Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township

Unofficial Minutes*

Board Meeting Minutes

7163 E 120^th Street

Sand Lake, MI  49343

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Ensley Township Board Meeting

Unofficial Minutes*

August 10, 2010

The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 7:30 PM by Supervisor Starr.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Prayer.  Board members present were Phillip Starr, Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, Brenda Bird, and John VanderMeulen.  There were twenty-six guests in attendance.

Minutes of Previous Meetings: There was a motion by Harwood/VanderMeulen to approve the Minutes of July 6 and July 20, 2010 with the correction of changing the word “regular” to “special” on the July 20 minutes.  All Affirmed.

Treasurers Report: 

            General

                        Fifth Third Bank              $150,337.32

                        Independent Bank           194,700.34

CD #1 General                    30,000.00

            Common Checking                           1,031.24

            Roads                                             150,350.07

            Total                                             $526,418.97

Receipts #5426-5456 were used totaling $32,271.34 

Zoning Administrator:  Steve Boluyt had four zoning compliance. 

Building Inspector:  Mr. Boluyt had two building and no electrical permits issued.

Planning Commission:  They discussed planners and the neighborhood commercial district.

Nature Preserve:  They are planning for fall.

Public Comment:  7:45to 7:48PM.  John VanderMeulen apologized to Curt Westerhof for a comment that was made last month.

Unfinished Business:

1.      Library-KDL & Grant District:  Our contract with KDL has been cancelled by KDL.  They no longer want our penal fines.  Both libraries want Ensley to have the Tri County Area School District and Cedar Springs people vote on a millage to belong to the Grant District Library.  Tri County residents also have the choice of purchasing a $50.00 non-resident card instead of the millage.  There was a motion by Starr, supported by VanderMeulen to adopt a resolution asking Tri County and Cedar Springs School District residents to vote to affiliate with Grant District Library.  There was a roll call vote where all voted aye.

2.      ZBA Resignation:  There was a motion by Starr/Folkema to accept the resignation of David Crow.  All ayes, motion carried.  There was a motion by Starr/Bird to recommend Walt Jones to complete his term expiring 12/2011.  All ayes, motion carried.

3.      Rex Hyrns:  Property classification was discussed.  Hyrns submitted to the Board and Assessor eleven requests for farmland exemption from some school operating taxes, or form 2599.

4.      Insurance Quotes:  The Board received two quotes.  There was a motion by Folkema, seconded by Starr to stay with Burnham & Flower with option A & B and leave the rest alone.  All affirmed.  Regarding the worker’s comprehensive, there was a motion by Starr, seconded by Bird that we go with Pennacle Insurance Partners and use Acuity.  All ayes, motion carried.

New Business:

1.       Planner Selection:  The Planning Commission and Business Committee recommended we hire Main Street Planners.  There was a motion by Starr/VanderMeulen to hire Main Street Planners to work with the Planning Commission and the Business Committee.  All affirmed.

Bills:  Checks #11721-11761were used totaling $13,578.35.  The General Fund was $13,087.15, Building Inspection Fund was $491.20.

Supervisor’s Report:   Noted.

Correspondence:   Noted.

Public Comment:  9:22-9:42 PM.

Adjourn: There was a motion to adjourn by Starr/Folkema at 9:42.  All affirmed.

Submitted by,

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*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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