VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH

PUBLIC HEARING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

November 12, 2007

STREET ABANDONMENT

Present: Olach, Boss, Vollmer, Rasmussen, Skeel, M. Drenth, Campbell and Seese.

Absent: none

Others: Linda Gallagher, Bill Jo Gawne, Steve Gawne, Debbie Reynolds, Tim Underwood, John Hastings and Jeff Kessler.

The hearing was called to order by Hugh Campbell at 7:05 P.M.

The purpose of the hearing was to provide details regarding the vacating of a portion of Maple Street (ROW) from the west boundary of lots 160 and 163 east to the east bounder of lots 161 and 162. Also, vacate a portion the alley (ROW) between Center and Maple Street from the west boundary of lots 136 and 161 east to the east boundary of lots 135 and 161.Village Plat reverting the ownership of the property to Ellsworth Farmers Exchange.

A short discussion followed with no objections being voiced and the hearing was closed at 7:15 P.M.

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2007

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

7:00 PM

Present: Olach, Boss, Vollmer, Rasmussen, Skeel, M. Drenth, Campbell and Seese.

Absent: none

Others: Linda Gallagher John Hastings and Jeff Kessler.

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:15 p.m.

1. Motion Rasmussen/Skeel to accept the October 2007 minutes as presented. CARRIED.

PUBLIC RESPONSE:

John Hastings informed Council that he needed an original document/signatures on the abandonment of the portion of Hardy Street that he had requested.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

Police: NA

Streets: NA

D.P.W. NA

Planning Commission – Master Plan update and Zoning Ordinance update.

2. Motion by Boss/Rasmussen to approved the 2007 Master Plan Update as presented to the Trustees by the Planning Commission. V. Olach- Yes, R. Boss- Yes, R. Vollmer- Yes, J. Rasmussen- Yes, J. Skeel- Yes, H. Campbell- Yes and E. Seese- Yes. CARRIED

ACTION ITEMS:

3. Motion by Olach/Rasmussen to accept Resolution 111207 to Vacate Portions of Maple St. ROW; and Alley Row between Maple and Center St. as presented. V. Olach- Yes, R. Boss- Yes, R. Vollmer- Yes, J. Rasmussen- Yes, J. Skeel- Yes, H. Campbell- Yes and E. Seese- Yes. CARRIED - See Street Abandonment Folder

4. Motion by Boss/Skeel to accept the budget amendments as follows.

Increase Major Street Fund, Fund Balance (202-000-4000) $65,000.00 from $0 to $65,000

Increase Major Street Fund, Routine Maintenance, Professional (202-450-80100) $9,330.00 from $ 0 to $ 9,330.00.

Increase Major Street Fund, Routine Maintenance, Contracted Service ( 202-450-80220) $ 61,174.00 from $ 0 to $61,774.00.

Increase Major Street Fund, Routine Maintenance, Sidewalks (202-450-80240) from $ 0 to $8,853.00

V. Olach- Yes, R. Vollmer- Yes, J. Rasmussen- Yes, J. Skeel- Yes, R. Boss- Yes, H. Campbell- Yes and E. Seese- Yes. CARRIED - See Attachment

5. Motion by Rasmussen/Skeel to approve the proposal from UPEA for Trail ways thru the village at the cost of $ 3,500.00. V. Olach- Yes, R. Boss- Yes, R. Vollmer- Yes, J. Rasmussen- Yes, J. Skeel- Yes, H. Campbell- Yes and E. Seese- Yes. CARRIED -

6. Motion by Rasmussen/Skeel to accept the Committees & Rosters as presented. V. Olach- Yes, R. Boss- Yes, J. Skeel- Yes, R. Vollmer- Yes, J. Rasmussen- Yes, H. Campbell- Yes and E. Seese- Yes. CARRIED - See Attachment

DISCUSSION:

a. Street Project, Lake/Church Streets

b. Street Lamps Decoration are in place.

c. Township Clean Up May 17, 2008

7. Motion by Skeel/Olach to pay the bills. CARRIED 7-0

8.Motion by Skeel /Rasmussen to adjourn. CARRIED. 8:00P.M.

Hellen Allen

Village Clerk