BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING


October 3, 2006



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


Others Present: Approximately 24 others.


Call to Order and Pledge: The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall by Philport, followed by the Invocation. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.


**        Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie. Motion Carried.

 

. **      Approval of Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved as follows, by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier.

 

           a. Approval of the minutes of the 9/05/06 Regular meeting.

           b. Approval of Disbursements and Transfers.

           c. Communications

 

           Motion Carried.

 

           Citizens Time: None.

 

 

           SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:

 

           A.        Kalamazoo County Road Commissioners: This was handled at the previous Special Meeting held at 7:00 p.m.

 

           **B.     Public Hearing on Liquor License: Attorney Rolfe opened the Public Hearing by reviewing the proposed Class C liquor license being applied for by Gary Gray. Gray then gave an overview of the project, stating that he will be building a restaurant that also serves alcohol. All previous steps have been taken, including permits and meetings with the Planning Commission. He now is applying for the liquor license, and wishes to add dancing to the options. This does not include topless dancing.

 

Jim Bornamenn, the proposed business manager then gave an update on the proposed Long Branch Saloon and Steakhouse. This will be an 80 seat theme restaurant, with alcohol, not a bar with food. After his presentation, Attorney Rolfe gave the 12 points from Section #12 of the Zoning Ordinance to consider in approving this request for liquor license. These have all been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.

 

VanderKamp questioned the traffic flow. Per Gray, this has been approved, and public comment has been positive. The location will be on V Avenue just west of the end of Sprinkle Road. With there being no further comments, a motion was made by Guthrie seconded by Allgaier to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried

 

 

**                    A motion was made by Guthrie seconded by VanderKamp to approve the Liquor license request for Gary Gray for the Long Brand Saloon and Steakhouse with the addition of allowing dancing. A roll call vote brought the following YES votes: Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and VanderKamp. Motion Carried.

 

           **C.     Annual Meeting Date Ordinance Amendment # 106: Vermeulen gave an update changing the date of the annual meeting from the last Saturday of the fiscal year, to the regular Board meeting of the last month of the fiscal year. After discussion a motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to adopt Ordinance #106. A roll call vote brought the following YES votes: Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, VanderKamp, and Guthrie. Motion Carried.

 

**        D.        Change Orders for Township Hall: Philport updated on the changes needed for the Township Hall remodeling. Drywall and painting additions, ceiling repair and additional materials due to destruction by ants came to $1815.00 A motion was made by Philport seconded by Vermeulen to approve this $1815.00 additional. Motion Carried.

 

Philport then updated on extras yet to be done, that include adding heat and exhaust fans to the break room and bathrooms, covering the duct work for heating and cooling units with a form of siding, and remove and replace the Veterans Memorial sign for a cost of $5752.00. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Philport to approve this additional $5752.00. Motion Carried

 

           E.        Municipal Separate Storm Systems Permit (MIG619000) Philport updated on the DEQ acceptance of our reports, along with changes that need to be made in the future.

 

           F.        South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport reported the Sprinkle Road project that came in under bid by $4518.96, and is done. They are looking at the feasability of paying off the bonds early.

 

They are looking at adding 26 parcels on UV Avenue to the district for a force main. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Allgaier to make it non-mandatory for these hook ups, but allow them if requested. Motion Carried.

 

           G.        South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that the Treasurer has resigned and a new one will need to appointed.

 

           Unfinished Business: Vermeulen re-addressed the subject of the old cemetery on YZ Avenue. This is still a work in progress to find any remains there. 

 

New Business: Vermeulen set Tuesday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m. for the next meeting of the Election Commission to appoint election inspectors.

 

           Report of Board Members: Allgaier reported that taxes are done for the year as of September 14th. Vermeulen gave an update on the hall remodeling.

 

           **Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:52 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

 

 

           Cande Vermeulen

 

 

 

           Brady Township Clerk