Village of Bear Lake
SPECIAL MEETING FOR STREETSCAPE GRANT
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
A Special Meeting of the Bear Lake Village Council was called to order by President Glen Moore at 7:00 p.m. at the Bear Lake Village Hall.
Council Present: Alice Howe, Don Hyrns, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Ron Ronning.
Absent: Carver Edwards, Howard Higley , Jim Mlejnek, Michelle Mortenson, George Schafer
Guests: Jay Johnson, Dave Johnson, Fleis & Vandenbrink
Discussion: The public hearing was held to discuss the Streetscape Grant made available through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The council along with Dave Johnson discussed the possibility of applying for a Streetscape Grant for the downtown (U.S. 31) corridor in the Village of Bear Lake. Ideas for the area were discussed. No action taken at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Village of Bear Lake
PUBLIC HEARING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
A Public Hearing of the Bear Lake Village Council was called to order by President Glen Moore at 7:00 p.m. at the Bear Lake Village Hall.
Council Present: Carver Edwards, Howard Higley, Alice Howe, Don Hyrns, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: None
Guests: Ben Kladder, Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc., Donna Ronning, Jason Haag, Kim Brown, Rick and Barb Farfsing.
Discussion: The public hearing was held to discuss the Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Grant under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Program made available through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The council along with Ben Kladder discussed in detail the proposed water project for the Village of Bear Lake and carefully viewed the ICE Grant Application. They fielded questions from the guests and successfully answered all to the satisfaction of those present. No action was taken at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Village of Bear Lake
MONTHLY MEETING
November 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, Don Hyrns, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: None
Guests: Ben Kladder, Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc., Donna Ronning, Jason Haag, Kim Brown, Rick and Barb Farfsing.
Minutes: The October minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Ron seconded by Larry to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried. Building Fund 5,964.70 Equipment Fund 10,631.73 General Fund 44,752.92 Minor Street Fund 25,178.72 Major Street Fund 41,486.14 Park Fund 27,249.50 Water Fund 33,854.71 CD - Honor Bank 26,343.23 CD - Honor Bank 30,947.30 Huntington Bank 79,485.25
Motion by Larry seconded by Ron to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Resolution by Carver seconded by Don to authorize application for a Community Development Block Grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Designation of Glen Moore as Project Representative - Yeas: Carver Edwards, Don Hyrns, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Ron Ronning and George Schafer; Nays: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by George seconded by Ron to award Howard Higley his annual bonus of $500.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Don to follow up on a possible easement grant from Wayne Reed to widen the road to the water tower. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On:
- Christmas lights and ornaments were received and the Bear Lake Promoters were billed for their portion of the lights. - The possible Streetscape Grant was discussed with a special meeting set for December 2nd to pursue ideas. - Follow-up letters will be sent to two Village residents regarding the new Junk Ordinance.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Staples $101.96; Northern Fire Safety $33.00; Thompson Tree Removal $550.00; Blarney Castle $65.20; OMS Compliance $3.75; Ron Brown $640.00 and $65.65; Bear Lake Hardware $88.93; Arcadia Propeller $1,300.00; DEQ $489.33 and $108.00; Kent County $60.00; Allied Waste $2,722.90; McBride Septic $765.00; Pioneer Group $79.64; Wayne Manufacturing $1,873.44.
