Minutes of the Village of Martin Board
Martin Village Council
Regular Meeting
November 10, 2008
The Martin Village Council met for its regular meeting on November 10, 2008, 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 Brinkhuis, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Roll Call: Members present: Brinkhuis, Flower, Harness, Martin, Porter, Rambadt and Acting Clerk Merrill.
Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Porter to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 2008, and the special meeting of October 21, 2008, as submitted. Motion carried.
Recognition of Visitors: Bill Nausieda was present. Don Black, Allegan County Commissioner, and Sharon Sturdevant, Kalamazoo Gazette reporter, arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Member Harness and supported by Member Flower to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.
Communications: The following were presented:
1. Notice of Hearing for the electric customers of Consumers Energy Company of a public hearing to be held November 25, 2008, in Lansing, to request the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve a power supply cost recovery factor in calendar year 2009.
2. Copy of letter dated November 4, 2008, to Martin Township from Plainwell City Manager Erik Wilson regarding the wastewater treatment services agreement. He will attend the next Martin Township meeting on November 12. It was suggested that a Village Council member may want to attend the meeting also.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Rambadt stated that all funds reconciled with the bank statements. Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Harness to approve the October 2008 report as submitted. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills: After review of the bills, a motion was made by Member Porter and supported by Member Martin to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried.
Department Updates/Reports:
Public Safety: No report.
Public Works: Street Commissioner Martin reported on the following:
1. Vehicles and equipment are ready for winter.
2. Leaf vacuuming is still in process. There was discussion regarding grass and leaves in gutters.
3. Larry Curry will be retiring after Christmas lights/decorations are put up.
4. He will be checking on a complaint about a driveway on East Allegan Street.
Streets: Street equipment is ready for winter.
Sewer/Water: Member Flower reported on the following:
1. Problems with chloride feeder into water system. Looking into options for new one. It was recommended that Dan Neeson be contacted for his recommendation.
2. Billing problems with reader calibration. Possibly a new battery is needed.
3. Sampling of BOD counts by Main-Tech Services. There was discussion on results of counts.
4. Update and paper trail on VFDs.
County Commission Report: Commissioner Don Black distributed synopses of the October 9 and October 23 County Commission meetings and highlighted some of the items, including revenue and budget, stating that the budget is solid for this year.
Old Business:
1. Proposed Ordinances – Final Adoption and Hearing:
Ordinance No. 55: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Porter to adopt proposed ordinance No. 55, an ordinance to regulate yard sales, garage sales, rummage sales, basement sales within the Village of Martin. Public hearing was opened. Question was raised by Bill Nausieda about the availability of office hours and obtaining permits. After explanation, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 56: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Flower to adopt proposed ordinance No. 56, an ordinance to regulate dangerous buildings. Public hearing was opened. No comments. Motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 57: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Martin to adopt proposed ordinance No. 57, an adult regulated use licensing ordinance. Public hearing was opened. No comments. Motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 58: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Porter to adopt proposed ordinance No. 58, a rental registration and inspection ordinance. Public hearing was opened. After question by Bill Nausieda, it was explained that Professional Code Inspections will be inspecting and enforcing said ordinance. There was also discussion on various rental properties in the village. Motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 59: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Flower to adopt proposed ordinance No. 59, a junk or dismantled vehicles ordinance. Public hearing was opened. Bill Nausieda asked about enforcement and noted that there are several residents with racing cars. After discussion, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
All resolutions are required to be published within one week and will appear in the Penasee Globe on November 17, 2008
2. Resolution for Village Center Development Committee: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Harness to adopt Resolution 2008-11-5, Village Center Development Committee.
Roll call vote: Ayes – Brinkhuis, Porter, Martin, Harness, Flower, Rambadt.
Nays - None
Resolution declared adopted.
New Business:
1. Christmas Updates: Member Flower stated that the Martin Lions is uncommitted regarding a Christmas parade. Apparently, the first Saturday in December which is traditionally the date of the parade, has some conflicts this year. There was discussion on other options for dates and/or activities. Motion was made by Member Harness and supported by Member Flower that the Village donate up to $100 toward a Christmas parade, if scheduled. Motion carried.
Community Deaths: Name submitted: Claud Keckler.
A suggestion was made and discussion followed on recognizing births and welcoming new businesses.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Member Harness and supported by Member Porter to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Merrill
Acting Clerk
Regular Meeting
November 10, 2008
The Martin Village Council met for its regular meeting on November 10, 2008, 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 Brinkhuis, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Roll Call: Members present: Brinkhuis, Flower, Harness, Martin, Porter, Rambadt and Acting Clerk Merrill.
Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Porter to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 2008, and the special meeting of October 21, 2008, as submitted. Motion carried.
Recognition of Visitors: Bill Nausieda was present. Don Black, Allegan County Commissioner, and Sharon Sturdevant, Kalamazoo Gazette reporter, arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Member Harness and supported by Member Flower to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.
Communications: The following were presented:
1. Notice of Hearing for the electric customers of Consumers Energy Company of a public hearing to be held November 25, 2008, in Lansing, to request the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve a power supply cost recovery factor in calendar year 2009.
2. Copy of letter dated November 4, 2008, to Martin Township from Plainwell City Manager Erik Wilson regarding the wastewater treatment services agreement. He will attend the next Martin Township meeting on November 12. It was suggested that a Village Council member may want to attend the meeting also.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Rambadt stated that all funds reconciled with the bank statements. Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Harness to approve the October 2008 report as submitted. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills: After review of the bills, a motion was made by Member Porter and supported by Member Martin to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried.
Department Updates/Reports:
Public Safety: No report.
Public Works: Street Commissioner Martin reported on the following:
1. Vehicles and equipment are ready for winter.
2. Leaf vacuuming is still in process. There was discussion regarding grass and leaves in gutters.
3. Larry Curry will be retiring after Christmas lights/decorations are put up.
4. He will be checking on a complaint about a driveway on East Allegan Street.
Streets: Street equipment is ready for winter.
Sewer/Water: Member Flower reported on the following:
1. Problems with chloride feeder into water system. Looking into options for new one. It was recommended that Dan Neeson be contacted for his recommendation.
2. Billing problems with reader calibration. Possibly a new battery is needed.
3. Sampling of BOD counts by Main-Tech Services. There was discussion on results of counts.
4. Update and paper trail on VFDs.
County Commission Report: Commissioner Don Black distributed synopses of the October 9 and October 23 County Commission meetings and highlighted some of the items, including revenue and budget, stating that the budget is solid for this year.
Old Business:
1. Proposed Ordinances – Final Adoption and Hearing:
Ordinance No. 55: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Porter to adopt proposed ordinance No. 55, an ordinance to regulate yard sales, garage sales, rummage sales, basement sales within the Village of Martin. Public hearing was opened. Question was raised by Bill Nausieda about the availability of office hours and obtaining permits. After explanation, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 56: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Flower to adopt proposed ordinance No. 56, an ordinance to regulate dangerous buildings. Public hearing was opened. No comments. Motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 57: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Martin to adopt proposed ordinance No. 57, an adult regulated use licensing ordinance. Public hearing was opened. No comments. Motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 58: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Porter to adopt proposed ordinance No. 58, a rental registration and inspection ordinance. Public hearing was opened. After question by Bill Nausieda, it was explained that Professional Code Inspections will be inspecting and enforcing said ordinance. There was also discussion on various rental properties in the village. Motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 59: It was moved by Member Harness and seconded by Member Flower to adopt proposed ordinance No. 59, a junk or dismantled vehicles ordinance. Public hearing was opened. Bill Nausieda asked about enforcement and noted that there are several residents with racing cars. After discussion, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
All resolutions are required to be published within one week and will appear in the Penasee Globe on November 17, 2008
2. Resolution for Village Center Development Committee: Motion was made by Member Flower and supported by Member Harness to adopt Resolution 2008-11-5, Village Center Development Committee.
Roll call vote: Ayes – Brinkhuis, Porter, Martin, Harness, Flower, Rambadt.
Nays - None
Resolution declared adopted.
New Business:
1. Christmas Updates: Member Flower stated that the Martin Lions is uncommitted regarding a Christmas parade. Apparently, the first Saturday in December which is traditionally the date of the parade, has some conflicts this year. There was discussion on other options for dates and/or activities. Motion was made by Member Harness and supported by Member Flower that the Village donate up to $100 toward a Christmas parade, if scheduled. Motion carried.
Community Deaths: Name submitted: Claud Keckler.
A suggestion was made and discussion followed on recognizing births and welcoming new businesses.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Member Harness and supported by Member Porter to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Merrill
Acting Clerk
November 10 2008