Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township

Unofficial*

Board Meeting Minutes

7163 E 120^th Street

Sand Lake, MI  49343

PH 616-636-8510

FAX 616-636 4773

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Unofficial*

Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2008

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 nine guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The Minutes of October 7, 2008 were approved without objection.   

Treasurers Report: 

            General                         $239,881.71

CD #1 General                  30,000.00

            Checking                            1,600.15

            Roads                              63,498.20

            Total                            $334,980.06

Receipts #4914-4938 were used totaling $5,312.30.  Knox/VanderMeulen made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report.  All affirmed.  Motion carried. 

Building Inspector:   There were two building permits and there were three electrical permits.

Zoning Administrator:   Mr. Hall was not in attendance.  He submitted a written report before the meeting.

Planning Commission Report:  There was a complaint received about graffiti.    Work is continuing on the master plan and alternative energy.

Forest Commission Report:  They discussed trail development

Road Report:  The 128^th Street overlay might be done this week if the weather permits.

Election Report:  We had 1,278 of the 1,821 or 71% of the registered voters vote.

Assessors Report:  He is working on the reappraisal.  December 9 at noon is the Board of Review.

Public Comment:  8:34P.M.  None.

New Business: 

1.      New Officials Training:   There was a motion by VanderMeulen/Folkema to have Phil Starr attend the MTA training at Big Rapids and cover travel cost.  All affirmed

Unfinished Business:

1.  Law Suits:  The Ellick paperwork is almost ready and for E.S.& G. there will be a letter     coming from the attorney.

Bills:  Checks #11083-11122 were used totaling $12,463.77.  The General Fund was $11,445.09 and the Building Inspection Fund was $1,018.68.  There was a motion by Folkema/Knox to pay the bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence: 

Public Comment:   8:40 P.M. The assessor needs a vertical file.  There was a motion by Knox/VandenBerg for Jason to get a file suitable for his needs and spend up to $150.00.  All affirmed.

Steve Boluyt acknowledged the clerk for her work on the election and Steve Knox for doing a good job as supervisor.  John VanderMeulen gave Steve Knox and Joann VandenBerg a Certificate of Appreciation from the Township for their valuable contributions.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn at 8:50 P.M.

Submitted by,

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Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

*Unofficial minutes, These have not been approved by the Ensley Board.

They will not be approved until the next board meeting.

They are subject to change.

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