VILLAGE OF ROSCOMMON
February 8, 2010 Regular Council Meeting
The February 8, 2010 Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President Carlson at 7:00PM. Members of the Council present were Mike Butler, Dawn Dodge, Jesse Carlson, Steve Morris, Jerry Cousineau, Bev Luther and Joan Murphy. Absent: None. Others present were Nathanial Morris, Tyler Moore, Michael Nixon, Dave Hodges, Mark Anderson, Cole Anderson, Jonathan Hahn, Karen Hahn, Noah Carter, Michael Carter, Eric Tiepel, Jennifer Weber, Kathy Murphy and Tom Gromek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and an Invocation given by Trustee Morris. The President welcomed our guests, which included several Boy Scouts working on badges.
Moved by Morris, seconded by Butler, to accept the Regular Agenda with the addition of the River Festival to New Business. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
Moved by Dodge, seconded by Murphy, to approve the Consent Agenda including the January 25, 2010 Meeting Minutes, Bills to be Paid with the addition of Consumers Energy $2,908.93, Dawn Dominek $50.00, Tom Gromek $151.00 and Bowen Technology Services $400.00 for a total of $18,787.47, Checks written of $26,666.54 and the Treasurer's January 31, 2010 Report. Ayes: Murphy, Dodge, Butler, Cousineau, Carlson, Luther and Morris. Nays: None. The motion carried.
The Manager reviewed his report and answered questions.
Morris advised that the Ordinances and Policies committee has had one meeting and will be scheduling another soon.
Sheriff's Deputy Tiepel gave the January report for the patrols in the Village.
Moved by Butler, seconded by Luther, to proceed with the 10% match of $38,700 application through Fleis and Vandenbrink for Water main Replacement Project #1 that includes 5th Street from George to Lake and Wyckoff to State St and Wyckoff Drive. Ayes: Carlson, Murphy, Morris, Dodge, Butler, Luther and Cousineau. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Incident Report: Tabled for the next meeting.
The Manager gave an update on the change to the new phone system installation.
The next step for the Fourth Street Project is obtaining the easements.
Division Street Project: The Manager updated the Council.
Moved by Butler, seconded by Luther, to add Council Comments between Public Acknowledgement and Items for the next Agenda on the Meeting Agendas. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
Moved by Morris, seconded by Murphy, to use President/Presiding Officer to replace Chair in the Council Policy on Rules and Procedures. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
M-18 Property: Butler advised that the Library Board is looking at this property for the new library.
Moved by Butler, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the River Festival for July 17th and 18th, 2010 at Wallace Park. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
Council Comments: Luther regarding videos on the website and Cemetery.
Items for the next agenda: ICE Grant, Fourth Street Project, Division Street Project, Phones and Videos.
Moved by Dodge, seconded by Murphy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25PM. Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned.
The minutes are subject to correction and approval at the February 22, 2010 meeting.