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Bear Lake
P. O. Box 175
Bear Lake, Michigan
49614-0175
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Village of Bear Lake
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 16, 2010


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, Michelle Mortenson, Ron Ronning and George Schafer.

Absent:   Larry Mortenson and Donna Ronning

Guests:   Jim Eaton

Minutes:  The May minutes were approved as presented.

Treasurer's Report:  Motion by Ron seconded by George to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. Motion carried.  

Building Fund          5,973.01
Equipment Fund     4,082.09
General Fund  23,789.03
Minor Street Fund  24,740.63
Major Street Fund  24,251.82
Park Fund  38,297.49
Water Fund    9,337.39
CD - Honor Bank  26,343.23
CD - Honor Bank  30,947.30
Huntington Bank  79,689.82

Motion by  Ron seconded by Don to transfer $40,000 from Huntington bank to Honor State Bank. $20,000 to the Water Fund and $20,000 to Major Street fund. Motion carried.

Motion by  Carver seconded by George to pay bills as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Resolution by  Ron seconded by Carver to transfer $6,812.00 from the General Fund to the Major Street for excessive administrative services claimed. Motion carried.

Motion by  George seconded by Don to approve quote for the removal of two trees and stumps by Thompson Tree Service in the amount of $1,900.00. Motion carried.

Motion by  George seconded by Ron to award bid for inspection and rehabilitation to Village wells to Raymer for the amount of $17,400. If additional mechanical cleaning is needed, an explanation must be received in writing before they can continue on with the next phase of cleaning at the cost of $10,000. Motion carried.

Motion by  Ron seconded by George to purchase 24 - 3x5" polyester flags. Motion carried.

Discussions Held On:  - The bond loan for the Village water project is progressing with a target date to borrow the money from Honor State Bank as August 1st, 2010. - The dock upgrade project is now up for bids. The bid opening will be held on July 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. - The watermain project is now up for bids. The bid opening will be held on July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Hall. - Council received the permit to close U.S. 31 for the Bear Lake Days Parade.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,  Michelle Mortenson, Clerk

Bills To Be Paid: Bear Lake Ace Hardware $200.60; Fleis Engineering $10,242.78; McBride Septic $885.00; Bittner Hyrns $34.50; Auto Value $49.27; Thompson Tree & Stump Removal $556.25, MML $291.34; Ron Brown & Sonss $62.40 and $90.32; Wade-Trim $291.34; Kent County Health Dept $64.00; Cameron Bros. $800.00; Pleasanton Valley Greenhouses $31.96

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