The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Beckwith. Present were Beckwith, Burgett, Fogarty, Hurley, and Harrington. In attendance were 17 citizens.

Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-August 19, 2003; Special Meeting Minutes- September 11, 2003; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-August 5, 2003; bills through September 15, 2003; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.

Clerk: Bills paid since September 15, 2003.

West Shore Fire Clothing $92.22

Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the bill paid after the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.

Public Comment: None

Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None

Guest Speaker: None

Supervisor: The Jephtha Lake Access issue is very close to being finalized.

Sheriff: 112 complaints received in August: 3 abandoned vehicle, 8 accidents, 12 alarm activation, 7 assault, 2 breaking & entering, 2 civil/property disputes, 1 criminal sexual conduct; 2 delinquent minor, 2 explosives, 9 general assistance, 1 invasion of privacy, 11 larceny, 5 MDOP, 7 obstructing justice, 2 open intoxicant, 1 under the influence of liquor, 7 public peace, 1 runaway, 1 stolen property, 2 stolen vehicle, 13 suspicious situation, 5 traffic violation, 5 VCSA, 3 vehicle inspection.

State Police: No Report.

County Commissioner: The administration of animal control is being transferred to the county sheriff.

Fire Chief: 9 calls since August 12, including 1 structure, 1 structure assist, 2 medical assists, 2 downed wires, 1 PI auto accident, 1 grass fire, and 1 cancelled en-route. Average response time was 6.11 minutes. Make sure to check furnaces and wood stoves for the coming heating season. A dinner/dance sponsored by the Columbia Township Fire Department will be held at the Dutch Mill Restaurant on November 7, 2003. Tickets-$20 adults-$10 children under 12.

Planning Commission: The Commercial District section of the Zoning Ordinance will be reviewed at the next Planning Commission meeting on October 7, 2003.

Neighborhood Watch: Next meeting-October 2, 2003-7:30 pm. Keep an inventory of all valuable possessions in case of robbery.

Book Station: Open Wednesday-2-5 pm and Saturday-10-2 pm.

Hospital: Dr. Karen Janson, Pediatrician and Dr. Crystal Darling, Radiologist, have joined the staff of South Haven Hospital. The "Harvest Gathering" annual food drive will be held from October 6-17.

Senior Services: Pinochle will be held 2 days a month at the Columbia Township Hall. Call 637-3607 for more information.

Recreation/Cemetery: The jail work crew cut brush at Thompson Cemetery and the Transfer Station on 52-1/2 St.

Zoning Administrator: 8 Building Compliances issued in August: 2 decks, 2 garages, 1 addition, 2 pole buildings, and 1 carport.

Blight Officer: 6 Blight complaints received in August.

Correspondence: Motion by Beckwith, second by Burgett, to accept the resignations of Peter Stanislawski from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Gerald Grahek from the Board of Review. Carried unanimously.

Notices:

Senior Bingo/Lunch September 24--1:00-3:00pm

Public Comment: None

Adjourned: 7:43 PM

Mary Burgett, Clerk

Dean Beckwith, Supervisor