The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on December 14, 2006 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Gallagher, Marsh, Avery and Sawyers present. Absent LaJoie. Also in attendance were 6 township residents. Supervisor Gallagher called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments: There were no comments.

The minutes of the regular meeting held on November 9, 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 Marsh, seconded by Avery to pay the bills with the exception of bill #4237 until there could be more information obtained. Checks # 4229 through #4268 were issued for a total of $ 34,470.89. All were in favor, motion carried.

County Commission Report: Commissioner LaJoie was not present.

Reports of Special Meetings: There were no reports.

Zoning Administrator: Mike Schmidt, Zoning Administrator, has gone to Florida for the winter. There were no permits issued.

Planning Commission Report: The Planning Commission did not meet the month of December.

The draft plan for the Master Plan is complete. There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 on the Master Plan.

The Future Land Use Section has been revised as suggested by the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was read by the Clerk in the absence of the Treasurer. The balance of all funds is $333,318.58. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Motion carried.

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

The Clerk will be meeting with Pickford School District and Sault Area School District to renew contracts for the school election.

The recount for County Commission District 4 has been completed with the results remaining the same.

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

The Department won $75.00 in the Christmas Parade.

There are five people taking the fire training class.

Discussion was held on check # 4237 for a Santa Claus suit. The Fire Chief said it would be used for education purposes. Motion was made by Marsh to have the Firemen Association pay the bill. There was no second and the motion died. Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Sawyers to have the Township pay the check. Ayes – Gallagher, Avery and Sawyers. Nays – Marsh. Motion carried.

Old Business: The new sidewalk for the barrier free entrance to the Township office was discussed. Ware Construction has ordered a new threshold with a bumper seal stop. The Township would like a letter stating if this doesn’t work, Ware Construction will be responsible for fixing the sidewalk.

New Business: The Board of Review members need to be appointed. Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Marsh to reappoint Lou MacDonald, Carolyn Person and Reine Benoit to the Board of Review for a term from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2008. All were in favor, motion carried.

Discussion was held on federal funding for 13 Mile Rd. and Scenic Dr. According to the Task Force Rd. project report, 13 Mile Rd is not on the plan for federal funding in the next five years.

Budget Adjustments are needed in the Fire and Ambulance Budget. The following adjustments were made:

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase Salary, #702 by $1000.00 and decrease Contingency, #694 by $1000.00. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to increase FICA, #715 by $60.00 and decrease Contingency, #694 by $60.00. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded Marsh to increase #730, by $1000.00 and decrease Contingency, #694 by $1000.00. Motion carried.

A letter was received from the City of Sault Ste. Marie on a policy for Fire Department’s use of city water hydrants. The policy is designed to provide access to city hydrants while providing control and a means of reimbursement to the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The Supervisor and Fire Chief will be attending the meeting on December 19, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the policy.

Land division was presented for Carl and Beverly Avery on Lower Hay Lake Rd. and 12 Mile Rd. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the land division for Carl and Beverly Avery on Lower Hay Lake Rd. and 12 Mile Rd. All were in favor, motion carried.

Land division was presented for Paul and Patricia Butterfield on S. Scenic Dr. Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Marsh to accept the land division for Carl and Patricia Butterfield on S. Scenic Dr. All were in favor, motion carried.

Trustee Marsh commented that Ridge Rd. between 6 Mile and 7 Mile is under water.

Public Comments: There were no comments.

Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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Daniel Gallagher, Supervisor