BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

March 4, 2008

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

Others Present: 3 others

Call to Order and Pledge: Philport called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall. Vermeulen gave the invocation. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

**        Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved with the addition of F. Adopt Budget. by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie. Motion Carried.

**        Approval of Consent Agenda: Allgaier made a motion, seconded by Vermeulen to bring item c. forth to make the following transfer: 

                       From:  Fees Building Permits101-801-801   $5000

                       To:      Road Improvements   101-464-962   $5000

           A roll call vote brought yes votes from Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and VanderKamp. Motion Carried.

** The balance of the consent agenda was approved by a motion from Allgaier and seconded by Vermeulen.

a.  Approval of 2/05/08 Regular meeting minutes.

b.  Approval of Budget Report

c. Approval of Disbursements and Transfers

d. Communications

Motion Carried.

Citizens Time: None

SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

A.        Public Hearing on 425 Agreement: Philport opened the Public Hearing at 7:34. He informed everyone of the provisions of the agreement covering an establishment at 606 Spruce and obtaining a liquor license. The Village will hold a public hearing on this next week. J. Burns questioned this establishment being next to a historic park. He also questioned if the stop sign at the corner of Spruce and 24^th St will be monitored better for motorists running through it. Gary Gray made the statement that he hopes the plan for the 425 Agreement continues forward. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp to close the public hearing at 7:44. Motion Carried.

**          B.        425 Aggrement with Village of Vicksburg: Philport presented the 425 agreement with the Village. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by VanderKamp to approve this 425 Agreement with the Village of Vicksburg. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, VanderKamp, and Guthrie. Motion Carried.

**          C.        Assessors Contract: Philport updated on the proposed 3-year renewal of the assessor’s contract. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier to approve this contract. Motion Carried.

**          D.        South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that the ambulance office is being moved to the fire authority, and that they are working on replacing a fire truck.

E.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport updated on the Schoolcraft Village Sewer project, which was defeated. The authority is still trying to find a way to help the businesses along 131 in Schoolcraft to get sewers.

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F. Budget Adoption: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to adopt the proposed budget that was reviewed at the public hearing. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Vermeulen, VanderKamp, Guthrie, Allgaier, and Philport. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Allgaier reported that SCMCCI is in the process of doing some restructuring due to slower activity. It was suggested that they have a person on site at the Township hall every other week instead of every week. This could also be on a 1^st & 3^rd or 2^nd & 4^th week of each month. Allgaier will work with SCMCCI to set up a schedule.

Report of Board Members: None

**          Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 7:56 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Philport to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

Cande Vermeulen

Brady Township Clerk