COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Type of Meeting:	REGULAR
Date of Meeting:	February 17, 2004-7:15 PM

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 31 citizens.

Treasurer's Report:

General Fund	102,386.29	Road Fund	67,848.33
Fire Fund	241,454.02	Ambulance Fund	78,996.35
Trust & Agency Fund	11.36	Tax Fund	1,621.55
Liquor Control Fund	4,218.70	Housing Rehab Fund	43,213.38

Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-January 20, 2004; Special Meeting Minutes- January 21, 2004; February 16, 2004; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-January 6, 2004; bills through February 16, 2004; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Fogarty, second by Hurley, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.

Clerk: Bills paid since Consent Agenda

Lonny Johnson Plow B’ville & GJ Cemeteries $ 500.00

First Natl Bank Supplies/Postage $ 611.74

Lisa Barnes-Lopez Secretary $ 461.62

Jerry Thibodeau Assessor $1683.00

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

Public Comment: The New Attitude Cycle Club of Breedsville will be having a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance on March 19, at the Clubhouse in Breedsville.

Additions/Corrections to Agenda: Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to add to New Business #8 Budget Amendment.

Guest Speaker: None

Supervisor: Coloma Ambulance is working to reduce response times.

Sheriff: 95 complaints received in January: 4 abandoned vehicle, 13 accidents, 12 alarm activation, 7 assault, 1 be on the look out, 2 conservation, 1 criminal sexual conduct; 1 fire dispatch, 31 general assistance, 1 invasion of privacy, 3 larceny, 1 lost/found property, 5 obstructing justice, 2 under the influence of liquor, 1 public peace, 1 repossession, 1 runaway, 6 suspicious situation, 1 traffic violation, 1 vehicle inspection. Applications for Citizens Police Academy are available at the Columbia Township Hall.

State Police: No Report.

County Commissioner: No Report.

Fire Chief: 13 calls received in January: 1 car fire, 3 mutual aid (1 Bangor, 1 South Haven, 1 Lee), 2 personal injury, 5 structure (3 arson), 1 railroad crossing malfunction, 1 dispatched & cancelled in route. Average response time of 7.62 minutes. Dog clinic at the Columbia Township Fire Station on February 22 from 2-4 pm; Reflective green house number signs are for sale for $20, which includes installation.

Planning Commission: A notice was made available showing what South Haven is doing in Wetlands on the Black River.

Neighborhood Watch: Next meeting-March 4-7:30 pm.

Book Station: Volunteers are needed to work at the Book Station on Saturday’s.

Hospital: Construction is continuing at the Hospital.

South Haven Senior Services: No Report.

Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.

Zoning Administrator: No Zoning Compliances issued in January.

Blight Officer: No Report.

Correspondence: None

Old Business: None

New Business:

	Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve Resolution 2004-04, Final Resolution to approve Special Assessment Roll for Saddle Lake. Roll call vote. Beckwith aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington nay. Carried.
	Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the contract with Professional Lake Management, for weed control in Saddle Lake, and designate Beckwith and Burgett as signers. Carried.
	Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve Resolution 2004-03, Hazard Mitigation. Roll call vote. Beckwith aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously.
	Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve Resolution 2004-05, Amending Property Tax Poverty Exemption Guidelines. Roll call vote. Beckwith aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously.
	Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve Resolution 2004-06, Consumers Energy Street Light for the Transfer Station. Roll call vote. Beckwith aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimousl
	Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve $500 for 2004 Hazardous Waste. Carried unanimously.
	Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the purchase of three used radios for the Fire Department for $600. Carried unanimously.
	Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve Resolution 2004-07, Budget Amendment. Roll call vote. Beckwith aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously.

Notices:

	1) Senior Bingo/Lunch February 18, 2004--1:00-3:00pm
	2) Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic-March 11, 2004-9:30-10:30 am
	3) Commodities February 20, 2004—9:00 am to Noon
	4) Last day to pay taxes-March 1----9-5pm
	5) Nominate John Huzienga for Star Award
	6) BOR dates-March 9---2-8pm March 13—9-3pm

Public Comment: The contract for the weed control in Saddle Lake is less than the amount to be collected by the Special Assessment.

Adjourned: 8:17 PM

Mary Burgett, Clerk

Dean Beckwith, Supervisor