Village of Clinton
April 3, 2006
The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M.
Member present were President Mowery, Dianne Davis, Carl Habrick, Laurence Peter, Larry Sines, Joe Orban, and Todd Morgan.
Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Peters to approve the March 6, 2006 council minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Morgan to adopt Resolution Number 06-08. A resolution to amend the 2005-06 fiscal year budget. Motion carried unanimously.
The public hearing opened at 7:03 P.M. Council received public comments on the draft 2006-07 budget and millage. The public hearing closed at 7:08 P.M.
Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Morgan adopt Resolution Number 06-09. A resolution to adopt the 2006-07 budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Peters to approve the checks written for the period ending March 31, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Council was updated on the progress of the wastewater treatment plant.
Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Habrick to approve the following re-appointments. Downtown Development Authority: Merlin Mowery, Francis Conway, J.D. Lancaster, Michael Butzke, Patricia Butzke, and Jackie Proctor. Planning Commission: Ann Mason, Jerry Shadley, Helen Dixon, and Evan Kirby. Zoning Board of Appeals: Robert Jann, Francis Conway, and Kevin Baughey. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Peters to approve the following service agreements. Softball Coordinator, Judy Mercy; Softball Umpire Coordinator, Sue Cornish; Zoning Administrator, Cal Pask; Soccer Coordinator, Dave Hatfield; Assistant Soccer Coordinators, Joe DeGraff and Kim Bargardi. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Peters to approve the 2006 Council committee appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Orban to approve the Smith-Kimball Community Center park signs for loud music and park hours of 7:00 A.M to 10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Peters to adopt the Traffic Control Order Number 156. A Traffic Control Order for the Clinton Community School district to temporarily close E. Franklin Street, near the elementary school circle drive exit, to through traffic each school day for short periods of time to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Peters to adopt the draft Ordinance Number 1 of 2006. An ordinance to regulate fences. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed the State of Michigan grant program “Safe Routes 2 School”. Council was in favor to purse with the school and will bring back recommendations.
Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Habrick to authorize submittal of FEMA grant for warning sirens. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Peters and seconded by Morgan to award the addition work on the DPW garage to Midwest Custom Builders for a price not to exceed $35,000.00. Motion carried with Sines voting no.
Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Habrick to award the bid for the sale of the riding mower. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Peters and seconded by Habrick to receive and file the Council information packet. Motion carried unanimously.
The following comments were from Council. Dianne Davis thanked Maryann for the Robison article in the Clinton Local. Carl Habrick would like to have the Village improve the web site. Larry Sines asked if the Township taxes increased this fiscal year, and Todd Morgan said that the street sign is missing on Marion at Kathy.
The following comments were from the public. Mr. Mike Lambert had comments about garage addition problems. Mr. Dick Peterson stated there needs to be a street light at the end of E. Franklin and at the corner on Sunset, and would like to have a dead end sign on E. Franklin at Sunset.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Davis to go into close session to discuss land purchase. Motion carried unanimously with a roll call vote. Closed session started at 8:21 P.M.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Davis to go into open session. Motion carried unanimously with a roll call vote. Open session started at 9:03 P.M.
Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Habrick to make the written good faith offer of $19,000.00 for the park bridge land. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Orban to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting closed at 9:06 P.M.
Kevin Cornish, Village Manager