BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING


March 7, 2006




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


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 Vander Kamp. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.


**        Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved as printed, with the addition of Item J. Rescinding Emergency Management Authority Resolution, by a motion from Allgaier and seconded by Guthrie. 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 2/07/06 regular meeting.

          b.  Approval of Treasurer’s report.

      c. Communications

    d.  Approval of disbursements and transfers as presented.


Motion Carried.


Citizens Time: None.



           SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

 

**A.     Fee Schedule for ZBA Hardship Circumstances: A letter was received from Glenn and Olevia Statler, of 11717 S. 34th Street, requesting that the $250.00 fee for the ZBA be waived and they be allowed to temporarily place a trailer on their property after their home was destroyed by a fire. Discussion included letters from Vermeulen and Kevin Allgaier, and a copy of an ordinance from Richland Township. A motion was made by Allgaier and seconded by Vander Kamp to waive the fee and grant temporary housing for the Statler’s until the ZBA meets. Motion Carried.

 

**B.     Set Date for Annual Meeting: Saturday, March 25th was set as the date for the Annual Meeting, to begin at 1:00 pm. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier. Motion Carried.

 

**C.     Set Date for Budget Finalization Workshop: Tuesday, March 21st was set as the date for the Budget Finalization Workshop, to begin at 3:00 pm. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp. Motion Carried.

 

**D.     Preliminary Budget for Roads: Philport gave an update on the costs for the road projects for 2006. After discussion, a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to hold off on paving contracts unless it jeopardizes PAR funds. The Board authorizes the Supervisor to make a decision whether or not to sign a contract, not to exceed a total of $147,835 for paving S. 31st Street between X and YZ Avenues, and for dust control. Motion carried.


 

**E.     Adopt Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2006: A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to accept the Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2006. Motion carried.

 

**F.     Reappoint Louise Russell to the Library Board - 2 year term: A motion was made by Vander Kamp and seconded by Guthrie to reappoint Louise Russell to the Library Board, to serve another two-year term. Motion carried.

 

**G.     Audit Agreement - Siegfried Crandall PC: Guthrie has concerns about proposed cost, and would like to get bids from other firms. After discussion, a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to seek quotes for Legal, Accounting, and Engineering services. Motion carried.

 

H.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport reported that financially everything is looking good. There was also discussion about considering an alternate person for the Sewer Authority.

 

I.         South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport informed that the fire chief has been granted a six month medical leave of absence, and that Duke Cutshaw has been appointed as acting chief in his absence. The Fire Authority has approved its preliminary budget for this year.

 

**J.      Rescinding Emergency Management Authority Resolution: Philport reported that the resolution that was adopted at the last meeting was not practical, as there were legal issues with the wording of the document. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to rescind the Emergency Management Authority Resolution that was adopted 2-7-06. A roll call vote brought the following YES votes: Vander Kamp, Philport, Allgaier, and Guthrie. Absent: Vermeulen. Resolution Rescinded.



Unfinished Business: None.

 

New Business: None.


Report of Board Members: Philport reported that the Hazardous Waste Removal Project would be at Schoolcraft Township Hall April 29, 2006 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Allgaier reported that she has closed the tax season and settled with the county. Guthrie discussed sheriff patrols in the outlying areas.


**Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:50 P.M. by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.




RECORDING SECRETARY




Shilo Hayward