COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
December 21, 2004 7:00 PM |
Supervisor Bradford called the Regular Meeting of the Columbia Township Board to order. Present were Bradford, Burgett, Fogarty, Hurley, and Harrington. In attendance were 38 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
| General Fund | 100,472.84 | Road Fund | 128,608.34 |
| Fire Fund | 73,586.10 | Ambulance Fund | 83,615.41 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 82,146.67 | Tax Fund | 4,142.85 |
| Liquor Control Fund | 4,405.85 | Housing Rehab Fund | 46,709.54 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-November 16, 2004; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-November 9, 2004; bills through December 21, 2004; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried.
Clerk: Bills paid since the Consent Agenda.
| American Plus Signs $125.59 |
| Jay Foskey Computer Consultant $180.00 |
| Steve Sedlak Salt Parking Lot $60.00 |
Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the bills paid after the consent agenda. Carried.
Public Comment: None
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to add correspondence received to the agenda. Carried.
Guest Speaker: John Huizenga presented to Fire Chief Farley Gruber, a $500 check from Walmart.
Supervisor: Dale Bradford went to Supervisor Training.
Sheriff: 85 complaints received in November: 4 abandoned vehicle, 8 accidents, 6 alarm activation, 1 animal control, 12 assault, 7 be on the look out, 1 breaking & entering, 3 civil/property disputes, 1 conservation, 14 general assistance, 4 harassing/nuisance, 1 health & safety, 1 invasion of privacy, 4 larceny, 2 MDOP, 4 obstructing justice, 1 under the influence of liquor, 1 runaway, 1 stolen vehicle, 7 suspicious situation, 1 traffic violation, 1 vehicle inspection.
State Police: No Report.
County Commissioner: No Report.
Fire Chief: 4 calls received in November: 1 personal injury, 1 stove fire, 1 structure assist, 1 vehicle fire. Average response time was 8.00 minutes. Never put lighted candles on Christmas trees or run extension cords under rugs. Have a safe Holiday Season.
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission approved a Nextel tower at 51717 Baseline road on December 7, 2004.
Neighborhood Watch: Boxes leftover from Christmas are an invitation for thieves to break into your home. Break down boxes before placing outside for trash pickup. Keep model and serial numbers in a safe place.
Book Station: No Report.
Hospital: The Women’s Center held an open house November 20 and 21. A time capsule has been placed behind the date stone to open in 100 years.
South Haven Senior Services: No Report.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: 6 Zoning Compliances issued in November: 1 deck, 1 pole barn addition, 1 chemical confinement facility, 2 pole barns, and 1 fresh pack facility.
Correspondence: Four FOIA requests from Ken Speicher, 1 appeal to a FOIA answer from Ken Speicher, 1 concern from Lynne Farley about township roads not being cleared of snow.
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Business: NoneNew Business:
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the increase in the cemetery burial fees. Carried. |
| Motion by Hurley, second by Burgett, to reappoint Al Baerren, chair of the Planning Commission until 12/31/07. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to reappoint Rosemary Hurley, Board Representative, to the Planning Commission until 12/31/05. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to reappoint Jim Sykora, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals until 12/31/07. Carried. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Burgett, to reappoint Chris Hodgman, Gene Farley, and Robert Pumfrey, to the Board of Review until 12/31/05. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the MTA Annual Conference in Detroit, not to exceed $2000 for 4. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve the Nextel tower at 51717 Baseline Road, pending compliance with stipulations set forth by the Planning Commission. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve $4,340 for MFR training for 20 participants. 13 participants will reimburse Columbia Township. Carried. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Hurley, to continue with the current Assessor contract until time for renewal in June 2005. Carried. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Hurley, to approve $926 for the sign at the Emergency Services Building and a sign at Station 1. Carried. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Burgett, to approve $654 for the remote radio at the Emergency Services Building. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve $530 with a $140 rebate, for a computer bundle for the Fire Department. Carried. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Burgett, to approve $250 for a unified command class for the Fire Department. Carried. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve the Budget Resolution 2004-34. Roll call vote. Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried. |
Notices:
| 1. Commodities January 21, 2005—9:00 am to Noon |
| 2. Senior Bingo/Lunch December 29, 2004--1:00-3:00pm |
| 3. Planning Commission Meeting—January 4, 2005-7:00 pm |
| 4. Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic-January 13, 2005-9:30-10:30 am |
| Closed for Christmas/New Year’s-December 24 thru January 3 |
| Transfer Station closed December 25 and January 1 |
| Transfer Station open December 26 and January 2 |
| columbiatwp.com for tax bill information |
| Open 9-5 December 29 for Winter Tax payments |
| Budget Workshops January 11-12-13—4 pm |
Public Comment:
| Maris Underwood-the cost of cemetery lots should be raised. |
| Greg Sutka—Thanked everyone for the care boxes sent overseas to the troops. |
| Jeanine Grubisich—Purchases without board approval need to be prevented in the future. |
| Frank Grubisich—The township hall should not be open so many days a week. |
Adjourned: 8:02 PM
Mary Burgett, Clerk
Dale Bradford, Supervisor