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

February 2016

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH

BUDGET HEARING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

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

Absent: Campbell, Stewart

Others: John Morris, Tina Sundelius

Boss opened budget hearing at 7:00 PM

The Finance Committee presented the 2016-2017 budget. A short discussion on the budget was held.

Meeting closed at 7:05 PM

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

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

Absent: Campbell, Stewart

Others: John Morris, Tina Sundelius

Meeting called to order by Boss at 7:05 PM

1. Motion by Spearing, McCallum to accept the December 21, 2015 Special Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED. 5-0

2. Motion by Sowers, Kammerer to accept the January 11, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED 5-0

PUBLIC INPUT:

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Police: John Morris gave brief report on activities in Village.

DPWStreets:

COMMITTEE REPORT:

DISCUSSION:

a. The closing of the RED loan for the water project is set for March 1, 2016 at 11:30 AM at the Ellsworth Village Office.

b. The Pig Roast and Fireworks will be held on the same date this year – June 18, 2016.

ACTION ITEMS:

3. Motion by Spearing, Sowers to approve the 2016-2017 Budget. CARRIED: 5-0

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

5. Motion by Sowers, McCallum to approve RD440-11 and Water Expense approval forms for the March 1, 2016 Loan Closing. CARRIED 5-0

6. Motion by Kammerer, Sowers to adjourn at 7:30 PM. CARRIED 5-0

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk