Beulah Michigan, Northern Michigan's Water Playground

Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 7, 2006 - 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting called to order by President Belanger.

Guests: 7

Roll Call: President Belanger, Trustee Rank, Elliott, Cantrell, Pallin, ZA Kinzel, Treasurer Olney, Clerk Spencer, Superintendent Moore.

Dick Belanger introduces himself as president.

Two vacancies on council, nominations needed to fill the seats. Treasurer Olney stated that the nominations need to be separate. Trustee Rank nominates James Kilgus, support by Elliott. Roll Call: All Ayes - Motion carried.

Second opening Trustee Rank nominates James Baltazar, support by Pallin. Roll Call: Three Ayes, two Nays - Motion Carried.

James Kilgus and James Baltazar sworn in.

Introduction of council.

No additions to the agenda. Trustee Cantrell can discuss library issues but must abstain from voting on library matters.

Call to approve the agenda. All Ayes - none opposed.

No conflict of interest reported by any council member.

November minutes approval: All Ayes - Motion carried.

November/December bills reviewed. Correction needs to be made to Trustee Kilgus's check. Motion by Rank, support by Elliott to approve bills. Roll Call: All Ayes - Motion carried.

Mark Hurley - Gosling Czubak

Thanks to the Village. There will be a public hearing in Benzonia January 8 th to notify people in a 300 foot radius of the new water tank. It was suggested that 2 or 3 council members attend to represent the Village.

It was decided to table the review of A-Z status until the January meeting. Letter of acknowledgement to be sent to Mr. Bedells.

Maxine Hansen was presented a plaque for her service as clerk. Thanks was voiced from all the council, Maxine returned thanks to council and Dawn Olney.

Committee Reports: Treasurer Olney : Certified letters have been sent out for water bills, residents given till December 15 th . Treasurer report approved - All Ayes - Motion carried.

ZA Kinzel: Request for a ZA Meeting at 6:30 PM at the January meeting, noticed will be published in the paper.

Water/Sewer - Chairman Rank: Disagrees with waiving water/sewer hookup charge for the library. Motion by Rank, support by Baltazar not to waive hookup. Roll Call: Ayes - 5, Nays - 1, Abstain - 1. Motion carried.

Law/Finance: No further report. Budget discussed in prior Budget meeting.

Building/Grounds: Belanger - no report.

Parks/Recreation: Elliott - no report.

Equipment: Pallin - no report.

Superintendent Moore: Street ordinance for parking not being followed making it difficult to plow snow.

Discussion of towing vehicles ensued. It was determined vehicles be towed and sheriffs department informed after towing has occurred.

Library Update: Had difficulty with soil problems and needed to excavate deeper. The weather has stopped progress but still planning on pouring the concrete this winter. Still planning on completion this spring.

Old business: Trailhead building - Trustee Elliott looked into the utility bills for the trailhead. Approximately $62.00 a month for gas and electric. She will look into developing a usage policy for the Trailhead and the Pavilion. The building will be opened on weekends - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Diane will communicate the hours to the merchants.

Public Input: It was suggested that a letter be sent to Sheriff Blank informing him of our towing policy. This was agreed upon.

ZA Kinzel stated we have a new business in town called the Canvas Hut.

Meeting Adjourned.