VILLAGE OF LAKEVIEW

COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 12, 2007

Pres. Winter called meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Members present – Jan Earhart, Craig Farrell, Kathy Lobert, Dave Lund, Esther Collard,

Ruth Schottle.

Members absent – None.

Others present – Darin Dood, Todd Lincoln, Nick Roberts, Clark Newell, Jessica Wood,

Wally Delamater, Ruth Corwin.

AGENDA APPROVAL - Pres. Winter added three items to agenda: Lincoln Development, Wesco Utilities Extension Agreement, Letter of Recommendation for Fire Department.  Schottle moved to approve agenda as amended.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Public Comments – Clark Newell stated he was disappointed in how hard it was to get anything going in Lakeview.  He stated that it seemed that other communities helped their areas, rather than hinder them.

STANDING ITEMS

Minutes – Earhart moved to approve minutes of 2-12-07 as presented.  Lobert seconded, motion carried.

Bills – Collard moved to approve monthly bills in amount of $46,811.10 as presented.  Farrell seconded, motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

Police – Written report.  Chief Dood and Officer Reamsma attended the “Lifesavers “ luncheon.  Officer Reamsma was recognized with an award from Mother's Against Drunk Driving.  Chief Dood stated that Officer Reamsma was the first part-time officer to win this award.

DPW – Written report.

OLD BUSINESS – None.

NEW BUSINESS

Water System Connection Ordinance  - Earhart moved that Village Council adopt an Ordinance requiring connection to the Village Water System when the premises is located within two hundred feet of a water distribution line; that said ordinance shall be designated Ordinance No. 07-01 and that once adopted Ordinance No. 07-01 shall become effective 30 days after publication.  Lobert seconded, motion carried.

Animal Control Ordinance Draft – Manager presented proposed ordinance to Council and stated no action was needed at this time.

Special Assessment Ordinance Draft – Manager presented proposed ordinance to Council and stated no action was needed at this time.  Jessica Wood of Law Weathers law firm, appeared before Council to discuss the proposed ordinance and its procedures.  Assessment cost needs to be proportionate to benefit received.  Should add an appeal section to ordinance.

Dexter Case – Manager stated that hearing is set for 3-15-07 at 1pm for Summary Disposition.  Schottle moved to accept the recommendation of Les Morant, Village Attorney, to agree to Dexter's offer to accept a judgment in favor of the Village and to pay the Village $2,000 for legal fees.  Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Lincoln Development – Todd Lincoln presented plans to Council for his development of orchard property.  Lincoln would like permission to use Morton Street without developers having to improve it.  Stated he was looking at building 8 homes instead of the original 10 as first discussed and is seeking restricted deeds for Senior Citizens who will reside at this development.   Pres. Winter referred to Finance Committee the matter of investigating the possibility of upgrading Morton Street.  Schottle moved to waive policy for one year to allow for construction off Morton Street for Lot #5 for occupancy.  Winter seconded, motion lost.  Asked for a show of hands for roll call.  Yeas – Schottle, Winter, Collard.  Nays – Farrell, Lund, Lobert, Earhart.

Wesco Utility Extension Agreement – Manager presented Wesco's Utility Agreement with the revisions that were recommended and approved at last Council Meeting. 

Letter of Recommendation for Fire Department – Manager received letter from Fire District stating they were trying to obtain a grant for extrication tools.  Lobert moved to write a Letter of Recommendation for the District Fire Department in support of their seeking a grant to obtain a set of extrication tools (Jaws of Life) for their department.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

MANAGERS INFORMATION & COMMENTS – Written report.  Discussed Fresh Drain, Library Project and Eighth Street Project.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Written minutes included in packets.

Pres. Winter adjourned meeting at 9:35pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Wally J. Delamater,

Village Clerk