BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

August 12, 2008

Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, and Trustee Guthrie. Absent: Treasurer Allgaier & Trustee VanderKamp.

Others Present: 1 other.

Call to Order and Pledge: Philport called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall.

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

**          Approval of Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved with the removal of item 3, by a motion, from Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen.

a.  Approval of 6/01/08 Regular meeting minutes.

b.  Approval of Budget Report

d.  Communications

Motion carried.

c.   Approval of Disbursements and Transfers: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to transfer $500 from Ordinance Enforcement 101-305-803 to Independent Audit 101-201-802.

A roll call vote brought YES votes from Philport, Guthrie, and Vermeulen. Absent Allgaier & VanderKamp.

Motion Carried.

Citizens Time: None

SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

**          A.        Approve Audit Report: Philport reviewed the audit draft and made a motion to approve it, seconded by Vermeulen. Motion Carried.

            B.        Fence Request on E. Indian Lake Dr. Property: Philport explained the situation on this piece of property. With input from the Township Attorney and Ordinance Enforcement Officer, it was shown that a variance must be applied for or the fence must be removed.

**         C.        Request for Static IPL address for DSL service: Vermeulen explained why this is needed for taxes and probably for voters registration. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Philport to approve purchase of this. Motion Carried.

D.        AD&D Insurance Rate: After comparison of rates, we will keep the same provider.

**         E.         Vote Here Signs for Elections: Vermeulen updated on the current state of our vote here signs, and the need for replacement, along with requesting that we hire an outside source to pickup and deliver the equipment to precinct 2 for elections. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to purchase three new vote here signs and to hire someone for equipment pick up and delivery. Motion Carried.

**          F.        Household Hazardous Waste Report: Philport presented the report for the 2^nd quarter. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to accept report and pay quarterly bill. Motion Carried.

G.        Meth Report: Philport presented the latest Meth report showing activity in Brady.

**          H.        South County Fire Authority Update & Audit Report: Philport reported on activities and audit report. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to approve this draft audit. Motion Carried. He also reported that the ambulance association now has 3 ambulances in service.

I.         South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport reported they would be having a meeting next week with Portage.

Unfinished Business:. None

**          New Business: None

Report of Board Members: Philport reported that the paving on YX Ave is being done, as well as the redoing of 32^nd Street. He also updated on the current situation of the Gary Gray building project. Vermeulen reported that there was a 13% turnout for the Primary election in August. She also requested that a no weapons allowed sign be purchased for the meeting room.

**          Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:45 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

Cande Vermeulen

Brady Township Clerk