1. The meeting was called to order at
2.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee DeKorne
offered prayer.
3. The minutes of the August Regular
Board meeting were reviewed. MOTION
Mann, DeKorne, CARRIED to approve the minutes as
presented.
4. The treasurer’s report of incomes
and balances was given. General Fund
Balance: $197,491.88 with $160,000.00 due from the Fire Fund; Fire Fund:
$114,396.75 Liquor Fund: $2,282.89; Road Fund: $25,331.12; Grand Total:
$339,502.64. Summer Tax Collection is
89% collected for total receipts of $666,286.33.
5. Public Comment: None.
6. Hall Rent: John Hastings addressed
the Board about the hall rental rates and suggested they be reviewed. Supervisor stated that the committee
established to recommend improvements to the upstairs of the hall will be asked
for input on this issue as well.
Relocation of tables & chairs from upstairs to downstairs was
discussed. Decided to
offer $250 to the High School Sports program if a group of students will assist
with this project. Clerk will
contact Tex Drenth to coordinate. The Automatic Defibrillator was placed in
service this week. It is mounted in the
entrance hallway on the lower level of the hall.
7.
Special Meeting: Set Thursday, October 12 at
8. Planning Commission: Trustee Rubingh
reports that the Planning Commission has reorganized and Steve Weis was elected
chairman. Sue Kessler was elected vice
chairman. Sarah Essenberg
has volunteered to be the PC rep on the ZBA.
The new proposal from Antrim Dells was presented for Public
Comment. The PC has set a special
meeting for Thursday September 28 at
9. Memorial for Supervisor Dan
Wieland: Clerk reports receipt of a
letter from Dan’s parents inquiring about the status of the memorial. Discussion was held.
10.
Deficit Reduction Plan:
Supervisor & Clerk completed the plan and submitted it to the
Michigan Department of Treasury. The
plan was accepted.
11.
MDOT: Supervisor Mann has
contacted them about the speed limits through Atwood. Awaiting a response.
12:
13.
Internet Connection: Continued
problems with the connection and function.
Clerk & Supervisor have been in communication with Malone
Enterprises. The contract with Malone
Enterprises will expire at the end of this year. The Supervisor will investigate options that
are available to provide the same services.
14.
Conservation Easements & Natural Beauty Road Designation: Supervisor
Mann reports that he attended a meeting hosted by Ben Donaldson to promote land
conservation easements and the designation of
15. Announcements:
16.
Roads: Discussed need for more
gravel on a number of roads in the township.
Supervisor will contact Road Commission for input & cost
estimates. The Board will review the
needs & costs at our special meeting on October 12. Supervisor will ask the Roads Committee to
meeting early in November to prioritize needs for 2007.
17.
Bills represented by the attached list were presented for approval for
payment. MOTION Rubingh,
DeKorne, CARRIED to approve the bills as presented.
18.
The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. Heeres