June 9, 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), Bill Hutchison (here), Carolyn Erdody (here), John Berry (here), Linda Hall (here) and Louise Estep (here).

Mayor Keifer asked the Fiscal Officer to take a roll call vote on all motions.

Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Erdody to suspend the reading and accept the minutes of the May 12 Council Meeting as submitted. Motion passed by roll call vote - Sherwood (yes), Hutchison (yes), Erdody (yes), Berry (yes), Hall (yes) and Estep (yes).

The bills were presented. Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison to pay the bills. Motion passed by roll call vote - Sherwood (yes), Hutchison (yes), Erdody (yes), Berry (yes), Hall (yes) and Estep (yes).

Mayor Keifer recognized Steve Kryder. Mr. Kryder was present regarding the application for use of public property submitted for the Applebutter Festival. Mayor stated Council would review the application and act on it at the next meeting. She asked Mr. Kryder to attend the meeting, along with Eric Divis.

Mayor Keifer reminded everyone that the Block Watch Meeting is scheduled at the Wesleyan Church on June 10 at 7 p.m.

Mayor Keifer reported the demolition of the Middle School is scheduled to be completed by September 15, per the contract. The contractor hopes to be finished by the end of July. Mayor Keifer stated she has contacted the Superintendant to request a meeting and to let him know the Village is interested in the property. At this time, she is waiting to hear back from him.

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

After discussion Estep made a motion, seconded by Erdody to have the Administrator place "no parking" signs along the asphalt near Bluebell Island and to designate handicap parking at the entrance to the bridge near the canal in place of the barricade previously approved. Motion passed by roll call vote - Sherwood (yes), Hutchison (no), Erdody (yes), Berry (yes), Hall (yes) and Estep (yes).

Lieutenant Hillard reviewed the monthly Sheriff's report.

Councilman Erdody reviewed the report from the Sidewalk Committee meeting held on May 28. She stated she will bring to the next council meeting a draft copy of the letter to the residents on the status of the sidewalks.

After discussion on nuisance properties, Councilman Berry stated he will talk with Lieutenant Hillard regarding nuisance properties and see what he suggests. If needed, Berry will schedule a Safety Meeting.

The Fiscal Officer gave the second reading to Ordinance 2008-3. Ordinance 2008-3, an ordinance repealing Ordinance Number 1490.04 of the codified ordinances of the Village of Grand Rapids.

There was discussion to nominate Josh Grimm and George Foos for the Black Swamp Humanitarian Award for their heroism rescue efforts to the victims in the Maumee River.

There was discussion regarding the letters sent to Chris Martin at River Lures regarding items on Lot 170. Sherwood made a motion, seconded by Hutchison to have the letter sent on January 12, 2007 updated, copied to the Sheriff's Department and to have a Deputy follow-up on the issue. Motion passed by roll call vote - Sherwood (yes), Hutchison (yes), Erdody (yes), Berry (yes), Hall (yes) and Estep (yes).

There was discussion regarding the property on Wapakoneta Road where the old Scheub gas station used to be. Councilman Berry stated he would find out the situation on the trash and items at the property and report back to Council.

With no further business to discuss, Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry to adjourn. Motion passed by roll call vote - Sherwood (yes), Hutchison (yes), Erdody (yes), Berry (yes), Hall (yes) and Estep (yes).