Supervisor Bradford called the Regular Meeting of the Columbia Township Board to order. Present were Bradford, Burgett, Nuismer, Harrington & Hurley absent. In attendance were 34 citizens.

Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-September 15, 2009; Special Meeting Minutes- None; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-September 14, 2009; bills through October 20, 2009; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, second by Nuismer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried.

Clerk: Bills paid after the Consent Agenda. Stephanie Barbosa-$835.99; Terry Page-$300; Verizon-$75.29. Motion by Burgett, second by Nuismer, to approve the bills paid after the consent agenda. Carried.

Guest Speaker: None

Public Comment: None

Announcements: None

Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None

Supervisor: Received calls about the transfer station closing early on October 17^th. He stated that he would check with Butch next Saturday and find a way to resolve it.

Assessor: No Report.

Fire Chief: 4 calls received in September: 2 Mutual Aid to structure fires; 1 Structure fire; & 1 gas leak. Average response time was 6.25 minutes.

Sheriff: 99 complaints received in September: 1 criminal sexual conduct; 9 assault; 1 harassing/nuisance; 2 breaking & entering; 3 larceny; 2 stolen vehicles; 1 fraudulent activity; 2 MDOP; 1 open intoxicant; 1 flee/elude/escape; 2 obstructing justice; 6 public peace; 2 hit & run; 1 traffic violation; 10 health/safety; 6 invasion of privacy; 1 runaway; 1 delinquent minor; 9 accident; 2 abandon/hazard; 7 alarm activation; 1 vehicle inspection; 3 suspicious situation; 14 general assistance; 11 be on the lookout. Linda Miller stat that there have been many problems at the Dutch Mill and asked Todd what he was doing about it. Todd told her that there had been no recent problems reported and he checks on it during his routine patrol. There was discussion of an upcoming hearing for some past violations with the MLCC. Julie Zecklin asked if the Dutch Mill had anything going on for Halloween.

State Police: No Report.

County Commissioner: The County has received $1200 for supplies for the Veterans Affair Office. Volunteers are needed for staff. The Road Commission has received a list of things that need to be improved. She said that our commissioner was attending all the meetings that are in his schedule. Sue was asked if any decision had been made about the South Haven court, she replied no.

Planning Commission: A Public Hearing was held October 19^th for the revised Master Plan. A survey will be done next time it is revised. There was confusion between the Master Plan & Re-Zoning. The main changes were Farmland Preservation; Black River Watershed and home based businesses. John explained that the Planning Commission considered the entire township not just a select few and that they had been working on it for over year at meetings that were open to the public. Roger Flammang questioned John repeatedly and extensively on the Master Plan update. He repeatedly expressed his displeasure with the Planning Commissions actions. He stated that a new survey of the residents should have been done.

Neighborhood Watch: Many homes are not unoccupied. Watch your neighbors home. Make sure working batteries are in smoke detectors.

Hospital: Volunteers are needed-Flu is widespread, make sure to get your flu shot. Audience had questions about the flu

South Haven Senior Services: Transit drivers are trained for the care of seniors & the handling of wheel chairs. All you can eat pasta November 18, 5-7 pm at the Warren Center in South Haven.

Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.

Zoning Administrator: 5 zoning compliances issued in September. 1 porch/stair; 1 home; 1 pole barn; 1 roof; 1 modular.

Blight Officer: None

Correspondence: None