VILLAGE OF ROSCOMMON
Minutes of the June 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting
President Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Members of the Council present were Jesse Carlson, Steve Morris, Jerry Cousineau, Joan Murphy and Dawn Dodge. Members absent were Bev Luther and Mike Butler. Others present were Eleanor Karjalainen, Jim and Peggy Hughes, Kathy Pardo-Carlson, Dan Fishel, Sheriff Deputies Eric Teipel and Emilie Pelleran, Tom Gromek and Kathy Murphy. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Trustee Morris gave an Invocation.
Moved by Morris, seconded by Murphy, to accept the Regular Agenda with three additions. Added to Unfinished Business were the Sheriff's Report and Cemetery Walk.
Citizen Information Resources was added to New Business. Hearing no objections, the motion passed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Dodge, to accept the Consent Agenda including the Minutes of the May 24, 2010 meeting, remove Milan Supply Co. for $128.14 and add DTE Energy, office electric bill, $110.69 and Dawn Dodge, mileage for Region 6 Conference for $112.00 to the bills to be paid for a total of $28,951.23 and the Treasurer's May 31, 2010 report. Ayes: Dodge, Morris, Carlson, Murphy and Cousineau. Nays: None. The motion carried.
The Manager reviewed his report and added information on Nixel, a form of mass messaging.
Morris reported on the June 10, 2010 Directional Sign Committee meeting. The information will be presented to the DDA at their June 21, 2010 meeting.
Deputy Tiepel gave the Sheriff's report for May 2010.
Jim Hughes from the Historical Society presented information on a Cemetery Walk they would like to have at the Village Cemetery this summer.
Moved by Dodge, seconded by Cousineau, to allow the 2nd Annual Cemetery Walk on August 22, 2010 at the Village Cemetery. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
Fourth Street Project: The Manager advised that work started on June 7th and they are on schedule laying the water main.
M-18 Property: Luther was not present. The Policy for the Sale of Village Property was distributed to the Council.
Recreation Plan: The Manager would like to hold a Town Hall meeting.
Tank Creek Culvert: Discussed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Dodge, to approve the Budget Adjustments as presented. Ayes: Morris, Murphy, Cousineau, Dodge and Carlson. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Moved by Morris, seconded by Murphy, to make additional principal payments on Loan #92-03 of $20,000.00 and Loan #91-05 of $40,000.00. Ayes: Murphy, Dodge, Cousineau, Carlson and Morris. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Moved by Morris, seconded by Murphy, to pay off the balances on Berkadia loan #01-037420-2 in the amount of $13,335.00, Berkadia loan #01-037420-1 in the amount of $14,360.00 and Chemical Bank loan #839012176 in the amount of $6,815.00. Ayes: Carlson, Murphy, Morris, Dodge and Cousineau. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Storm Water Management Plan: The Huron Pines Study was the basis for the plan presented by Morris. Implementation was discussed.
Moved by Dodge, seconded by Cousineau, to pay the invoice from Higgins Lake Landscaping in the amount of $2,976.00. Ayes: Morris, Dodge, Cousineau, Murphy and Carlson. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Moved by Dodge, seconded by Murphy, to pay the Michigan Municipal League dues of $749.00 and not pay the $75.00 Legal Defense Fund. Ayes: Dodge, Carlson, Butler, Murphy and Cousineau. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Citizen Information Resources: Recycling, Consumer information and Village Handbook were discussed.
Public Acknowledgement: Eleanor Karjalainen and Dan Fishel.
Items for the next agenda: 4th Street Project, Aerators, Snow Plowing specs, Tank Creek Culvert and Storm Water Management.
Moved by Cousineau, seconded by Dodge, to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:27PM.
The minutes are subject to correction at the next Council Meeting on June 28, 2010.