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June 9, 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, Michelle Mortenson, Ron Ronning, Carol Urbanus and Glen Moore.
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Guests: Max Coalter, Bill Howe, Tim Richard, Jay Johnson, Dave Long, Carver Edwards and Gary McBride.
Minutes: The May minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Jeff seconded by Ron to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried.
| General Fund | $24,985.03 | Equipment Fund | $6.337.37 |
| Major Street Fund | $33,658.45 | Local Street Fund | $12,512.71 |
| Park Fund | $37,359.38 | Water Fund | $61,957.07 |
| Building Fund | $55,246.86 | Library | $0.00 |
Bills: Motion by Don seconded by Ron to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.
Guests: Motion by Ron seconded by Ron (corrected: Ricke) to approve the Bear Lake Promoters (represented by Max Coalter) request to place a bronze bear monument by the Flagpole and to order the statue thru the internet, if needed to save sales tax, with full payment coming from the Promoters. Motion carried.
Jay Johnson informed the council that he received a grant for overhead satellite imaging in a two mile radius around the wellhead protection area. He should receive photo's within a month or two.
Wellhead Protection: Motion by Vern seconded by Carol to apply for the next round of grants for the wellhead protection committee. Motion carried. Vern Best appointed as Chairman of the Wellhead Protection Committee.
Property Taxes: Motion by Ron seconded by Carol to extend the tax deadline with no penalty from September 14, 2004 to February 28, 2005. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Received a letter verifying that our IRS refund will be mailed within six weeks.
The Manistee County Sheriff's Dept. responded to the Village's request by making a visit to the home in Bear Lake regarding speeding and loud vehicles.
The Drain Commissioner sent a letter to the homes regarding the blocked culverts, he will follow up in 30-60 days.
The Health Dept. has been in contact with the Maple St. homeowners/renters about the condition of their yard.
Campground: Dust layer has not been put down yet due to the weather; a tree was removed from the campground; and the Manistee County Visitor's Guide featuring an ad for the campground was published.
Complaints: Carver Edwards requested the storm drain in front of his home being (corrected: be) cleaned out.
Discussions Held On:
- Bear Lake is not polluted but in fact getting better.
- Possibly purchasing a "No Skateboarding or Bike Riding" Sign for the deck.
- Members signed up for the Wellhead Protection Committee.
- Bear Lake received $1,211.50 from the METRO Act.
- Broken water line in front of Hubbell's Lakeside Restaurant was repaired.
- Monthly Check Register available at Village Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills paid for May:
Bear Lake Ace Hardware, $81.12; Kent County Health Dept, $60.00; McBride Septic Systems, $1085.00; MI Municipal League $477.00; Michigan Paper Products $117.95; Ron Brown & Sons, $593.00; Dale Stanton $550.00; Staples $74.09; Thompson's Tree & Stump Removal $895.00.
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