TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE  
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 10, 2008

            The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on July 10, 2008 with board members Marsh, Avery, LaJoie, Sawyers and Rogers present.  Also in attendance were 9 township residents.  The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

            Public Comments:  Leanne Barnes Deuman introduced herself and announced she is running for District Judge.

            The minutes of the regular meeting held on June 12, 2008 were presented.  Motion was made by Avery, seconded by LaJoie to approve the minutes as presented.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Rogers to pay the bills.  Checks #5081 through #5122 were issued for a total of $15,524.82.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            County Commissioner Report: Commissioner LaJoie stated the jail expansion has started with a 48 bed addition.
They had a presentation by Tim McKee on the updating of the 911 system at a cost of $990,000.00.  There has been some help with the cost with available grants.

            Reports of Special Meeting – There were no special meetings. 

            Zoning Administrator:  Zoning Administrator, Mike Pins, has issued 23 zoning permits. 

            Planning Commission Report:  The Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.  Before the regular meeting there was an informational meeting with Jim and Donna Benoit in regards to building a condominium on 7Mile Rd. and M-129.  The Planning Commission reviewed some of the zoning ordinances.

            Treasurer’s Report:  There was no report.

            Clerk’s Report:  The water report for the Hall was negative with nothing detected.

            Firemen’s Report:  The Department had no fire calls.

            Grounds and Park Report:  The National Guard was here for three or four days.  They put up two basketball nets and hauled some sand and mulch.  There are plans to put in a volley ball court and horse shoe pits. 

            Old Business:  Lighthouse is putting a road into the tower.  They have the electricity staked out.  Lighthouse will put electricity to a meter close to the pavilion. 

            The inspection was held at Dunbar Park.  There are a few minor things such as cutting brush that needs done.

            The Supervisor talked to Mr. Eagle of the Chippewa County Road Commission about cutting brush and leaving it in the ditches.  He asked the township to report to him if we see any brush being left in the ditches.

            New Business:  Dirk Heckman, of the Chippewa County Road Commission, would like to see some ditching and new culverts done in the Barbeau and Cottage Rd. area.  The cost would be $5,950.00.  Discussion followed.  It was felt that this is road maintenance and it is the responsibility of the County.  The Supervisor will go back to the County and find out how much is for culverts and how much is for ditching and why the homeowners don’t have to pay for the driveway culverts when they do on other roads.  New culverts in driveway are the responsibility of the land owner.

            Public Comments:  The question was asked about the taxes on the Castagne property.  The Tax Tribunal ruled in the favor of the Castagnes and Reeds.  Budget adjustments will be needed for these tax refunds.

            Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor, motion carried.  The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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Carl Marsh, Supervisor

Next meeting August 14, 2008