BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
December 6, 2005
Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier, and Trustees Vander Kamp and Guthrie.
Others Present: Approximately 18 others.
Call to Order and Pledge: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall by Supervisor 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 Allgaier. Motion Carried.
. ** Approval of Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved as follows, with the exception of item d., which was removed, by a motion from Allgaier and seconded by Vermeulen:
a. Approval of the minutes of the 11/01/05 regular meeting.
b. Approval of Treasurer’s and Budget reports.
c. Communications
Motion Carried.
d. Approval of disbursements and transfers as presented. A transfer is needed of $1200 to balance the budget. A motion was made by Allgaier and seconded by Philport to approve the disbursements for payment, and to make of transfer of $1200 from Computer Special Forms 101-258-729 to Independent Audit 101-201-802. Guthrie questioned the billings from our attorney firm and the engineering firm. Vermeulen and Philport explained these. A roll call vote brought YES votes from the following: Guthrie, Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and Vander Kamp. Motion Carried.
Citizens Time: S. Rolfe questioned why the lawns and driveways on Sprinkle Road that were effected by the sewer project, have not been restored to their original state. Philport stated that we have had numerous reports similar to this from that same area. He has contacted the KCRC by phone, but will send a letter to them concerning this.
SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:
**A. Resolution for Sewer Authority: R. Pierson updated on a shortfall that has been noted in the sewer funds, due to a look back period. A one time charge of $22 is needed to correct this shortage. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to adopt a Resolution RE: Sanitary Sewer User Fees for Residents of Indian/Pickerel Lake District, to authorize the collection of this $22 fee in January, 2006. A roll call vote brought YES votes from the following: Vander Kamp, Vermeulen, Philport, Allgaier, and Guthrie. Resolution adopted.
**B. Site Plan Review Fee for P/C: Fees were discussed for a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Philport to set this fee at $350. There being no second to this motion, it failed.
** After further discussion on actual costs, and comparable fees from other townships, a motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to set this fee at $250. Motion Carried.
**C. Snow Plowing Bids: Only two bids were received. A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to award the contract for snow removal for this season to Gary Gray at a cost of $35 per plow, walk shoveling, and salting as necessary. Work is to be done by 8:30 a.m. Motion Carried.
**D. Township Hall Interior Changes: Plans were shown to update the front counter area of the Township offices. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vermeulen to approve this work at a cost not to exceed $2000. Motion Carried.
**E. Michigan Social Security Number Privacy Act: Philport explained that we must have a social security number privacy act in place by January 1, 2006. A motion was made by Guthrie and seconded by Vander Kamp to adopt the policy provided by the MTA. A roll call vote brought YES votes from the following: Allgaier, Guthrie, Vander Kamp, Vermeulen, and Philport. Policy Adopted.
**F. SCMCCI Hours: Philport updated on the hours that there is a representative in our office from SCMCCI. After discussion, a motion was made by Allgaier and seconded by Vander Kamp to change the hours that they will have a representative in our office to 11-2 on Wednesdays, as of 1/01/06. Other paperwork can be picked up as needed by their inspectors . Motion Carried.
G. South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: This has been handled in item A.
H. South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport updated on the purchase of a used tanker. They have also purchased a suburban to be used as a command vehicle, and available to the disaster committee.
Unfinished Business: Vermeulen reported on the invoice from SCVL that was questioned. This was explained to be due to GASB requirements, and has been paid. Guthrie questioned the fees charged in general. We may look at putting this out to bid for next year.
New Business: None.
Report of Board Members: Philport read a thank you letter from our County Commissioner, Dave Maturen, on the improvements made to the railroad crossing on UV Avenue. Guthrie commended Philport for all of the work he did to get the railroads to do this. Allgaier reported that the tax bills are out. She also said that there will be the first annual winter fest and chili cook off on 2/04/05 sponsored by the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce.
**Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:37 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Guthrie to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.
BRADY TOWNSHIP CLERK
Cande Vermeulen