March 28, 2011
7:30 pm
The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30
P.M. to 9:20 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:
Mike and Lori Swartz, Joe Schroeder and Debbie Hertzfeld (Chamber of Commerce)
MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison to approve the Minutes of the
March 14th, 2011 meeting as submitted.
Votes were:
Lewis -
yes
Treen -
yes
Berry - yes
Erdody -
yes
Williams-
yes
Hutchison -
yes
MINUTES APPROVED
BILLS:
Williams made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to pay the bills from March 12,
2011 thru March 28, 2011
Votes
were:
Treen -
yes
Berry -
yes
Erdody - yes
Williams-
yes
Hutchison -
yes
Lewis - yes
BLLS APPROVED
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Williams, to allow the Chamber to have the
community egg hunt on April 16, 2011 as requested.
Votes were:
Berry -
yes
Erdody -
yes
Williams -
yes
Hutchison -
yes
Lewis -
yes
Treen - yes
MOTION APPROVED
Joe Schroeder requested that Front Street be closed for parking between Mill and Beaver beginning at 8:30 to allow for optimal viewing of the parade. Council will take it under advisement until the April 11th meeting.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official
minutes.
The Administrator advised the Town Hall Board of Control (via Erdody) that there is still a problem with the restrooms.
The Administrator is getting estimates on the repair of our portion of County Line Road.
He advised that we have a price of $8100 to begin work on the shelter at Labino Park.
He will be attending a workshop in Toledo regarding the Brownfield Funding project.
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS:
Council was advised that the Arts Council will have a representative at the
April 11th meeting to discuss their Event Permits.
The Mayor read a letter from Mary Poole to allow her business to become a utility payment location. Council advised that Ms. Poole be advised that at this time, it is not something Council is interested in pursuing.
COMMITTEES:
Williams submitted his written minutes from the February 28th Buildings, Parks,
Properties & Maintenance Committee meeting (he had verbally given his report
at the last meeting).
Erdody gave her report on the March 23rd Sidewalk Committee Report with no action needed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry, to go into executive session with
Council, the Mayor, Fiscal Officer, and Village Administrator to discuss
personnel, property and utility contracts
Votes were:
Erdody -
yes
Williams -
yes
Hutchison -
yes
Lewis -
yes
Treen -
yes
Berry - yes
MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to return to regular session.
Votes were:
Williams -
yes
Hutchison -
yes
Lewis - yes
Treen -
yes
Berry -
yes
Erdody - yes
RETURNED TO REGULAR SESSION
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Williams, to Hire Dave Weilnau as maintenance technician with a starting Step 1 hourly pay of $15.80; with Step 2 - Epa Class 1 Collection or Wastewater Treatment license - pay going to $17.50; with Step 3 - other required epa license - pay going to $20.00 with starting work to be April 18 or sooner.
Votes were:
Hutchison -
yes
Lewis -
yes
Treen - yes
Berry -
yes
Erdody -
yes
Williams -
yes
MOTION APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, 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 April 11, 2011 at 7:30
P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.
