The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on October 12, 2006 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers and LaJoie present. Absent none. Also in attendance were 10 township residents. Supervisor Gallagher called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments: Comment was made on the paving of 6 Mile Rd.

The minutes of the regular meeting held on September 14, 2006 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 LaJoie to pay the bills. Checks # 4132 through # 4180 were issued for a total of $13,251.86. All were in favor, motion carried.

County Commissioner Report: Commissioner LaJoie reported they will have the budget hearings done by the end of the month.

The Commission has met with the Canadian government on the sewage near Sugar Island.

Reports of Special Meetings: Treasurer LaJoie attended the Chippewa Chapter MTA meeting in Kinross. The December meeting will have the Michigan State Police speaking on speed limits.

The Supervisor attended the Chippewa County Road Commission meeting.

Zoning Administrator: There have been 8 new permits issued this month. In 2005 at this time there were 63 permits issued and this year there have been 42 permits issued.

There were two red tag stop work orders issued this month. The violations have been paid and work has resumed.

Discussion was held on the dumpster pad screening at Bret Gardella’s restaurant. It was decided to accept the living screen that Mr. Gardella has proposed.

Planning Commission Report: The Planning Commission met on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.

The principal item of business was the reaction to the comment by EUP Regional Planning indicating that a land use plan/map should be part of the initial draft.

A public hearing on the Master Plan will be held the first of next year.

A well and septic permit is needed before a zoning permit is issued for new construction. Check with the Health Department before adding an addition to an existing building.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was read. The balance of all funds is $333,966.28. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Motion carried.

Clerk’s Report: The General Election will be held on November 7, 2006.

The Hall water test is negative with nothing detected.

MTA will be sponsoring a seminar on Emergency Services on October 25, 2006 and November 30, 2006 in Mt. Pleasant.

MTA will be sponsoring a seminar on Tackling Tax Collection on November 1 and 2, 2006 in Gaylord.

Firemen’s Report: The Department had two car accidents this month.

Firefighters 1 & 2 Training will be starting on December 4, 2006.

The Pig Roast Dinner will be held on October 21, 2006.

Grounds and Park Report: The Committee met and approved the resignation of Joe Colvin from the Park and Recreation Committee.

The Committee will be ending their regular meetings the end of November and starting back up in early March.

There has been $15,507.55 spent on the Park.

The Committee will be looking at playground equipment over the winter.

Old Business: A report was given on the Senior Citizen’s Dinner held on October 7, 2006. There were 176 meals served.

A big thank you to the Homemaker’s for a delicious meal and good entertainment.

Discussion was held on a charge for special called Township board meetings. It was decided to have no extra charge at this time.

Bids were sent out for a barrier free entrance to the Township office. Ware’s Construction bid $2,570.00, Pat Fegan does not have the time and Mike Darling did not send in a bid. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to award Ware Construction the bid for $2,570.00 to put in a barrier free entrance, to be done as soon as possible. All were in favor, motion carried.

New Business: Discussion was held on a sound system for Township Hall meetings. We will get some price quotes.

Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to pass a resolution to levy 2.5 voted mills for roads that was passed at the August 8, 2006 Primary Election. Roll call: Yeas- Gallagher, Avery, Marsh, Sawyers and LaJoie. Nays – None. Resolution adopted.

Treasurer LaJoie presented land division for David and Helen Fitz and Burton and Burton Inc.

Motion was made by LaJoie to accept the land division for David and Helen Fitz on 11 Mile Rd. and Seymour Rd. All were in favor, motion carried.

Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the land division for Burton and Burton Inc. on 14 Mile Rd. and Riverside Dr. All were in favor, motion carried.

Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to accept the land division for Burton and Burton Inc. on 15 Mile Rd. All were in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer LaJoie was granted permission to attend a seminar on Quick Books at Soo Township Hall.

Public Comment: The comment was made that Gateway Computers may be going out of business.

Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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Daniel Gallagher, Supervisor