The meeting opened at
Members present were
President Mowery, Dianne Davis, Bonnie Peters, Doris Kemner, Larry Sine, and
Joe Orban. Carl Habrick was absent.
Motion was made by Kemner and
seconded by Peters to approve the
Joe Orban joined the meeting
at
Motion was made by Sines and
seconded by Orban to approve the checks written for the period ending
Motion was made by Sines and
seconded by
Motion was made by Kemner and
seconded by Peters to adopt resolution Number 11-02. A resolution to authorize the execution of
amended MDOT contract number 10-5332 for the
Council was presented with a
draft 2011-12 budget that showed what the budget is currently projected to be
and what it would be in good economic times.
Council was supportive of the
Tate Park Winter Hours Policy which provides guidance on keeping the park open
during winter months.
Council discussed a suggestion
of putting in a community ice rink.
Council discussed the possibility
of converting an unused part of the electric plant into additional storage. Council
was supportive of having Poggemeyer Design Group perform a structural analysis
of that part of the building, develop three options to fill the floor openings,
provide drawings for each option, provide cost estimates, and issue a report
summarizing the options, for a cost not to exceed $5,000.00.
The Village is having
problems with some property owners blocking the Village electric utility
easements. That restricts the Village’s ability to maintain the electric lines
and restore power after a storm related power outage. Council was supportive of
contacting property owners to make the easements more accessible. A draft letter will be presented to Council
for approval.
The staffing is preparing
information for Council to discuss about Village investments. More information will be available for the
February council meeting.
Council was provided some
information on wind generation costs and emissions.
Police Chief Mike Randolph
addressed council on the police department strategic plan.
Motion was made by Orban and
seconded by Peters to receive and file the Council information packet. Motion carried unanimously.
The Village Manager reported
that a new fulltime lineman will be starting next week to fill the open
position from the retired lineman.
The following comment was
from Council. Doris Kemner asked who
maintains the downtown clock and chime?
Motion was made by Orban and
seconded by Sines to adjourn. Motion
carried unanimously.
The meeting closed at
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Toni Gibson, Village Clerk Date