DeTour Zoning Highlights

The regular meeting of the DeTour Village Council was held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 7:00p.m in the DeTour Village Memorial Hall. The members present were Anthony Bosley, Jeff Bosley, Linda Fisher, Jason Fountain, Jeff Galarowic, Bob Konings, Joe Hudak, Marilyn McGuire, Marc Nelson, Fred Payment and Jennifer Postula. Member absent was Dane Kuusinen.

A motion was made by Anthony Bosley and supported by Bob Konings to amend the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 3,, 2010 removing the motion made on the propsed pay scale for Zoning Administrator along with removal of Cheryl Wood's public comment.

The motion was made by Bob Konings and supported by Joe Hudak to approve the Treasurer’s report for the month of June 2010 as presented.

On a motion by Jeff Bosley the bills to be paid for the month of May 2010 were approved as presented. Jason Fountain supported the motion.

Beautification – Julie Rucker on behalf of the volunteers of Botanical Gardens requested the vote of the Council to move the donated pilot boat "Philo B. Leonard" to the gardens. The request was accepted upon transfer of title from John and Mary Kostecki to the Village of DeTour Botanical Gardens. A motion was made by Joe Hudak and supported by Jeff Bosley to approve.

Building & Grounds – Garage doors for Fire Department approved. Village to donate a piece of garden property to a Veteran's Memorial The Memorial will have walking area, tables, benches, and flag pole as well a plaque to honor all Verterans. Anthony Bosley will head up this committee. A motion was made by Joe Hudak and supported by Bob Konings to approve.

Economic Development – 4x8 sign for Kiosh coming. EDC asking Village Council to develop Malette Park with better signage, improvement to road with gravel, picnic tables, and removal of the number of dead trees. Council members agreed on moving dead trees immediately and to look into the cost of improvements.

Parks & Recreation – Request porta potty for park area for volunteers. Past years volunteers have been responsible for cost. Several quotes for service have been obtained with the lowest at $85 per month with vendor Bee Biz-E. 3 months (June, July and August) = $255 total. A motion was made by Jeff Bosley and supported by Bob Konings to approve.

Planning Commission – Committee ask the Council to re-appoint the following to the DeTour Village Planning Commission as of June 8, 2010;

Vern Fountain and Gary Dudeck - year, Brian Nettleton, Dane Kuusinen and William Schultz - 2 years and Bud Schopp and Candy Postula - 3 years. The motion was made by Joe Hudak and supported by Bob Konings to approve the reappointment.

Planning Commission continured: Plan special meeting for Public Hearing to amend accessory Building Ordinance. Planning Commission members attend five (5) out of the six (6) regular meeting between the months of May and October.

Streets – The Village of DeTour received a check from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in the amount of $2010.31 for sidewalks. Mr. Dick Newland asked if dust control was budgeted. Yes dust control is in 2010-2011 budget and approval from Council to be begin work immediately. Mr Newland stated the work is guaranteed, any problems call him and he will have product re-applied.

Water & Sewer – Meeting will be hld on Friday, June 11th at the DeTour Village Office 10:30am with Kelly Cunningham of Wade Trim, Nicholas Sekmistrz of MEDC regarding the grant for lift stations. According to Mike Burrington of Michigan Recap a grant administrator is needed. Could cost the Village up to $5000 to hire an administratrator. Clerk is willing to take on this task. This will be discussed at the meeting as well. A second boiler for water plant is needed in the next couple of months - approximate cost $8400. Rick Polk is doing a great job for the Village per Jeff Galarowic.

Zoning – A complaint was called into Village Office regarding the Moosehead Lodge sign located on private property at Lighthouse Point Road and M134. Kevin Barrett called parties involved. Owners will be informed to file a DeTour Village Application for Zoning and Land Use Permit as well and Application for Sign Permit. Kevin Barrett asked the Council if they are willing to follow through if he signs his name to infraction letters. Council members agreed, "we will back you up".

Marc Nelson and Andy Pieknik will police Spring Clean Up Days on June 19 and June 20, 2010. June 19th 8am - 3pm, June 20th 8am - 12pm. Village and Township residents will be charged for this service. Notice was posted at local businesses.

Motion was made by Bob Konings and supported by Fred Payment to add Marilyn McGuire to signature cards for all accounts.

Matt Carr questioned Council why he receives a sewer bill when he is not here five (5) months out of the year. Council informed him that everyone living in the Village is charged the on going sewer charge and late fees are applied when payment is not made on the due date.

There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Anthony Bosely and supported by Bob Konings, the meeting adjourned at 8:38pm.