MARCH 14, 2011
7:30 PM

The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 8:40 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 
John Berry  - Present
Sara Lewis - Present 
Carolyn Erdody - Present
Jeremy Treen - Present 
Curt Williams - Present

EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader

VISITORS:
Samantha Ayer and Jennifer Tolles

MINUTES:
Berry made a motion, seconded by Hutchison to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2011 meeting as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Lewis - yes     
        Treen - yes         
        Berry - yes
        Erdody - yes    
        Williams- yes     
        Hutchison - yes
            MINUTES APPROVED

BILLS:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to pay the bills from March 1 thru March 14, 2011 as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes            
        Erdody - yes
        Williams- yes        
        Hutchison - yes     
        Lewis - yes
            BILLS APPROVED

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
The Mayor introduced Samantha Ayer and Jennifer Tolles, students from Otsego High School - observation for Ms. Danko's government class.

SHERIFF'S REPORT:
The Deputy gave a written report to the Mayor. Hutchison asked the Deputy to keep an eye out for skateboarders on Front Street. Williams asked to Deputy to check on reports that kids hanging out by the swings by the elementary school.


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

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Williams, to authorize Chad to buy the tires for the F350 at the lowest price.
    Votes were: 
        Berry - yes             
        Erdody - yes         
        Williams - yes
        Hutchison - yes      
        Lewis - yes           
        Treen - yes
            MOTION APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT:
The Fiscal Officer distributed the February 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.

COMMITTEES:
Sidewalks Committee meets at March 23rd at 7:30 pm at the Administration Building.

Williams gave a synopsis of the Parks meeting and advised that it was decided not to move the shelter to Pirate's Park.

Erdody gave a verbal report of the Town Hall Board of Control meeting. There was a contract agreement reached with the Grand Rapids Arts Council.

Berry advised Council that the Ambulance Board is putting a 4 mil replacement levy on the May ballot.

NEW BUSINESS:
The Mayor spoke with the Arts Council and suggested that they submit their requests for use of public property as early as possible.

The Chamber is planning on submitting their requests and attending the April 4th meeting. The Chamber would like to buy new garland for the poles and would like the Village to help with the cost.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry, to go into executive session with Council, the Mayor, and Chad to discuss property with no action being taken.
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - yes         
        Williams - yes     
        Hutchison - yes
        Lewis - yes           
        Treen - yes         
        Berry - yes
            MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry, to return to regular session.
    Votes were: 
        Williams - yes         
        Hutchison - yes         
        Lewis - yes
        Treen - yes            
        Berry - yes                 
        Erdody - yes
            RETURNED TO REGULAR SESSION

ADJOURNMENT:
Erdody, made a motion, seconded by Berry, to adjourn.
    Votes were: 
        Hutchison - yes     
        Lewis - yes     
        Treen - yes
        Berry - yes            
        Erdody - yes   
        Williams- yes

The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is March 28, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.