VILLAGE OF LAKEVIEW

COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 13, 2006

PUBLIC HEARING

Purpose of Public Hearing – to hear comments on the 2006/07 Proposed Budget.

Pres. ProTem Earhart called Public Hearing to order at 7:32pm.

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

Ruth Schottle.

Members absent – Ed Winter.

Others present – Pat Herblet, Darin Dood, Jim Reamsma, Wally Delamater,

Ruth Corwin.

Pres. ProTem Earhart read the following notice – The Lakeview Village Council is holding this public hearing to hear public comments on the subject of the property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed 2006/07 budget. 

Pres. ProTem Earhart asked if the Public had any comments.  No comments.

Schottle moved to close Public Hearing.  Lobert seconded, motion carried.

Pres. ProTem Earhart declared hearing closed.

Pres. ProTem Earhart called regular meeting to order at 7:34pm with all the above in attendance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Collard moved to approve agenda as presented.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.

STANDING ITEMS

Minutes – Lund moved to approve minutes of 1-9-06 meeting as presented.  Collard seconded, motion carried.

Bills – Lobert moved to approve bills in amount of $199,748.97 as presented.  Schottle seconded.  Bills discussed – Lagoon seminar, fuel reimbursement, DDA Bond payment.

After discussion, motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

Police – Written report.

DPW – Written report.  Manager presented charts showing the reduction in sewer discharge from Parker Hannifin.

OLD BUSINESS – None.

NEW BUSINESS

Four “D” Survey of Public Trees – Lund moved that the Village of Lakeview enter into a Professional Service Agreement with David Breedlove to conduct a Four “D” Survey of the public trees at a cost not to exceed $1,500.  Schottle seconded, motion carried.

Bradford Pear Maintenance Proposal – Schottle moved to accept the bid from Woodland Tree Service for a not to exceed fee of $2,090.00 to perform the Bradford Pear tree maintenance service as described in the bid request.  Collard seconded, motion carried.

Chief of Police Resignation – Schottle moved that the Village Council accept the resignation of Chief Herblet with regret and to wish him well in his new position.  Lund seconded.  Various members spoke about his leaving, sorry to see him go.  He was commended for making the department as good as it is.  Pat spoke to Council about his decision to leave, which was, a position appeared that he was interested in, and it was another step up in his career.  After discussion, motion carried.

Interim Police Chief Appointment – Lobert moved that Lt. Darin Dood be appointed Interim Chief of Police for the Village of Lakeview Police Department and that said appointment will become effective February 18 th , 2006.  Lund seconded.  Various members commented that he has been trained well, feels he will do a good job.  After discussion, motion carried.

Music in the Park – Lobert moved that the Music in the Park request submitted by Kimberly Croy to use Lakeside Park in the dates specified be approved.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Liquor License Transfer (Lakeview Recreational, Inc.) – Lund moved that the request from Lakeview Recreational, Inc., to transfer ownership of 2005 Class C Licensed business with dance-entertainment permit, located in escrow at 10002 Carson City, Carson City, Mi., 48811, Bloomer Twp., Montcalm County, from L2K, Inc.; and transfer location (Governmental Unit) (MCL 426.1531(1) to 9775 N. Greenville Rd., Lakeview, Mi., 48850, Montcalm County, be considered for approval.  Schottle seconded, motion carried.

2005/06 Budget Amendments – Manager discussed some of the updated changes.  Farrell moved that Village council adopt the amended 2005/06 Budget as presented with a Revenue of $1,929,357 and an Expense of $1,797,571.  Lobert seconded.  Commented that budget was well laid out.  After discussion, motion carried.

2006/07 Proposed Budget – Lund moved that Village Council adopt the 2006/07 Proposed Budget with Revenue of $1,416,437 and an Expense of $1,301,616.  Lobert seconded.  Commented that Manager did a nice job on budgeting for the Village.  After

discussion, motion carried.

Contract Extension (N. Lincoln Water Project) – Manager stated that a contract extension was needed with the DEQ so that the contractor could finish the N. Lincoln Water Project.  Lund moved that the Village Council, in contract with Department of Environmental Quality, authorize contract amendment #1 to extend the time of the contract from February 28, 2006 to September 30, 2006, and the Village Manager be authorized to execute said amendment.  Collard seconded, motion carried.

Financial Audit Bids – Lund moved to accept the audit proposal from Berthiaume & Co, Saginaw, Mi., but to enter into a one-year agreement at stated price, with the Village Manager having the option to enter into a three-year contract with price as proposed in audit bid.  Schottle seconded, motion carried.

MANAGER INFORMATION & COMMENTS – None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Written minutes.

DISCUSSION

Discussed Paloma site.  Manager stated that meetings had been set but later they were cancelled.  Discussed Mayor Exchange Day.  Discussed the Chief of Police position.

A Resolution of Appreciation should be prepared for Chief Herblet.

Pres. ProTem Earhart declared meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Wally J. Delamater

Village Clerk