TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 10, 2010

              The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on June 10, 2010 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Marsh, Avery, Rogers, Sawyers and LaJoie present.  Absent none.  Also present were 6 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 May 13, 2010 were presented.  Motion was made by Avery, seconded by LaJoie to approve the minutes as presented.  All were in favor, motion carried.

              The minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 20, 2010 were presented.  Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers 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 # 6066 through # 6120 were issued for a total of $33,858.40.   All were in favor, motion carried;

              County Commissioner Report:  Commissioner McLean was not present.

              Reports of Special Meetings:  Chapter MTA was held here on May 20^th.  A cookout was held.  Rob Laitinen and Tim McKee were the speakers.

              Zoning Administrator:  There have been 12 permits issued.

              Planning Commission Report:  There was no meeting this month.

              Treasurer’s Report:  The Treasurer’s report was read.  The balance of all funds is $762,238.62.  Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Avery to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented.  Motion carried.

              Clerk’s Report:  A letter was received from Eastern U.P. Regional Planning and Development Commission informing us that the June 15^th scheduled public hearing at LSSU has been canceled.

              MTA will be holding a U.P. Summit on August 5 & 6, 2010 at the Island Resort & Conference Center, Harris, MI. (near Escanaba)

              Firemen’s Report:  The Department had 4 calls. 

              A list of current firemen was presented.  Motion was made by Sawyers, seconded by Avery to accept the current roster of firemen.  All were in favor, motion carried.

              Grounds and Park Report:  We need some new swings at the pavilion.

              Old Business:  Discussion was held on new door handles that will meet the code for polling place accessibility.  Pat’s Lock and Key want $1500.00 to replace 5 door handles and still keep the same keys.  Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to have Trustee Rogers check out other options to replace the handles and if nothing works to contact Pat’s Lock and Key.  In favor, Avery, LaJoie, Sawyers and Rogers.  Opposed, Marsh.  Motion carried.

              The Supervisor will contact local contractors for a price to bring the side walk up to code.

              A fee increase to the Bayliss Library was tabled until next meeting.

              New Business:  The July Board of Review will be held on July 20, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

              A road contract to improve 16 Mile Rd. for a distance of approximately 0.5 miles in Pickford Township and Bruce Township was presented.  The cost would be $15,900.00 for Bruce Township. The improvements would consist of new hma paving, gravel shoulders and pavement markings.  The cost would be shared equally between Bruce and Pickford Townships.   Motion was made by Marsh, seconded by Avery to contract with the Chippewa County Road Commission to improve 16 Mile Rd. for a distance of approximately 0.5 miles with improvements to consist of hma paving, gravel shoulders and pavement markings at a cost of $15,900.00 to BruceTownship.  All were in favor, motion carried.

              The contracts for road work on Ridge Rd. and W.7 Mile Rd. were tabled until after August when the road millage will be on the ballot for renewal.

               Discussion was held on the Clerk’s computer.  We will try to find out some solutions before we purchase a new computer with a printer that can be networked.  Discussion was also held on disposal of the old computers that we have.  It was suggested that we remove the hard drive from them and give them away.

              Discussion was held on some problems we have had with hall rentals and there has been alcohol when there was suppose to be none.  We will send our hall rental lease to the Attorney and try to find out some ideas to help us solve the problem.

              Land Division was presented for John, Lannie, Eugene and Catherine Castagne at 14239 S. Scenic Dr.  Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to accept the land division for John, Lannie, Eugene and Catherine Castagne.  All were in favor, motion carried.

              Public Comments:  There were no comments.

              Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Avery to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor, motion carried.  The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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                                                                                                  Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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                                                                                                  Carl Marsh, Supervisor