COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

After waiting for Supervisor Burgett, the Columbia Twp Board called the regular meeting to order. Harrington moderated the meeting. Present were Grahek, May, Landers, and Harrington. Absent was Burgett.

Minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved with a motion by Landers seconded by May, carried unanimously. Then minutes from two special meetings were read and approved with a motion by May, seconded by Landers, carried unanimously.

It was announced that the DNR watercraft control ordinance for Saddle Lake had been rescinded.

It was also announced that Dennis Mackinder is the new BBACG Rep.

Treasurer's Report was read and approved as follows:

CD activity was also reported. Motion by Grahek, seconded by Landers, carried unanimously.

Grahek moved that a budget amendment resolution be adopted, seconded by Harrington, carried unanimously. He then read the report of monthly bills and transfers: General Fund $42,360.74; Road Fund $2106.17; and transfer $27,000.00 from Road Fund to purchase CD. Approved with a motion by Harrington, seconded by Landers, carried unanimously.

Deputy Scott Batten announced that the Sheriff or Undersheriff would attend an upcoming Twp meeting. He also announced that if you see snowmobile violations, you should call him.

Landers moved to approve purchase a new mower for the cemeteries for trade in plus $750.00. Seconded by Grahek, carried unanimously.

Grahek moved to increase Jeff Gasper's wages from $7.50 to $8.50 per hour. Seconded by May, carried unanimously.

Harrington moved that a meeting be scheduled with the Twp Attny and Attny Smith. Seconded by May, carried unanimously.

Grahek moved to approve land division of prop. 8006 021 026 50. Seconded by Harrington, carried unanimously.

May introduced a resolution to waive the penalty for late tax pmt. Harrington moved to adopt, seconded by Grahek, carried unanimously.

May announced three upcoming meetings dealing with ambulance service.

BBACG Rep Mackinder announced that 5 organizations are submitting proposals to operate ambulance service in the BBACG district.

Hospital Rep Jan Conway announced that the hospital has settled union talks with the RN's, but not with the general workers. She also announced a possible van service to the hospital.

The Board received a petition to pave 8th Ave and a request that it be paved next.

There was a discussion about a possible park in the empty lot across from the Grand Jct. fire station.

Grahek moved to adjourn, seconded by Harrington. Meeting adjourned at 9:23 PM.

Gerald P. Grahek

Columbia Township Clerk