JUNE 27, 2011
7:30 PM

The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 9:05 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 - Excused 
Curt Williams - Present

EMPLOYEES: 
Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader

VISITORS: 
Chuck Thomas, Mark & Andrew Wolfran, Brian Ziapecki

MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams to approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2011 meeting as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Lewis - yes 
        Berry - yes
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams- yes 
        Hutchison - yes
    MINUTES APPROVED

BILLS:
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Williams, to pay the bills from June 14 thru June 27, 2011 as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams- yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
    BILLS APPROVED

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
The Mayor recognized the three Boy Scouts who are observing the meeting for their Communications Badge.

Chuck Thomas, Historical Society, was here for the 2011 Applebutter Fest Application for Use of Public Property.

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry, to grant the application to the Historical Society for the 2011 Applebutter Fest on October 9, 2011
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes
        Lewis - yes 
        Berry - yes
    APPLICATION APPROVED

Thomas advised Council that the next Applebutter Committee meeting is August 4th at 7:30 pm. The Historical Society meets the third Wednesday of the month also at 7:30 pm.

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

Williams made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to move the Blue Spruce tree from Woodburn Avenue and transplant it in Pirate's Park if the cost is within reason.
    Votes were: 
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor read a letter regarding the flood ordinance from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, approving our ordinance submission.

She advised Council that the Chamber has revised their Rally Day's events schedule. Erdody advised Council that the Petting Zoo will be held on Saturday and Sunday. The Mayor advised that the Chicken BBQ will be on Saturday and the Methodist Church will be having the Ice Cream Social on Sunday at the Fire Hall.

COMMITTEES:
Williams gave his report from the June 16, 2011 Buildings, Parks, Properties & Maintenance Committee meeting. Erdody advised Council that the cleaning lady has not be notified of any scheduling. Hoffman will notify her and have her come out to the office.

ORDINANCES:
The Fiscal Officer gave a first reading to ORDINANCE 2011-05 AN ORDINANCE TO REQUEST THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS LOTS AND LANDS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRAND RAPIDS FOR THE LIGHTING OF STREETS, ALLEYS, WAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES.

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Erdody, motion to forego the three reading and declare Ordinance 2011-05 an emergency.
    Votes were: 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes
    SO DECLARED

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry, motion to pass ordinance 2011-05.
    Votes were: 
        Lewis - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Erdody advised that the Historical Society agreed to pay half of the replacement or refurbishing the trash receptacles. After discussion, Hoffman will get prices for 16 new trash cans for downtown. The old ones can be used in Labino Park and/or Pirates Park.

NEW BUSINESS:
After discussion, Hutchison will advise Mr. Hitts that Council doesn't see the need for the Village to get involved and there is no need to have a meeting with him and the State.

Hutchison brought up the wood for sale in the right of way and the kayaks parking on the street. After discussion, Erdody requested that Marsh look into the legality of the cars on the street. Council was in agreement.

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

The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is July 11, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.