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September 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: Vern Best, Connie Guerne, Ricke Guerne, Jeff Harthun, Howard Higley, Don Hyrns, Michelle Mortenson, Ron Ronning, Carol Urbanus and Glen Moore.
Guests: Max Coalter, Nancy Coalter, Carver Edwards, Bill Howe, Jay Johnson and Dave Long
Minutes: The August minutes were approved as read with corrections
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Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Ron seconded by Carol to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried.
| General Fund | $38,942.88 | Equipment Fund | $6,317.95 |
| Major Street Fund | $26,886.76 | Local Street Fund | $14,757.41 |
| Park Fund | $39,154.79 | Water Fund | $66,402.43 |
| Building Fund | $55,270.59 | Library | $0.00 |
Correspondence: Received letter from Ms. Beebe in regards to paying her portion for a new tree to be planted in her yard possibly this fall. It was suggested she accompany a council member in selecting the tree to be purchased.
Received letter from homeowner on Locust Street requesting the possible removal of trees on her property.
New Business: Motion by Ron seconded by Ricke to approve the Bear Lake Promoters request for landscape renovations in the area surrounding the new "Bear" location at minimal electricity expense to the Village. Motion carried.
Motion by Vern seconded by Don to have Clerk contact the Village of Onekama to obtain a copy of their Hydrology Study Report for our Wellhead Protection records. Motion carried.
Streets: Motion by Jeff seconded by Don to repair a section on Lynn Street for $1,887.00 and Cody Street for $2,748.00. Motion carried.
Trees: Motion by Carol seconded by Jeff to have trees & stumps taken down at the following areas: Tree on Locust Street for $500.00; Maple tree on Smith Street for $1,000.00; Boxelder by Bed & Breakfast for $700.00; SW corner of Virginia Street for $600.00; and Lynn Street for $150.00. Motion carried.
Audit: Vern submitted questions for the auditor but no action was taken. Motion by Ron seconded by Don to accept audit as final. Yes votes: Ricke Guerne, Jeff Harthun, Don Hyrns, Ron Ronning, Carol Urbanus and Glen Moore. No vote: Vern Best. Motion carried.
Phones: Motion by Ron seconded by Carol to cancel all extra phone services at the Village Hall and to purchase a calling card. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On:
- Bear Lake Marine's 2003 payment to the Village.
- Purchase a power washer for approx $700.00. (purchase approved during August's meeting).
- DEQ letter requesting additional water samples from main area.
- Progression on Euclid street leak location will continue next month.
- CenturyTel has been out to check on out-of-order pay phones but no progress has been made to repair.
- Don will inquire about prices from McLouth Welding on covering the storm drains located at Lynn & Cody and Maple & Cody Streets.
- 3 seasonal campground sites are available for next year with 4 parties interested in them.
- Contact Consumer's Energy about wires in the tree by the Myers' home on Smith Street.
- October newsletter contents.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills paid for June:
Bear Lake Ace Hardware, $84.07; T. Edinger, $1,900.00; Innotech, $150.00; Kent County Health Dept, $96.00; Michigan Paper Products, $52.08; McBride Septic, $604.00; Shoreline Waste, $180.00; Staples, $94.20; Thompson's Tree & Stump Removal, $97.50 and reimbursement to Carol Urbanus for approx. $50.00.
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