Supervisor Bradford called the Regular Meeting of the Columbia Township Board to order. Present were Bradford, Burgett, Fogarty, Hurley, and Harrington. In attendance were 31 citizens.

Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-August 19, 2008; Special Meeting Minutes- None; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-August 18, 2008; bills through September 16, 2008; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Hurley, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.

Clerk: Bills paid after the Consent Agenda. Dave Pabis-Electrical Inspector-$266 Motion by Burgett, second by Fogarty, to approve the bills paid after the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.

Guest Speaker: None

Public Comment: R. Hurley-The purchase made by Mary Burgett at Kohl’s, that was published in last weeks Reminder, was for accessories used by the Columbia Township Board in the 4^th of July parade in South Haven.

Announcements: None

Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None

Supervisor: He has checked out many road complaints after the heavy rains.

Assessor: None

Fire Chief: 3 calls received in August: 1 structure fire, 1 smoke detector activation, & 1 unknown. Average response time was 5.00 minutes. The new tanker should be delivered in 5-6 weeks. A statement was read about a house fire on September 1st.

Sheriff: 112 complaints received in August: 1 abandoned vehicle, 9 accidents, 5 alarm activation, 7 assault, 3 ATT pickup, 14 be on the look out, 2 breaking & entering, 1 civil/property disputes, 1 criminal sexual conduct; 4 flee/allude, 1 fraudulent activity, 25 general assistance, 8 health & safety, 1 hit & run, 1 invasion of privacy, 7 larceny, 1 lost/found property, 5 MDOP, 5 obstructing justice, 1 open intoxicant, 4 public peace, 4 suspicious situation, 2 traffic violation.

State Police: No Report.

County Commissioner: No Report.

Planning Commission: Watershed updates.

Neighborhood Watch: The new speaker system is wonderful. Converters are being stolen from cars at the public lake accesses.

Hospital: Dr. U, Pediatrician, has joined the staff of SH Hospital. Renovations of the OB Department should be completed in November. October is breast cancer awareness month. Volunteers are need for the hospital.

South Haven Senior Services: Pierogis are on sale for $7 per dozen. Call 637-3607.

Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.

Zoning Administrator: 6 Zoning Compliances issued in August: 1 roof over an existing porch; 1 addition, 1 deck/ramp; 1 reroof; 1 home; 1 screened porch.

Blight Officer: No Report

Correspondence: None

Old Business: None