APPROVED
VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Present: Campbell, Boss, Sowers, Spearing, McCallum, Rasmussen, Potter and Drenth
Absent: Stewart
Others: Gary Strange, Ken Groesser, Darlene Groesser
Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00 PM
1. Motion by Boss, Sowers to accept the August 12, 2019 minutes as presented. CARRIED 6-0
PUBLIC INPUT: Groesser’s had questions concerning sidewalk replacement on Center Street.
DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:
Police: Speed sign appears to be effective.
DPW: N/A
Streets: N/A
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Planning Commission: September 12, 2019 meeting with Beckett and Raeder regarding reorganization of zoning ordinance.
Parks and Recreation: Woodenshoe Park: Revenue will exceed 2018. Wi-Fi for the park is up and running.
DISCUSSION:
a. Community Square – Discussion concerning gazebo plans
b. Paddle Antrim – Kick-off party at River Park September 12, event September 13, 14.
c. Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) – Claire Karner from Beckett and Raeder is working on it.
d. DDA – Discussion regarding the closing of Ellsworth Market and the condition of the building of the former Shook’s Market.
e. Sanitary Sewer Project – Because the amount of the loan will exceed $2,000,000.00 it must be sent to Washington D.C. for approval.
f. Farmers Market is successful and will be running to the middle of October.
ACTION ITEMS:
2. Motion by Boss, Rasmussen to approve the budget amendments. CARRIED 6-0
3. Motion by Rasmussen, Spearing to approve updating the DDA Board of Directors, Resolution 09092019. CARRIED 6-0
4. Motion by Spearing, Rasmussen to approve the purchase of 43 acres for the sewage system (parcel 05-01-024-003-00) in the amount of $190,000.00 with $5,000.00 down and 60 days closing and approval for the President to sign all necessary documents. CARRIED 6-0
5. Motion by Rasmussen, Spearing to make no changes to Woodenshoe rules for the 2020 season. CARRIED 6-0
6. Motion by Rasmussen, McCallum to make no changes to Woodenshoe rates for the 2020 season. CARRIED 6-0
7. Motion by Boss, McCallum to retain the Greens as park attendants for Woodenshoe for the 2020 season. CARRIED 6-0
8. Motion by Rasmussen, McCallum to send certified letter to Keith Stewart regarding his structure located at 6517 Center. He must present a plan of action within 30 days to abide with Dangerous Structures Ordinance #2. CARRIED 6-0
9. Motion by Rasmussen, McCallum to pay the bills. CARRIED 6-0
10. Motion by Campbell, Sowers to adjourn at 7:55 PM. CARRIED 6-0
Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk