COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
May 15, 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:
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General Fund |
197,791.74 |
Road Fund |
550,528.37 |
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Fire Fund |
430,216.69 |
Ambulance Fund |
87,287.55 |
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Trust & Agency Fund |
90,820.07 |
Tax Fund |
5,463.96 |
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Liquor Control Fund |
3,478.08 |
Housing Rehab Fund |
50,613.07 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-April 17, 2007; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-April 16, 2007; bills through May 15, 2007; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: No Report
Guest Speaker: Larry Hummel, Van Buren County Road Commission-reviewed township roadwork for 2007.
Public Comment: None
Announcements: None
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None
Supervisor: John Huizenga and Dale Bradford were guests at the White Caps game, sponsored by Homeland Security.
Fire Chief: 7 calls received in April: 2 authorized controlled burning; 2 motor vehicle accident; 2 grass fires; 1 medical assist. Average response time was 7.86 minutes. Training was held in Bloomingdale with a live fire simulator. Max Streeter & Ken Goodwin attended the conference in Indianapolis.
Sheriff: 71 complaints received in April: 6 accidents, 11 animal at large, 3 assault, 3 ATT pickup, 5 be on the look out, 1 breaking & entering, 2 conservation, 1 cruelty to animals, 1 dog law violation, 3 fraudulent activity, 17 general assistance, 2 health & safety, 2 invasion of privacy, 5 larceny, 2 MDOP, 1 public peace, 1 suspicious situation, 1 vehicle inspection.
State Police: No Report.
County Commissioner: No Report.
Planning Commission: No Report.
Neighborhood Watch: John H. was a guest speaker at the emergency preparedness conference in Lansing.
Hospital: No Report.
South Haven Senior Services: No Report.
Recreation/Cemetery: Waiting for quotes on fence at Breedsville Cemetery.
Zoning Administrator: 6 Zoning Compliances issued in April: 1 wood frame; 1 porch enclosure; 1 garage remodel; 1 roof over home; 1 attached garage.
Blight Officer: No Report.
Correspondence: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
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Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to accept the bid of $4000 with terms, submitted by Michael Mielke for the old Legion Building in Grand Junction. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously. | |
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Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve Resolution 2007-11 for the Hospital Bonds. Roll call vote: Bradford aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously. | |
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Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve the 2007 sealcoat. Carried unanimously. | |
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Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve a computer & set up for the deputy, not to exceed $1900. Carried unanimously. |
Notices:
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Senior Commodities |
June 15, 2007 |
9:00 am to Noon |
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Senior Bingo |
June 13, 2007 |
1:00-3:00pm |
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Neighborhood Watch Meeting |
June 7, 2007 |
7:00 pm |
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Planning Commission Workshop/Meeting |
June 18, 2007 |
6:00-8:00 pm. |
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Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic- |
June 15, 2007 |
9:30-10:30 am |
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Senior Potluck |
June 15, 2007 |
5:00 pm. |
Public Comment: M Underwood-2 checks were written for insurance.
Motion by Fogarty, second by Burgett, to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
Adjourned: 8:15 PM