BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

February 7, 2006

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

Others Present: 1 other.

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.

. **      Approval of Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved as follows, by a motion from Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier:

           a. Approval of the minutes of the 1/03/06 regular meeting.

           b. Approval of Treasurer’s and Budget reports.

c. Communications

d. Approval of disbursements and transfers as presented.

Motion Carried.

Citizens Time: None.

           SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

**A.     Additional Funds for Front Work Area: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to approve an additional $1100 for the remodeling of the front desk area of the office. The figure of $2000 approved previously was incorrect. Motion Carried.

**B.     Salary Resolution: After discussion, a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Philport to adopt a Resolution for Salaries for Fiscal year 2006-2007 for the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer to be $26,000 each. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, and Vermeulen. Absent Vander Kamp. Resolution Adopted.

C.        Fire Authority Appointment Member at Large Recommendations: Philport made a request for recommendations for this position. He has one person interested so far and will submit this name to the Fire Authority.

**D.     Emergency Management Resolution: Philport explained this. After discussion, a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to adopt this Resolution and authorize Supervisor Philport to sign the agreement. A roll call vote brought the following YES votes: Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and Guthrie. Absent: Vander Kamp. Resolution Adopted.

**E.     Hazardous Waster Collection - So. County Pick Up Site: Philport reported that there may be a pick up site for South County residents. An fee of $500 is needed to participate in this. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to approve this amount from the waste budget to participate. Motion Carried.

F.        Preliminary Budget for Roads: Philport gave an update on the road projects for 2006. The plan is to do a double seal on S. 31^st street between X and YZ Avenues, and 32^nd street from U to V Avenues.

G.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport reported that the bills are out for the look back fee. The cost for the sewer extension came in under budget and and bills have been paid.

H.        South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: The cost will be approximately $35,000 to repair the damaged fire truck to return it to service. Work is being done to coordinate efforts with the EMS.

Unfinished Business: Guthrie questioned the front office upgrade. Allgaier explained that this was due to an omission in the drawings.

New Business: None.

Report of Board Members: Allgaier reminded that taxes are due by 2/14/06. Vermeulen reported on the new ADA voting device that will be in all precincts by the August election, and the possible addition of a tabulator for the absent voter counting board. Guthrie reported that there will be a Planning Commission meeting on Thursday 2/16/06.

**Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:17 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

BRADY TOWNSHIP CLERK

Cande Vermeulen