TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14, 2011

The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on April 14, 2011 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Marsh, Avery, LaJoie and Rogers present.  Absent one.  Also present were 16 township residents.  The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

            Public Comments:  There were several members of the public commenting on  road conditions and the Donaldson Cemetery.

            The minutes of the regular meeting held on March 10, 2011 were presented.  Motion was made by Avery, and seconded by LaJoie to approve the minutes as presented.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            The 2011 – 2012 Budget was presented.  Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to accept the 2011 – 2012 Budget as presented.  Roll call vote: Yeas, Marsh, Avery, LaJoie.  Nays: none. Budget was adopted.

            Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Rogers to pay the bills, checks # 6464 through # 6509 were presented for a total of $ 15,490.38.   All in favor motion carried.

            County Commissioner Report:   Commissioner McLean was not present.

            Reports of Special Meeting:  The Supervisor and Treasurer attended the MTA meeting in March.

            Zoning Administer:  There were no permits issued this month.  Still dealing with the ordinance violation on W. 15 Mile Rd.

            Planning Commission:  No meeting in April.

            Treasurer’s Report:  The Treasurer’s report was read.  The balance of all funds is $ 676,144.04.  Motion made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to accept the report as read.  Motion carried.

            Clerk’s Report:  The hall water test showed nothing detected.  The Health Department Inspection showed no violations.

            Firemen’s Report:  The Department responded to one car accident call this month.

            Parks and Grounds:  The flowers will be going in as soon as the frost is out of the ground.

            Old Business:  Motion was made by Avery and seconded by Rogers to purchase the brine from Michigan Chloride the same as last year and for the same price as 2010, 31cents a gallon.   All in favor, motion carried.

            Motion was made by  Avery and seconded by Rogers to accept J. Hillock and M. Mitchell for another term on the Planning Commission.   All in favor, motion carried.

            Autore says a lock can be put on the LP tank as long as the driver has a key. 

            New Business:  Spring Clean Up dates of May 6^th and 7^th , and May 20^th and 21^st were presented and motion was made by Avery and seconded by LaJoie to accept these date. All in favor, motion carried.

            Discussion on the new lawn mower for the township, and whether to purchase one or two at this time..  Motion was made by Rogers and seconded by Avery to accept the offer from Skinners for one, professional series lawn mower.  All in favor, motion carried.

One of the current mowers will be going for sale in the classifieds.

            R. Laitenen was in attendance to discuss the current road and bridge projects that are slated for 2012. 

            The 2011 – 2012 board meeting dates are as follows:  April 14, 2011, May 14, 2011, June 9, 2011, July 14, 2011, August 11, 2011, September 8, 2011, October 13, 2011, November 10, 2011, December 8, 2011, January 12, 2012, February 9, 2012, March 8, 2012 and the Annual Meeting on March 26, 2012 at 9:00a.m.  Motion was made by LaJoie and seconded by Avery accept these dates.  Roll call vote:  Yeas, Marsh, LaJoie, Avery and Rogers.  Nays, none.

            Spring MTA regional Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011, will be held in St. Ignace.    Motion was made by Marsh and seconded by Avery to send Sawyers and LaJoie to the MTA meeting.  All in favor, motion carried. 

            Discussion on painting the hall interior.   Bids were taken and motion was made by  Avery and seconded by LaJoie to accept the bid from K. Bumstead  for  $ 5,400.  All in favor, motion passed.

            Public Comments:   Discussion on siding for the hall to replace the damaged areas. 

Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor, motion carried.  The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.

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                                                                                    Renee Hillock, Deputy Clerk

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                                                                                    Carl Marsh, Supervisor