Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 20, 2010
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, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: Don Hyrns and Jim Mlejnek
Guests: Pauline Jaquish and John DeVol from Fleis & Vandenbrink
Minutes: The December minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Larry seconded by Ron to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried.
Building Fund 5,967.44
Equipment Fund 10,635.94
General Fund 28,186.97
Minor Street Fund 25,824.39
Major Street Fund 42,737.24
Park Fund 24,416.80
Water Fund 22,861.54
CD - Honor Bank $26,343.23
CD - Honor Bank $30,947.30
Huntington Bank $79,552.59
Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to amend Water Fund budget. Decrease line item repair and maintenance to $5,000 and increase line item professional services to $26,000. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Larry to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to allow Sparkle in the Park for November 27 thru January 1, 2011 in Hopkins Park Campground. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to allow an Easter Egg Hunt at Hopkins Park Campground on April 3rd. Motion carried.
Motion by Carver seconded by Larry to implement new campground host duties and request our current host to continue on with the updated responsibilities. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On: - Pauline Jaquish gave a report on another successful Sparkle in the Park event and thanked the council for their continued support. - John DeVol gave an update on our Water grant and informed the council of other grant opportunities that are available. - Campground rules and position responsibilities were discussed and will be implemented for the upcoming season. A credit card machine was purchased for Hopkins Park and we now accept: Visa, Mastercard and Discover. - The council will prepare a new Cross Connection Control Program to have on file. - A public hearing to discuss the 2010-2011 budget will be held on February 10th at 7:00 p.m. - A meeting to discuss the possibility of applying for another water grant will be held on February 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Kent County Health Dept $60.00, Auto Value $109.39; Bear Lake Ace Hardware $370.06; McLeod's $1,277.99; Gear It Up $112.50; Staples $121.97; G.T. Tire & Wheel $417.00; Manistee Tire $5.00; Statewide Towing $140.00; Ted Festerling $1,503.86; McBride Septic $295.00; Manistee News Advocate $158.70; District Health Dept. $120.00; Michelle Mortenson $32.45 and Fleis & Vandenbrink $7,238.80.
