Jennifer Carver, South Haven Area Senior Services, gave an update on the activities.
Chris Siebenmark gave a report from Ron Jelinek’s office.
Cassie from Coloma Ambulance talked about their new programs
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
July 17, 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 26 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
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General Fund |
162,333.74 |
Road Fund |
582,044.87 |
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Fire Fund |
438,674.13 |
Ambulance Fund |
90,962.09 |
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Trust & Agency Fund |
778.68 |
Tax Fund |
8,645.01 |
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Liquor Control Fund |
3,226.48 |
Housing Rehab Fund |
52,264.49 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-June 19, 2007; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-June 18, 2007; bills through July 17, 2007; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: Bills paid since the Consent Agenda: First National for supplies/postage/software-$449.15
Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the bills paid after the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.
Guest Speaker:
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Jennifer Carver, South Haven Area Senior Services, gave an update on the activities. |
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Chris Siebenmark gave a report from Ron Jelinek’s office. |
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Cassie from Coloma Ambulance talked about their new programs |
Public Comment: James & Rose Austin have a property line dispute with their neighbor.
Matt Super & Jeannie Hayword are upset because his road is rough and dusty.
Announcements: None
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: Motion by Bradford, second by Harrington to add #5 New Business-Waive second residence fee for Betty Gates. Carried unanimously.
Supervisor: No Report
Fire Chief: 12 calls received in June: 1 car fire, 1 good intent, 3 grass/brush fires, 1 medical assist, 1 mutual aid, 2 personal injury, 1 structure, 2 unauthorized burning. Average response time was 7.42 minutes.
Sheriff: 110 complaints received in June: 1 abandoned vehicle, 17 accidents, 10 alarm activation, 10 animal at large, 1 armed robbery, 5 assault, 1 ATT pickup, 5 be on the look out, 2 breaking & entering, 1 civil/property disputes, 1 conservation, 2 delinquent minor, 2 dog law violation, 1 fraudulent activity, 25 general assistance, 1 harassing/nuisance, 4 larceny, 1 marine patrol, 2 MDOP, 3 obstructing justice, 1 open intoxicant, xxx under the influence of liquor, 8 public peace, 4 suspicious situation, 2 VCSA.
State Police: No Report.
County Commissioner: New dog barking ordinance.
Planning Commission: Ordinance update is nearing completion.
Neighborhood Watch: Their was a great turn out at the Pancake Breakfast.
Hospital: South Haven Hospital will be going smokeless as of July 7, 2007. The Shoreline After Hours Clinic opened July 1, 2007.
South Haven Senior Services: SHASS needs volunteers.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: 8 Zoning Compliances issued in June: 1 addition/remodel; 1 Carport; 1 Hot Tub Addition; 1 Migrant Trailer, 1 New Home, 2 Pole Barns, and 1 Cabin.
Blight Officer: No Report.
Correspondence: None
Discussion: Second deputy for part time during the summer months
Old Business: None
New Business:
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Motion by Bradford, second by Burgett, to approve the Assessor Contract. Carried unanimously. |
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Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve an additional $2000 for the Planning Consultant. Carried unanimously. |
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Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve $1600 for voting booths. Carried unanimously. |
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Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve 2 applications of brine on the gravel roads at $16,400 each. Carried unanimously. |
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Motion by Hurley, second by Fogarty, to waive the second residence fee for Betty Gates. Carried unanimously. |
Notices:
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Senior Commodities |
August 17, 2007 |
9:00 am to Noon |
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Senior Bingo |
August 8, 2007 |
1:00-3:00pm |
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Neighborhood Watch Meeting |
August 2, 2007 |
7:30 pm |
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Planning Commission Workshop/Meeting |
August 20, 2007 |
6:00-8:00 pm. |
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Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic- |
August 17, 2007 |
9:30-10:30 am |
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Senior Potluck |
August 17, 2007 |
5:00 pm. |
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Low Income Commodities |
August 10, 2007 |
9:00 am to Noon |
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B’dale School Election |
August 7, 2007 |
7am to 8pm |
Public Comment: R. Arado-asked about the Headlee rollback
J. Huizenga supported a second deputy for the summer months
L. Miller asked about the street lights.
Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
Adjourned: 8:12 pm