APRIL 12, 2010
7:30 PM

The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 8:55 P.M. in the Grand Rapids Town Hall. Mayor Judy Keifer called the meeting to order with the following members and visitors present:

Bill Hutchison - Present 
Linda Hall - Present 
Carolyn Erdody - Present 
Sara Lewis - Present 
Curt Williams - Present 
John Berry - Present

EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader

VISITORS: Jeff Gensler, Deputy Myerholtz

MINUTES: 
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody to approve the Minutes of the March 22, 2010 meeting as corrected.

Votes were: Hall - yes;  Erdody - yes;  Lewis - yes;  Williams - yes;  Berry - yes;  Hutchison - yes;  MINUTES APPROVED 

BILLS: 
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to pay the bills from March 23rd thru April 22nd, 2010,

Votes were: Erdody - yes;  Lewis - yes;  Williams - yes;  Berry - yes;  Hutchison - yes;  Hall - yes;  BILLS APPROVED 

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS: 
Jeff Gensler spoke on the property to the west of his property on Front Street. (Letter to Council attached) This issue will be referred to the Saftey & Welfare Committee.

MAYOR'S REPORT: 
The new Ohio Flag at the Log Cabin was donated by the American Legion.

The Mayor would like Council's approval to nominate Ron Munk to fill the vacant seat on the Town Hall as Chairman. The Trustees have been given his name also.

Hall made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to authorize the Mayor to appoint Ron Munk to the Town Hall Board of Control

Votes were: Lewis - yes;  Williams - yes;  Berry - yes;  Hutchison - yes;  Hall - yes;  Erdody - yes;  AUTHORIZATION APPROVED

If the Trustees approve this also, Mr. Munk will be invited to Wednesday's Meeting of the Whole.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: 
The administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official minutes.

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hall, to go with the $528 price for 18 cubic yards of material for the safety area.

Votes were: Williams - yes;  Berry - yes;  Hutchison - yes;  Hall - yes;  Erdody - yes;  Lewis - yes;  MOTION APPROVED

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Lewis, to put the c-rock on the north canal bank from the Howard Park bridge to Lincoln Street bridge at an estimated cost of $4700.00.

Votes were: Berry - yes;  Hutchison - yes;  Hall - yes;  Erdody - yes;  Lewis - yes;  Williams - yes;  MOTION APPROVED

The train provided us with a list of contact information.

FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT:
The Fiscal Officer distributed the March 2010 Bank Reconciliation and Fund Status reports to Council in their Friday Packets. The Revenue Status and Appropriation Status reports for the same month were distributed to the Finance Committee.

She also explained the Supplemental Appropriations. Erdody acknowledged that Council received and approved the supplemental appropriation for the income tax payments.

SHERIFF'S REPORT: 
Deputy Myerholtz gave the Sheriff's Report.

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS: 
Rapids Rally Parade entry form for July 10. The Mayor will be walking and invited anyone else to join her.

COMMITTEES: 
Hall gave her report from the Finance Committee. A copy of the minutes will be attached to the official minutes.

Lewis gave her report on the Industrial Development Committee meeting that was held on March 22, 2010. A copy will be attached to the official minutes.

Lewis gave her report on the Utility, Sewers, & Streetlight Committee held on March 20, 2010. A copy will be attached to the official minutes.

The Mayor reminded Council of the April 14th Committee of the Whole meeting with the Township Trustees at 7:00 pm.

The Mayor requested a number of committee meetings.

Council and the Safety & Welfare Committee will look at properties through the Village. They will try to get a meeting together.

Buildings, Park, Properties & Maintenance Committee - to discuss possible grants and plans for the Memorial Park at the Middle School property. A meeting was scheduled for April 27th at 7:00 pm at the Administration Office.

ORDINANCES: 
The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading to ORDINANCE 2010-2 - AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 1287 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINACNES OF THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS, RELATING TO WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS.

The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading to ORDINANCE 2010-3 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2008-08.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 
Hutchison brought up maintenance of the public parking area.

Sherwood is going to come back and do some flower planting within the Village as she has done in the past.

NEW BUSINESS: 
The Mayor brought up the possibility of going to one meeting per month and then having special meetings as needed.

ADJOURNMENT: 
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to adjourn.

Votes were: Hutchison - yes;  Hall - yes;  Erdody - yes;  Lewis - yes;  Williams - yes;  Berry - yes;  

The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is April 26, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.