VILLAGE OF LAKEVIEW

COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 13, 2006

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.

Also present – Pat & Patty Herblet, Dawn Dood, Dan Dood, Sr., Dan Dood, Jr., Teressa Weide, Jared Christensen, Jim Reamsma, Dick Boomer, Wally Delamater, Ruth Corwin.

AGENDA APPROVAL – Add URS Airport Professional Service Agreement to New Business.  Lobert moved to approve agenda.  Schottle seconded, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Pat Herblet spoke to Council about his support of Darin Dood for the position of Lakeview Village Chief of Police. 

STANDING ITEMS

Minutes – Schottle moved to approve minutes of 2-13-06 meeting as presented.  Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Bills – Lobert moved to approve monthly bills in amount of $110,936.95 as presented.  Collard seconded.  Discussed St. of Mich. billing for LEIN Fee.  After discussion, motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

Police – Written report.

DPW – Written report.  Manager stated that the Public Works employees did an outstanding job during the power outage.

OLD BUSINESS – None.

NEW BUSINESS

Chief of Police (Appointment of) – Pres. Winter told Council how he chose Lt. Dood as his recommendation for filling the Chief of Police vacancy.  Lobert moved that Lt. Darin Dood, Interim Chief of Police, be appointed the Village of Lakeview Chief of Police effective immediately.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Pres. Winter read a letter received from Officer Jim Reamsma in regards to an incident that occurred on March 1, 2006.  He stated how proud he was of Lt. Dood's professional manner in handling that difficult situation, and also Lt. Dood's concern with Officer Reamsma's welfare, in regards to that same incident.

Pres. Winter gave Lt. Darin Dood the Oath of Office for the Chief of Police.

MUSIC IN THE PARK – A letter was received from Kim Croy concerning the lack of funding for this year's Music in the Park event.  Wondered if the Village could fund or help fund this years program.  Earhart discussed park plans that have been put on hold due to budget restraints.  Money should be used for the park itself.  Village should not be the sole contributor.  After discussion, Pres. Winter referred matter to Personnel & Finance Committee for recommendation.

Liquor License Transfer (Sam's Joint) – Earhart moved to approve the request from Sam's Joint, Inc. to transfer ownership of 2005 Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit, located at RFD, 9950 N. Greenville Rd., Lakeview, Mi., 48850, Montcalm County, from David Imhoff, with license to be held in escrow.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Vacation Request (Manager) – Lobert moved to approve Manager's request for vacation from March 31, 2006 thru April 7, 2006.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Irrigation Piping – Manager spoke about the purchase of used irrigation pipe for the RIB's which would result in cost saving for labor and equipment rental, plus a savings of used pipe versus new pipe.  Schottle moved to approve the purchase of gated irrigation pipe for the Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIBs) from Triple K Irrigation for a cost not to exceed $5,850.  Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Resolution of Appreciation (Herblet) – Earhart moved to adopt a Resolution of Appreciation to Patrick Herblet for his service as Chief of Police for Village of Lakeview.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Pres. Winter thanked Pat for his years here with the Village, and stated he would be missed.

URS Airport Professional Service Agreement - MDOT has approved the agreement. The professional service is paid through the grant program and does not affect the local match.  Lobert moved that the Lakeview Village Council approve Contract No. FM59-2-C16 between the firm of URS and Lakeview for design and construction administration of the airport terminal project and that the Village Manager have signatory authority to execute the contract.  Schottle seconded, motion carried

MANAGER INFORMATION AND COMMENTS – Written report.  Discussed North Lakeview Study for future development. Meeting set with State to talk about what funding might be or is available.

Pres. Winter adjourned meeting at 8:13pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Wally J. Delamater

Village Clerk