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Bills – Lobert moved to approve $80,252.47 in monthly bills as presented. Farrell seconded. Bills discussed – CEC, Icommander, URS Corp. After discussion, motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

Police – Written report.

DPW – Written report.

OLD BUSINESS – None.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution of Appreciation re: James Reamsma – Pres. Winter read resolution. Earhart moved to adopt Resolution of Appreciation for James Reamsma in recognition for receiving the MADD, Michigan Life Saver Award. Lund seconded, motion carried.

Special Assessment Ordinance – Lobert moved that Council adopt a Special Assessment Procedures Ordinance prescribing the complete assessment procedures concerning the initiation of projects, plans and specifications, estimates of costs, notice and hearing; the making and confirming of the assessment roll and corrections of errors; the collection of special assessment, and any other matters concerning the making of improvements by special assessment for the Village of Lakeview, County of Montcalm, Michigan and that said ordinance shall be designated Ordinance #07-02. Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Animal Control Ordinance – Lobert moved that the Village Council adopt an animal control ordinance to prohibit the running at large of animals in the streets, alleys, parks, and other public and private property in the village; to prohibit animal noises, barking, howling, and yelping; to prohibit or limit ownership of certain animals in the Village of Lakeview; to provide for seizure and impoundment of certain animals; to provide for requirements for dangerous or vicious animals and to provide penalties for the violations thereof and that said ordinance shall be designated #07-03. Schottle seconded, motion carried.

Council Rules of Procedure – Lund moved that Council adopt, as presented, the Council Rules of Procedures Policy for the fiscal year of 2008. Collard seconded, motion carried.

Land Use Study – Manager said that the zoning for the old pickle docks site does not fit the property and needs to be changed. Met with ROWE Inc.'s Land Use and Planning Department to discuss the best use of property. Lund moved to recommend ROWE, Inc.'s proposal for Paloma Site Planning Review be turned over to the village DDA for action. Earhart seconded, motion carried.

North Lakeview Development Plans – Manager discussed the future plans for development of village property on north side of Tamarack Lake. Asked ROWE Inc. to provide village with a land use/planning cost proposal.

Right-of-Way Ordinance – The Village Attorneys recommended the adoption of this ordinance in order to retain control of our street right-of-ways. Schottle moved that the Village Council adopt an ordinance to regulate public right-of-way to the full extent permitted by law in order to protect public health, safety and welfare and to exercise control of public highways, streets, alleys and right-of-ways granted and/or reserved to theVillage by Section 29, Article 7 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and the General Law Village Act, Act No.3 of 1895, in compliance with applicable laws and that said ordinance shall be designated #07-04. Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Video Service Franchise Coordinator – Manager stated that with the passing of the Video Service Local Franchise Act, the village needs to appoint a coordinator to be responsible for processing the Franchise Agreement Applications. Lobert moved that Council appoint the Village Manager as the Video Service Franchise Coordinator to process applications in compliance with P.A. 480 of 2006, the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Act. Collard seconded, motion carried.

Temporary Street Closure – Earhart moved that Council authorize the temporary closure of Sherman Avenue from Fourth to Fifth Street, on Saturday, May 19 th to allow for Montcalm County Fire Academy to hold their final exam. Lund seconded, motion carried.

Warning Siren – Manager discussed the warning siren not being functional since last July and wondered what should be done to correct this problem. No one is taking responsibility for repair of or the replacement of the siren. Earhart moved that Manager draft a letter to Fire Deparment and Townships of Cato, Hinton & Pine, stating that siren needs to be fixed for the safety of all citizens in district. Lund seconded, motion carried.

Underground Locator and Camera – Lobert moved to authorize the purchase of one Fisher FP-2100 Ferromagnetic Locator from Batco Inc., for $669.38, one NaviTrack Locator/Transmitter from Giant Plumbing & Heating Supply Co for $3,218.94 and one Insight Vision 1200-VSL Camera Pipe Inspection System from Jack Doheny Supplies for $8,000.00, for a total of $11,888.32, with the cost to be expensed from the water and sewer departments. Earhart seconded, motion carried.

MANAGER INFORMATION & COMMENTS – Written report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – None.

Pres. Winter declared meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Wally J. Delamater

Village Clerk

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