BUSINESS FROM FLOOR:

Gene Smith was present and had attended a special water district meeting. There were several people present with questions concerning the water situation in our township. Gene reported that Jack Dussel (Midland City Manager) and Noel Bush were present to represent the city’s view. Lincoln and Jerome are in a forty year contract with city that will be expiring in the next five years. When their contract expires the city wants them to have thesame contract with Water District #1 townships and village of Sanford. The outpour of water will have to go up from one million gallons of water a day to five million gallons a day. Edenville is already going door to door for petitions for water. Hope has decided to have a cost factor before approaching the people. There also needs to be a contract first with Water District #1 and the city for more water. Mike and Gene will keep township updated as to water supply.

SIGN ORDINANCE:

Discussion was held concerning a large home business sign oin Lakeshore Drive. It was decided it was on lot 15 and that is in Tobacco Township. Supervisor will contact Tobacco Township concerning the sign.

ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:

Discussion was held concerning the need for a Enforcement Officer. It was understood that Tom Clark was to busy for the position. Supervisor will check with Tom to see if he might still be interested. Rudy Turk had been approached and he is still considering if he would be interested in the position.

CLERK’S MINUTES:

The minutes for the June meeting had been dispersed earlier. It was moved by Bob and seconded by Elgin to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Joe met with Sandy Turk and has papers signed for all accounts in Chemical Bank. Clerk needs to sign paper for tax accounts. We are approved for a $75,000.00 promissary note with Chemical Bank, interest rate would be 4.24% and that note offer is good for 60 days. Elgin moved to accept loan and Bob seconded motion. Motion carried.

OUTSTANDING BILLS:

The list of outstanding bills was dispersed earlier, five bills were added to the list, making a total of $7,420.52 for general. Fund. It was moved by Bob and seconded by Elgin to pay the bills - a roll call vote was called:

BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO
JOE
ELGIN
BOB
JOANN
MIKE

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

June, there was 4 runs. Quality painting starting on fire hall on Thursday, July 13. Fire Chief checked on new fire truck, no chassis in yet. September 30 will be Firemen Appreciation Dinner. Larry Huckins was swore in for fire department. Would appreciate all the support available for fire millage.

PARK COMMISSION:

Need volunteers for making cookies for picnic. New caretaker for park, John Tidwell - trophy’s have been purchased for picnic.

PLANNING COMMISSION:

Next meeting will be August 2, 2006. Petitions have been turned into supervisor concerning keyholing. Supervisor gave papers concerning keyholing to Mike Braley.

WATER DISTRIBUTION:

Was discussed in business from floor.

CHAPEL COMMITEE:

Wilbur Havens will be calling a committee meeting together. Need to discuss what is needed for future.

TOWNSHIP CODE AUTHORITY:

Bob covered for Elgin. April 30, 2006 - $7,733.27 in checking and $14,406.37 in savings. Building permits in general are down. There were 4 building permits for Hope.

WIXOM LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD REPORT:

Using one type of spray for weeds. There is improvement in some weeds but natural weeds are coming in thicker.

TOWNSHIP ROAD COMMISSION:

Presently work is being done on Wendt and Baker Roads. A street light will be put up on Hull and Wendt Roads. Joe will start paper work at Consumers. Rudy and Mike Kressler are going to atetnd County Road Commission to see what they recommend for drainage problem by Rudy Turks.

OLD BUSINESS:

We need to amend the budget for township drains. Will have amounts at next meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:20pm

JoAnn Wilkie
Hope Township Clerk