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

February 2015

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH

BUDGET HEARING

FEBRUARY 09, 2015

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

Present: Boss, Sowers, Kammerer, Spearing, and Potter

Absent: Campbell, M. Drenth, and Stewart

Others: John Morris, Jerry Rasmussen, M. J. Babcock, Tim Petrosky

Boss opened budget hearing at 7:00 p.m.

The Finance Committee presented the 2015-2016 budget. A short discussion on the budget was held.

Meeting closed at 7:05 p.m.

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Present: Boss, Sowers, Spearing, Kammerer, and Potter

Absent: Campbell, Stewart, M. B. Drenth

Others: John Morris, Jerry Rasmussen, M. J. Babcock, Tim Petrosky

Meeting called to order by Boss at 7:05 PM

1. Motion by Sowers/Spearing to accept the January 12, 2015 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 4-0

PUBLIC INPUT:

Rasmussen stated problems with snowmobilers to be reported to Antrim County Sheriffs Department as they now have four officers assigned to handle problems.

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Police: Morris gave report – no problems

DPWStreets: No concerns

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Planning Commission: No meeting in February

Finance Committee: 2015-2016 Budget – no questions

DISCUSSION:

a. Ellsworth Shiverfest – 25/30 people in attendance

b. Pig Roast – Lynn Spearing gave update

c. Consumer Franchise Agreement to be renewed at next meeting

ACTION ITEMS:

2. Motion by Spearing/Kammerer to approve the 2015-2016 Fiscal Budget as presented to the Trustees

by the Finance Committee. Yes: 4 No: 0

3. Motion by Sowers/Spearing to approve the Commercial Internet Banking Resolution: see attached

Yes: 4 No: 0

4. Motion to pay bills by Kammerer/Sowers Carried 4-0

5. Motion to adjourn by Spearing/Kammerer at 7:40 PM Carried 4-0

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk