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July 14, 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: Vern Best, Connie Guerne, Ricke Guerne, Jeff Harthun, Howard Higley, Don Hyrns, Ron Ronning, Carol Urbanus and Glen Moore.
Absent: Michelle Mortenson
Guests: Jay Johnson, Dave Long and Robert Howes.
Minutes: The June minutes were approved as read with corrections and additions.
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Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Carol seconded by Ron to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried.
| General Fund | $29,173.44 | Equipment Fund | $6,314.19 |
| Major Street Fund | $35,279.97 | Local Street Fund | $13,249.03 |
| Park Fund | $39,732.03 | Water Fund | $59,151.60 |
| Building Fund | $55,237.75 | Library | $0.00 |
Bills: Motion by Ron seconded by Jeff to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Motion by Don seconded by Ron to issue letters from the Village Council to the homeowner and permit holders regarding the need to reopen the filled-in ditches on Hancock Street within 30 days or they will be responsible for reimbursement for the cleanup performed by the Village Maintenance Dept. Motion carried.
A complaint letter and 2 phone calls were received from local homeowners regarding an article on the sewer project recently published in the Manistee News Advocate.
Thank you letters will be sent to: the Health Dept., Sheriff's Dept., and TEAM.
New Business: A newsletter will be sent out with the next water bills containing information pertaining to the posting of house numbers and pick-up of fall leaves.
Summer Help: Motion by Jeff seconded by Ricke to increase summer help wages to $6.50 effective July 19, 2004. Motion carried.
Campground: Concern about parking at the campground and boat launch area.
Streets: Motion by Don seconded by Ron to repair Main & U.S. 31 at Wise Street for $4,091.00 and Main & Russell Street for $732.00. Motion carried.
Trees: Motion by Don seconded by Ricke to have trees & stumps taken down at the Library and at Joyce Gorley's home by Thompson Tree and Stump Removal for $1,200.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Vern seconded by Carol to have a tree (only) removed at Baptist Church by Consumer's for $475.00. Motion carried.
Water: Discussed but no action taken on the water leak located on Euclid Street. Storm drain located at Lynn & Cody is a safety hazard, will check on options to seal permanently.
Equipment: Motion by Vern seconded by Ricke to purchase a Stihl String Trimmer from Chippewa Trails in Manistee. Price not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried.
Signs: Motion by Ron seconded by Don to purchase 50 "No Skateboarding"/No Bike Riding" laminated signs from Pioneer Press Printing. Motion carried.
The Village will contact the County Road Commission about the "No parking" sign by the Variety Store. Also will inquire about the "Hidden Intersection" and 25 (corrected: 35) mph speed limit signs.
Bonus: Motion by Ron seconded by Carol to pay Michelle $500 for excess work with previous year's federal and state tax forms. Motion carried.
Phones: Motion by Ron seconded by Don to have CenturyTel either repair or remove non-working phones by Curves. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On:
- Repainting water tank.
- Home on Maple Street cleaned up nicely.
- Water Ordinance tabled until next meeting.
- Possible printing of campground brochure.
- Various Village road repairs that are needed.
- A draft audit was presented with further discussion to be held at next meeting.
- Establishing CD's and other accounts at National City Bank.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills paid for June:
Bear Lake Ace Hardware, $136.22; Kent County Health Dept, $48.00; Pioneer Group, $12.30; Pioneer Press Printing, $106.00; Ron Brown & Sons, $113.63; Shoreline Waste, $60.00; Dale Stanton, $200.00 & $150.00; Thompson's Tree & Stump Removal, $113.75, $200.00 & $65.00.
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