BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING


February 6, 2007


Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier, and Trustees Guthrie. Absent: Trustee Vander Kamp.


Others Present: 2 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 Vermeulen. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.


**        Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved with the addition of H.1 Zoning Amendment to P/C by a motion from Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen. Motion Carried.

 

**        Approval of Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie.

 

a. Approval of the minutes of the 1/02/07 Regular meeting.

b. Approval of Treasurers and Budget Reports

c. Approval of Disbursements and Transfers

d. Communications

 

Motion Carried.

 

Citizens Time: None

 

SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

 

**        A.        DEQ B Storm Water: A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier to direct our attorney to draft a letter to the DEQ referencing our 2006 action to decline further participation. Motion Carried


**        B.        Adopt Ordinance # 107 B Rezoning of land in Sec.8: Guthrie explained that this is a rezoning from R-1 to RR and that the P/C has recommended adoption of it. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to adopt the Ordinance. A Roll Call Vote brought YES votes from Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, and Vermeulen. Absent: Vander Kamp. Motion Carried, and Ordinance Adopted.

 

C.        Replace Well B Water Softener for Hall: Philport updated on our well. Zantjer Well Drilling will give us an estimate to drill a new well when the weather clears. This will be added to the new budget for 2007-2008. He will also talk with the heating contractor about getting some heat for the boiler room, and possibly to adjust the heating the offices.

 

**        D.        Additional Educational Funds for Treasurer: Allgaier requested additional funds to attend additional Treasurers classes. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to deny this request for additional funds. Motion Carried.

 

 

E.        KCRC Report: Philport reported that all of the Townships rejected the bids from the KCRC so far. We will be getting $40,734 in Par funds this year. He also stated that bids will be let the end of February or first of March. He also reported that neither a no truck traffic nor a hidden driveway sign could be placed on the public road way by the KCRC. On February 20 there will be a meeting to recommend that there be one road commissioner for every three townships, omitting the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage, as they have little or no roads under the jurisdiction of the KCRC.

 

F.        Klensoski Violation: Philport presented a letter from Klenoski stating his views on the violation. This will be referred to our attorney.

 

**        G.        County Tax Maps: Kalamazoo County will be making tax maps available on their website. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to sign the agreement to participate in this at no charge to Brady. Motion Carried.

 

H.        HHHW Report: Philport presented the 2006 household hazardous waste report He also stated that there will be another drop off day on April 28, at Schoolcraft Township, sponsored by Schoolcraft, Brady and Prairie Ronde Townships, and the Villages of Schoolcraft and Vicksburg.

 

H.1      Zoning Amendment Request to Planning Commission: The length of docks was discussed. It was recommended that we send section 15.7.1 of the zoning ordinance to the Planning Commission to change the 100 foot wording to 200 foot.


**        I.         Change Medical Insurance Carrier: To obtain better coverage and rates, a motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to change our agent of Record from Burnham and Flower to Ted Hartleb for medical insurance only. Motion Carried.

 

J.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport reported that there is no increase in budget proposed. They have been discussing the City sewer system in Kalamazoo, as there has been a shortfall in usage.

 

K.        South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that they will have the same budget as last year. The reports that were requested by Guthrie were delivered. They have new software in place for reporting runs.


Unfinished Business: Captain Green presented the Board with the 2006 Brady run reports for the County Sheriff Department. 

 

New Business: Guthrie reported that there will be a Planning Commission meeting on February 15 which will be a work meeting to review the land use plan. The township Board members are invited to attend.

 

Report of Board Members: Allgaier reported that the taxes are due February 14th. Vermeulen updated on the increased traffic in the Passport Agency, and that the budget for 2007-2008 is in progress.

 

**        Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:39 P.M. by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

 

Cande Vermeulen




Brady Township Clerk