January 28, 2008 
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), Linda Hall (here) and Louise Estep (here).

Mayor Keifer read letters from Denise Krabill, Bill Hutchison and Elizabeth Bertonaschi stating their interest in the vacant council seat. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Berry to go into Executive Session to discuss the applications, with the Mayor, Fiscal Officer and Administrator to join Council in executive session. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Estep made a motion, seconded by Hall to return to the regular council session. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Erdody to vote by ballot for the vacant council seat. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. The Fiscal Officer counted the ballots and Bill Hutchison received three votes, Denise Krabill received one vote and Elizabeth Bertonaschi received one vote. Bill Hutchison was sworn into office by Mayor Keifer.

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry to suspend the reading and accept the minutes of the January 14 Council Meeting as submitted. Motion passed by voice vote.

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

Mayor Keifer stated she has one vacant spot on the Planning Commission and would like to appoint Denise Krabill for the term beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2013. Estep made a motion, seconded by Hutchison to approve Denise Krabill's appointment to the Planning Commission. Motion passed by voice vote.

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

Mayor Keifer stated the 2007 annual report from GRASP has been received.

Councilman Estep scheduled a Lands/Buildings Committee meeting on February 7 at 7 p.m. at the Village Office to discuss 2008 projects.

Administrator Hoffman stated semi-trucks cannot totally block streets. They can be there 30 minutes to unload, but they cannot block the street. He stated he would talk to Lieutenant Hillard and further look into this issue.

Mayor Keifer reminded Council that on February 4 at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall, the Sheriff will be present to talk about what to do in the event of a bomb threat, shooting, disasters, etc. He will update all on the Sheriff Department's procedures.

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