Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 19, 2009
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: Carver Edwards, Howard Higley, Alice Howe, Glen Moore, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: Don Hyrns, Jim Mlejnek and Larry Mortenson
Guests: Barb Farfsing
Minutes: The July minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried.
Building Fund-6,102.78
Equipment Fund-10,826.91
General Fund-27,822.28
Minor Street Fund-26,349.74
Major Street Fund-37,339.91
Park Fund-34,976.16
Water Fund-31,883.94
CD - Honor Bank-26,343.23
CD - Honor Bank-30,947.30
Huntington Bank-79,355.18
Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to increase Park Fund budget line item "audit" from $500.00 to $1,000.00 and to increase Water Fund budget line item "audit" from $600.00 to $1,000.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Carver seconded by Ron to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by George to approve the Blight/Junk Ordinance 2009.03 as presented. Motion carried. A committee consisting of Carver Edwards, Ron Ronning and George Schafer was appointed by the President to enforce the Ordinance rules and regulations.
Motion by George seconded by Carver to have A&B Painting reseal the Village deck at a cost not to exceed $2,400.00. Motion carried.
Motion by George seconded by Carver to increase seasonal lots in Hopkins Park Campground from 8 sites to 10. Motion carried.
Motion by George seconded by Ron to withdraw from the Joint Planning Commission effective August 19, 2009. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On: - Barb Farfsing gave a general update of the Beautification Committee's continuing plans for improvement. - The Council discussed possibly applying for another grant for water tower improvements in the fall. - A report on obnoxious weeds in the Village was discussed with a Village member possibly seeking donations to eradicate the weeds. - The clerk will consult with the lawyer to get clarification on a few items regarding the proposed Planning Commission Ordinance 2009.02. - The council has decided not to pursue a Rural Development Grant at this time. - A clock that may be erected at Huntington Bank is able to play music at times with the Village's permission. No action taken at this time. - A new lawn tractor was discussed with further discussion to be held at the next regular council meeting. - A donation of sand for the beach was received courtesy of Ron Brown & Sons
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Bear Lake Hardware 409.95; Ron Brown & Sons 64.35; Allied Waste 184.77; Ellen's Equipment $10.35; Larry Mortenson 200.00; Galaxy Electric $250.79; Crystal Lake Floral $25.00; Bittner Hyrns $301.85; McBride Septic $1,170.00; Pleasanton Valley Greenhouse $42.71; Cadillac Garage Door $252.35; Staples $147.82; Pioneer Press Printing $171.00; Wilson CPA $4,950.00; Haviland $434.65; Michelle Mortenson $55.00.
