FRIENDSHIP TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005 @ 7:00 P.M.
@ Friendship Township Hall

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Scott. Board members present were Major, Troup, Scott and Van Divner. Ward was absent.

Agenda approved.
Minutes of the May meeting stood approved as presented.
Treasurer’s report received.

Scott moved, Major seconded, PASSED, to amend Recreation Fund Budget Expenditures to add $1,053 for Partnership for Change Project, which is being facilitated by HARBOR, INC. Expenditures will total $9,453.00. Roll call vote: Major-yes; Troup-yes; Van Divner-yes; Scott-yes.

Van Divner moved, Scott seconded, PASSED, to increase line item Michigan Township Association by $80, to $1,280, and decrease Contingency by $80. (4-0)

Scott moved, Major seconded, PASSED, to recommend that the Putalik request for Special Use Permit for larger than allowed accessory building be approved in consideration of the following factors: there is commercial forest to the south and west of Putaliks and the landowners have stated in writing that they have no objection ; there have been no comments from other neighboring property owners; Mr. Putalik has agreed to a setback of 57 feet from the road right of way and to limit the building size to less than 1600 square feet; there is natural shielding from road view. (4-0)

Major reviewed bills and checks for accuracy.

Scott moved, Major seconded, PASSED, to approve payment of the bills. Checks # 5010-5026 were written in the amount of $18,551.98. (4-0)

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.


Janell Van Divner, Clerk