COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
June 21, 2005 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 25 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
| General Fund | 39.200.15 | Road Fund | 202.093.96 |
| Fire Fund | 149.298.01 | Ambulance Fund | 102.629.48 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 82.155.93 | Tax Fund | 5.769.08 |
| Liquor Control Fund | 3.656.15 | Housing Rehab Fund | 45.626.49 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-May 17, 2005; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-May 10, 2005; bills through June 21, 2005; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: Bills paid since the Consent Agenda.
Magic Disposal Hall Trash Pickup $210
Plumbers Toilet Portable Toilet $70
Diversified Collision Grass Rig $1,726.96
Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the bills paid after the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.
Public Comment: None
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None
Guest Speaker: None
Supervisor: The Nextel Tower is up and working. Dale Bradford is taking the Assessor Level I course on line.
Sheriff: 131 complaints received in May: 2 abandoned vehicle, 4 accidents, 7 alarm activation, 10 animal control, 1 arson, 13 assault, 2 ATT pick up, 7 be on the look out, 4 breaking & entering, 2 civil/property disputes, 1 cruelty to animals, 7 dog law violation, 3 fraudulent activity, 25 general assistance, 1 harassing/nuisance, 9 health & safety, 8 larceny, 1 lost/found property, 2 MDOP, 3 obstructing justice, 1 under the influence of liquor, 1 public peace, 1 reckless firearm, 3 runaway, 1 stolen vehicle, 6 suspicious situation, 1 traffic violation, 1 VCSA, 4 vehicle inspection.
County Commissioner: Van Buren Public Transit will be down sizing. The County is having financial problems – services will be slower. Additional deputies for security at the courthouse was not approved.
Fire Chief: 6 calls received in May, 1 accident (no injuries), 2 outside rubbish, 1 personal injury, 1 structure (assist), 1 transformer fire/downed wire. Average response time was 9.5 minutes.
Planning Commission: Al Baerren resigned from the Planning Commission. A Special Use Permit for a sign for Michigan Blueberry Growers was approved. The Planning Commission continuing to update the Zoning Ordinance was approved 3 to 2.
Neighborhood Watch: Members of the Neighborhood Watch are watching for signs of Meth. Ingredients to make meth are being put behind the counter by many retailers. August 4th, Senator Jelinek will be the guest speaker. Neighborhood Watch endorses the 1.25 mills for Public Safety.
Book Station: No Report.
Hospital: South Haven Community Hospital was named one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States. Theresa Jones, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist has been added to the Medical Staff.
South Haven Senior Services: No Report.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: 2 Zoning Compliances issued in May: 1 pole building and 1 modular.
Correspondence: None
Old
Business: NoneNew Business:
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve opening the bids for the lot sale August 13th at 10am and the minimum bid to be $200 per lot or parcel. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve the Public Safety Millage wording for the August Election. Carried. Harrington No. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to accept the resignation of Al Baerren from the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Harrington, to repair the road to Little Bear Lake Access. Carried unanimously. Motion by Burgett, second by Harrington, to accept the bid of Pease Excavating for $732. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve Resolution 2005-17, 24th Av. Bridge. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Harrington, second by Hurley, to rescind the Public Safety Millage Wording. Carried unanimously. |
Notices:
| Commodities July 15, 2005—9:00 am to Noon |
| Neighborhood Watch Meeting—July 7, 2005-7:30 pm |
| Planning Commission Meeting—July 5, 2005-7:00 pm |
| Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic-July 15, 2005-9:30-10:30 am |
| Pancake breakfast—July 2, 2005—7:30 am to 11:30 |
| Book Station Hours-Wednesday 2-5pm; Saturday 10-2pm. |
| Closed July 2-4 for the 4th of July. |
| Bingo/Sack Lunch-June 29, 2005-Noon-3pm |
Public Comment: Discussion per tape.
Frank Grubisich stated that the township spent $8000 for a phone system. (Actual cost was $2,514.04).
Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
Adjourned: 8:17 PM
Mary Burgett, Clerk
Dale Bradford, Supervisor