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