1. The meeting was called to order at
2.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Mann offered prayer.
3. The minutes of the October Regular
Board meeting were reviewed. MOTION Rubingh, Postmus, CARRIED to approve the minutes.
4. The treasurer’s report of
incomes and balances was given. General
Fund Balance: $244,168.68 with $120,000.00 due from the Fire Fund; Fire Fund: $115,390.83
Liquor Fund: $2,084.57; Road Fund: $12,872.46; Grand Total: $374,516.54. Summer Tax Collection is at 89% collected for
total receipts of $841,593.53.
5. Public Comment: None.
6.
Fire Department: The annual
dinner is set for Tuesday, December 11 @
7. Planning
Commission: A letter was received by
the Planning Commission from Kathy Fairbanks explaining plans for resubmission
of the Antrim Dells PUD Project at a later date. Trustee Rubingh
reported a new amendment has been prepared and will await public hearing in
conjunction with another application.
This amendment deals with Sections 8.03 and 4.23 of the ordinance. Discussion continues on waiver of setbacks
for cell and wind towers. The
requirements set for the special approval for the flea market at the
8.
Zoning: A letter was received from Don Vidosh regarding a commercial venture in an Agricultural
zone. The Board reviewed the ordinance
and will refer to the Zoning Administrator as a permit is required even if the
use is an allowed use. Supervisor will
contact Mr. Vidosh with the Board’s response.
9.
Roads: The Roads Committee
met and developed a priority list.
Recommendations:
10. Announcements: Dan Bennett
has been elected new mayor of
11. Shop Local Proposal: Supervisor Mann outlined a proposal to promote
local businesses with a “local’s card” to give discount to
township residents who do business at township businesses. He will talk with various local business
owners to see if there is interest in such a program.
12.
Historical Society Museum:
Supervisor Mann proposed that a grant application be made to renovate an old,
vacant building in the township to be used for a museum. He suggested the High School students could
work with the Historical Society to set up displays and hold business
hours. He suggested there might be a
NLEA grant available.
13.
M-32 Renaming Project: Supervisor Mann is scheduled to meet with
14. Township Hall Security Cameras: Supervisor is continuing to
investigate.
15.
16.
Road Name: Treasurer Postmus was contacted by Robert Bearss
inquiring why the road that formerly carried his family name is now called
17.
Snowplowing: MOTION Mann, Rubingh, CARRIED to hire Matt Heeres for the Atwood Fire
Hall and Keith VanderArk for the Township Hall,
Ellsworth Fire Hall and Cemetery Vault building snowplowing.
18. Library Contracts: Clerk reports the
amended contracts have been signed and returned. She has sent copies to the State of
19. Township Hall: Septic Tank at the Township Hall was pumped
today. New stoves were installed in the
kitchen. Discussed extended warranty and
decided to not purchase it. An estimate
for ceiling tiles for the kitchen was received from Lowe’s for $147.24,
not including installation.
20.
Visitors Guide Advertisement:
MOTION Mann, Heeres, CARRIED 4-1 to purchase a ½ page advertisement in the publication;
cost sharing with the
21.
Bills represented by the
attached list were presented for approval for payment. MOTION Postmus, Mann, CARRIED to approve the
bills as presented.
22.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 17 at
23. The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. Heeres