TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 8, 2010

            The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on July 8, 2010 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Marsh, Avery, Rogers, Sawyers and LaJoie present.  Absent none.  Also present were 4 township residents.  The Supervisor called the meting 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 June 10, 2010 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 Rogers, seconded by Avery to pay the bills.  Checks # 6121 through #6159 were issued for a total of $ 15,980.84.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            County Commission Report:  Commissioner McLean was not present.

            Reports of Special Meetings:  No one attended any special meetings.

            Zoning Administrator:  There have been 17 permits issued.

            Planning Commission Report: There was no meeting in July.

            Treasurer’s Report:  The bank statements have not been received.

            Clerk’s Report:  The water test for the Hall showed nothing detected.

            MTA will sponsor seminars at the Okemos Conference Center on August 10 and August 11.

            Firemen’s Report: The Department had 2 calls.

            The Internet has been installed at the Fire Hall.

            Standard Operating Guidelines for Safe Operations at Roadway Incidents was presented to the Board.  Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to adopt the Standard Operating Guidelines.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            Grounds and Park Report:  The Supervisor reported that the Dunbar Park is really being used by the Community.

            Old Business:  Discussion was held on raising the fee for township residents to use the Bayliss Library.  Motion was made by Avery, seconded by LaJoie to increase our fee from $100.00 to $500.00.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            Our Attorney had suggested some changes in our Hall Rental Lease Agreement.  Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Avery that we incorporate the changes into the agreement.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            New Business:  The Assessor’s Contract is up in July. Discussion was held on changing to BS&A software.  The Supervisor and Treasurer will work on changes in the contract and bring them back to the August meeting.

            The bids to repair the side walk to make the doors handicapped accessible will be returned by July 14^th at 4:00 p.m.

            Pat’s Lock & Key will be coming tomorrow to change the door knobs to comply with the handicapped codes.

            Public Comments:  There were no comments.

            Motion was made by Avery, seconded by Rogers to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor, motion carried.  The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

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                                                                                    Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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                                                                                    Carl Marsh, Supervisor