April 10, 2023

APPROVED

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

APRIL 10, 2023

Present: Spearing, McCallum, Palajac, Sowers, A. Drenth, Dhillon and Drenth

Absent: Campbell, Potter

Others: Police Chief Byrd, Jerry Rasmussen

Meeting called to order by Spearing at 7:00pm.

Motion by Spearing, McCallum to accept the March 13, 2023, regular minutes as presented. CARRIED 6-0

PUBLIC INPUT: Discussion: Blight in the Village. Moving location of the radar sign coming in from East Jordan. ECS 8^th grade class is working on a project concerning the track at the Sports Park.

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Police:Police Chief Byrd presented report.
Streets:N/A
Parks/Recreation:N/A

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

DDA:The choosing of a new logo for the Village of Ellsworth has been finalized. Six concerts will be held this summer at the Community Square.
Planning Commission: Did not meet.
Parks and Recreation:N/A

DISCUSSION:

Ellsworth River Park Project – We did not receive funding in round one…there are two more rounds in which we will compete.
Breezeway Garage Sale – May 26 & 27.
Clean up day Saturday May 13 – We will send a letter to residents informing them of the date.
Auditors – Will be here May 30 and 31.
Paddle Antrim – September 14-16.
Pig Roast – June 17 & 18.
Wastewater Treatment system update – We received notice from the USDA that our grant application has been approved. There will be a project plan public meeting April 27, 2023, at 6:00pm regarding the CWSRF grant.
DWSRF Project – Researching infrastructure grant opportunities for water and sewer projects.There will be a special meeting April 27, 2023, at 6:00pm.
Opening of Wooden Shoe Campground – May 15, 2023.
Recycling bin issue – There is currently no camera at the site.A representative from Antrim County will attend the June 12, 2023, meeting to address the issue.

ACTION ITEMS:

Motion by Sowers, A. Drenth to pay the bills. CARRIED 6-0

Motion by McCallum, Spearing to adjourn at 7:45pm. CARRIED 6-0

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk