Village of Clinton
March 5, 2007
The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M.
Members present were President 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 council minutes of February 5, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
The public hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. The purpose of the hearing was to receive public comments to consider the changing of the zoning of the land for phase II and III of the Calhoun Farm Estates Subdivision from agricultural to low density residential. Public hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Morgan to adopt Ordinance Number 3 of 2007. An ordinance to change the zoning of the land for phase II and III of the Calhoun Farm Estates Subdivision from agricultural to low density residential. Motion carried unanimously.
The public hearing opened at 7:05 p.m. The purpose of the hearing was to receive public comments regarding a proposed grant application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Jeff Smith expressed concern about the paved path on the island disturbing the natural habitat of the area. Public hearing closed at 7:11 p.m.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Morgan to adopt Resolution Number 07-02. A resolution approving the application of an MDNR Grant for capital improvements at Tate Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Peters to approve the checks written for the period ending February 28, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Davis to adopt Resolution Number 07-03. A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Robison Trust to the sewer fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Peters to adopt resolution Number 07-04. A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Robison Trust to the general fund. Motion carried unanimously.
The Tecumseh Road reconstruction project does not qualify for CMAQ grant funding. Other grant sources are being pursued.
Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Sines to adopt Resolution Number 07-05. A resolution authorizing the execution of an additional power purchase agreement by the Village of Clinton and Michigan South Central Power agency related to a 2009-2012 non-pool power sales schedule between Michigan South Central Power Agency and American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., and also the Additonal Power Purchase Agreement between Michigan South Central Power Agency and the Village of Clinton. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed adopting a Village Privacy Policy. Council agreed to table action until the April council meeting.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Peters to adopt Resolution Number 07-06. A resolution to amend resolution 06-15 by clarifying the legal descriptions for the annexation of the property on the east side of the Village along US-12 into the Village of Clinton. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Davis to approve the cellular tower lease transfer from AAT Communications to SBA. Motion carried unanimously.
Council was updated on the strategic planning statement for 2007-08.
Council was supportive of the proposal for little league to use Tate Park for softball.
Council discussed the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2007-08.
Motion was made by Peters and seconded by Orban to receive and file the Council information packet. Motion carried unanimously.
The Village Manager updated council about the AMP-Ohio hydro electric project.
The following comments were from Council. Dianne Davis stated that there will be a movie of the building of US-12 at the Clinton Library at 7:00 P.M. on March 30, 2007. Carl Habrick stated that he was disappointed in the Fireboard Minutes, and Todd Morgan questioned the MDEQ letter about the State Revolving Fund Loan.
The March 19, 2007 Council meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 2, 2007.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Orban to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Toni Gibson, Village Clerk