Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 18 , 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, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: Don Hyrns and Larry Mortenson
Guests: Brian Sousa (Wade-Trim) and Bernie Ware.
Minutes: The February minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Carver seconded by Ron to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried.
Building Fund 6,099.43
Equipment Fund 10,520.85
General Fund 19,965.13
Minor Street Fund 26,348.23
Major Street Fund 39,700.81
Park Fund 32,765.02
Water Fund 34,885.92
CD - Honor Bank 26,343.23
CD - Honor Bank 30,947.30
Huntington Bank 79,139.32
Motion by Jim seconded by George to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Jim to have Thompson's Tree & Stump Removal pick up brush again this year. Motion carried.
Motion by Jim seconded by Carver to approve the purchase of brush pick postcards to be mailed with the next water bills. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Carver to renew a CD for twelve months at the rate of 2%. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On: - Brian Sousa from Wade-Trim gave an overview of grants that may be available from the Obama stimulus plan. A meeting will be set to discuss ideas and to talk about other options. PLEASE NOTE: A special meeting has been set for April 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall to discuss and review options regarding stimulus plan grant opportunities for infrastructure improvements and upgrades. - Brian Sousa also updated the Village Council on the progress of the Dock grant. We are waiting on response from the DNR regarding changes that were made. - Bernie Ware expressed his willingness to help the Village continue with the Comprehensive Plan despite the possible withdrawal of Bear Lake and Pleasanton Townships. The Village will pursue options regarding updating the current proposed Comprehensive Plan to comply with Village changes only.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Kent County Health Dept $60.00, Bear Lake Ace Hardware $28.83; McLeod's $404.92; Staples $92.20; Pioneer Group $178.80; Haviland $426.25; McBride Septic $60.00
