The regular meeting of the De Tour Village Council was held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 7:00pm in the De Tour Village Memorial Hall. The members present were Anthony Bosley, Jason Fountain, Jeff Galarowic, Joe Hudak, Dane Kuusinen, Marilyn McGuire, Marc Nelson, Fred Payment, Jennifer Postula and David Rhinard. Member absent Jeff Bosley.

 

            A motion was made by Joe Hudak and supported by Jason Fountain to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 7, 2011.

Roll call vote:              Yes-6               No-0                Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Joe Hudak and supported by Fred Payment to approve the Treasurer’s report for the month of December as presented. 

Roll call vote:             Yes-6               No-0                Motion carried

 

            On a motion by Joe Hudak and supported by David Rhinard the bills for December were approved as presented.

Roll call vote:              Yes-6               No-0                Motion carried

 

Ambulance – No new business

 

Beautification – No new business

 

Buildings and Grounds – Discussion of insulating Village Memorial Hall to save on propane cost. One bid was submitted by Great Lake Roofing and Insulation System, Inc. in the amount of $3075.00. On a motion made by Jason Fountain and supported by Dane Kuusinen, the proposal was accepted and insulation of building will take place in December 2011. 

Roll call vote:              Yes-6               No-0                Motion carried

 

Cemetery - Marc Nelson informed Council the vandalism problem on VanHouten plot was rectified by use of a trail camera. 

 

Economic Development – Bill Schultz stated the sign at the business park for lots for sale will be installed. EDC in process of discuss a promotion to sell lots. Further information will be provided to Council when agreed upon.

 

Finance – Research in records found hydrant rental for 2007 and 2009 ($28250.00) was not properly paid from General Fund to Water Fund. Journal entries will be made to correct, therefore, correcting the negative balance in 2010-2011 audit. This correction will also satisfy USDA Rural Development request to correct negative pooled cash. Errors were also found in Debt Service Fund, advised by CPA to inform Council and move the monies to General Operating in the amount of $19964.43 clearing Debt Service to zero. A motion was made by Jason Fountain and supported by Dane Kuusinen to approve the journal entries to correct the under payments of hydrant rental and to move monies in debt service to general as advised by CPA.

Roll call vote:              Yes-6               No-0                Motion carried

 

Fire Department – No new business

 

Maintenance – Sand and salt ready for winter. New blades purchased for Peterbilt.

 

Parks and Recreation – No new business

 

Planning Commission – No new business

 

Streets – Christmas decoration are in bad shape. Need to budget monies to purchase in the next fiscal year. 

 

Water and Sewer – No new business.

 

Zoning – Zoning Board of Appeals meeting December 6^th, at 7:00pm for variance application.

 

Mr. Henderson attended the Council  meeting to discuss further the closing of Michigan Street and showed a rough drawing of use of lots for the Assisted Living project. Mr. Henderson was advised to contact Sharon Kennedy for further assistance. 

 

Anthony Bosley discussed Bruce Glupker’s request to clear trees near his building that are on the closed portion of Michigan Street. Council requested Mr. Glupker to carry liability insurance. Mr. and Mrs. John Kostecki asked for Council approval to re-survey property adding 25feet to existing parcel. A motion was made by Jason Fountain and supported by Dane Kuusinen to approve Mr. and Mrs Kotecki’s request.

Roll call vote:              Yes-6               No-0                Motion carried

 

 

No public comment.

 

There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion made by Joe Hudak meeting adjourned at 7:40pm. The next regular meeting is Tuesday, January 3^rd at 7:00pm. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Marilyn McGuire, Clerk