December 12, 2022

 

APPROVED

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

DECEMBER 12,2022

 

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

 

Absent: Potter

 

Others:  Linda VanAndel, Jacob Byrd and Jerry Rasmussen

 

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

 

1. Motion by Spearing, McCallum to accept the November 14, 2022 regular minutes as presented. CARRIED 7-0

 

PUBLIC INPUT:  Linda VanAndel provided an update on replacement of the culvert by River Park.. GFA is doing a preliminary study to be able to provide an estimate of the cost of the replacement.

 

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS: 

 

1. Police: Met with Jacob Byrd concerning the open position of Police Chief. Dhillon questioned how many hours were budgeted for that position.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

1. Finance Committee – Next year’s budget meeting will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
2. DDA – Trunk or Treat was a huge success. January 12, 2023 will be the State of the Community meeting.

 

DISCUSSION:

 

1. Wooden Shoe Holiday Festival – Has been cancelled for this year.
2. Township Clean-up Day – Tentatively set for May 13, 2023.
3. Feedback for Branding Consultant – Suggestions are requested.
4. Committees for 2023-2024 – Open discussion about who would be interested in what position.
5. Sewer project update – the FDA loan for this project has been approved for 45% of the project. Further funding will be required to move forward with the project.
6. Community Park Pavilion Rental – Will re-visit next month to determine for rate to reserve the Pavilion.
7. Christmas Tree in the Community Square – Issue with the lights this year.

 

 

ACTION ITEMS:

 

2. Motion by Palajac, Dhillon to approve the budget amendments. CARRIED 7-0

 

3. Motion by Spearing, Sowers to approve the Meeting Procedures. CARRIED 7-0

 

4. Motion by Spearing, Palajac to update DDA membership. Marcie Palajac, Lynn Spearing and Nate Swailes  have been re-appointed.  Pastor Chris Wallace has been newly appointed.  CARRIED 7-0

 

5. Motion by Spearing, A. Drenth to approve Jacob C. Byrd to fill the Vacant Police Chief position. CARRIED 7-0

 

6. Motion by Campbell, Sowers to approve S-Parks Grant Resolution. CARRIED 7-0

 

7. Motion by Campbell, McCallum to pay the bills. CARRIED 7-0

 

8. Motion by Palajac, McCallum to adjourn at 7:45pm. CARRIED 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk