VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11, 2006

 

Present:  Campbell, M. Drenth, Boss, Olach, BJ Peters, M. Peters and J. Skeel

Absent:  Cindy Ruis

Others: Jerry Rasmussen and Janice Drost

 

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:10 p.m.

1.     Motion by Olach/Skeel to accept the August 2006 minutes as presented. CARRIED.  6-0

Public Input

Janice Drost: ask about information on how wide and where the new sidewalk will be located compared to the old sidewalk and also about removing the flower pots for the winter.

Jerry Rasmussen: Asked there be another 25 mph sign after the Tapawingo property going to East Jordan.

Rasmussen ask for information on water hookup to the David Muha pole barn ( Dick Morton property)

Departmental Reports

 Police  

Streets: Estimate from H&D to pave High St. is $12,548.00.

DPW:

Committee / Board Reports

Planning Commission: Ed Petter Variance for is garage                       

Parks and Recreation: Discussion on camping fees; the following was discussed and will be acted upon next meeting:   

Proposed prices for next camping season are :

Tent from $10.00 to $15.00

Daily from $16.00 to $20.00

Weekly from $85.00 to $140.00

Monthly from $300.00 to $350.00 to $400.00

Park revenue is down about $ 3000.00 this year.

Discussion Items:

Rural Arts & Culture Grant update: Campbell updated the council on the grant

Campbell informed the council that the Water System extension and update on Main St. was completed and past the water tests.  

Action Items:

 TreeÕs and stump removal: Est. from ToddÕs Tree Service was $5460.00 and $1260.00 for stub removal;

Tex to get est. from JimÕs Tree Service in Harbor Springs.

2.  Motion by Olach/Boss in accordance with Village of Ellsworth Sidewalks Ordinance (#8 section 6 and 7) that Resolution  # 91106A be adopted.  See attached Resolution # 91106A

3.   Motion by Olach/Boss in accordance with Village of Ellsworth Sidewalks Ordinance (#8 section 6 and 7) that Resolution # 91106B be adopted.  See attached Resolution # 91106B

 4.  Motion by Olach/ BJ Peters in accordance with Village of Ellsworth Sidewalks Ordinance (#8 section 6 and 7) that Resolution  # 91106C be adopted.  See attached Resolution # 91106C

5.   Motion by Boss/Skeel to adopt the Resolution to Impose Property Tax Administrative fee. CARRIED.   See attached Resolution

6.   Motion by Olach/BJ Peters to approve the Bond Authorizing Resolution for 2006 Michigan Transportation Fund Bonds (Miller & Canfield)CARRIED :  Campbell, Boss, Olach, BJ Peters, M. Peters and J. Skeel –Yes /    No -0-.

 

2.   Motion by Campbell/Olach to pay the bills. CARRIED.  6-0

3.   Motion to adjourn by Campbell/Boss/    8:10 p.m.

 

Hellen Allen

 

 

Village Clerk