BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

July 7, 2009

Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier, and Trustees VanderKamp and Smith.

Others Present: 3 others.

Call to Order and Pledge: Philport called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall. VanderKamp gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

**          Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved as printed by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp. Motion Carried.

**          Approval of Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved as printed by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier.

1.  Approval of 4/16/09 special and 6/02/09 regular meeting minutes.

2.  Approval of Budget Report

3.  Approval of Disbursements and Transfers

4.  Communications.

Motion Carried.

Citizens Time: John Wilkes of the Indian Lake Assoc. questioned the recent decision concerning our zoning ordinances and the Nazarene Camp. Philport provided him with a copy of the ordinance enforcement officers’ report, showing that there was no violation.

SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

            A.        South County Community Services: Jan VanStratt of SCCS gave an update on their services, and the planned upcoming shortfalls in revenue.

**          B.        Approval of Township Audit: Philport updated on the Township audit draft. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Smith to approve this audit for 2008-2009. Motion Carried.

**          C.        Approval of South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Audit. Philport updated on the fire authority audit. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp to approve this audit for 2008-2009. Motion Carried.

**          D.        Approval of Kalamazoo Regional W / WW Commission Invoice: Philport explained the $3845 billing and the fact that we did not pay anything for this last year. After discussion, a motion was made by Philport and seconded by VanderKamp to pay for one more year. Motion Carried.

**          E.        Master Plan update for Plannning Commission: Smith updated the Board on the proposed changes to the Township Master Plan. A motion was made by Smith that the proposed updated Brady Township Master Plan submitted by the Brady Township Planning Commission for Township Board review and comment pursuant to Section 41(1) of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act be approved for distribution and further proceedings as required by that Act. Motion Carried.

            F.        Clean up at de-Die Richardson Cemetery: Philport updated on the status of the cemetery fencing. This will have vegetation removed and then be repaired and painted. He also recommended having some of the older stones repaired.

            G.        South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that the audit was received and that they have accepted the architect for the fire station remodeling project in Schoolcraft. This project has an approximate cost of $100,000.

            H.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport reported that the flow through contracts with Portage from 131 in Schoolcraft should be finalized possibly next week.

Unfinished Business: Philport reported on the moving of the old Brady Township Hall to the Historic Village. He recommended appropriating an additional $5000 to them to help with the set up and placement of this building. This will be checked into for possible approval at the August meeting after reviewing the current budget

            New Business: None

            Report of Board Members: Smith reported on the Planning Commission land use update. Vermeulen gave a report on the State Clerk’s Conference she attended, and an update on electronic voting equipment. Allgaier said that summer taxes are out.

**          Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:54 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

Cande Vermeulen

Brady Township Clerk