Minutes
Village of Michiana
Regular Council Meeting
June 9th, 2008
The regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Michiana was called to order at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) by President John Luce.
Present were Hillary Herbst, John Llewellyn, John Luce, and Sheila Stein. Patricia Carpenter was absent.
Michael Wolf requested that the three items (annexation, underground utilities, Michiana/Grand Beach Police merger) which were voted down at the May council meeting be placed back on the agenda for discussion; upon denial due to the items being voted upon at the May meeting, Wolf became disruptive and began name-calling. President Luce brought the meeting back to order.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to deny Michael Wolf’s request to amend the agenda to include his three agenda items. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to accept the minutes of the May 12th, 2008 regular meeting as printed to be filed. Motion carried, 4-0.
Personnel and Commissioner’s Reports:
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing additional to report.
Police Chief Report: Nothing additional to report.
Building Inspector’s Report: Nothing additional to report.
Tree/Fence Inspector Report: Not in attendance due to class.
Superintendent Report: Nothing additional to report.
MSVFD Report: Chief Imes verbally gave his report.
Water Authority Report: Nothing additional to report.
Clerk’s Report: Nothing additional to report.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to accept the Personnel and Commissioner’s Reports, and bills and payroll for payment. Motion carried, 4-0.
Mike Hindin addressed the council regarding his traffic concerns at the corner of Apache and Oriole.
Motion by H. Herbst and seconded by S. Stein to have Chief Papke complete a traffic study of the intersection at Oriole and Apache for the possible installation of a stop sign to be located on Apache. Motion carried, 4-0.
Committee Reports:
Finance/Insurance: A public hearing is required to set the millage rate for the new budget, and the committee is still looking into various options for employee health insurance.
Human Resources: Nothing additional to report.
Communications: Nothing additional to report.
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by H. Herbst to accept the committee reports. Motion carried, 4-0.
Old Business:
Motion by H. Herbst and seconded by S. Stein to keep the recycling at the bi-weekly schedule. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by H. Herbst and seconded by S. Stein to table the Dante lot split until both parties are able to attend a council meeting. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to adopt Resolution 2008-02, establishing the millage rate at 7.5912 and scheduling a public hearing for Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by H. Herbst and seconded by J. Llewellyn to adopt the Anti-Harassment Policy. Motion carried, 4-0.
Resolution 2008-01, which increases the tap-in fees for water service to $2,200, was read for the second time.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by H. Herbst to adopt Resolution 2008-01. Motion carried, 4-0.
New Business:
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to direct Attorney Sara Bell to send a letter to Don Jackson requesting reimbursement for money spent on the audit during the time when Jackson was not licensed as a CPA, and for damages, and also to draft a formal complaint to be filed with the State of Michigan. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by H. Herbst to table the Jackson issue until the July meeting. Motion carried, 4-0.
Mike Knotts of Lakeshore Construction, representing Mike Hindin, requested clarification on Section 7.4 of the Zoning Ordinance dealing with non-conforming structures. Zoning Administrator Bill Owens gave his opinion on the section, and it was determined that Hindin would need a variance to build a garage on his property.
Public Comment:
The Kerelis’s from Lake Shore Drive discussed their concerns regarding sand from a construction site across the road which has blown onto their drive, and a retaining wall which was built in 1972 that is now cracking due to the same construction.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. EDT by President Luce.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jo Nallenweg
Village Clerk
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