Meeting called to order by President Belanger at 7:00 PM

Roll Call: Baltazar, Belanger, Cantrell, Elliott, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank, Superintendent Moore, Treasurer Olney, Clerk Spencer

Excused ZA Kinzel

Guests: 5

Pledge of Allegiance voiced by all.

No additions to the Agenda.

No conflict of interest voiced by any council members.

Call to approve agenda: Motion by Rank, support by Baltazar - All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED

Approval of March Meeting Minutes: Motion by Rank, support by Elliott - All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED

Approval of April Meeting Minutes: Motion by Cantrell, support by Rank - All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED

April/May bills reviewed: Motion by Baltazar, support by Elliott to approve bills - Roll Call: AYES: Baltazar, Belanger, Elliott, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank, Cantrell - NAYES: NONE - MOTION CARRIED

No public comment on agenda items.

Communication to Council:

Letter from Mr. Renn concerning water main on North St. Main will be replaced when sewer project takes place. The trailer park needs a valve to flush the line. A letter of acknowledgement will be sent to Mr. Renn.

Thank you letter received from Tim Roache for donation sent by Council members to the Thoracic Society.

Treasurers report reviewed: Motion by Elliott, support by Rank to approve treasurers report - Roll Call: AYES: Elliott, Cantrell, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar, Belanger NAYES: NONE - MOTION CARRIED

Delinquent tax money has been received. Audit will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Water/Sewer - Chairman Rank: Sewer system project will be sent out for bids. We need to obtain an easement from the Government Center. Rank, Kilgus, and Belanger met with Tom Hopkins of Benzonia. An alternative site for the water tower is being investigated - the site would need approval of both councils. Alternative site might lend itself to a tank versus a tower. The ponds held well - 1 remained empty. If Reecers does not pay water bill, it is to be shut off - Rank to be informed day before shut off.

Mr. Hopkins is aware of the replacement of North St. water main and Benzonia’s share in the expense. Benzonia may have to budget for next year.

Law/Finance - Chairperson Elliott: Stated audit to take place Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30 AM.

Study setting up a P.O. system - this would produce to much difficulty. When placing an order, give date and initials as a P.O. - use VB as initials.

Building/Grounds - Chairman Kilgus: The Plant It Wild Company did a great job on the flower beds.

Has checked with sign companies for placement of signs on back of Beulah’s existing signs. Examples shown to council - waiting for a price on the one chosen as best.

Parks/Rec - Chairperson Cantrell: Brian mowed the trailer park. Trash service and ice have been ordered for the park. Discussion of policy and possible deposit for trailhead building - will hold on any changes at this time. Will check further into policies of others - Frankfort, Benzonia, & Elberta.

Trailhead building is open Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday thru Sunday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Equipment - Chairman Pallin: Discussion of possible replacement of side arm mower and purchase of a lawn sweeper. Pallin and Moore will get together to discuss options.

Street/Sidewalks - Chairman Baltazar: There are 4-5 potholes that need to be cold patched. Line paining on the street to be contracted out. Discussed sign for boat trailer parking. Parking lot for Village of Beulah and Library in poor shape - still paint lines. Checked into insurance for prescription drugs, suggest meeting with Dave Tooker to get possible ideas from him.

Superintendent Moore: Maintenance department is very busy - T dock, buoys, mowing, etc. - may require overtime to accomplish in a timely manner. Need to call new hire to set up a physical at Urgent Care, so he can start work.

Old Business:

A-Z issue is still not resolved, letter has previously been sent to Mr. Bedells. Motion by Rank, support by Pallin send letter concerning A-Z to Bedells for closure on this issue. Roll Call: AYES: Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar, Belanger, Elliott, Cantrell NAYES: NONE - MOTION CARRIED

President Belanger stated the Sheriff’s contract will remain the same - some differences in patrolling patterns.

New Business:

Refurbish of Village office discussed. Jim Kilgus will handle the project. Would like to move council meeting over to old library next month.

Discussion of hiring policies ensued. Currently there is no written policy - Diane Elliott will write one. A physical and drug test are required for employment.

Public Input:

Vicki Carpenter of Beulah - Library Grand Opening will be held Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 1:00 PM.

There is a brass plaque that the library would like saved if possible. The Library is working on a grant - to fund planting by the creek. The library requested to reserve the trailhead building for a cookie sale - December 8 th and 9 th, 2007.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Spencer, Clerk
Reviewed by President Belanger
Subject to approval at the June 7, 2007 Council Meeting