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

November 2015

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

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

Absent: Stewart

Others: Duane Arnott, William Gardner, Patty Niepoth, Tina Sundelius, and Phillip Palajac

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00 PM

1. Motion by Kammerer, Spearing to accept the October 12, 2015 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 6-0

PUBLIC INPUT:

Update by Niepoth, Register of Deeds, concerning the new computer system in the office of Register of Deeds.

Update by Arnott concerning the archery program.

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Streets: Plow truck, etc. ready for winter

DPW: Ellsworth Water System Improvements – contract has been granted for wireless communication system

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Planning Commission: Working on marijuana ordinance

DISCUSSION:

a.Woodenshoe Holiday Fest Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 PM

b. Status of Community Square Project – Further work on hold until spring due to weather

c. Septic Evaluation of Lot 129 – No permit will be issued

d. Paddle Antrim – Received a thank you letter telling of the success of the event

e. Planning Together Workshop is scheduled for November 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM

ACTION ITEMS:

2. Motion by Sowers, Boss to approve 2015-2016 Committees. CARRIED 6-0

3. Motion by Boss, McCallum to approve Budget Amendments. CARRIED 6-0

4. Motion by Spearing, Campbell that the Village of Ellsworth grants approval to apply for $5,000 grant from the Risk Reduction Grant Program. CARRIED 6-0

5. Motion by Sowers, Boss to pay the bills. CARRIED 6-0

6. Motion by Spearing, Kammerer to adjourn at 7:40 PM. CARRIED 6-0

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk