October 24, 2011
7:30 pm
The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from
7:30 P.M. to 8:45 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: Loren Cass & Bret Clark, Suburban Natural Gas
MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Hutchison to approve the Minutes of the
October 10th, 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 Williams, to pay the bills from October 11
through October 24, 2011.
Votes were:
Treen - yes
Berry - yes
Erdody - yes
Williams- yes
Hutchison - yes
Lewis - yes
BILLS APPROVED
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
Bret Clark spoke on behalf of Suburban Natural Gas on their Public Awareness
Program. He went over the signs of natural gas leak and the need for residents
to contact OUPS prior to any digging.
SHERIFF'S REPORT:
The Sheriff's department issued a parking warning on a truck that has backed
into a parking spot for 3 days.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the official
minutes.
Also attached to his minutes is a letter from the PUCO regarding their
findings on the railroad crossings.
Hoffman advised Council of the issues pertaining to the reimbursement of
funds for Christmas decorations.
He also distributed a letter that will be going to Suburban asking for
information regarding the status of our gas line.
FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT:
Erdody acknowledged the $2100.00 Supplemental Appropriation needed for 2011
Income Tax Collection overhead.
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor read an e-mail from Denise Krabill's resignation from the Planning
Commission. The Mayor will work on appointing a citizen to take her place.
She also read a letter thanking the Village for their help with the 2011
Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest.
She also read a letter from the Animal Cruelty agent advising Council that
they are following up on a cruelty case and are trapping cats at a Second Street
home.
She also read a letter questioning the reason for having Halloween on the
31st and not the week-end.
She also read a letter from a handicapped person who tried to attend the
Applebutter Fest.
COMMITTEES:
Hutchison gave his report on the October 20th Safety Committee meeting.
The Mayor advised that November 9th is the Applebutter Safety meeting with
the Sheriff, Fire department, and the Applebutter Fest Committee at 7:00 pm at
the Fire Hall. The Fiscal Officer will post it so that all can attend if they so
desire.
Hutchison requested a Committee meeting to discuss the new contract that has
been presented for Council's approval. After discussion, a Committee of the
Whole meeting was set for November 10th at 7:00 pm to discuss Sidewalks,
Buildings and Contracts. This will combine the previously scheduled Sidewalk
Committee and Buildings Committee meetings and include discussion on the new
contract.
ORDINANCES:
She gave a second reading to Ordinance 2011-8 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
2008-8.
She also gave a second reading to Ordinance 2011-9 An Ordinance Amending and
Establishing Pay Schedules for the Village of Grand Rapids and 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Mayor advised Council that the requested information from the Ambulance
District has s been received.
ADJOURNMENT:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Lewis, 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 November 14, 2011 at
7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.
