COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
December 20, 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 13 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
| General Fund | 21.122.94 | Road Fund | 20.670.39 |
| Fire Fund | 217.110.00 | Ambulance Fund | 45.485.94 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 159.022.60 | Tax Fund | 3.068.72 |
| Liquor Control Fund | 4.329.22 | Housing Rehab Fund | 47.109.39 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-November 15, 2005; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-November 8, 1005; bills through December 20, 2005; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: No Report
Guest Speaker: None
Public Comment: M. Arens-Senior night out was a success. 35 attended along with 6 volunteers. January 20, 2006 there will be a potluck and sign along at the township hall at 6pm.
Announcements: None
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to add Budget Amendment as Item # 13 New Business. Carried unanimously.
Supervisor: Thank you to the Lemmer’s for decorating the hall for the Christmas Party.
Sheriff: 85 complaints received in November: 1 abandoned vehicle, 8 accidents, 4 alarm activation, 7 animal at large,
1 assault, 1 be on the look out, 2 breaking & entering, 1 conservation,1 cruelty to animals, 1 delinquent minor,1 fire/ems, 21 general assistance, 2 harassing/nuisance, 1 indecent exposure, 1 invasion of privacy, 3 larceny, 3 lost/found property, 1 MDOP, 2 missing person, 8 public peace, 1 recovery stolen vehicle, 2 repossession, 2 runaway, 1 stolen vehicle,
6 suspicious situation, 1 traffic violation, 2 vehicle inspection. Thanks to Farley Gruber for helping to discover a stolen vehicle. Virgil Franks caught an armed robbery suspect.
State Police: Kyle Gorham gave a report of the activity in Columbia Township in November. Don’t open doors to strangers.
County Commissioner: No Report.
Fire Chief: 12 calls received in November: 1 chimney fire, 1 CO detector activation, 1 forest fire, 2 grass/brush fires,
1 move up, 3 mutual aid structure fires, 1 downed wire, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 vehicle fire. Average response time was 5.83 minutes. CTFD has received a 50/50 grant from the DNR to purchase a Compressed air foam system for the grass rig.
Planning Commission: The revising of the Agricultural District of the Zoning Ordinance will be finished up and sent on to the Board at our next meeting.
Neighborhood Watch: Watch for suspicious vehicles or tire tracks where they shouldn’t be.
Book Station: No Report.
Hospital: SHCH has been fully accredited by JCAHO.
South Haven Senior Services: No Report.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: Seven Zoning Compliances issued in November: 1 remodel, 1 deck, 1 enclose deck, 3 migrant housing, 1 addition.
Blight Officer: No Report
Correspondence: None
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Business: NoneNew Business:
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to reappoint Jack Bowen to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to reappoint Rosemary Hurley as Board Rep. to the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to reappoint John Lemmer to the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to reappoint Bob Seaman to the Planning Commission. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve Resolution # 2005-28, Policy & Use of Employee Social Security Number. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve mapping costs to Van Buren County of $3,440 for Columbia Township and $187 for the Village of Breedsville. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to purchase a computer for the treasurer not to exceed $900. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the 04/05 audit. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the transfer of the liquor license for Dutch Mill. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. |
| Motion by Hurley, second by Fogarty to table the DNR Grant. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Hurley, to table the Insurance Liability. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve Resolution # 2005-29, Budget Amendment. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, and Harrington aye. |
Notices:
| Commodities December 9, 2005—9:00 am to Noon |
| Planning Commission Meeting—January 3, 2005—7:00 pm |
| Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic-December 9, 2005-9:30-10:30 am |
| Closed December 24, 2005 thru January 2, 2006 for Xmas & New Years |
Public Comment: John H. -the audience and the Board have been working very well together.
Motion by Fogarty, second by Hurley, to adjourn.
Adjourned: 7:53 PM
Mary Burgett, Clerk
Dale Bradford, Supervisor