The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on March 9, 2006 at
the Bruce Township Hall with board members Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers
and LaJoie present. Also in attendance were 5 township residents. Supervisor
called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments: There was one comment.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on February 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 Avery, seconded by Marsh to pay the bills. Checks # 3728 through #3787 were issued for a total of $18,887.30. All were in favor, motion carried.
County Commission Report: The County
has purchased three new cars for the Sheriff Department.
HBH is still having some problems.
Special Meetings: Supervisor Gallagher
attended a Septic Installer's Conference at Kinross Township Hall.
Supervisor Gallagher attended a Chippewa County Road Commission meeting a week
ago and the federal aid grant money that we were to receive for Scenic Drive
from 15 Mile Rd. to Dunbar and 13 Mile Rd. are now declassified off federal
aid. Dirk Heckman said they are now working with the State and hope to have
the roads back on federal aid.
Zoning Administrator: There was 1 permit issued this month.
Planning Commission Report: The
Planning Commission is working on the Master Plan. The draft should be available
in a couple of months
The term of Judith Fischer on the Planning Commission will expire on April 1,
2006. Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Marsh to reappoint Judith Fischer
to the Planning Commission for a three year term (April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2009).
Motion carried.
The term of Bret Gardella on the Planning Commission will expire on April 1,
2006. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to reappoint Bret Gardella
to the Planning Commission for a three year term (April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2009).
Motion carried.
We have a new lady working on the website. Discussion was held on archiving
the minutes of the Township Board and the Planning Commission. Motion was made
by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to archive the minutes of the Township Board and
the Planning Commission for 6 months on the website. Motion carried.
Treasurers Report: The Treasurers report was read. The balance of all funds
is $403,293.90. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers
report as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.
Clerks Report: There was no correspondence.
A work session is need for work on the proposed budget for 2006 - 2007. There
will be a work session on Tuesday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Firemen's Report: The Department
responded to 1 car accident.
The Department will be taking their spouse or girl friend to dinner at the Cozy
Corner Restaurant on April 4, 2006.
Grounds and Park Report: The Committee is meeting tonight.
Old Business: Discussion was held on the Hall Rental Agreement. A few changes have been made such as no smoking, no removing table and chairs from the building, no standing on table and chairs and being responsible for damage to the lawn. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the revised Hall Rental Agreement. All were in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on road millage for work on township roads. Our road millage is up for renewal this year. It was also discussed that we ask for 1 or 2 additional mills for road work.
At the February 9, 2006 township board meeting, the Supervisor was given permission to have the Township Attorney draft a purchase agreement for property on 9 Mile Rd. Discussion was held on the purchase agreement. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Gallagher to enter into a purchase agreement with Mr. Lindberg. The Board understands that if we can't get financing from grants and other surrounding Townships and permits from the Corp of Engineers, DEQ and DNR this agreement is void. All were in favor, motion carried.
New Business: The following Budget
Adjustments were made:
Fire and Ambulance Budget: The motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh
to increase #804, Membership by $55.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $55.00.
Motion carried.
General Fund Budget: Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by LaJoie to increase
Supervisor #727, Office Supplies by $81.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by
$81.00. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to increase Assessor #702/805,
Salary/Contractual Service by $489.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $489.00.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to increase Assessor #715, FICA
by $12.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $12.00. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase Assessor #728, Data
Processing by $632.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $632.00. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to increase Assessor, #727/900,
Office Supplies/Printing by $400.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $400.00.
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by LaJoie to increase Clerk #860, Mileage
by $61.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $61.00. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to increase Treasurer #726, Postage
by $137.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $137.00. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by LaJoie to increase #977, Equipment and
Software by $650.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $650.00. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase #957, Miscellaneous
by $180.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $180.00. Motion carried.
Capital Outlay: Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by LaJoie to increase #969,
Road Construction by $1,420.00 and decrease #694, Contingency by $1,420.00.
Motion carried.
The Board of Review will be held on Monday, March 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Marsh to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
__________________________WANDA
SAWYERS, CLERK
__________________________ DANIEL GALLAGHER, SUPERVISOR