TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

            The regular meeting of the Bruce Township Board was held on September 9, 2010 at the Bruce Township Hall with board members Sawyers, Avery, Rogers and LaJoie present.  Absent Marsh.  Also in attendance were 5 township residents.  In the absence of the Supervisor, Trustee Avery 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 August 12, 2010 and the special meeting held on August 18, 2010 were presented.  Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Rogers to approve the minutes as presented.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by LaJoie to pay the bills.  Checks # 6206 through # 6243 were issued for a total of $ 44,319.69.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            County Commission Report:  There was no report.

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

            Zoning Administrator:  The Zoning Administrator was not present.

            Planning Commission Report: The Planning Commission met on Tuesday night, September 7, 2010.  Discussion was held on the changes in the zoning ordinance.  The changes are being typed. 

            Treasurer LaJoie spoke on how we are in violation by not having a Zoning Board of Appeals.  Dale Walsh is willing to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

            The Treasurer’s Report:  The Treasurer’s report was read.  The balance of all funds is $727,442.55.

            Clerk’s Report:  There was no correspondence.

            Firemen’s Report:  An EMT from the Department responded to a call with Pickford Ambulance.

            The Pig Road will be held on October 16.

            Grounds and Park Report:  There was no report.

            Old Business:  There was no old business.

            New Business:  Autore Oil is offering pre buy programs for the 2010 & 2011 heating season. After discussion it was decided to use the Credit Card Cap Plan.  Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by LaJoie to use the Credit Card Cap Plan.  The capped plan price is $1.94 per gallon.  If the market price per gallon minus ten cent discount is lower than the capped price you will receive the cheaper price.  If the market price per gallon is more than the capped price you will pay the capped price per gallon.  The cost of this program is an annual enrollment fee of $59.95.  All were in favor, motion carried.

            Public Comments:  Discussion was held on some vandalism that happened at the Hall.  Two flags were taken, the mail box broken, a sign taken and flower boxes tipped over.

            Motion was made by LaJoie, seconded by Avery to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor, motion carried.  Trustee Avery adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

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                                                            Wanda Sawyers, Clerk

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                                                            Carl Marsh, Supervisor