The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on April 12, 2007 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, Sawyers and LaJoie present. Absent none. Also in attendance were 8 township residents. The 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 March 8, 2007 were presented. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to approve the minutes as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.

The following budget adjustments were made to the 2006-2007 Budget:

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase #715 FICA in the Fire and Ambulance Budget by $15.10 and decrease #694, Contingency by $15.10. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by LaJoie to increase #702/805, Land Division in the General Budget by $17.50 and decrease #694, Contingency by $17.50. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to increase #805, Contractual Service in the General Budget by $618.59 and decrease #694, Contingency by $618.59. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Marsh to increase #850, Telephone in the General Budget by $105.65 and decrease #694, Contingency by $105.65. Motion carried.

The budget for 2007-2008 was presented. It was noted the Liquor Fund has been deleted and the State will be sending the money directly to the Chippewa County Sheriff Department. Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Marsh to accept the 2007-2008 Budget as presented. Roll call vote: Yeas – Gallagher, Marsh, Sawyers, Avery and LaJoie. Nays – none.

Motion was made by Avery, seconded by LaJoie to pay the bills. Checks #4401 through #4445 were issued for a total of $26,388.08. All were in favor, motion carried.

County Commission Report: Commissioner LaJoie spoke with Tim McKee from the Office of Emergency Services and there will be no funding available for a well for the Fire Department this year.

He also spoke with the Sault Tribe in regards to funding for the Fire Department for the Jaws of Life equipment.

Special Meetings: The Supervisor and Fire Department members attended a Miss Dig meeting at the Kewadin Casino.

Zoning Administrator: There have been 2 permits issued this month.

Planning Commission: The Planning Commission met on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

The May Planning Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 due to the School Election on May 8.

There will be a DEQ Public Hearing on April 17, 2007 at the Bruce Township Hall. Michael Hetherington proposes to operate an existing marina on the St. Mary’s River at 17973 S. Scenic Dr., and make improvements to the marina for personal and future commercial use.

The Commission is looking at Zoning Ordinance adjustments to better fit the zoning districts.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was read. The balance of all funds is $512,462.64. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurers report as presented. All were in favor, motion carried.

Clerk’s Report: The Township Halls water report shows nothing detected.

The MTA 2007 District Meeting will be held in Sault Ste. Marie on May 17, 2007. Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Avery for the Clerk and Treasurer to attend if they so desire. Motion carried.

Firemen’s Report: The Department had 3 fire calls this month.

16 members attended the Miss Dig meeting at Kewadin Casino.

Grounds and Park Report: Dave Norman, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, reported they have one new member.

There will be a committee meeting on April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

There is no grant money available at this time.

Old Business: There was no old business.

New Business: There are two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Gallagher, seconded by Marsh to reappoint Linda Little and Carolyn Person to the Planning Commission for a term from April 1, 2007 – April 1, 2010. All were in favor, motion carried.

Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to hold Spring Clean-Up on May 18 & 19 and June 1 & 2. Friday’s hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday’s hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. All were in favor, motion carried.

The Supervisor presented Resolution 2007-001. The Resolution would abolish the Annual Meting. It was tabled until next month.

Discussion was held on starting the Township meetings at 7:00 p.m. Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by LaJoie to start the meetings at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.

The 2007-2008 monthly meeting dates are April 12, 2007, May 10, 2007, June 14, 2007, July 12, 2007, August 9, 2007, September 13, 2007, October 11, 2007, November 8, 2007, December 13, 2007, January 10, 2008, February 14, 2008 and March 13, 2008. The Annual Meeting will be March 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Roll call vote, yeas – Gallagher, Marsh, Avery, LaJoie and Sawyers. Nays – none.

Michigan Chloride will provide chloride at the same price as last year. Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Marsh to purchase up to $17, 000.00 in chloride for township roads. All were in favor, motion carried.

Public Comments: The Chapter MTA meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Superior Township.

Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Marsh to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried. The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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Daniel Gallagher, Supervisor