VILLAGE OF LAKEVIEW

COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Pres. Winter called Public Hearing to Order at 7:30pm.

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

Ruth Schottle.

Members absent – None.

Also present – Darin Dood, Kevin Griffith, Todd Lincoln, Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd (potential purchasers in Lincoln's project), Steve Clark of Rowe Inc., Wally Delamater,

Ruth Corwin.

Pres. Winter 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 2007/08 budget.  No comments from the public.  Earhart moved to adjourn Public Hearing.  Schottle seconded, motion carried.

Pres. Winter called meeting to order after adjourning the Public Hearing.

Present – all the above.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Schottle moved to approve agenda as presented.  Lobert seconded, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Todd Lincoln appeared before Council to present and discuss his Senior Community Housing Project.  Lincoln stated he would like utility services for his project and would like the proper Council Committee to meet and reconsider their policy for development in regards to water, sewer and streets.

STANDING ITEMS

Minutes – Lund moved to approve minutes of 1-8-07 as presented.  Lobert seconded, motion carried.

Bills – Earhart moved to approve bills in amount of $227,411.75 as presented.  Schottle seconded.  Bills questioned – JO Gallop.  After discussion, motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

Police – Written report.  Earhart stated that a Letter of Resolution be given to Officer Reamsma for his award from Mother's Against Drunk Driving.  Council agreed.

DPW – Written report.  Earhart expresses thanks to workers at cemetery.  

OLD BUSINESS – None.

NEW BUSINESS

2006/07 Budget Amendments - Lobert moved that Village council adopt the amended 2006/07 Budget as presented with revenue of $1,844,315 and an expense of $1,711,247.  Collard seconded, motion carried.

2007/08 Proposed Budget – Lobert moved that Village Council adopt the 2007/08 proposed budget with revenue of $2,000,778 and an expense of $1,944,895.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

Grant Street Project – Manager spoke about this project and why it should be put on hold until there is a greater interest.  Earhart moved to remove the Grant Street sewer main and road project from development consideration until such time that developmental interests initiate the need to reconsider infrastructure options in this area.  Lund seconded, motion carried.  Nays – Schottle.

Water Connection Ordinance – Manager stated that the State Health Department is requiring properties to be connected to municipal water systems if they are within 200 feet of that system.  The State Health Department would like the village to create a standard that is similar to theirs to avoid confusion.  Schottle moved to instruct the Village Manager to prepare the Water Connection Ordinance for Council consideration at the March 12, 2007 Council Meeting.  Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Wesco Utility Extension Requirements – Manager discussed Wesco's water and sewer project and the benefits to the village.  Lund moved to approve the contract language and requirements between the Village of Lakeview and Wesco for Wesco Water and Sewer Extension Contract as prepared by the Village attorney and that the Village will reimburse Wesco 30% of the project cost but not to exceed $50,000.  Earhart seconded, motion carried.

Cemetery Account – Lobert moved to authorize Village administration to establish an account at the Chemical Bank for the purpose of depositing excess cemetery revenue funds for future land, equipment and improvement expenses for the cemetery.  Collard seconded, motion carried.

Eighth Street Engineering Proposal – Manger stated that he sent out proposals to eight engineering firms, of which six responded.  Earhart moved that the URS proposal be accepted for the Eighth Street design engineering, construction administration and inspection, that the Village President and/or Manager have signatory authority to enter into contract with URS for the design and construction engineering, for a cost not to exceed $27,579.  Collard seconded, motion carried.

Eighth Street Closure – Lobert moved to authorize the temporary closure of Eighth Street between Washington and Lincoln during the construction projects, to promote a safer working environment for the workers and citizens, until such time as the Village Manager determines that the project activity will have limited impact on vehicle traffic.  Lund seconded, motion carried.

MANAGER INFORMATION/COMMENTS – Written report. 

Pres. Winter talked about establishing a Lakeview Economic Growth Committee (LEG) for the future planning of Village of Lakeview.

Manager discussed the non-working fire whistle. 

Pres. Winter adjourned meeting at 9:14pm.

Respectively Submitted,

Wally J. Delamater

Village Clerk