October 10, 2011
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 
John Berry - Present
Sara Lewis - Present 
Carolyn Erdody  - Present
Jeremy Treen - Present 
Curt Williams - Present

EMPLOYEES: Chad Hoffman, Karen Rader

VISITORS: Deputy Metternick

MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Treen to approve the Minutes of the September 26, 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 Berry, to pay the bills from September 27, 2011 through October 7, 2011.
    Votes were: 
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams- yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
    BILLS APPROVED

SHERIFF'S REPORT:
The Deputy gave his report.

MAYOR'S REPORT:
The Mayor advised Council about conversations with an individual who has threatened herself, Chad, and the Village.

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

After discussion, Council advised Hoffman to send violation letters, with copies of the ordinance, to residents who have recreational vehicles in their front yards for more than seven days.

Hoffman advised Council that the bulbs of the Front Street street lights will all be changed and that they had outlived their bulb expectancy.

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

Erdody acknowledged the $1000 supplemental appropriation needed for Tony Wright's medical reimbursement increase under the new medical policy.

COMMITTEES:
Berry gave his report for the October 3rd meeting of the Finance Committee.

Williams made a motion, seconded by Erdody to take David Weilnau off probation.
    Votes were: 
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

A Safety & Welfare meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm at the Administration Building to discuss the Properties and Applebutter Fest Safety. Members of the Applebutter Fest Committee will be invited.

Hutchison advised Council that he called the Health Department regarding the property discussed at the September 26th meeting. She has made one visit and will be making a follow up this week.

A Streets & Sidewalks Committee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 pm the Administration Building to discuss sidewalks.

A Buildings, Parks, Properties & Maintenance Committee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, November 10th at 8:00 pm at the Administration Building to discuss plans for the Town Hall.

The EMS Board is in the process of renewing their contract. The Mayor requested minutes of the EMS Board meetings.

ORDINANCES:
The Fiscal Officer gave a third reading to Ordinance 2011-7 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Partial Assignment of the Wholesale Water Supply Contract Territory with the City of Bowling Green to the Northwestern Water & Sewer District.

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to approve Ordinance 2011-7.
    Votes were: 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes 
        Treen - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

She gave a first reading to Ordinance 2011-8 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2008-8.

Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Treen, to read Ordinance 2011-8 by title only.
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes
        Lewis - yes
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

She also gave a first reading to Ordinance 2011-9 An Ordinance Amending and Establishing Pay Schedules for the Village of Grand Rapids.

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison, to suspend the reading of ORDINANCE 2011-9 and read by title only.
    Votes were: 
        Williams - yes 
        Hutchison - yes 
        Lewis - yes
        Treen - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Erdody - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

She gave a first reading to Ordinance 2011-10 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract and Complete the Purchase of the Elementary School Property from the Otsego Local School District for $1.00.

COMMENTS:
Erdody suggested that Sycamore Road, County Line Road, and Bridge Street residents do not need parking passes delivered to their home. More discussion on this will be taken up in a committee meeting prior to next year's festival.