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Please note that the Minutes are not posted to the web site until they have been approved. The September 2002 Minutes were approved at the October 2002 Council Meeting. A copy of the current month's minutes can be requested from the Clerk but please be advised that until approved they are subject to corrections and revisions.
September 11, 2002
The regular meeting of the Village of Bear Lake was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall by President Glen Moore. Present were: Treasurer: Connie Guerne, Clerk: Pam Wade. Trustees: Dendra Best, Vern Best, Don Hyrns, Carol Urbanus. Howard Higley. Absent: Jeff Harthun and Joanne Schroeder.
The council took a moment of silence in Remembrance of all of those who perished one year ago today in the terrorist attacks on America, and those families who were affected by it.
Minutes: The August 2002 minutes were approved with the following corrections:
Correct spelling of Keddie Norconk Memorial Library, capital letters on Manistee Local Revenue Sharing Board, further explanation of why Richard Wilson attended the meeting will be attached, the Street Fund Budget amendment will be corrected to show the proper streets and the correct amount in the proper fund.
| General Fund | $29,252.47 | Equipment Fund | $2,327.81 |
| Major Street Fund | $41,798.46 | Local Street Fund | $12,246.69 |
| Park Fund | $27,275.68 | Water Fund | $48,052.49 |
| Building Fund | $42,462.47 | Library | $14,677.40 |
Motion made by Vern, seconded by Carol to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read with the understanding that there are possible corrections. Motion carried.
Bills: Motion made by Vern, seconded by Carol to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.
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Motion made by Vern, seconded by Dendra to change the pay for meetings to include only the ones that have been attended, which would mean being paid for only two meetings next quarter and then for three meetings at a time, during each quarter thereafter, depending on how many of those three per quarter, have been attended by each council member. Motion carried.
Carol expressed concerns about the length of time that it took to get a water leak fixed. The concern is that if there is a delay in the future of getting the water superintendent to attend the problem, we should get another source to do the actual repair with the water superintendent supervising the operation.
New Business: Bid for drain on Wise St and Stuart St was received from Scott Brown for $550 that will go on with the bid for the repairs already being made by Ron Brown and Son, at other locations. Motion made by Vern, seconded by Dendra to accept the bid. Motion carried.
Equipment: Don spoke with Mcleod’s Sales about the value of the old tractor and was told that it is valued at $5,500 but that equipment is not selling right now. Motion made by Don, seconded by Vern to put the tractor in storage until spring when we can try to sell it. Motion carried. The old docks will also be kept in storage for the winter. It was determined that the village pickup needs two new tires instead of just one. Motion made by Carol, seconded by Vern to purchase the additional tire needed for the pickup. Motion carried. [PLEASE NOTE: Prospective buyers for the old tractor and for all 8 sections of dock may contact the Village Clerk]
Park: The Park did very well on the DEQ Campground Inspection Report. The park committee will work on possible rate increases and size stipulations that may be needed for the future.
Streets: There will be a tree survey to determine which trees in the Village need to be removed and how soon they need to be attended to. [In preparation for a Grant request] Motion made by Vern, seconded by Carol to approve the trimming of the two Walnut trees for $350, that the landowner had originally requested be removed and that we rescind the permission to have them removed because they only need to be trimmed. Motion carried.
The total cost of removing the dead trees on Cody Street and on Maple Street will be $2,900.Motion made by Vern, seconded by Don to have the trees removed in these locations. Motion carried. Motion made by Vern, seconded by Carol to plant eleven (11) trees within the Village, in Honor of the September 11 terrorist attacks on America. Motion carried.
Joanne talked to The Manistee County Road Commission about the bill for the new signs and discovered that the extra charges were actually incurred by the Road Commission and the bill was paid.
Water: The Village Wellhead Project Grant was received and will be confirmed at the next Wellhead Protection meeting. Motion made by Vern, seconded by Don to authorize Glen to sign the agreement with Mr. Carter, once the agreement is complete, concerning the property around the water tower. Motion carried. Motion made by Vern, seconded by Carol to annex the Bear Lake Village water tank property after the agreement with Mr. Carter is finalized.
Old Business: The Revenue Sharing Grant was filed. [corrected at October 2002 meeting to read 'the Fall 2002 Manistee Local Revenue Sharing Grant application for the new Village tractor'] The next meeting of the [Manistee Local] Revenue Sharing Grant Board will be held on October 9.
Dendra presented a copy of the new noise ordinance that is being drafted. Dendra will try to get a copy of the ordinance that will give the Manistee County Sheriff’s office the authority to enforce our ordinances, for the next meeting.
The Village Attorney has given the Bear Lake Village council his opinion of The Sewer Resolution [corrected at October 2002 meeting to read 'Bear Lake/Pleasanton Utilities Authority'] documents. Motion made by Vern, seconded by Don to table the Sewer Resolution/By-laws [corrected at October 2002 meeting to read 'Bear Lake/Pleasanton Utilities Authority'] issue until we receive a copy of the second part of the Engineering Feasibility Study. Motion carried.
Motion made by Don, seconded by Dendra to have Dan [Allen] do the seeding. Motion carried.
Dendra asked permission to put an explanation of the reason for the Fire Department mileage increase [corrected at October 2002 meeting to read 'renewal'] request, on the Village Web Site. Permission was granted by President Moore.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Pam Wade, Clerk
Bills paid for September: A&A Auto: $14.04; Bear Lake Ace Hardware: $112.15; Bear Lake Schools: $30.00; Blarney Castle Oil $140.00; Dendra Best: $68.87; Vern Best: $6.35; Haviland: $262.00; McBride Septic Systems: $643.00.
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