VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL
MAY 11, 2015
Present: Campbell, Boss, Sowers, Stewart, Spearing, M. B. Drenth and Potter.
Absent: Kammerer
Others: Jerry Rasmussen, Tina Sundelius and John Morris
Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:05 PM
1. Motion by Boss/Sowers to accept the April 13, 2015 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 6-0
2. Motion by Sowers/Drenth to amend the agenda to add 9283 Main St. property to action items . CARRIED. 6-0
PUBLIC INPUT: N/A
DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:
Police: Morris talked about the problem with trash outside the home located at 9283 Main Street. Will be addressed in action items.
DPW: Water System Project on schedule
Streets: N/A
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Recreation Committee: Wooden Shoe Campground to open May 15, 2015
Planning Commission: N/A
DISCUSSION:
a. Sale of old waterworks property – Working on agreement with Grand Traverse Pellet and Fred Taylor
b. 2015 Pig Roast – Spearing reported on progress
c. 2015 July fireworks – Friday, July 3
d. FOIA – Must be in place by July 1, 2015
e. Breezeway Garage Sale – May 22 and 23
f. Farmer’s Market – Not definite yet
g. Paddle Antrim – Progressing
h. Cell Tower Lease Extension with American Tower – Being reviewed by our attorney
i. Auditors will be here May 18, 19, and 20
ACTION ITEMS:
3. Motion by Spearing/Scott to approve contribution of $250.00 for Ellsworth Pig Roast and $1,000.00 for Ellsworth Fireworks as budgeted . CARRIED 6-0
4. Budget Amendments – None for this month
5. Motion by Sowers/Boss to send certified letter to owners of 9283 Main Street regarding non-compliance of Ordinance 6. CARRIED 6-0
6. Motion by Campbell/Stewart to pay bills. CARRIED 6-0
7. Motion by Boss/Sowers to adjourn at 7:45PM. CARRIED 6-0
Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk