COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Columbia Township Board was called to order by Burgett. Present were Grahek, Landers, and Harrington. 16 people also attended.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved with a motion by Landers, seconded by Burgett. Carried unanimously.

Treasurer's Report was read and approved as follows:

Motion by Grahek, seconded by Landers. Roll call vote unanimous.

Clerk's Report of monthly bills was read and approved as follows:

General Fund: $25,690.09 Road Fund: $12,300.00

Motion by Landers seconded by Harrington. Roll call vote unanimous.

Deputy Scott Batten talked about forms that are available for people to fill out if they would like him to check on their property while they are temporarily away. He also gave a local phone number, 637-7089, people can use to get hold of the Sheriff Dept.

Grahek introduced and moved to adopt a resolution suggested by the Auditor and Twp Attorney to withhold further CDBG funds from VanCasCap until they make a satisfactory accounting for funds already turned over to them by the Township. Seconded by Burgett, carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Grahek introduced and moved to adopt a budget amendment resolution setting up an account to pay for the contracted Sheriff's Deputy. Seconded by Burgett, carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Grahek introduced and moved to adopt a resolution specifying ballot language for the Fire Protection and Ambulance Service Proposition. Seconded by Landers. Carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Landers moved to reappoint David Goss as the Twp Board's Rep. on the Fire Board. Seconded by Burgett. Carried unanimously.

BBACG Rep. Goss indicated there would be several steps involved in forming a new fire and ambulance authority. He also announced that the Fire Dept. is looking for new members.

VBC Comm. DeLeo announced he is applying for VBC Administrator.

Hospital Rep. Jan Conway announced that the hospital has approved its new budget, and that they have selected a company to do the remodeling. They have still not finalized plans for the heliport.

There was a brief discussion about the heavy weekend traffic on Saddle Lake.

Grahek moved to adjourn, seconded by Burgett. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.

Gerald P. Grahek

Columbia Township Clerk