Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 21, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Bear Lake Village Council was called to order by President Glen Moore at 7:40 p.m. at the Bear Lake Village Hall.
Council Present: Howard Higley, Alice Howe, Don Hyrns, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: Carver Edwards,
Guests: John DeVol, Barb Farfsing and Don Raiff
Minutes: The September minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: Motion by Larry seconded by Ron to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried. Building Fund 5,972.57 Equipment Fund 10,631.17 General Fund 49,757.24 Minor Street Fund 27,432.31 Major Street Fund 40,096.04 Park Fund 28,872.41 Water Fund 26,859.05 CD - Honor Bank 26,343.23 CD - Honor Bank 30,947.30 Huntington Bank 79,441.41
Motion by Ron seconded by Larry to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Resolution by George seconded by Ron to withdraw from the Bear Lake Joint Planning Commission w/hope to work in a cooperative effort with B.L. Township in the future. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Jim to sign agreements with Fleis & Vandenbrink to move forward the the MEDC Ice Grant. Motion carried.
Motion by Ron seconded by Larry to purchase five cases of trash bags at $1.75 per bag from Allied Waste and raise the cost to residents to $1.75 per bag effective January 1, 2010. Motion carried.
Discussions Held On:
- John DeVol from Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering Co. explained in detail the upcoming MEDC Ice grant full application process and what to expect as we proceed thru this process. - Christmas lights and ornaments will be ordered for the Village and Bear Lake Promoters. - Reports will be designed for the treasurer in order to keep track of water on/offs.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortenson, Clerk
Bills To Be Paid: Thompson Tree & Stump Removal $187.50; Pioneer Press Printing $19.60; DEQ $697.00; Allied Waste $185.27; B.L.Hardware $470.13; Auto Value $39.61; Manistee County Road Commission $136.93; Ron Brown & Sons $2,750.20; Michigan Pipe & Valve $420.00; McBride Septic $1,670.00; Grand Rental $123.58; Bittner, Hyrns $577.45.
Village of Bear Lake
PUBLIC HEARING
October 21, 2009
A Public Hearing 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: Howard Higley, Alice Howe, Don Hyrns, Jim Mlejnek, Glen Moore, Larry Mortenson, Michelle Mortenson, Donna Ronning, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.
Absent: Carver Edwards
Guests: John DeVol, Barb Farfsing and Don Raiff
Discussion: The public hearing was held regarding withdrawal from the Bear Lake Joint Planning Commission. The village council, along with guests discussed the various options open to the Village. No action was taken at this time.
