Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 21, 2011
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, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning, George Schafer.
Absent: None
Guests: Barb Farfsing, Melanie Ware, John DeVol, Sally Gibson, Dot Hanes
Minutes: The August minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Carver seconded by Don to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried.
Building Fund 5,891.84
Equipment Fund 3,996.44
General Fund 18,264.54
Minor Street Fund 21,208.23
Major Street Fund 50,762.42
Park Fund 36,995.09
Water Fund 43,795.33
CD - Honor Bank 27,528.38
CD - Honor Bank 31,948.07
Huntington Bank 39,767.86
Motion by Larry seconded by Don to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Michelle Mortenson regretfully resigned as clerk for the Village of Bear Lake .
Motion by Don seconded by Carver to appointment Melanie Ware as the new clerk for the Village of Bear Lake effective October 1, 2011. Motion carried.
Motion by Carver seconded by Ron to approve payment request for the contract with the exception of the chain link fence, retainage and pending change orders to McCormick Sand in the amount of $10,993.50. Motion carried.
Motion by Don seconded by Larry to approve payment request for partial payment for the removal of the gear drive motor and clutch assembly to Peerless Midwest in the amount of $1,980.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Resolution by Ron seconded by Carver to approve a request for a change order to rebuild well #3 motor and relocate current trip delays from Windemuller Electric in the amount ofr $3,975.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Larry seconded by Don to request a change order for water service from McCormick Sand in the amount of $16,351.40. Motion carried.
Motion by Larry seconded by Ron to close a portion of Virginia Street to Main Street for Autumn Glory Day. Motion carried.
Motion by Carver seconded by Larry to approve the Bear Lake Promoters to add sides around the corners of pavilion and possibly add a sign. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to gratefully approve the Vision of Bear Lake group to clean up the outside of the village hall. Motion carried.
Motion by Don seconded by Larry to appoint Sally Gibson as liason for the village council and the Alliance for Economic Success. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On:
- Call Township supervisor to request possible action against a property owner setting of traps that may not conform with the noise ordinance.
- Check with Manistee County Visitors Guide regarding advertising for Hopkins Park Campground.
- Will follow up with Dept of Bureau of Construction regarding an old building in the village.
- Requested that clock be reset to run from 8 am to 10 pm
- George Schafer has resigned from the village council as he has moved out of the village.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid:
Auto Value $15.44; Kent County Health Dept. $84.00; Pioneer Press Printing $39.00; Bear Lake Hardware $76.86; Staples $101.02; City Services $600.00; Fleis & Vandenbrink $3,157.12; Allied Waste $2,493.64; McBride Septic $1,830.00; Michigan Pipe & Valve $895.25; Thompson Tree $240.00.
