COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
January 16, 2007-7:00 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 15 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
| General Fund | 118.661.03 | Road Fund | 455.743.03 |
| Fire Fund | 374.413.97 | Ambulance Fund | 142.550.13 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 163.876.73 | Tax Fund | 10.699.61 |
| Liquor Control Fund | 4.104.02 | Housing Rehab Fund | 52.345.11 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-December 19, 2006; Special Meeting Minutes- January 8, 2007; January 11, 2007; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-December 18, 2006; bills through January 16, 2007; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: Bills paid since the Consent Agenda:
Mi. Twp. Services Planning Consultant $426.25
Apex Software Support $215.00
Keith Gasper PU Trash $88.45
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: The Road Commission will be submitting bids for the problem areas where water is standing.
Fire Chief: 2 calls received in December: 1 downed wire; 1 short in electrical equipment. Average response time was 4.0 minutes. For 2006-77 calls with an average response time of 6.4 minutes. January 13th was the Fire Department Annual Awards Dinner. Fire Fighter of the Year-Dave Johnson; Distinguished Service Award-Carl Leadingham; Keeper of the Flame-Anne Willett.
Sheriff: 88 complaints received in December: 1 abandoned vehicle, 4 accidents, 9 alarm activation, 7 animal at large, 5 assault, 4 ATT pickup, 4 be on the look out, 5 breaking & entering, 2 civil/property disputes, 1 conservation, 1 cruelty to animals, 2 delinquent minor, 2 dog law violation, 4 flee/allude, 13 general assistance, 1 harassing/nuisance, 1 invasion of privacy, 1 larceny, 1 MDOP, 3 obstructing justice, 2 stolen vehicle, 7 suspicious situation, 7 traffic violation, 1 vehicle inspection.
State Police: Kyle Gorham gave a report of the activity in Columbia Township in December.
County Commissioner: No Report.
Planning Commission: February 18, 2007, Erin Fuller from the Black River Watershed will be the guest speaker.
Neighborhood Watch: Watch for suspicious activity.
Hospital: The new 64 slice CT scanner is up and running. There were 425 births in 2006 breaking the previous record.
South Haven Senior Services: The medical mileage grant is being used faster than anticipated. The new transit director will be visiting the various townships.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: 3 Zoning Compliances issued in December: 1 wood frame, 1 modular, 1 migrant housing.
Blight Officer: No Report.
Correspondence: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
4. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to appoint Jack Bowen to the Planning Commission until December
31, 2009 and Rosemary Hurley as the board rep. until December 31, 2007. Carried unanimously.
5. Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve the FD purchase of 3 SCBA units & 7 SCBA bottles, not to
exceed $12,100. Carried unanimously.
Notices: 1. Commodities February 9, 2007—9:00 am to Noon
2. Low Income Commodities-February 16, 2007—9:00 am to Noon
3. Planning Commission Meeting—February 19, 2007—6:00 pm
4. Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic-February 9, 2007-9:30-10:30 am
5. Tax Assistance for Seniors-January 22, 2007
Public Comment: John H.-The Senior Night Potluck had 100 guests and the New Years Eve Party had 82 guests.
Frank G.-The FD should have ice rescue equipment.
Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
Adjourned: 7:32 PM
Mary Burgett, Clerk
Dale Bradford, Supervisor