Minutes of the Village of Martin Board
Martin Village Council
Regular Meeting
March 9, 2009
The Martin Village Council met for its regular meeting on March 9, 2009, at the Martin Village Office, 1586 South Main Street, Martin, Michigan.
Call to Order and Pledge to Flag: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Harness, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Roll Call: Members present: Harness, Martin, Flower, Rambadt and Acting Clerk Merrill. Members Brinkhuis and Seiser were absent.
Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Rambadt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 2009, as submitted. Motion carried.
Recognition of Visitors: Don Rambadt was present. Kalamazoo Gazette reporter Sharon Sturdevant arrived at 7:50 p.m. and County Commissioner Don Black arrived at 8:08 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Member Martin and supported by Member Flower to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.
Communications: The following was presented:
1. Letter dated March 2, 2009, from the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth providing information about the services of the Bureau of Construction Codes.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Rambadt reported that all funds reconcile with the bank statements. She also noted that the bank charges for February were more than the interest received for all accounts. Rambadt stated that National City is offering Super NOW Accounts to public fund customers which earn competitive interest rates. This will be investigated further.
Motion was made by Member Martin and supported by Member Flower to approve the treasurer’s report for February as submitted. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills: After the addition of several bills, motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Martin to pay the bills as revised and any additional forthcoming utility bills. Motion carried.
Department Updates/Reports:
Public Safety: It was noted that there is a problem with water over the sidewalk on the south side of East Allegan Street behind the Boysen building. This will be investigated.
Public Works: Member Martin stated that Tim Eichler has requested purchase of a new edger. It was agreed that this is probably needed.
Streets: Member Flower attended a meeting on February 20 regarding road construction. He stated that he had reviewed the village street resurfacing and there is about a ten year rotation. Main Street will probably be moved to 2013. He also had a road construction map from Kalamazoo Transportation Service Center which detailed construction projects in Allegan, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties for 2009.
Sewer/Water: Treasurer Rambadt stated that this is the last year for sewer assessments to be placed on the tax bills.
Member Flower distributed proposed sewer and water budgets for 2009-2010, which were reviewed and discussed, especially anticipated expenses in the water fund. Flower also reported on delinquent notices, and it was agreed to shut off one customer.
County Commission: Commissioner Black was welcomed after a recent bout with health issues. He distributed a synopsis of the February 12 Allegan County Commission meeting and highlighted some items. He stated that the Commission will meet on March 12 to work on a budget. He also handed out information on Mortgage Foreclosure Intervention prepared by MSU Extension. He left a Transportation Prospective Rider Survey for Allegan County to be reviewed and completed.
Old Business:
1. Memorial Park Update: The planning committee will be meeting on March 18.
2.Update on Sewer System Options: It was reported that Wightman & Associates has been authorized to process application to USDA for possible grant funding. Communication is expected from Tom Deneau regarding same.
3.Wage/salary Recommendations: Due to council attendance, it was agreed to table this item until a special meeting on March 18.
New Business:
1. Resolution 2009-3-5 Appropriation Act: Due to council attendance, it was agreed to table this item until a special meeting on March 18.
2.Recommendations from PCI: Following a meeting on February 17 with Kirk Scharphorn of PCI, some suggested recommendations were made in writing regarding amending Ordinance #58 and adopting the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code for rental inspections. After discussion, it was agreed to consult attorney Ed Annen for his opinion and advice.
Recent Community Deaths: The following names were submitted: Joe B. Fitzpatrick, Barb Morrell, and Charles J. Fuss.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Martin to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Merrill
Acting Clerk
Regular Meeting
March 9, 2009
The Martin Village Council met for its regular meeting on March 9, 2009, at the Martin Village Office, 1586 South Main Street, Martin, Michigan.
Call to Order and Pledge to Flag: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Harness, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Roll Call: Members present: Harness, Martin, Flower, Rambadt and Acting Clerk Merrill. Members Brinkhuis and Seiser were absent.
Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Rambadt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 2009, as submitted. Motion carried.
Recognition of Visitors: Don Rambadt was present. Kalamazoo Gazette reporter Sharon Sturdevant arrived at 7:50 p.m. and County Commissioner Don Black arrived at 8:08 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Member Martin and supported by Member Flower to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.
Communications: The following was presented:
1. Letter dated March 2, 2009, from the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth providing information about the services of the Bureau of Construction Codes.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Rambadt reported that all funds reconcile with the bank statements. She also noted that the bank charges for February were more than the interest received for all accounts. Rambadt stated that National City is offering Super NOW Accounts to public fund customers which earn competitive interest rates. This will be investigated further.
Motion was made by Member Martin and supported by Member Flower to approve the treasurer’s report for February as submitted. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills: After the addition of several bills, motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Martin to pay the bills as revised and any additional forthcoming utility bills. Motion carried.
Department Updates/Reports:
Public Safety: It was noted that there is a problem with water over the sidewalk on the south side of East Allegan Street behind the Boysen building. This will be investigated.
Public Works: Member Martin stated that Tim Eichler has requested purchase of a new edger. It was agreed that this is probably needed.
Streets: Member Flower attended a meeting on February 20 regarding road construction. He stated that he had reviewed the village street resurfacing and there is about a ten year rotation. Main Street will probably be moved to 2013. He also had a road construction map from Kalamazoo Transportation Service Center which detailed construction projects in Allegan, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties for 2009.
Sewer/Water: Treasurer Rambadt stated that this is the last year for sewer assessments to be placed on the tax bills.
Member Flower distributed proposed sewer and water budgets for 2009-2010, which were reviewed and discussed, especially anticipated expenses in the water fund. Flower also reported on delinquent notices, and it was agreed to shut off one customer.
County Commission: Commissioner Black was welcomed after a recent bout with health issues. He distributed a synopsis of the February 12 Allegan County Commission meeting and highlighted some items. He stated that the Commission will meet on March 12 to work on a budget. He also handed out information on Mortgage Foreclosure Intervention prepared by MSU Extension. He left a Transportation Prospective Rider Survey for Allegan County to be reviewed and completed.
Old Business:
1. Memorial Park Update: The planning committee will be meeting on March 18.
2.Update on Sewer System Options: It was reported that Wightman & Associates has been authorized to process application to USDA for possible grant funding. Communication is expected from Tom Deneau regarding same.
3.Wage/salary Recommendations: Due to council attendance, it was agreed to table this item until a special meeting on March 18.
New Business:
1. Resolution 2009-3-5 Appropriation Act: Due to council attendance, it was agreed to table this item until a special meeting on March 18.
2.Recommendations from PCI: Following a meeting on February 17 with Kirk Scharphorn of PCI, some suggested recommendations were made in writing regarding amending Ordinance #58 and adopting the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code for rental inspections. After discussion, it was agreed to consult attorney Ed Annen for his opinion and advice.
Recent Community Deaths: The following names were submitted: Joe B. Fitzpatrick, Barb Morrell, and Charles J. Fuss.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Martin to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Merrill
Acting Clerk
March 9, 2009