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December 8, 2004
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: Connie Guerne, Ricke Guerne, Jeff Harthun, Howard Higley, Don Hyrns, Michelle Mortenson, Ron Ronning and Glen Moore.
Absent: Vern Best and Carol Urbanus
Guests: Nancy Coalter, Carver Edwards, Pauline Jaquish, Dave Long and Tim Richard.
Minutes: The November minutes were approved as presented.
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Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Ron seconded by Don to accept the Treasurer?s Report as read. Motion carried.
| General Fund | $45,025.38 | Equipment Fund | $5,531.14 |
| Major Street Fund | $28,798.42 | Local Street Fund | $12,270.80 |
| Park Fund | $8,941.87 | Water Fund | $14,941.86 |
| Building Fund | $5,300.66 | Library | $0.00 |
| Water CD at National City 55,000.00 Park CD at National City 30,000.00 Building CD at National City 50,000.00 |
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Guest: Pauline Jaquish and Nancy Coalter requested permission to use the campground from early December thru the Holidays for a Christmas Lighting Display and other Christmas in Bear Lake events. Motion by Ron seconded by Jeff to allow the Bear Lake Promoters to use the campground for Christmas in Bear Lake. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Motion by Don seconded by Ricke to send a letter to an independent snow plow driver and Huntington National Bank in regards to the leaving the drain on the corner of Lynn and Main open and free of snow. Motion carried.
Council Members: Motion by Ron seconded by Ricke to accept Jeff Harthun's resignation effective January 1, 2005. Yes votes: Ricke Guerne, Don Hyrns, Ron Ronning and Glen Moore. Abstain: Jeff Harthun. Motion carried.
The Village thanked Jeff for his eight years of fine service to the community and regretfully accepted his resignation due to his relocation outside of the Village limits.
Motion by Ricke seconded by Don to appoint Robert Howe to replace Jeff Harthun as Village Council Trustee. Motion carried.
Ricke Guerne will assume the position of Street Administrator that was previously held by Jeff Harthun.
Bonus: Motion by Ricke seconded by Jeff to give Village Maintenance man Howard Higley a $500 Christmas bonus. Motion carried.
Light Bill: Motion by Ron seconded by Ricke to pay the bill submitted by Galaxy Electric to fix the electric outlet on the corner of Lynn and Main street when it comes in. Motion carried
Web Site: Motion by Ricke seconded by Ron to implement a website policy that stipulates that the Village must approve all items posted on the website. Carol Urbanus was appointed as our liaison between the Village Council and our website designer Dendra Best. Yes votes: Ricke Guerne, Don Hyrns, Ron Ronning and Glen Moore. Abstain: Jeff Harthun.
Discussions Held On:
Discussions Held On:
- Guest Nancy Coalter reported our interest on our checking accounts at Honor State Bank has increased.
- Check on floatation material for the Village dock.
- No trees were planted this year but Ms. Beebe will be contacted in the spring regarding a new tree on her property.
- Received reimbursement from the MESC for $200.17 for 2003 corrections.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Bills paid for November:
Ace Hardware, $150.72; DEQ, $175.00; Kent County Health Dept, $48.00; Mathieu Agency, $270.00 and $3000.00; McLeod's Sales & Services, $160.12; MISS DIG, $185.16; Napa Auto Parts, $3.74; Northwoods Business Forms, $180.46; Ron Brown & Sons, $64.58, $53.66 and $65.70.
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