February 26, 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), Carolyn Erdody (excused), John Berry (here), Nancy Heyman (here), Linda Hall (here) and Louise Estep (here).

Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Hall to suspend the reading and accept the minutes of the February 12 Council Meeting as submitted. Motion passed by voice vote.

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

Mayor Keifer recognized Julie Pontasch. Ms. Pontasch presented to the Mayor a request for use of public property and lands for the Jazz Festival on August 19. After discussion, Council requested that Ms. Pontasch complete the updated application and include specific information for which properties she is requesting. They also suggested she give the vendors a map with various locations on where they should part so as to not part in the alley behind the businesses (canal-side).

Administrator Hoffman reviewed his report. (A copy will be attached to the Fiscal Officer's minutes.) Hoffman announced the unlimited pickup will be on April 27 and 28.

Hoffman stated he is going to check with the Solicitor to see if the grass ordinance could be written similar to the snow removal ordinance.

Sherwood suggested that definitions and visual descriptions be added to the "Criteria for Sidewalk Repair or Replacement" document. Hoffman stated he would work on that.

Estep asked about the status of the Grand Rapids Clinic. Hoffman stated it will go up for auction soon.

Estep asked if there is anything that can be done regarding the Kroger flyers and Verizon telephone directory that are thrown into yards, drives, etc. Hoffman will check with the Solicitor on what the resident or Village can do regarding unsolicited materials.

Hall announced she will not be able to be at the March 26 meeting.

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