The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular
session from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 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 Swoap
MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Treen to approve the Minutes of the
August 22, 2011 meeting as submitted.
Votes were:
Lewis - yes
Treen - yes
Berry - yes
Erdody - yes
Williams- yes
Hutchison - yes
MINUTES APPROVED
BILLS:
Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Williams, to pay the bills from
August 23, thru September 12, 2011.
Votes were:
Treen - yes
Berry - yes
Erdody - yes
Williams- yes
Hutchison - yes
Lewis - yes
BILLS APPROVED
SHERIFF'S REPORT:
Deputy Swoap gave the report.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Administrator gave his report. A copy will be attached to the
official minutes.
After discussion, Council decided to wait till everyone had a chance
to look at the property at 23594 River Road before making a decision
regarding the wording of a notification letter.
Council decided to have a Committee of the Whole to discuss the
options for the gas system. Council came up with September 28th or 29th
or October 12th or 13th at 7:00 pm for a meeting with Sandy Roller to
discuss options.
After discussion, Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Berry, to allow
the Arts Council to place their temporary sign at an approved site in
front of the Town Hall two weeks prior to each performance, with the
sign fees waived.
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 August 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:
Williams reminded Council of the Committee meeting on the 19th at 7:00
pm at the Town Hall to discuss properties.
Treen reminded Council that the Applebutter Safety committee is
meeting Wednesday the 14th at the Fire Hall.
Hutchison will look into the Second Street property complaint.
ORDINANCES:
The Fiscal officer gave a second reading to Ordinance 2011-6 An
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY
THE WOOD COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE OF VILLAGE CODE
CRIMINAL CHARGES.
She gave a first reading to Ordinance 2011-7 An ORDIANCE
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 AND SEWER DISTRICT.
She read Resolution 2011-3 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WOOD
COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN.
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry, to declare Resolution 2011-3
an emergency.
Votes were:
Erdody - yes
Williams - yes
Hutchison - yes
Lewis - yes
Treen - yes
Berry - yes
SO DECLARED
Treen made a motion, seconded by Berry, to waive the next two
readings of Resolution 2011-3.
Votes were:
Williams - yes
Hutchison - yes
Lewis - yes
Treen - yes
Berry - yes
Erdody - yes
READINGS WAIVED
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to pass Resolution
2011-3.
Votes were:
Hutchison - yes
Lewis - yes
Treen - yes
Berry - yes
Erdody - yes
Williams - yes
MOTION APPROVED
COMMENTS:
Treen advised Council of the events surrounding the use of the ball
diamonds by an outside team. He advised the team that insurance was
required with the Village as an additional insured in order to use the
diamonds. The team has advised Treen that they would not be using the
diamonds for practice.
Erdody advised Council that the windmill has been taken down.
ADJOURNMENT:
Hutchison 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 September 26,
2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.
