January 9, 2011
7:30 pm

The Council of The Village of Grand Rapids convened in regular session from 7:30 P.M. to 8:55 P.M. in the Grand Rapids Town Hall. Mayor Marjory Obermyer called the meeting to order.

The Mayor swore in Janet Borough and Jeremy Treen as new Council Members.

The Fiscal Officer took roll call with:
Berry - Present 
Borough - Present
Erdody - Present 
Lewis - Present
Treen - Present 
Williams - Present

Council members drew seats
1 - Carolyn Erdody 
2 - Curt Williams 
3 - Jeremy Treen
4 - Janet Borough 
5 - John Berry 
6 - Sara Lewis

MINUTES:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Treen, to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2011th meeting as submitted.
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes 
        Treen - yes
        Borough - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Lewis - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

BILLS:
Berry made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to pay the bills from January 1st through January 9, 2012th.
    Votes were: 
        Williams - yes 
        Treen - yes 
        Borough - yes
        Berry - yes 
        Lewis - yes 
        Erdody - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS:
Shawn Downey asked if the pool board would be able hang signs along the north side of the pool as a fundraiser. They would be up from May through August and would be like a scaled down version of the ones at the ball diamonds. Chad will check into the zoning aspect of it.

They also want to enclose the pump pit with a building. Chad will also look into the zoning issue.

SHERIFF'S REPORT:
Deputy Mormile gave the Sheriff's report.

MAYOR'S REPORT:
The Mayor introduced herself to Council.

Erdody nominated John Berry for President of Council. Williams nominated himself.

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Lewis, to close the nominations.
    Votes were: 
        Treen - yes 
        Borough - yes 
        Berry - yes
        Lewis - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

Council voted by paper vote. Votes were 3 for Berry and 3 for Williams. Obermyer voted for Berry. Berry was elected Council President.

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 have Poggemeyer provide a written report concerning the condition of the elementary school building for $1500.00.
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes 
        Treen - yes
        Borough - yes 
        Berry - yes
        Lewis - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

Berry made a motion, seconded by Erdody, to give the School Board a 30-day deadline to install the 2" backflow device as required.
    Votes were: 
        Williams - yes 
        Treen - yes 
        Borough - yes
        Berry - yes 
        Lewis - yes 
        Erdody - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

There is a planning commission meeting on the 17th of January for the request of a zoning change for the house by the bank.

He advised Council that Tony will be on light duty next week due to surgery.

FISCAL OFFICER'S REPORT:
The Fiscal Officer distributed the December 2011 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.

She advised Council that there were additional appropriations needed to finish off the year. Erdody acknowledged the supplemental appropriations for December of 2011.

She also advised Council that she has closed out 2011 and moved into 2012. The year-end reports are available for viewing.

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor had a call a gentleman regarding the Rail Road wondering if Council was interest in bringing the railroad back to town. She was advised to tell him that when he gets a proposal together, he can bring it to Council.

COMMITTEES:
The Mayor advised that she kept the Committees the same with substituting Borough for Hutchison's spot.

ORDINANCES:
The Fiscal Officer gave ORDINANCE 2012-1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENERGY AND ENERGY-RELATED SERVICES THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGGREGATION a first reading.

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Berry, to declare ORDINANCE 2012-1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENERGY AND ENERGY-RELATED SERVICES THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGGREGATION an emergency
    Votes were: 
        Berry - yes 
        Lewis - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Williams - yes 
        Treen - yes 
        Borough - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

Erdody made a motion, seconded by Lewis, motion to pass Ordinance 2012-1 and waive the reading and accept by title only. ORDINANCE 2012-1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY FIRST ENERGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENERGY AND ENERGY-RELATED SERVICES THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGGREGATION
    Votes were: 
        Lewis - yes 
        Erdody - yes 
        Williams - yes
        Treen - yes 
        Borough - yes 
        Berry - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

NEW BUSINESS:
The Mayor advised that there is a vacant seat on the Planning Commission so if anyone knows of anyone that would be willing to serve, have them contact her.

COMMENTS:
Berry would like to send Judy a card and gift certificate for her years of service.    Berry made a motion, seconded by Williams, to send a $75.00 gift certificate to Judy and Dick for LaRoes.
    Votes were: 
        Erdody - no 
        Williams - yes 
        Treen - yes
        Borough - yes 
        Berry - yes 
        Lewis - yes
    MOTION APPROVED

ADJOURNMENT:
Erdody made a motion, seconded by Williams, to adjourn.
    Votes were: 
        Berry - yes 
        Borough - yes 
        Erdody - yes
        Lewis - yes 
        Treen - yes 
        Williams - yes
The meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is January 23, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the Grand Rapids Town Hall.