BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING


May 10, 2005



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


Others Present: 6 others.


Call to Order and Pledge: The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall by Supervisor Philport. The Invocation was given by Vander Kamp. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.


**        Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved as printed by a motion from Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp. Motion Carried.


**        Minutes Approval: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to approve the minutes of the 4/05/05 regular meeting. Motion Carried.


**        Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was approved by a motion from Allgaier and seconded by Vermeulen. Motion Carried.


Communications: Philport gave a report on the 1st quarter activity to the Household Hazardous Waste Program.


**        Disbursements and Transfers: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Vander Kamp to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion Carried.

 

           Citizens Time: None

 

           SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

 

**A.     KCRC Question and Answer: This had been handled at the previous Special Meeting.

 

**B.     Increase Liability Insurance Coverage: A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Allgaier to increase our liability insurance coverage from $2 million to $3 million. Motion Carried.

 

**C.     Award Bid for lawn mowing: After discussion, a motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vander Kamp to award the mowing contract for both cemeteries to Randy Richardson at a rate per mow of $35 for Jenkinson and $40 for deDie Richardson. Mowing for the Township Hall and field was awarded to Walker Lawn Care at a rate of $70 per mow. Poldermans was chosen as a back up for the Township hall and field if necessary, at a cost of $80 per mow. Motion Carried.

 

**D.     Approve road projects for 2005: After much time and effort by the Road Committee, the recommendations made for this year were presented. Discussion followed concerning both PAR and Township funds. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Vander Kamp to Approve asphalting 33rd St from W to X Ave + 75', X Ave to 33rd St, and to repair a basin on E. Indian Lake Drive. Motion Carried. Dust control had been approved previously.

 

**E.     Approve use of field by Lions Club July 14-16: A motion was made by Vander Kamp and seconded by Guthrie to allow the Lions Club to use the Township field July 14-16 for their summer festival. They must provide a current liability insurance certificate, and abide by all previous regulations. Motion Carried.

 

**F.      Property deeds to waters edge on lakefront property: Philport explained the problem of legal descriptions on lake property not always showing to the waters edge. Per our legal council, individual owners will need to have their own deeds updated to show this.

 

**G.     Set Millage rate for 2005: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to set the millage rate for 2005 at .8224. Motion Carried.

 

**H.     Resolution for 24th St. Bridge: A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to adopt a Resolution Supporting Application for Local Bridge Program Rehabilitation Funds for the 24th St. Bridge over Portage Creek. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and Vander Kamp. Resolution Adopted.

 

**I.      South County Sewer & Water authority Update: Philport updated on current happenings. There will be a public hearing 5/31/05 at Tobey Elementary.

 

**J.      South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport gave a report on runs for the Fire Authority for April. They are working with the local EMS on coordination of services. The new office for the Fire Authority is almost done.

 

Unfinished Business: None

 

New Business: None

 

           Report of Board Members: Allgaier reported on her recent Treasurers Institute. She also stated that work has resumed on the Tank Veterans Memorial. Philport reported that he attended a Supervisors conference, and that he is the Policy Chairman for KATS. Vermeulen reported that there was a 30% turnout for the May 3rd election, and that the current audit is in progress.

 

**        Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:37 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Vander Kamp to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.


BRADY TOWNSHIP CLERK




Cande Vermeulen