TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2007

The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on November 8, 2007 at the Bruce Township Hall with board member Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers and LaJoie. Absent none. Also present were 25 township residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments: There will be a Hunter’s Breakfast at the St. Mary’s Sportsman Club on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The minutes of the regular meeting held on October 11, 2007 were presented. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie 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 # 4697 through # 4739 were issued for a total of $14,212.36. All were in favor, motion carried.

County Commissioner Report: Commissioner LaJoie informed us that the Township should be receiving some money by the end of the year from voted fire and ambulance millage.

Special Meetings: There were no special meetings.

Zoning Administrator: There were 10 permits issued this month. There have been 47 permits issued this year with 47 permits issued at this time last year.

Planning Commission Report: The Planning Commission met on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Two subjects were addressed. One was some adjustments in the sign ordinance. The other was Phase II of the Master Plan along with some changes in Phase I.

Three people from the Planning Commission have showed interest in attending the MTA Annual Convention in Detroit on January 8-11, 2008.

Treasurer’s Report. The Treasurers report was read. The balance of all funds is $447,338.16. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Motion carried.

Clerk’s Report: The Board of Review will meet on December 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

A letter was read from Waste Management stating that Wisconsin’s waste generator taxes will increase on November 1, 2007

Firemen’s Report: The Department had 1 fire call this month.

The Pig Roast served 242 adult meals and 22 children.

They will be holding some classes on the Jaws of Life equipment.

There are three new people interested in join the Department.

Grounds and Park Report: We have checked with our insurance carrier and we carry enough insurance to have fire pits at Dunbar Park. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to send a letter asking the DNR for permission to have 4 to 5 fire pits at Dunbar Park. All were in favor, motion carried.

Old Business: The Eastern U.P. Regional Solid Waste Plan Amendment was presented. The Easter Upper Peninsula Solid Waste Management Committee has proposed changes in the region’s solid waste plan that would allow a second contractor to do business here. If passed by the majority of area governments, changes in the plan will bring competition to the dominant waste hauler, Waste Management. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to adopt a resolution to approve the Eastern U.P. Regional Solid Waste Plan Amendment. Roll call vote – Yeas, Marsh, Gallagher, Avery, Sawyers and LaJoie. Nays – none. The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.

A window for the kitchen has been ordered at a cost of $130.00.

Discussion was held on Amendment 8 to the Zoning Ordinance. Supervisor Gallagher stated that Article 13 of Amendment 8 can’t be rescinded by a motion and there is a procedure to follow in the Zoning Ordinance. People are encouraged to attend the next Planning Commission with their questions and opinions.

New Business: A snowplowing bid of $6,000.00 was presented by Bill Hillock. Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Marsh to accept the bid of Bill Hillock for snow removal from November 15, 2007 through April 15, 2008 at a cost of $6,000.00. All were in favor, motion carried.

MTA’s Annual Convention & Expo will be held in Detroit at the Marriott Renaissance Center on Jan. 8-11, 2008.

A local approval notice was received from the State Liquor Control Commission for Central Savings Bank. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to accept the resolution request from Central Savings Bank to transfer ownership of 2007 class C licensed business with dance-entertainment permit, located in escrow at 6800 E. 15 Mile, Barbeau, MI 49710, from C.C. Tavern & Grill, Inc. to Central Savings Bank, with license to be held in escrow. Roll call vote – Yeas, LaJoie, Sawyers, Gallagher, Avery and Marsh. Nays – none. Resolution adopted.

Trustee Marsh commented on what a good job Kory Rogers had done brush hogging the township property.

Public Comment: There were no comments.

Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Gallagher to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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Daniel Gallagher, Supervisor