Village of Bear Lake
BUDGET HEARING
February 11, 2009
The Budget Hearing was called to order by President Glen Moore at 7:00 p.m. at the Bear Lake Village Hall.
Present: Carver Edwards, Alice Howe, Don Hyrns, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson and Michelle Mortenson
Absent: Jim Mlejnek, Ron Ronning and George Schafer
Funds: The budget was presented with brief discussion on the various accounts. The budget will be approved at the regular council meeting held on February 18, 2009.
Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 18 , 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Bear Lake Village Council was called to order by President Glen Moore at 7:30 p.m. at the Bear Lake Village Hall.
Council Present: Carver Edwards, Howard Higley, Don Hyrns, Alice Howe, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: None
Guests: None
Minutes: The January minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Carver seconded by Larry to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried.
Building Fund 6,095.05 Equipment Fund 10,514.99 General Fund 23,314.63 Minor Street Fund 25,723.95 Major Street Fund 38,343.19 Park Fund 24,596.18 Water Fund 32,922.72 CD - Honor Bank $26,343.23 CD - Honor Bank $30,947.30 Huntington Bank $79,099.88
Motion by Ron seconded by Don to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Jim to allow the Bear Lake Promoters to have the Easter Egg Hunt in Hopkins Park on April 11, 2009. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Larry to erect eight "no parking" signs along the south side of Cody Street and the east side of Smith Street (across from the school). Motion carried.
Motion by Don seconded by Larry to budget $1,000 for our share to the Keddie Norconk Library. Motion carried.
Motion by Carver seconded by Ron to approve the proposed 2009/2010 budget and set the millage rate at 10.5501. Motion carried.
Motion by Carver seconded by Jim to sign the agreement with the Manistee County Conservation District for Hazardous Waste Day and approve the $100 request for service. Motion carried.
Motion by Larry seconded by Carver to approve the new Sidewalk Ordinance 2009.01. Motion carried.
Motion by Jim seconded by Ron to sign the Fiscal Agent Agreement between the Bear Lake Township, Pleasanton Township and the Village of Bear Lake for the Lake Improvement Board funds to be handled by Russell Pomeroy, Manistee County Treasurer. Motion carried.
Motion by Larry seconded by Ron to sign the Allied Waste Agreement for trash pick-up for the next three years. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On: - Winter water turn-offs. - George gave an update with the concerns on the Jt. Planning Committee's Comprehensive Plan. Next meeting is set for Feb. 23rd.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Kent County Health Dept $60.00, Bear Lake Ace Hardware $363.47; McLeod's $150.24; Gear It Up $56.25; Manistee Conservation District $100.00; Blarney Castle $960.47; District Health Dept $120.00; Corrpro $600.00; Staples $74.17 and Manistee News Advocate $141.97.
