April 23, 2007 
7:30 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Village of Grand Rapids was held in the Town Hall. Mayor Keifer asked the Fiscal Officer to take roll call: Pam Sherwood (here), Louise Estep (here), Nancy Heyman (here), Linda Hall (here), John Berry (here), and Carolyn Erdody (here).

Heyman made a motion, seconded by Hall to suspend the reading and accept the April 9 minutes as submitted. Motion passed by voice vote.

The bills were presented. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Estep to pay the bills. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Administrator Hoffman presented his report. (A copy will be attached to the Fiscal Officer's minutes.)

After discussion, Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Erdody to authorize Administrator Hoffman to purchase the Toro Z580 lawn mower at a price after trade-in of $6,000. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

After discussion, it was decided to have one of the trash cans in the central business district sandblasted and repainted at a cost of $150. If it turns out okay, we will proceed with the remaining trash cans.

Administrator Hoffman reported that Wade Busch passed the water distribution class.

Heyman made a motion, seconded by Berry to cancel the May 28 council meeting and to allow the Fiscal Officer to pay the bills as-needed. Motion passed by voice vote.

Mayor Keifer read a letter regarding the 31st Annual Applebutter Festival. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Erdody to place the Village ad in the Applebutter Festival newspaper at a cost of $50, with changes. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Mayor Keifer stated that if anyone is interested in participating in the Rapids Rally Day Parade with her to let her know.

After discussion, Heyman made a motion, seconded by Estep to approve the application for use of public property on June 11-15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon for the Art Camp at Howard Park. Motion passed by voice vote.

Councilman Berry gave a verbal report from the Committee of the Whole meeting held prior to the Council Meeting. It was suggested to leave the existing swings at Howard Park and place the new swings where the teeter-totters are located. Once removed, the teeter-totters will be put into storage for possible use at Labino Park. Erdody made a motion to proceed with the placement of the swings as suggested, seconded by Heyman and to also place mulch around the new swings with no cement barrier. Motion passed by voice vote.

Councilman Berry also reported that Administrator Hoffman, Mayor Keifer and any Councilman available will attend the School Board Meeting on April 24 to see what their plans are with the Middle School and property. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Hall to have Administrator Hoffman represent the Village at the meeting and be the spokesperson. Motion passed by voice vote.

With no further business to discuss, Erdody made a motion, seconded by Estep to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.