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Village of Clinton
May 7, 2007

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.

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

Motion was made by Peters and seconded by Davis to approve the April 2, 2007 Council Minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Village Council and Clinton Township Board had a joint meeting to show their appreciation to the Clinton Fire Department for the outstanding job at the recent fire at the Woolen Mill.  A resolution and picture were presented to Chief Dennis Keezer and his Officers by President Mowery, and Supervisor Chris Wittenbach.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Morgan to adopt a joint Resolution Number 01-07.  A resolution extending sincere appreciation to the area fire departments, agencies and businesses that helped with the Woolen Mill fire on April 16, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Council discussed reimbursing the Red Cross $500.00 for the food provided during the fire on April 16, 2007.  Council was supportive.

Mr. Robert Bertram, Rural Development Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture, addressed Council about home loan programs offered by the USDA for low-income residents.

Ms. Diana Cregar made a presentation on the GIS program.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Morgan to award the GIS contract to OMM Engineering in the amount of $ 20,250.  Motion carried Unanimously.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Peters to approve the checks written for the period ending April 30, 2007.  Motion carried Unanimously.

Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Peters to approve the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Davis to adopt Resolution Number 07-12.  A resolution designation Wednesday, May 23, 2007, of Michigan Week, as Michigan Historical Marker Awareness Day.  Motion carried unanimously.

Council was in favor of having Plunkett & Cooney reviewing and amending the personnel manual.

Council discussed the brick repairs needed at the Smith-Kimball Community Center. The Smith-Kimball Community Center Board would like to use $50,000 from their fund reserves and borrow $50,000 from the Robison Trust over a 5-year period at the going interest rate.  Council was supportive of entering into an agreement similar to the one used for the west utility agreement.  More information will be presented at the June council meeting.

Council discussed the proposed local services commercial district ordinance, and the proposed amendments for the light industrial district.

Council was updated on the power supply study.

Council discussed an electric deregulation article.

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

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Davis to approve the 2006 senior citizen rebates.  Motion carried unanimously.

The following comments were from council.  Carl Habrick asked if we could have a banner across US-12 to advertise events.  Joe Orban commended great work of the Fire Department and Planning Commission.

The Council meeting for May 21, 2007 has been cancelled.  The next scheduled meeting is June 4, 2007.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Davis to go into close session for the union contract proposal. Close session started at 8:58 pm with a unanimous roll call vote.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Morgan to go into open session.  Open session started at 9:22 PM with a unanimous roll call vote.

Motion was made by Morgan and seconded by Orban to authorize the Village Manager to execute the proposed collective bargaining agreement with POAM subject to finalizing some language and the union ratifying the agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:24 PM.