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

May 2016

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

MAY 9, 2016

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

Absent: Stewart, McCallum

Others: John Morris, Jeff Wynkoop, Jerry Rasmussen, Duane Arnott, Jarris
Rubingh, Rebekah Rubingh

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:05 PM

1. Motion by Boss/Sowers to accept the April 11, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 5-0

PUBLIC INPUT:

Duane Arnott – Archery will participate in Pig Roast.

Jarris Rubingh – Will be a candidate for Trustee on Banks Township Board.

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Police: Jeff Wynkoop was sworn in as new part-time police officer.

DPWStreets: Jerry Rasmussen to be on call for the water department at a rate of $100.00 per month.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Recreation Department: Wooden Shoe Campground is opening May 15.

Planning Commission: Next meeting is May 19 at 7:00 PM. Continuing to work on Master Plan.


DISCUSSION:

a. Sale of old waterworks property – temporarily on hold.

b. 2016 Pig Roast plans are moving ahead.

c. 2016 Fireworks – encourage people to participate in the golf scramble fundraiser.

d. Breezeway garage sale is May 27 and 28.

e. Paddle Antrim plans are moving ahead.

f. Discussion about a blight ordinance.

g. Auditors will be here May 17, 18, 19 and 20.

ACTION ITEMS:

2. Motion by Boss, Sowers to donate $250.00 to Pig Roast. CARRIED 5-0

3. Motion by Spearing, Kammerer to donate $1.000.00 to Fireworks. CARRIED 5-0

4. Motion by Sowers, Campbell to pay the bills. CARRIED 5-0

5. Motion by Campbell, Boss to adjourn at 8:00 PM. CARRIED 5-0

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Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk