BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

July 11, 2006

Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier and Trustee Guthrie. Absent: Trustee 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 Vermeulen. 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 6/06/06 Regular and 6/20/06 Special meetings.

           b. Approval of Treasurer’s report.

           c. Approval of Disbursements and Transfers

           d. Communications

           Motion Carried.

           Citizens Time: None

           SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

**        A.        Resolution for State Grant for Precinct Tabulator: Vermeulen read a Resolution giving her authority to sign for an additional precinct tabulator, to be purchased with HAVA funds. A motion was made by Allgaier and seconded by Guthrie to adopt this Resolution. A Roll Call vote brought YES votes from Allgaier, Guthrie, Philport, and Vermeulen. Absent: Vander Kamp. Resolution Adopted.

           B.        Set date for Election Commission Meeting. Vermeulen set the Election Commission to be Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at the Township Hall.

           C.        Place of Publication for Legal Notices: Philport explained that we have had complaints concerning the local paper where we publish our legals. Guthrie requested that the Clerk send a copy of the letter received from our attorney, along with a cover letter stating that we will continue using their services only if the service is improved.

**        D.        Prein & Newhof Bills: Philport updated on the past and current billings concerning the Storm Water Phase II project. After much discussion, a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Philport to pay these current bills. Motion Carried.

           E.        KCRC Bid Report: Philport updated on the road projects for this year. The bid on 31^st St came in under bid from Globe, so this project should proceed soon.

**        F.        Historical Village Request for Land: Philport reported that the Historical Society has requested additional land for their historical village project. It was suggested that we give them the land up to the cement benches. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to support their master plan for the future expansion. Motion Carried.

           G.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: No report.

           H.        South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that the EMS contract is in progress. A fund raiser is being worked on to purchase an ambulacart.

           Unfinished Business: None.

New Business: Vermeulen reported that she had received a request from the Salvation Army in Grand Rapids, to place a collection receptacle in our parking lot. After discussion, it was decided to not approve this request, and to work with the local agencies that are available.

           Report of Board Members: Allgaier reported that the Summer tax bills are out and due 9/14/06.

           Guthrie gave an update on past due taxes and foreclosures at the County level.

           Vermeulen reported that she had talked to the head of the State Elections Bureau last week at summer conference about the possibility of becoming one of the pilot municipalities for the QVF light to be done on the internet.

**        Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:35 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

           Cande Vermeulen

           Brady Township Clerk