BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
February 1, 2005
Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier, and Trustee Guthrie.
Absent: Green.
Others Present: Approximately 8 others.
Call to Order and Pledge: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall by Philport. The Invocation was given by Philport. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
** Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved as printed by a motion from Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier. Motion Carried.
** Minutes Approval: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to approve the minutes of the 1/04/05 general meeting as printed. Motion Carried.
** Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was approved by a motion from Allgaier and seconded by Vermeulen. Motion Carried.
Communications: None
** Disbursements and Transfers: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion Carried.
** A motion was made by Allgaier and seconded by Vermeulen to approve a budget transfer of $200 from Public Improvement to Ordinance Enforcement Professional Service. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Vermeulen, Philport, Allgaier, and Guthrie. Absent: Green. Motion Carried.
Citizens Time: R. Ramlow questioned roads projects. Philport said this will be handled in Item H.
SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:
**A. Accept Board Resignation: Philport read the resignation from Bob Green as Trustee. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to accept this resignation, effective immediately. Motion Carried.
**B. Appoint New Trustee: A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to appoint Gerrit Vander Kamp to the office of Trustee. This will be a two year term until November of 2006. Motion Carried.
At that time, Vermeulen administered the Oath of Office to Vander Kamp and he was seated with the Board.
**C. Adopt Resolution for Sewer Start Up Funds: Philport explained the need for a resolution regarding start up funds. R. Pierson gave further information. This is a paper transfer to forgive funds for a debt obligation that was not utilized. After discussion a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Allgaier, Guthrie, Vander Kamp, Vermeulen, and Philport. Resolution Adopted.
J. * South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Moved here to utilize Pierson for Q & A. He updated on the Sprinkle Road project, which will not extend South of T Avenue at this time.
**D. Salary Resolution for 2005-2006: A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to adopt a Resolution for Salaries for Fiscal year 2005-2006 for the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer to be $24,000 each. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Guthrie, Vander Kamp, Vermeulen, Philport, and Allgaier. Resolution Adopted.
**E. Amend Part-Time Office Staff Benefits: It was recommended that the current part-time office staff benefits be amended to include funeral pay. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to amend the benefit policy to include the proposed funeral leave pay structure, and to make this retroactive to 1/01/05. Motion Carried.
**F. Renewal of Assessors Contract: Philport updated on the current Assessor’s contract that is annual. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to extend this contract to March 2008 and make it renewable each four years. Motion Carried.
**G. Walk for Warmth Resolution: Vermeulen read a resolution on the 12th annual walk for warmth. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Philport to adopt this resolution. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Vander Kamp, Vermeulen, Philport, Allgaier, and Guthrie. Resolution Adopted.
H. Roads - Budget Planning 2005: Philport requested recommendations from all Board members concerning road needs for 2005. We need to have these ready for final decisions at the March meeting to meet bid dates.
I. Budget Assignments: Budget forms were distributed to the Board to continue work on the 2005-2006 Budget.
J. * South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: See above between C & D.
K. South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that they need four new wet suits, which will be purchased through a donation from Rotary and other appropriations. There was an oil spill in Schoolcraft which was handled. They have three new firefighters and three have been promoted.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business: None
Report of Board Members: Guthrie updated on the P/C meeting on 1/20/05, which was standing room only. It covered a zoning ordinance amendment and the RTFA.
Allgaier reported on a training class to be held on 3/31/05 in Athens sponsored by SCMCCI for ZBA and P/C members. This will be at a cost of approximately $100 total. She also informed us of BS&A software available at no charge to the Township, to allow Realtors, etc to access the tax information on the internet. She then updated on the Veterans’s Memorial, on which she is submitting a grant application to the Vicksburg Foundation in March for $6000.
Philport reported that the storm water fee for this year will be $500. He also requested that we offer a prize to a VHS art student to design a flag for the Township. This will be the 175th anniversary of Brady Township this summer.
** Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 9:34 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Vander Kamp to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.
BRADY TOWNSHIP CLERK
Cande Vermeulen