APPROVED
VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Present: Campbell, Boss, Sowers, Spearing, McCallum, Stewart, Rasmussen, Potter and Drenth
Absent:
Others: Gary Strange, Julie Waterman
Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00 PM
1. Motion by Rasmussen, Boss to accept the minutes of Special Meeting October 29, 2019 as presented. CARRIED 7-0
2. Motion by Stewart, McCallum to accept minutes of Public Hearing October 29,
3. 2019 as presented. CARRIED 7-0
4. Motion by Sowers, Rasmussen to accept minutes of Regular Meeting October 14, 2019 as presented. CARRIED 7-0
PUBLIC INPUT:
DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:
Police: Police position will need to be filled effective January 1, 2020.
DPW:
Streets:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Planning Commission: Will meet November 14, 2019.
Parks and Recreation:
DISCUSSION:
a. Status of Community Square Project – Building will be delivered November 26, 2019.
b. Farmers Market – Julie Waterman presented a report for the 2019 season. Excited about response to the Farmers Market. Will re-open May 9, 2020 and run thru October 10, 2020.
c. Ellsworth- Atwood Road – Will be resurfaced in 2021 by Antrim County and Village will pay to continue paving from Village limits to Church Street.
d. State of Community – Will be held January 15, 2020 starting at 5:30PM.
e. Woodenshoe Holiday Fest – Will be held Wednesday December 11, 2019 starting at 6:00PM.
f. Dollar General – They have sent a letter of intent to Antrim County for the purchase of property owned by the County.
g. Property located at 6517 Center Street – EGLE must find contamination to qualify for funds. Owner is to apply to Antrim County on November 12, 2019 for a permit of intent to tear building down. Will report back to Council if permit is issued and what date inspection will be done.
ACTION ITEMS:
4. Motion by Sowers, Rasmussen to approve Committees and Rosters (Trustees) for 2020-2021 year. CARRIED 7-0
5. Motion by Rasmussen, Sowers to approve budget amendments. CARRIED 7-0
6. Motion by Rasmussen, Sowers to approve Rider A pertaining to property purchase of parcel #05-01-024-003-00. CARRIED 7-0
7. Motion by Sowers, Boss to approve Resolution #11112019 Code of Ethics. CARRIED 7-0
8. Motion by Stewart, McCallum to pay the bills. CARRIED 7-0
9. Motion by Campbell, Rasmussen to adjourn at 8:30PM. CARRIED 7-0
Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk