Village of Clinton

December 7, 2009

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.

Members present were Merlin Mowery, Dianne Davis, Joe Orban, Larry Sines, and Carl Habrick (7:15 pm). Members absent were Todd Morgan and Laurence Peters.

Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Davis to approve the November 2, 2009 council minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Sines and seconded by Orban to approve the checks written for the period ending November 30, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Council was updated on the Tate Park cost projections with the delaying of the soccer path and softball netting.

Carl Habrick joined the meeting at 7:15 pm.

Council was updated on the trust construction funding projections for Tate Park improvements and Tecumseh Road.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Sines to authorize the execution of an amended refuse contract with Republic Waste Services that includes delivery of refuse containers to each residential unit for automated collection and the extension of the contract for an additional two years. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Habrick and seconded by Orban to adopt Resolution Number 09-13. A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Robison Trust to the sewer fund and water fund for the West Utility Extension debt service. Motion carried unanimously.

Council was updated on the status of the American Municipal Power Generation Station (AMPGS) project. The Village participated in the American Municipal Power (AMP) Generating Station project because it was the most cost effective way to meet future power needs. The state-of-the-art design would allow the plant to provide stable long term power without the wild fluctuations of buying from the wholesale market. The AMP Generating Station Project is no longer believed to be a cost effective option for long-term power supply after an unanticipated escalation of the indicated cost from the engineer-procure-construct (EPC) contractor.

That pushed the project out of the cost effective range with no assurances that that would be the last significant cost increase. AMPGS Participants decided it was in the best interest of the participants to not proceed with the project. AMPGS Participants directed the organization to examine the possibility of converting the project to a natural gas combined cycle plant. Each participating community will be provided an opportunity to decide if it wants to participate in the gas project if it moves forward.

The State of Michigan enacted legislation to require power providers to have 10 percent of their load from a renewable source. To meet that requirement the Village participated with the first AMP Hydroelectric Project for 650 kW of power on the Ohio River. The federal government is now pushing for a 15 or 20 percent renewable requirement. The Village therefore should participate in the second phase of the AMP Hydroelectric projects for 220 kW.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Davis to adopt Resolution Number 09-14. A resolution to approve the form and authorize the execution of power sales contracts with American Municipal Power, Inc. and taking other actions in connection therewith regarding Meldahl and Greenup Hydroelectric project participation. Motion carried with Sines voting no.

Council was updated on the wastewater treatment plant cost projections for fiscal year 2010.

Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Orban to join the Lenawee Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services for the Village and the Pilkington facility. Motion carried with Habrick voting no.

Council discussed the village investments.

Motion was made by Orban and seconded by Davis to adopt Ordinance Number 4 of 2009. An ordinance to establish location for mailboxes and responsibility for damage. Motion carried unanimously.

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

The Village Manager reported on the reallocation of CMAQ grant funds for Tecumseh Road; and that the Village is trying to be prepared to apply for grant funds for the Kehoe Road construction project if the federal government allocates more infrastructure grant funds.

The following information was from Council. Dianne Davis asked about the status of the three properties with property maintenance issues.

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

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Toni Gibson, Village Clerk Date