COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
May 16, 2006 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 22 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
| General Fund | 113.977.16 | Road Fund | 449.198.48 |
| Fire Fund | 143.891.32 | Ambulance Fund | 11.607.58 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 76894.01 | Tax Fund | 4.713.63 |
| Liquor Control Fund | 3.692.06 | Housing Rehab Fund | 48.304.47 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-April 18, 2006; Special Meeting Minutes- May 1, 2006; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-April 17, 2006; bills through May 16, 2006; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: Bills paid since the Consent Agenda.
Chuck Moore Building inspector $610.72
Teresa Lemmer Cleaning $52.50
Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the bills paid after the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.
Guest Speaker: None
Public Comment: None
Announcements: None
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None
Supervisor: No Report
Sheriff: 97 complaints received in April: 2 abandoned vehicle, 6 accidents, 9 alarm activation, 9 animals at large,
6 assault, 6 be on the look out, 4 breaking & entering, 1 civil/property disputes, 1 cruelty to animals, 1 delinquent minor, 2 dog law violation, 2 fire/ems, 18 general assistance, 6 health & safety, hit & run, 2 larceny, 3 MDOP, 2 obstructing justice, 1 under the influence of liquor, 1 public peace, 2 runaway, 8 suspicious situation, 2 traffic violation, 3 vehicle inspection. Scrap metal prices are up causing an increase in theft.
State Police: No Report.
County Commissioner: The new County Administrator has been doing a great job.
Fire Chief: 9 calls received in April; 2 unauthorized burning; 1 structure assist; 2 accidents; 3 brush fires; 1 downed power line. Average response time was 6.89 minutes.
Planning Commission: A Special Use Permit for a Campground on CR 384 and 53rd was tabled until June 19th.
Neighborhood Watch: Next meeting-June 1, 2006-7:30 pm. The person who has been making false 911 calls has been arrested.
Motion by Fogarty, second by Harrington, to recess for 5 minutes. Carried unanimously.
Hospital: Dr. Maura Buckingham, General Surgeon, has joined the staff of South Haven Hospital. Kylie Williams, Jennifer Empson, and Sarah Pfaff, have each received a $1,000 scholarship from the South Haven Hospital Auxiliary.
South Haven Senior Services: No Report.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: 8 Zoning Compliances issued in April: 2 remodel, 3 Ag. Buildings, 2 Decks, 1 Pool .
Blight Officer: No Report.
Correspondence: None
Old Business: Latchaw Cemetery Lots-Tabled until next month.
New Business:
| Motion by Hurley, second by Burgett, to approve the resignation of Bryce May from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to discuss the sale of the Berlamont parcel. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Harrington, to table the sale of the Berlamont parcel until a title opinion can be obtained. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to give .20 mil of the Senior Services Millage to SHASS. |
| Motion by Bradford, second by Burgett, to amend the motion to keep up to ½ of the Millage in the township for senior activities. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Senior Millage Resolution 2006-15, Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to be closed May 27 through May 29 for Memorial Day. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Bradford, second by Burgett, to approve the Acting Fire Chief salary of $8,004 per year. |
| Motion by Fogarty, second by Burgett, to amend the motion by adding a salary review in 30 days. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, second by Bradford, to approve the Budget Amendment Resolution-2006-16. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously. |
Notices:
1. Commodities June 9, 2006—9:00 am to Noon
2. Neighborhood Watch Meeting—June 1, 2006
3. Planning Commission Meeting—June 19, 2006
4. Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic-June 9, 2006-9:30-10:30 am
5. Pancake breakfast—July 1, 2006—7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Public Comment: Misfits at the township hall June 8, 2006, 1:00 pm.
The new drain commissioner, Joe Parman, introduced himself.
Motion by Bradford, second by Burgett, to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
Adjourned: 8:25 PM
Mary Burgett, Clerk--Dale Bradford, Supervisor