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Bear Lake
P. O. Box 175
Bear Lake, Michigan
49614-0175
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Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 17 , 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, Alice Howe, Don Hyrns, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent:   Jim Mlejnek
Guests:   Pauline Jaquish, Don Brisbin, Bob Yates, Barb Farfsing, Don Raiff and Earl Schopp
Minutes:  The May 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                       6,102.51 Equipment Fund    10,525.81 General Fund   20,727.57 Minor Street Fund   27,270.98 Major Street Fund   34,883.32 Park Fund   34,558.62 Water Fund   32,614.80 CD - Honor Bank   26,343.23 CD - Honor Bank   30,947.30 Huntington Bank   79,269.05
Motion by   Ron seconded by Carver to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Resolution by George seconded by Ron to send $65.00 to Bear Lake School for the fencing project.  Motion carried.
Motion by  Carver seconded by Don to increase the water rates $5.00 per month, effective October 2009 in an effort to update the water system. Letters will be sent with the July water bills. Motion carried.
Motion by  Ron seconded by Larry to send the Planning Commission Ordinance to the lawyer for review.  Motion carried.
Motion by  Ron seconded by Don to sell the old lawn mower for $300.00. Motion carried.
Motion by  Carver seconded by Ron to gratefully accept the offer of Franklin Smith to fix up the tennis courts. The Village will provide the items needed and Franklin will donate labor. Motion carried.


Discussions Held On:  - Pauline Jaquish expressed interest in working with the three government entities on researching a community building project. George Schafer volunteered his time to work on the project. - Don Brisbin and Bob Yates updated the council on the Lake Improvement Board's progress. Treatment seems to be attacking the milfoil and the next round of treatment should be performed soon.  - Don Raiff inquired about the beach in the park and the Council will check on purchasing more sand for the area. - Barb Farfsing gave an overview of the park and expects to have most items in place by Bear Lake Days. - A letter will be sent to a local business owner regarding sidewalk repair. - A permit to close U.S. 31 for the Bear Lake Days Parade was received. - DEQ received our grant request and is proceeding with the application process. - Trees are being trimmed on Lynn Street and the weeds on the corner of Smith & Main streets will be cut down. - The purchase of a new lawn mower will be tabled until next month upon getting three quotes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,  Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Kent Cty. Health Dept 75.00; Bear Lake Hardware 188.60; Ron Brown & Sons 63.20;  MML 470.00; Lark Lawn & Graden 46.20; McBride Septic 510.00; Auto Value 24.20; Allied Wast 35.91 and Larry Mortenson 200.00.