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

November 2018

APPROVED

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Present: Campbell, Boss, Sowers, Spearing, McCallum, Rasmussen, and Drenth

Absent: Stewart, Potter

Others: John Morris, Jennifer Hodges, Kyle Kobyiski, Chris DeGood

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00 PM

1. Motion by Sowers, Spearing to accept the October 8, 2018 minutes as presented. CARRIED 6-0

PUBLIC INPUT:

DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:

Police:

DPW:

Streets: Signs with parking hours have arrived and are waiting to be put in place.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Planning Commission: Will meet November 15, 2018.

Parks and Recreation: Discussion about raising daily rates for Woodenshoe Park for 2019.

DISCUSSION:

a. Jennifer Hodges and Kyle Kobyiski from GFA presented update on feasibility study for waste water treatment system.

b. Status of Community Square Project – Phase 1 is completed.

c. New computer and backup – has been purchased and waiting for installation.

d. Election – Votes had not been certified yet.

e. Woodenshoe Holiday Fest – Will be held December 12 at 6:00pm.

f. Received thank you letter from Paddle Antrim.

g. Voters passed the selling of marijuana – The Village will need to make a decision as to whether or not to allow in the Village.

ACTION ITEMS:

2. Motion by Boss, Rasmussen to approve the budget amendments. CARRIED 6-0

3. Motion by Motion by Boss, Sowers to raise Woodenshoe Rental rates for next year. The daily rate will increase by $5.00. CARRIED 6-0

4. Motion by McCallum, Spearing to approve GFA feasibility study for waste water treatment system as submitted and forward information to USDA seeking grant monies. CARRIED 6-0

5. Motion by Spearing, McCallum to approve funding for the MCT project. CARRIED 5-1.

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

7. Motion by Boss, McCallum to adjourn at 9:00pm. CARRIED 6-0

Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk