APPROVED
VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL
JULY 8, 2019
Present: Campbell, Boss, Sowers, Spearing, McCallum, Rasmussen, and Potter
Absent: Stewart, Drenth
Others: Heidi MacNichol, Officer Pratt, Wendy Warren. Antrim Conservation District
Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:02 PM
1. Motion by Rasmussen, Boss to accept the June 10, 2019 minutes as presented. CARRIED 6-0
PUBLIC INPUT: Wendy Warren passed out literature and talked about soil erosion projects, healthy lakes program, recycling signage and nonrecyclable brochures
DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:
Police: Sheriff Deputy Pratt discussed with the council about Fireworks Ordinance
DPW: Received a bid on repairs to streets done by water line repairs
Streets: Radar speed sign has arrived and will be in place shortly
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Planning Commission: Meets Thursday, July 11
Parks and Recreation: Summer Program has been completed successfully; Wi Fi will be completed shortly
DISCUSSION:
a. Paddle Antrim all set for September ; village to apply to Paddle Antrim for a grant for a site plan for
the Community Park to make it universally accessible.
b. Pig Roast Rap Up; Need more volunteers and committee members. Poor weather caused lower
turnout but the event was still successful.
c. Reviewed 2018-19 Village Audit
d. Grant for Waster Water System is getting closer
ACTION ITEMS:
2. Motion by Rasmussen/McCallum to approve the Budget Amendments CARRIED 6-0
3. Motion by Boss/Spearing to approve street repairs caused by water line breaks CARRIED 6-0
4. Motion by McCallum/Spearing to accept the bid by Wolverine Power Systems to update the electrical portion of water systems backup generator. CARRIED 6-0
5. Motion Spearing/Sowers to the President’s appointment of Marcie Palajac to replace Ron Boss on the DDA Board of Directors. CARRIED 6-0
6. Motion by Campbell/Rasmussen to approve Ordinance 0708 of 2019 Fireworks Ordinance.
CARRIED 6-0
7. Motion by Rasmussen/Boss to Approve payment of the bills CARRIED 6-0
8. Motions by Campbell/Boss to adjourn CARRIED 6-0
Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk