Village of Clinton

February 1, 2010

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.

Members present were Merlin Mowery, Dianne Davis, Carl Habrick, Laurence Peters, Larry Sines, Joe Orban, and Todd Morgan.

Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Orban to approve the January 4, 2010 council minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Caswell, who is running for State Senate, introduced himself to Council.

Mr. Bob Wanty, Washtenaw Engineering, presented the Tecumseh Road construction plans and answered questions.

Council was supportive of placing notices in the paper, in utility bills, and holding a workshop to inform people about the Tecumseh Road Construction Project and traffic delays.

Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Davis to amend the Tecumseh Road jurisdiction agreement with the Lenawee County Road Commission. The length of the Village’s road segment will increase from 0.88 to 1.01 miles. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Peters to approve the checks written for the period ending January 31, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Morgan to adopt the 2010 Council and Planning Commission meeting dates. Motion carried unanimously.

Council was supportive of sending a letter to Pilkington regarding the Industrial Facilities Tax abatement and a jeopardy assessment for the 2010 personal property taxes.

Council was updated on the 2009 electric sales report, water sales report, and fund balance report.

Council discussed the proposed 2010-11 budget and how to communicate the budget problems to the general public. Council was supportive of issuing a press release to the papers, mailing the press release to customers with their utility bills, and holding a public hearing.

Council was supportive of reducing operating cost by converting the utility meter reading from three to two routes.

Council was supportive of sending letters to the Governor, the Majority Leaders in the House and Senate, and our State Representatives, about unfunded mandates.

Council discussed sending a letter to Senator’s Levin and Stabenow concerning the proposed climate change bill.

Council discussed the draft ordinance concerning handicap ramps being constructed in the front yard. Council was supportive of forwarding the ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Morgan to approve the amended Utility Shutoff Policy to include a new Section 12, waiving utility charges. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Orban to receive and file the Council information packet. Motion carried unanimously.

The following comment was from Council. Dianne Davis had questions about the fire department ISO press release.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Morgan to go into close session to discuss union negotiations. Motion carried unanimously with a roll call. Close session started at 8:32 pm.

Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Orban to go into open session. Motion carried unanimously. Open session started at 8:54 pm.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Orban to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 8:54 pm.

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Toni Gibson, Village Clerk Date