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September 9, 2003
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. Present: Treasurer; Connie Guerne, Trustees: Vern Best, Dendra Best, Don Hyrns, Joanne Schroeder, Carol Urbanus. Absent: Clerk; Pam Wade, Trustee; Jeff Harthun. Guests Present: Tim Richards, Dave Long, Phyllis and Cloyse Griffin.
Minutes: August regular minutes approved as read. August special meeting minutes approved with the correction of the spelling of Treasurer's name
Treasurer’s Report:
| General Fund | $34,120.47 | Equipment Fund | $2,366.91 |
| Major Street Fund | $31,863.55 | Minor Street Fund | $3,314.70 |
| Park Fund | $31,359.50 | Water Fund | $57,079.17 |
| Building Fund | $55,074.52 | Library | $11,322.66 |
Motion made by Vern seconded by Carol to accept the Treasurer’s report as read. Motion carried.
Bills: Motion made by Don seconded by Vern to pay bills presented. Motion carried.
Motion made by Vern seconded by Dendra to pay the remainder of the bill from Apple Fence Company when it is received as long as the bill meets or is less than the estimate given and the work is complete. Motion carried.
Guests: Dave asked for information concerning the sewer project and possible petition for a referendum vote concerning the sewer project. Vern explained that such information is premature considering that the BLPUAB has not moved forward to a point that such a petition would be necessary.
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Carol requested that the clerk send a letter to the Bear Lake Township concerning the placing of the hidden intersection sign(s) on Potter Rd. heading east from U.S. 31.[corrected to read “west toward US31)
Carol asked for welcome letters to be sent to new residents with the water bills (or at the same time as the water bills; to renters) from now on. Motion made by Vern seconded by Carol to authorize up to $500.00 for fall tree planting, including all supplies needed to plant them. Motion carried. Motion made by Don seconded by Vern to give Dendra permission to attend a work shop given by the DNR on how to apply for permits for any kind of improvements on water ways at a cost of $75.00. Motion carried. Motion made by Dendra seconded by Jeff to apply to the Manistee Local Revenue Sharing board for reimbursement for the new Sander. Motion carried.
New Business: Motion made by Carol seconded by Vern to have the clerk sign up for the “Business 100”long distance long plan that is now offered by CenturyTel in an effort to save money on the telephone bill. Motion carried.
Motion made by Dendra seconded by Vern to have the clerk contact the Manistee County Public Health Department concerning the public health threat at the residences on Maple Street. Motion carried.
Library: Motion made by Dendra seconded by Joanne to accept the resolution for the release of the Village of Bear Lake from the Keddie Norconk Memorial Library Board as presented. Motion carried. Motion made by Vern seconded by Dendra that until such time as we receive the KNMLB amended charter, filed with the Secretary of State; notifying us which unit of government will be the new Fiscal Agent for the Library Fund; the Fund will not be transferred. Motion carried.
Park: Carol asked permission to plant new trees in the Hopkins Park. Permission granted.
Sewer: Don raised concerns about the amount of unauthorized money being spent for the sewer project. Don would like to go on record as being against going forward with any further involvement with the sewer project, in order to avoid any further financial commitments. Dendra urged Council to insist upon a set of internal fiscal controls, to consult with our attorney and to delay any decision until we hear from Rural Development. Leaving the sewer project was tabled until we receive notification from Rural Development weather or not the sewer project receives funding.
Streets/ Sidewalks: Motion made by Don seconded by Dendra to split the cost of repairing sidewalks at Walburn’s, Hubbell’s and at the corner of Stewart and Lynn Streets at a cost of $1450.00 to the Village. Motion carried.
Water: Motion made by Joanne seconded by Don to pay for 218’ on the back side of the fence at the school parking lot at a cost of $1,300.00. Yes votes: Don, Joanne and Glen. No votes: Dendra, Vern, Jeff, Carol. Motion denied. Motion made by Jeff seconded by Dendra to have Vern get a quote for the cost of fencing three sides of Village property bordering the school parking lot with a gate, down Smith Street to Potter and west on Potter. Motion carried.
Vern reported to the council that the water superintendent had informed him that the Bear Lake Ace Hardware and the Honor State Bank are in violation of the Village water ordinance by having one water hook up for both businesses.
Motion made by Vern seconded by Dendra to have the clerk send a letter to the Village attorney concerning the violation of the water ordinance with the water hook up situation between the Bear Lake Ace Hardware and the Honor Bank and ask him to notify the parties about the violation and include a copy of the Water Ordinance. Motion carried.
[Insert correction: Wellhead Protection: Quarterly Wellhead Protection meeting was held and the Village recieved notice of our 2003/4 grant award. The Clerk will forward the sign up sheet.]
Equipment: Motion made by Vern seconded by Joanne to purchase the needed bar for the new sander and two strobe lights. Motion carried.
Motion made by Joanne seconded by Carol to purchase a new Trash pump with 3” hard suction hose pipe and a strainer. Motion carried.
Ordinances: Special Assessment ordinance was tabled until the next meeting.
Motion made by Dendra seconded by Vern to give James Ledford a $100.00 bonus for a job well done all summer helping Howard. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Pam Wade, Clerk
Bills paid for August:
Bear Lake Ace Hardware; $156.65
Bittner, Hyrns; $220.50
Cadillac Garage Door; $289.55
DEQ; $21.00, $274.00
Grand Rental Station; $47.19
Haviland; $262.00
InnoTech; $150.00
Kent County Health Dept.; $48.00
NAPA Auto Parts; $14.67
North Woods Business Forms; $112.75
Pioneer Group; $37.75
Ron Brown& Sons; $1,185.56
Shoreline Waste Services; $140.10
Thompson’s Tree Removal; $75.00
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