The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on February 9, 2006
at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers
and LaJoie present. Also in attendance were 7 township residents. Supervisor
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 January 12, 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 Marsh to pay the bills. Checks # 3685 through # 3727 were issued for a total of $27,832.53. All were in favor, motion carried.
County Commission Report: The lawsuit
between the Prosecuting Attorney and Chippewa County has been settled in favor
of the County.
The County is voting on an increase in building fees.
Special Meetings: The Supervisor, Clerk and Trustee reported on the Annual MTA Convention they attended in Grand Rapids.
Zoning Administrator: There were no new permits this month.
Planning Commission Report: The
Planning Commission met on Tuesday, February 7, 2006.
The Planning Commission is still working on the Master Plan. They are getting
close to a draft report.
A meeting is being planned for February 13, 2006 with the Zoning Board of Appeals
to assure that everyone is looking at the ordinances and our objectives with
the same point of view.
Treasurers Report: The Treasurers report was read. Since the bank statements have not been received, the approximate balance of all funds is $390,471.27. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers report as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.
Clerks Report: The Clerk asked if
the credit card line of credit could be increased to $5,000.00. It is now at
$2,600.00. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery for the Bruce Township
Board to adopt a resolution to increase the credit card to $5,000.00. Roll call
vote: Yeas - LaJoie, Sawyers, Marsh, Avery and Gallagher.
Nays - O. Resolution was adopted.
There was no correspondence.
Firemen's Report: The Department
had 2 fire calls this month.
The Fire Chief has applied for grant money from AAA.
Tim McKee has made ID badges for all the volunteer firemen for $2.00 a piece.
There is a Forest Management Grant for $20,000.00 to be split up between 16
townships. Two of the priorities of the grant are for road signs and water supply.
The township will be receiving a letter about the grant.
The Department is still looking for a water tank truck.
Four Firemen will be attending a meeting in St. Ignace on February 15, 2006
on grant writing.
Grounds and Park Report: There will
be a meeting of the Parks and Grounds Committee on February 13, 2006. Dave Norman
will be Chairman.
A response was received from Mr. Lindberg on selling the property on 9 Mile
Rd. He agreed to sell the property for $65,000.00. Discussion was held on a
purchase agreement for the property pending decisions by the DNR and DEQ. Supervisor
Gallagher will have the Township Attorney draft up a purchase agreement and
bring it back to the March meeting.
Old Business: There was no old business.
New Business: The following salary
resolutions were presented.
Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Marsh to increase the Supervisors salary
to $13,600. Roll call vote: Yeas - Marsh, LaJoie, Sawyers, Avery and Gallagher.
Nays - 0. Resolution adopted.
Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to increase the Clerks salary to
$12,600.00. Roll call vote: Yeas - Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers and LaJoie,
Nays - 0. Resolution adopted.
Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Avery to increase the Treasurers salary
to $12,600.00. Roll call vote: Yeas - Sawyers, LaJoie, Marsh, Avery and Gallagher.
Nays - 0. Resolution adopted.
The Local Rural Task Force Meeting will be held on February 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chippewa County Road Commission Garage. At this meeting it will be projected what roads will be eligible for federal funds four or five years down the road.
A Resolution of Support for one mill of the voted millage was received from the Chippewa County Road Commission. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to pass a Resolution of Support for the Chippewa County Road Commission in it's effort to renew the current 1 mill of voted millage for a 5 year period beginning in 2007. Roll call vote - LaJoie, Marsh, Sawyers, Gallagher and Avery. Nays - 0. The Resolution was adopted.
A cost estimate from Norris Contracting to expand the parking lot and put in another driveway was received for $61,376.00. Discussion followed.
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 9:00 p.m.
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WANDA SAWYERS, CLERK
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DANIEL GALLAGHER, SUPERVISOR