The Lincoln
Village Council met on Monday August 2, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Village
hall.The meeting opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.Those in attendance
included: President Jordan, Treasurer Kossa, Clerk Somers, Deputy
Clerk/Treasurer Stutzman and Council Members: Gauthier, Kennard, Lask, Naylor,
Somers and Stutzman.Also present were
several guests and Attorney Cook.
Minutes of
the July meeting were approved on a motion from Gauthier with support from
Somers.Treasurer’s report was approved
subject to audit on a motion from Gauthier with support from Stutzman.
President
Jordan cited Village resident Joan Gonyea for her dedication to the community
by presenting her with a plaque to honor her efforts.A packed hall offered their congratulations
to Joan as the first recipient of the Citizen of the Year.Thanks Joan for ALL your hard work!!Joan has held many positions including being
on the Village Council, DDA board, Planning & Zoning Committee, the
Brownlee Lake Association and several others.Joan told those present that she loves this community and over the years
even when she was away, she always knew that she would come back here to
reside.Many in attendance offered their
thanks for her cheerleading efforts in keeping a positive attitude and
encouraging everyone in their endeavors.Thanks again Joan.
President
Jordan addressed a situation that occurred at the restrooms at the
playground.The grandparents addressed
the council members and stated that they are extremely heartbroken and offered
their apologies.The grandparents
believe that this may be the help that is needed to get their grandson on the
right track.Currently the boys are
moving through the juvenile court system.President Jordan stated that we have to prosecute the individuals
involved and that a message needs to be sent out that this type of behavior
will not be tolerated.The bathrooms
will be kept closed except for special events.
In public
comment time, Kathy Putsky addressed the board regarding a home on Barlow Road
that is in need of grass being cut.President Jordan will look into it.Sue Kennard reminded everyone about the boat parade that will be held on
Saturday evening on Brownlee Lake.Bill
Putsky asked about the ORV signs that are along Barlow Road.President Jordan stated that the signs should
reflect that ORV traffic is prohibited in selected areas.Pat Nelson asked about getting a ball diamond
up and running again for little league players.He stated that they have been playing in Harrisville and would like to
play here again.He stated that they
would like to renovate the current field and eventually they would have 2
fields by utilizing the current skating rink also.Pat stated that they would like to get
involved in tournaments eventually.He
stated that there is a lot of support and volunteers that will work on the
upkeep.President Jordan stated that
once this begins we need to stay on track and finish the project.Council members offered their unanimous
support.President Jordan stated that
Dick Somers has done a wonderful job preparing the fields for tournament play
this year.He received rave reviews from
players that used the field for those tournaments.Dick stated that he would like to see
softball fields put in also.
President
Jordan updated those in attendance about the Streetscape Project along Second
Street and the demolition project that is upcoming.He said since time is now an issue they
anticipate moving overhead wires and poles behind buildings and removing the
blighted buildings yet this year.The
actual removal of the roadway and beautification project will take place in
early spring.By July of 2011 it should
be finished and the next phase of the street grant should be moving forward to
begin work on Traverse Bay St. Road.
Stutzman
asked about having some roadwork done along Church Street by the Credit
Union.Dick will take care of it.Gauthier asked about having the grass cut
along Main Street, Jordan will make sure it is taken care of.Kennard stated that the new bulletin board is
nearly completed downtown.Thanks to
Tony Diciccio and Ron Kennard for their work on it.Kennard stated that the boat launch grant
application for funds may have to be placed on hold so it can be reworked.He suggested placing a request for funds into
the budget meeting for next year.Dick
asked about having a property owner on Second Street contacted about cutting
his grass.Jordan will take care of
it.Lask asked about putting a sign at
the beach to inform people that no dogs are allowed.Jordan stated that there is also an issue
with people bringing alcohol to the area.He asked Council members to be vigilant in looking after the beach area
and concerns that arise there.
In new
business Somers stated that the baseball tournament will be held August 20th
to the 22nd.Gauthier asked
about the docks at the Brownlee Lake beach.She stated that she has checked into the large trampoline type dock
system that is being used in an area campground.Jordan stated that he believed that it would
be destroyed quickly and would not be worth the risk.President Jordan talked with a marina owner
who suggested using a pontoon for a dock system.
President
Jordan gave his report. The letters of
thanks have been sent by Mary for participants in the Memorial Day festivities
and also to Larry Rogenbuck of the MEDC for his help in grant funding
work.He is currently working on several
more.A letter was read from Huron Pines
about using removing invasive Phragmites from Lincoln Lake.The group plans to meet on Saturday August 21st
from9 a.m till noon.Anyone interested may call for further
details.Kennard gave an update on the
grant for the Brownlee Lake cleanup project.They are in the final phases and he said the group is awaiting the
release of funds from Washington.He
stated that there is still a need for funds to complete the project.He is currently awaiting news from the groups
CPA about what exactly is needed.President
Jordan talked about the recent sewer meeting between the DDA and
representatives from the Council.A
meeting will be held next month and then the group will work with the attorney
to see what can be done to bring about the necessary changes.Last year we addressed the possibility of
having a bio diesel plant in the Village.Since that time all of those plants have closed in the state.President Jordan stated that he recently
attended a meeting about a Cellulose Ethanol Plant by a group named KL Energy.There are plans to build 2 in the northern
Michigan area.He stated that they are
very committed to putting a plant here and also in McBain.A resolution needs to be made changing the
feasibility study that was granted for the bio diesel plant and instead having
the study done for a cellulose ethanol plant.A motion was made by Kennard to change the Bio Diesel Plant feasibility
study grant to KL Energy Cellulose Ethanol Plant.Roll Vote: Gauthier, aye, Kennard, aye, Lask
aye, Naylor aye, Somers aye, Stutzman aye.All ayes, resolution passed.
President
Jordan thanked Dave Cook, Village Attorney for all his hard work and dedication
in keeping us on track.Thanks Dave!!
The budget
for the DDA was presented to Council members for approval.A motion was made by Gauthier to approve the
DDA budget, Kennard offered support. Motion carried. The budget follows:
DDA BUDGET 2010-2011
INCOMEEXPENSE
Est. Bal.
2009-2010$200,000.00Activity
Committee$2,500.00
Kennard
stated that he would like to have it noted that the Village has not had to
borrow any money or go for public bonds to finance any of our projects. A
motion to pay the bills as presented was made by Gauthier with support from
Somers.Motion Carried.A motion to adjourn was made by Gauthier with
support from Stutzman.Motion carried..
