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VILLAGE OF BEAR LAKE, MICHIGAN June 13, 2001
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BUILDING: Howard and Don Hyrns agreed to move the junk from the old sand building site. After Glen Moore obtained a signature and seal on the building plans they were sent in to the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services. The building permit has been issued by the MDCIS. Glen will contact Nordlund and Associates regarding a schedule for bids. Dynamic Development Co. proposed a gas and oil lease on the sand building site. Don Hyrns moved to table signing the lease. Seconded and carried. LIBRARY: The Bear Lake/Pleasanton Library Feasibility Board met with the Martins who donated the monies for the new library. The board also met with representatives Roz Jaffe and John Hock from the Manistee County Library Board for discussion on an agreement for construction, operation and maintenance of the new library. An agreement was presented to the Council. PARKS: The Bear Lake Lions did a work session in Hopkins Park. Thompson Tree Service trimmed a tree. Ron Brown and Sons will donate pea gravel to be put under the new playground equipment. Don Hyrns moved to hire Judy Kuhn to help maintain the Park at $6.00 per hour. Motion seconded and carried. Park caretaker Carol Urbanus asked for permission to post signs stating that the showers located in the restrooms are for park campers only. Permission granted. The Cosier Memorial Courts have a closing time of 9 p.m. The gatekeeper reported trouble with people not leaving the court when asked to do so. A councilman was asked to talk to the people ignoring the rules. TREES:Len Steinberg moved to have a tree cut down and a branch trimmed on Lynn Street for the cost of $1,000.00. Seconded and carried. There was a discussion about people cutting trees down on their property and piling the branches for Thompson’s Tree Removal to pick up which the Village pays for. The Council felt that these homeowners were abusing the service provided by the Village. Council agreed to put up with the abuse. STREETS: Don Hyrns moved to purchase a new tractor blade. Cloyse Griffin seconded. Motion carried. The problem with the narrow area of the street at the top of the hill on Lynn was brought up again. The street committee was asked to look into it. WATER DEPARTMENT: The clerk was asked to make a list of the duties of the Water Superintendent. The superintendent is working with the 2 new buildings (Blarney Castle and the School) regarding new water taps. Howard agreed to contact Gary McBride, the water superintendent regarding the writing of the Consumer Confidence Report due July 1. Don Hyrns and Ed Walburn met with the Browns who live at the corner of Lynn and Stuart to discuss placing a curb at their residence to prevent water from getting into their home. The cost would be $200.00. Don Hyrns moved the Village pay $200.00 for the curb. The motion was seconded and carried. The Browns were asked to let us know when they want the curb put in. The Sewer Feasibility Board has set a public meeting for Saturday June 16, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Pleasanton Township Hall. The educational meeting will include a groundwater model demonstration. The Wellhead Protection grant application was signed. The contract from Gosling Czubak Engineering was not signed pending a report from Jim Reed. INTERNET:Len Steinberg moved to not link a Vietnam Veteran’s site to our Bear Lake site. Jeff Harthun seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Respectfully, Joanne Schroeder, Clerk |
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