Regular Council Meeting Minutes, Thursday, June 9, 2011

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

Roll Call: Hansen, Hook, Kilgus, Kinzel, Pallin, Rank, Siderman, Superintendent Moore, Treasurer Olney, Clerk Spencer, ZA Lennox

Pledge of Allegiance voiced by all

Guests: 17

No conflict of interest voiced by any council members

Approval of the agenda – Motion by Kilgus, support by Kinzel – All Ayes – MOTION CARRIED

Approval of regular council meeting minutes for May 5, 2011 – Motion by Hook, support by Siderman – All Ayes – MOTION CARRIED

Approval of special meeting minutes for May 16, 2011 – Motion by Hook, support by Siderman – All Ayes – MOTION CARRIED

Review of bills for May/June 2011 – Motion by Kinzel, support by Hook to approve bills – Roll Call: AYES: Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank, Hook – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED
No public comment on agenda items

Communication to Council:

Sheriff Patrol Agreement – Deputy John Brazaski will be doing patrol – Sheriff Rory Heckman presented a cost breakdown - Motion by Kilgus, support by Hansen to approve Sheriff Patrol Agreement - Roll Call: AYES: Kinzel, Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

ZA Lennox – Most people have complied with violation notices – keeping close contact with the Brookside to make sure they comply with ordinance and code – Planning Commission to review ordinance book – there are amendments needed – will hold a Public Hearing when ready – Permit Fee Schedule needs to be reworked – waiting for a response from attorney re: marijuana issue - Brookside construction discussed

Mike Jones – Benzie Conservation District – presented information on Emerald Ash Borer – different treatment alternatives discussed - Conservation District will do a quick survey of the Village to determine infestation (no charge)

Dick Ide – request permission for Fourth of July use of the Park/Parade/barge – close angle parking for the parade – location of barge placement discussed – request $800.00 to help support firework display– Motion by Kinzel, support by Siderman for usage of the Park/$800.00 for fireworks – Roll Call: AYES: Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel, Hook – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Steve Loveless – requests $500.00 to help support Music in the Park – will be held on Thursdays starting June 30th thru August 18th – Motion by Hook, support by Hansen to help promote Music in the Park for $500.00 – Roll Call: AYES: Siderman, Kinzel, Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Treasurer Olney – treasurers report reviewed – Motion by Hansen, support by Siderman to accept report – All Ayes – MOTION CARRIED

Meeting with the meter man - training for the electronic meters – water shut offs in a few days

Water/Sewer – Chairman Kilgus: will order next 100 meters after July 1st – the well is in the ground, waiting for DEQ permits – status update given – money left, miscellaneous projects planned - Motion by Kilgus, support by Kinzel to approve change order #5 in the amount of $5,413.52 – Peerless-Midwest contract – Roll Call: AYES: Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kilgus, support by Hook to approve draw #6 in the amount of $23,371.52 for Peerless-Midwest – Roll Call: AYES: Rank, Hook, Hansen, Kinzel, Siderman, Kilgus, Pallin – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kilgus, support by Hansen to approve $1,700.00 for Gosling Czubak (water project) – Roll Call: AYES: Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank, Hook – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kilgus, support by Siderman to approve $950.00 for Gosling Czubak (water project) – Roll Call: AYES: Kinzel, Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kilgus, support by Hansen to approve $2,500.00 for Gosling Czubak (water project) – Roll Call: AYES: Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel, Hook – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kilgus, support by Hansen to approve $3,500.00 for Gosling Czubak (water project) – Roll Call: AYES: Siderman, KINZEL, Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Law/Finance – Chairperson Hansen: presented 2011 Tax Rate Request – total taxable value in the Village -$27,121,399, this represents an $800,000.00 decrease from 2010 – the amount of approximately $7,000.00 will be a decrease in revenue for the year 2011 – maximum allowable millage levy for 2011 is 8.8793 – the committee agreed to keep the millage rate the same as 2010 which is 8.6531 and millage debt of 2.000 (sewer bond) for a total of 10.6531 Mills – the Library Millage has been moved to Benzonia Township – Motion by Hansen, support by Hook to accept millage rate of 8.6531 and sewer bond debt of 2.000 – total of 10.6531 – Roll Call: AYES: Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Building/Grounds – Chairman Siderman: Plant It Wild – no longer maintain flowers at US31 and Spring Valley – water is the issue – suggest seeding - more plants needed for other bed , approximately $150 - $200 – Plant It Wild to purchase and be reimbursed by the Village – window on hold until grant finalized
Parks/Rec – Chairman Pallin: working with a coalition to eradicate swimmers itch – 3 step process – water fowl, next April pyrotechnics - lake bed raking to disrupt snails to be done 6/15-16, 7/11-12,8/8-8, and 8/29-30 suggested to stay out of water for 24 hours after – signs will be posted – protection - Swimmers Itch Guard, sold at local drug stores and hopefully 5 Corners - Motion by Pallin, support by Siderman to refund MaryAnn Gisewhite’s $1000.00 deposit for RV Park less 10% - Roll Call: AYES: Rank, Hook, Hansen, Kinzel, Siderman, Kilgus, Pallin – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED
Will look at skateboard park repairs

Equipment – Chairman Hook: purchase tractor mower – 12 foot flex wing (sewer ponds) – motion by Hook, support by Kinzel to purchase mower for $9,000.00 – Roll Call: AYES: Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank, Hook – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Streets/Sidewalks – Chairman Kinzel: thanks to crew for planters, Boosters painted – Gosling Czubak pursuing grant to replace 1st 2 blocks in Village with LED lights – grant will pay 90% of the new lights – will not pay for removal of old – will pursue with Consumers – Motion by Kinzel, support by Siderman to pass Resolution: Crystal Lake Waterfront Revitalization Project TF10-073 – Roll Call: AYES: Kinzel, Hook, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Pursuing grant for new fishing dock – donation $1500.00 Sunrise Rotary and another $1500.00 for total of $3000.00 – Motion by Kinzel, support by Hook to submit Indian Grant in amount of $24,000.00 – the Village of Beulah responsible for up to $1000.00 – Roll Call: AYES: Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Hansen, Siderman, Kinzel, Hook – NAYES – NONE – MOTION CARRIED

Superintendent Moore: replace fire hydrant at the Government Center

Public Input:

Steve Wentworth – sign to be placed for the transient dock with Village layout and 14 spots for advertising
Irland Sutter – thanks and approval for medical marijuana (KuDos) in Village

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Spencer, Clerk

Subject to approval at the July 7, 2011 Council Meeting