Supervisor Bergman called the special meeting of the Ensley Township Board to order at 1:00 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, Steve Knox and John VanderMeulen.  There were 3 guests.

Unfinished Business:

1.       B & T License Renewal:  A telephone call was made to the township attorney for direction.  He informed us that the form from the State of Michigan should not be signed.  He is following up with a letter to that effect to the Board.  There was a motion to send a registered letter to Kelly Smith of the Newaygo County Road Commission stating that we are concerned about the intersection of 120^th and Cypress Avenue because of the inventory of used vehicles on the south and the bank with tall weeds on the north.  We are requesting them to do something for clear vision and safety.  This motion was made by Bergman and supported by Harwood.  There was a roll call vote.  All affirmed.  Motion carried.  There was a motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Folkema, that we send a letter to B & T and Cook’s Auto Body with a copy of the Attorney’s letter stating that we are not signing and have been advised not to.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

2.       Fee Schedule:  There was a resolution offered by Knox, supported by Harwood to change the fees as recommended.  There was a roll call vote.  All affirmed.  Resolution passed

Zoning Compliance Application                                        $10.00

Land Split Application – Parent                                       $50.00

                        Each Child                                            $10.00

Special Use – Permit                                                     $50.00

            Escrow                         $600.00

Private Road/Street – Permit                                           $50.00

Escrow                         $1,000.00

Planned Unit Development – Permit                     `           $1,000.00

            Escrow                         $3,000.00

Site Condo – Permit                                                       $1,000.00

            Escrow                         $3,000.00

Mineral Mining (includes Zoning Compliance)                    $2,000.00

            Escrow                         $3,000.00

            Plus $100.00 per year inspection fee

Zoning Board of Appeals                                                 $600.00

Public Comment:  There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Folkema for the clerk to notify the property owners along Elm that there has been illegal dumping of tires along the road.  All ayes.  Motion carried.