Ellsworth, Michigan 49729
Phone: 231-588-7411
Email: office@villageofellsworth.com

August 2018

APPROVED

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

AUGUST 13, 2018

Present: Campbell, Boss, Sowers, Spearing, McCallum, Stewart, Rasmussen, Potter and Drenth

Absent: N/A

Others: Janice Drost

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00 PM

1. Motion by Rasmussen, Boss to accept the July 9, 2018 minutes as presented. CARRIED 7-0

PUBLIC INPUT: Janice Drost has volunteered to plant and be responsible for the upkeep of flowers for the Community Square.

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Police: Report was given

DPW: Gosling Czubak has completed water map for Circle Drive.

Streets: Pathway on Lake Street by the Community Park has been completed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Planning Commission: N/A

Parks and Recreation: N/A

DISCUSSION:

a. Community Square Project Phase 1 – KP Landscaping will put in pathway pavers, reseed lawn and install irrigation this fall.

b. Paddle Antrim Water Trail – Headwaters will be located in Ellsworth.

c. Old water works project – Presently at the title company.

d. DDA Organization – Meeting will be August 27 at 6:00PM.

e. Thank you letter from Lioness/Lions Club for assistance with Culpepper & Merriweather Circus.

f. Zoning Administrator – Village will continue to retain Andy Veenstra.

ACTION ITEMS:

2. Motion by Spearing, Sowers to approve Resolution 8122018 (see attached). CARRIED 7-0

3. Motion by Stewart, McCullum to prepay propane with Ellsworth Farmers Exchange in the amount of $1500.00. CARRIED 7-0

4. Motion by Boss, Spearing to approve budget amendments. CARRIED 7-0

5. Motion by Spearing, Rasmussen to pay the bills. CARRIED 7-0

6. Motion by Rasmussen, Stewart to adjourn at 7:50PM. CARRIED 7-0

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk