TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 2007

The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on October 11, 2007 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers and LaJoie present. Absent none. Also present were 8 township residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments: There were no comments.

The minutes of the regular meeting held on September 13, 2007 were presented. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to approve the minutes as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.

Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Marsh to pay the bills. Checks # 4649 through #4696 were presented for a total of $ 34,189.17. All were in favor, motion carried.

County Commissioner Report: Commissioner LaJoie was unable to attend.

Special Meetings: There were no special meetings.

Zoning Administrator: There were 5 permits issued this month. There have been 42 permits issued this year compared to 44 permits last year.

Planning Commission Report. The Planning Commission met on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Discussion was held on the departure of Brett Gardella from the Planning Commission and it was concluded that they would operate with that slot vacant.

The Commission will be looking at signs in the future.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was read. The balance of all funds is $455,411.21. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Motion carried.

Clerk’s Report: The routine monitoring of the Township Hall water test showed nothing detected.

The 29^th Annual Bruce Township Senior Citizen’s Dinner report was presented. The total number of meals served was 191.

MTA will sponsor a seminar on December 11, 2007 in Grayling on Introduction to Township Laws.

MTA will also sponsor a seminar on November 30, 2007 in Grayling on Keys to Successful Motivation, Persuasion and Influence.

The annual maintenance agreement contract with National Office Products on the Konica copier is due for renewal for $450.00. Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Marsh to renew the contract with National Office Products for the Konica copier for $450.00. All were in favor, motion carried.

Firemen’s Report: The Department assisted Soo Township with a barn fire.

The Pig Roast Dinner will be held on October 20, 2007 from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m.

The Department will receive $1500.00 from the DNR for the use of the fire trucks at the Newberry fire and each fireman will receive $189.00 a piece.

There will be a training meeting on Saturday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. for the extrication equipment.

Discussion was held on using the grant money that was specified for a water tanker. The firemen are looking for a tanker.

Grounds and Park Report: Our insurance carrier reported that we carry enough insurance to have fire pits at Dunbar Park.

Old Business: Discussion was held on our contract with Waste Management. A contract was signed in September of 2006 for thirty six months.

Discussion was held on getting the township property brush hogged. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to have Cory Rogers brush hog and clean up the township property at a cost of $900.00. All were in favor, motion carried.

New Business: We have a new bulletin board in front of the office. The old one will be used for posting hours and public meetings that pertain to township business. The other one will be used for posting community happenings but not for garage sales or other things for sale.

The following budget adjustments were made.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase #751,

Parks and Recreation, by $700.00 and decrease #694, Contingency, by $700.00. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase #900, Printing, by #200.00 and decrease #694, Contingency, by $200.00. Motion carried.

Land Division was presented for Jeff and Kathleen Moran on 9 Mile Road. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Gallagher to accept the land division for Jeff and Kathleen on 9 Mile Rd. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on Amendment #8 to the Zoning Ordinance with LaJoie, Sawyers and Avery disagreeing with Article 13 of Amendment #8 – district map, we were not aware that this would be used to enforce zoning. We thought it was only to complete the Master Plan.

Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to rescind Article 13 out of Amendment #8. Discussion followed. Trustee Marsh asked that we table this until next meeting. LaJoie and Avery agreed to withdraw their motion until next meeting.

Public Comment: There were no comments.

Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Marsh to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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Daniel Gallagher, Supervisor