Meeting called to order by President Belanger at 7:04 PM

Roll Call: Baltazar, Belanger, Elliott, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank, Superintendent Moore, Treasurer Olney, Clerk Spencer, ZA Kinzel

Excused: Cantrell

Guests: 11

Pledge of Allegiance voiced by all.

Additions to the Agenda: Marlene Wood-Zylstra - Recycle information. Appointment of a FOIA Officer.

No conflict of interest voiced by any council members.

Call to approve the agenda: Motion by Rank, support by Pallin - All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED

Approval of May Meeting Minutes - easement from Government Center to be stricken per Rank - Motion by Rank, support by Baltazar to approve minutes - All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED

May/June bills reviewed: Motion by Baltazar, support by Rank to approve bills - Roll Call: AYES: Baltazar, Belanger, Elliott, Kilgus, Pallin, Rank - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

No public comment on agenda items.

Communication to Council:

Dick Ide: Request permission to use park for 4 th of July celebration. Parade is scheduled from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Council was thanked for the use of the barge and cones. Discussion ensued concerning groups involved in 4 th activities - basically reserved for non-profit organizations - suggestion was made that some groups need to tone down their performance.

Motion by Baltazar, support by Rank to donate $800.00 for firework display - Roll Call: AYES: Elliott, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar, Belanger - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

More discussion concerning groups involved in 4 th activities - continue activities as planned this year. Council will pursue legal advice to determine guidelines for next year.

Ima Rock request permission for girl scouts to sell pop during the 4 th of July parade - Motion by Rank, support by Baltazar to allow the girl scout s to sell pop - All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED

Discussion of possibly blocking an area and designating it as no parking on the 4 th - this will be explored.

Central State Bank - water line broke during the winter, the water did not go into the sewer system - request relief of the sewer portion of the bill. Motion by Elliott, support by Pallin to reduce CSB sewer portion of the bill -$1782.18. Roll Call: AYES: Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar, Belanger, Elliott - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

Suggestion made to place a note in with the fall water bill to make sure the water is shut off if not being used.

Marlene Wood-Zylstra - Provided brochures for recycling of hazardous waste. Requested adding a 4 yard bin for glass recycling (would include all glass). Council requests to look at site and then make a decision. Marlene will return next month for councils decision.

FOIA Officer - Motion by Elliott, support by Rank to appoint Laura Spencer as FOIA Officer - Roll Call: AYES: Belanger, Elliott, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

Treasurers report reviewed: Motion by Elliott, support by Baltazar to approve report - Roll Call: AYES: Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar, Belanger, Elliott - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

Delinquent water bills - certified letters have been sent - shut off will be scheduled for Monday, June 11 th.

Request to place Betsie Trail Companion’s delinquent water bill on their tax bill - Motion by Rank, support by Elliott to place on tax bill - Roll Call: AYES: Rank, Baltazar, Elliott, Belanger, Kilgus, Pallin - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

ZA Kinzel: Papanos placed a sign up without a permit - requested that sign be turned off and removed until a permit is applied for.

Water/Sewer - Chairman Rank: There was a pump failure on Crystal Ave. Pump pulled and sent to Richland Machine - could find no difficulties with it, bearing were replaced and it is working fine. The new sewer plan includes 2 new backup pumps at a cost of $20,000 each. All paperwork completed for sewer project - bids for project should be out in 1 -2 weeks. Water project - spoke with Tom Hopkins concerning a parcel of land owned by Benzonia, a title search has been done - allows for a concrete tank to be placed, which would be non visible. Unfortunately, we would have to run 1800 feet of 12 inch water main, which negates savings from tower proposal. The plan looks positive - reviewed informally with Benzonia Council and they would endorse the proposal. If Benzonia needed to hookup with tank in the future, no difficulty is foreseen. Pine Knot water bill is in arrears - reduced 1 quarter due to faulty meter, by 50%. The reading with new meter has been consistent - bill must be paid - no recourse.

Law/Finance report already covered.

Building/Grounds - Chairman Kilgus: New signs placed in town - look good. The sign coming south into town needs to be re-angled , Kilgus will look into this. New sign is needed on the front of the building - Village of Beulah Offices, possible inclusion of established date place on the sign. Kilgus will also look into re-dong the Cold Creek sign. Thanks to Jane Gary for a good job on the planters. Builder will open wall (4 feet wide) between the offices - waiting to see if we need a permit, planning possibly for next Friday. The re-arrangement of the offices will occur later. Bids being obtained for re-roofing the bathhouse and fish shanty in the Trailer Park. Fish shanty needs door replaced, paint, and a new screen.

Equipment - Chairman Pallin: Radiator and thermostat has been replaced in the tractor - has been working fine - new tires will be needed. Purchased a chip & lawn vacuum - working well. Remote hose also purchased for vacuum - it has not come in yet.

Streets/Sidewalks - Chairman Baltazar: Potholes are being repaired in the Village. Co-ordination with the Library for lining the parking lot - Ann Damm has plans from architect - Baltazar to obtain plans. Replacement flags for Main St. have been donated by Dave Becloud - flags should be in early next week.

A letter of thank you should be sent to Dave.

Superintendent Moore: Monitoring of wells and taking samples will take place next Wednesday - all day job. Water meter readings will take place in approximately 2 weeks. Thanks to Gary Pallin for helping Dave on clean up day.

New Business:

2007 Tax Rate Request - percentage is up which equates to Beulah receiving approximately a $20,000 dollar increase. Determined to keep the mileage rate the same, with out a town hearing all that can be assessed is 8.65. Motion by Elliott, support by Baltazar to accept the 2007 Tax Rate Request - Roll Call: AYES: Elliott, Pallin, Rank, Kilgus, Baltazar, Belanger - NAYES - NONE - MOTION CARRIED

Personnel issue was raised - it was deemed inappropriate for public discussion

Public Input:

Pat Elliott - Beulah - Has put major work and renovations into the Village. Condition of the Village prior to Memorial Day, appalling. Mowing, beach cleaning, and buoys have not been taken care of as in the past - disappointed in lack of preparation for the summer season. Other concern is Newbold building - Kinzel and Elliott will check into the situation.

Fred Milliron - Question why 3 areas are open in the trailer park, money beneficial for the Village.

Charles Kinzel - Beulah - Stated he is opposed to religious organizations during the 4 th celebration. Questioned if there was advertising done for spaces in the Trailer Park.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Spencer, Clerk
Reviewed by President Belanger
Subject to approval at the July 5, 2007 Council Meeting