TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009
The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on February 12, 2009 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Marsh, Avery, Rogers, Sawyers and LaJoie present. Also in attendance were 3 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 January 8, 2009 were presented. Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Avery to approve the minutes as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.
Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to pay the bills. Checks #5376 through # 5412 were presented for a total of $12,059.17. All were in favor, motion carried.
County Commission Report: There was no Commissioner present.
Reports of Special Meetings: The Supervisor attended a MTA Meeting in Kinross in January. The weather was bad and the attendance was down with nothing much being discussed.
Zoning Administrator: The Zoning Administrator was not present.
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission met on Tuesday, February 10, 2009.
Christine Daley from the Chippewa County Health Department was present to discuss the effect of the water supply in the vicinity of the 15 Mile Rd. gravel pit.
The Commission reviewed the gravel pit issue on 15 Mile Rd.
There will be a work session on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was read. The balance of all funds is $661,006.84. Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Avery to accept the report as presented. Motion carried.
Clerk’s Report: There will be a workshop sponsored by MTA on the Introduction to Planning and Zoning held in Gaylord on Tuesday, March 24, 2009.
Firemen’s Report: There was one fire call for mutual aid with Pickford. There is one new member joining the Department.
Grounds and Park Report: There was no report.
Old Business: A bill was presented for $150.00 from Raymond LaJoie for plowing Conely’s Point. Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to pay the bill. 4 members were in favor, one abstained. Motion carried.
New Business: A salary resolution was presented by the Supervisor to remain at $13,600.00 for the following year. Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to accept the resolution. Roll call vote – Aye, Avery, Rogers, Sawyers, Marsh and LaJoie. Nays- 0. Resolution adopted.
A salary resolution was presented by the Clerk to remain at $13,600.00 for the following year. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to accept the resolution. Roll call vote – Aye- LaJoie, Sawyers, Avery, Marsh and Rogers. Nays – 0. Resolution adopted.
A salary resolution was presented by the Treasurer to remain at $13,600.00 for the following year. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Rogers to accept the resolution. Roll call vote- Ayes, Rogers, Avery, LaJoie, Sawyers and Marsh. Nays – 0. Resolution adopted.
Discussion was held on increasing the salary for the Election Workers and the Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer. Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by LaJoie to increase the wages for the Election Workers and Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer from $8.50 an hour to $10.00 an hour. All were in favor, motion carried.
A work session to work on the 2009 - 2010 Budget was set for Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
The Maintenance Agreement for the Konica Copier will remain the same as last year. The coverage dates are for February 12, 2009 to February 12, 2010. The Treasurer was given permission to sign the agreement.
We will get legal opinion on how to change the Planning Commission Resolution.
We are working on up dating the contracts with Pickford Ambulance and Sault Ste. Marie Ambulance.
Public Comments: There were no comments.
Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by LaJoie to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk
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Carl Marsh, Supervisor