MAY 10, 2010
7:30 PM

The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 9:15 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 - Absent 
Curt Williams - Absent 
John Berry - Present

EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader

VISITORS: Julie Pontasch, Deputy Rueble

MINUTES: Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry to approve the Minutes of the May 10, 2010 meeting as submitted.

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

BILLS: Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to pay the bills from April 27th thru May 10th, 2010.

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

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS: 
Julie Pontasch - After discussion on the application for the Sun Set Jazz Fest - Council agreed to table the vote on this until Mr. Hoffman checked with Mr. Marsh regarding an admission charge.

After discussion about the Arts Council's Art in the Park and Children's Art Camp, including the date change, Hall made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to approve the Arts Council request for use of public property on July 10th for Art in the Park.

Votes were: Erdody - yes; Berry - yes; Hutchison - yes; Hall - yes; REQUEST APPROVED

Berry made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to approve the Arts Council's request for the use of Howard Park on July 12th thru July 16th for the Children's Art Camp.

Votes were: Berry - yes; Hutchison - yes; Hall - yes; Erdody - yes; REQUEST APPROVED

Keifer presented the VFW request for the use of Howard Park for the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Service. Berry made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to approve the VFW's application for the Memorial Day Parade & and Remembrance Service at Howard Park on May 31st.

Votes were: Berry - yes; Hutchison - yes; Hall - yes; Erdody - yes; REQUEST APPROVED 

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: 
The Administrator gave his report - a copy will be attached to the official minutes.

FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT: 
The Fiscal Officer distributed the April 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 needed for Tony's 2009 Medical Reimbursement. Erdody acknowledged Council's approval of the Supplemental Appropriation.

SHERIFF'S REPORT: 
Deputy Rueble from the Sheriff's office attended the meeting.

MAYOR'S REPORT: 
Tim Brown wanted to advise Council be a Town Hall meeting in North Baltimore

COMMITTEES: 
Buildings, Parks, Properties & Maintenance: 
The Mayor discussed the recommendations for the Wood County Park Grants. For the $10,000, they suggested adding more funds for the new shelter house at Labino Park. For the $3,000, they suggested the removal and replacing of the remaining Ash trees. For the $1,000, they suggested the purchase of safety fiber for the ball diamond swing area. Council agreed.

The Committee requested a resolution be drawn up to name the middle school area Pirates Park. The Committee is working on drawings and plans for the park.

The Committee decided to go forward with fixing and re-paving the alley between Third Street and Second Streets. Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Hall, to fix and repave the proposed Pirates Memorial Park Drive.

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

Safety & Welfare Meeting: 
Berry gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official minutes. Council agreed that one letter should be sent to residents pertaining to weeds and grass.

Town Hall Board of Control: 
Erdody gave her report. A copy will be attached to the official minutes.

Committee of the Whole: A Committee of the Whole meeting was set up for Thursday, May the 20th at 7:00 pm at the Administration Building.

ORDINANCES: 
Hall made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to read Ordinance 2010-2 by title only.

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

The Fiscal Officer read ORDINANCE 2010-2 - AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 1287 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS, RELATING TO WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS by title only. Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Hall, to pass ORDINANCE 2010-2 - AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 1287 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS, RELATING TO WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS.

Votes were: Erdody - yes; Berry - yes; Hutchison - yes; Hall - yes; ORDINANCE APPROVED

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to read Ordinance 2010-3 by title only.

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

The Fiscal Officer read ORDINANCE 2010-3 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2008-08 by title only. Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to pass ORDINANCE 2010-3 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2008-08.

Votes were: Hutchison - yes; Hall - yes; Erdody - yes; Berry - yes; ORDINANCE APPROVED

The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading on RESOLUTION 2010-3 - A RESOLUTION INDICATING SERVICES THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS WILL PROVIDE UPON ANNEXATION OF THE JEFFERS PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 23439 WEST RIVER ROAD.

The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading on RESOLUTION 2010-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS RELATIVE TO COUNCIL MEETING DATES

The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading on RESOLUTION 2010-5 - A RESOLUTION TO OFFICIALLY NAME THE PARK LAND LOCATED ON WEST SECOND STREET

The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading on RESOLUTION 2010-6 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2009-8

COMMENTS:
The 2004 Wood County Mitigation Plan needs to be upgraded. This allows funds to be available in the event of national emergency. Hoffman will submit our possible need for levy replacement in the event of a major flood.

ADJOURNMENT:

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hall, to adjourn.

Votes were: Hall - yes; Erdody - yes; Berry - yes; Hutchison - yes.

The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is May 24, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.