BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
November 1, 2005
Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier, and Trustees Vander Kamp and Guthrie.
Others Present: Approximately 26 others.
Call to Order and Pledge: The meeting was called to order at 7:31 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 Allgaier. Motion Carried.
. ** Approval of Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved as follows by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Vander Kamp:
a. Approve the minutes of the 10/04/05 regular meeting.
b. Approval of Treasurer’s and Budget reports.
c. Communications
d. Approved disbursements and transfers as presented
Motion Carried.
Citizens Time: None
SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Approval of Road Bills, Update & Asset Mngt Report: Philport updated on the bills we have received from the KCRC. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to pay our half of the $4300 bill for X Ave & 33rd St. Motion Carried.
** Discussion on the balance of the 33rd St project. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to pay this invoice for $36908.13. Motion Carried. Philport stated that he has received the asset management and county roads update and assessment.
B. Site Plan Review Fee for P/C: Philport explained difference between minor and major site plan needs. Guthrie reported that the P/C has concerns over site plan reviews and building department. Vermeulen will check fees with other townships, and Philport will check with the attorney on site plan review forms.
C. Updating of Township Hall - Architect Contract: Philport reported that we must use an architect for this project due to it being a commercial building and the cost will be over $15,000. He has a tentative contract from Howard Overbeek for a contract not to exceed $5,000. A motion was made by Vander Kamp and seconded by Vermeulen to sign this contract with Howard Overbeek not to exceed $5,000. Motion Carried.
D. United Way: Philport stated he had received a request from the local United Way for support. We cannot do donations of public funds for this.
E. Snow Plow Bids: Philport stated that he will publish a request for snow plow bids for the Township lot.
F. Rail Road Update: Philport updated on the progress of repairing railroad crossings in the Township. The KCRC has made some temporary repairs to the crossing on UV Avenue and will complete in the Spring.
G. Brady Township Flag: Philport reported that he has talked with the instructor for the art classes at VHS about having a contest to design a Brady Township Flag. We would award a scholarship for $50 to the winner of the design chosen. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to make this offer to the art class students. Motion Carried.
H. Hazardous Waste Report & Contract: Vermeulen reported on the current quarterly report on local household hazardous waste. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to approve the contract for next year with a cap of $3400. Motion Carried.
**I. **Storm Water Phase II - Executive Closed Session: A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to move this to the end of the agenda for the sake of those in attendance who may not want to stay through the closed session. Motion Carried
J. South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport stated that the Sprinkle Road “pumps are on” and the project came in under bid. Also that Kal County has done a “look back” on fees and has come up $11,000 short. This may force a $22 per parcel increase for the sewer district next year.
K. South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that due to a tanker/pumper accident, a new unit may be purchased. Promotions have taken place and new office staff have been hired. The disaster committee is in place to work on the disaster control plan.
**I. **Storm Water Phase II - Executive Closed Session: Philport updated on information concerning our involvment in the Storm Water Phase II. Due to the need to discuss a legal opinion on this a motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to go into executive closed session to receive this legal opinion and discuss same. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and Vander Kamp. Motion Carried. The Board moved into executive closed session at 8:31 p.m.
** The Board returned to open session at 9:00 p.m. by a motion from Allgaier and seconded by Vermeulen. A roll call vote brought the following YES votes: Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, Vander Kamp, and Guthrie. Motion Carried.
** A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Guthrie to remove from the table from the October meeting, the Storm Water item. Motion Carried.
** After discussion, a motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vander Kamp to pay the $695 charge for our portion of the Storm Water Phase II fee. Motion Carried 4-1 with Guthrie voting nay.
Unfinished Business: Philport questioned the status of the Humane Society mobile unit. Vermeulen stated that she has signed and returned the agreement to them. Vermeulen questioned the SCVL billing from last month. Guthrie stated that she has talked with Joe Walls and he will be contacting us to discuss this bill.
**New Business: Allgaier stated that she is getting bids to finish the landscaping around the Veterans memorial. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to allow her to spend up to $3100 of the allotted funds to finish this project. Motion Carried.
Report of Board Members: Vermeulen brought up a violation we are currently working to resolve. This should set a precedent for future handling of difficult violations.
**Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:35 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Philport to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.
BRADY TOWNSHIP CLERK
Cande Vermeulen