March 12, 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 (here), 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 26 Council Meeting as submitted. Motion passed by voice vote.

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

Mayor Keifer recognized Mike Kummerer, a resident who lives along Route 65. He requested additional enforcement along Route 65 for the speed limit. After discussion, Administrator Hoffman suggested the residents start a letter writing campaign to Delbert Latta and Randy Gardner to get the speed limit lowered. Councilman Sherwood suggested the Solicitor draft up a template letter for the residents to use, if they wish. It was also suggested to put the e-mail address and postal address for Latta and Gardner on the Village website.

Mayor Keifer recognized Mark Sarkan from the Arts Council. Mr. Sarkan distributed the 2006 and 2007 Arts Council Calendar. He expressed his concern of not receiving a contract for the March 17 event scheduled at the Town Hall. Councilman Erdody replied that the event had been approved and he had completed the contract. The Town Hall Board of Control does not send back a copy of the contract. Erdody stated she will discuss this process with the Board.

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

Lieutenant Hillard stated he will have the police officers patrol Route 65 at the times Mr. Kummerer stated were needed. Hillard also stated he would look into the issue he discussed with the Mayor prior to the meeting.

Council reviewed an application for Use of Public Property received from Chet Vollmar for a Car Show on July 15. After discussion, Erdody made a motion, seconded by Heyman to approve the application. Motion passed by voice vote. Mayor Keifer asked Mr. Vollmar to send a letter two weeks prior to the event to all residents along the area he is requesting so they know the street will be closed.

Council reviewed an application for Use of Public Property received from Kathy Thomas, Cub Scout Pack 325, for the Applebutter Festival on October 14. After discussion, Erdody made a motion, seconded by Sherwood to approve the application, with the addition of Administrator Hoffman's response to her questions. Motion passed by voice vote.

Sherwood reviewed the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on February 28.

The Fiscal Officer presented and gave the first reading to Ordinance 2007-1. Ordinance 2007-1, an ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the Village of Grand Rapids, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Berry to suspend the rules and declare Ordinance 2007-1 an emergency. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Estep made a motion, seconded by Erdody to pass Ordinance 2007-1. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

A Safety Committee meeting was scheduled for March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Village Offices.

Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Berry to allow the Administrator to order 2,100 tons of Type A and B rock to help stabilize the river bank at $10.75 per ton (approximate total cost of $22,575). Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

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