann Cruzan was present to answer questions from the Board.  Knox/VandenBerg made the motion that we do not sign the Department of Community Development Resolution.  There was a roll call vote where all affirmed.

Bills:  Checks #11031-11055 were used totaling $55,686.84.  The General Fund was $26,631.59, the Road Fund was $28,847.81 and the Building Inspection Fund was $207.44.  There was a motion by Folkema/VanderMeulen to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:  We received a request from AT&T for renewal of the Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen/VandenBerg of accept the contract.  All voted aye, motion carried.

Public Comment:   8:35-8:47 PM.  Bob Hall requested a new fax for the hall.  There was a motion by Folkema/Harwood to replace the fax machine at the hall for less than $100.00.  All affirmed.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 8:48 PM.

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