MINUTES-JULY-2024

DRAFT VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL JULY 8, 2024 Present: Campbell, Dhillon, A. Drenth, Sowers, McCallum, Bennett, Potter, and M. Drenth Absent: Spearing Others: Jacob Byrd, Jarris Rubingh, Cathy Odom, Al Odom, Stacey Truesdell, Sandra Davies-Webster, Emma Fitzgerald, Melissa Zelenak, Jerry Rasmussen Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00pm 1. Motion by McCallum, Sowers to accept the regular minutes of June 10, 2024, as presented. CARRIED 6-0 1a. Motion by Campbell, Sowers to amend the agenda to include discussion regarding overnight docking at Community Park. CARRIED 6-0 PUBLIC INPUT: Stacey Truesdall is a candidate for Probate Court Judge. Cathy Odom is a candidate for Antrim County Clerk. Melissa Zelenak is representing Antrim County Conservation District. Emma Fitzgerald is representing Michigan Green Communities. Jerris Rubingh, Antrim County Commissioner – Gave a brief talk regarding Hemlock Tree Identification and the risk of the disease to trees in our area. Also informed us of several board openings within Antrim County. Sandra Davies-Webster - Had questions regarding the funding for street improvements within the Village of Ellsworth. Also had questions regarding property that is owned by the Village of Ellsworth. DEPARMENTAL REPORTS: a. Police: N/A b. DPW: N/A c. Streets: N/A COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. DDA: Reported on Concerts in the Square and on additional new signage they are working on. b. Planning Commission: July meeting rescheduled to August 15, 2024. c. Parks and Recreation: Wooden Shoe Campground has six new picnic tables. Discussion about a new director for the summer recreation program. DISCUSSION: a. Paddle Antrim - Concert cost not to exceed $300.00. Kickoff with Music and food to be held at River Park September 12, 2024. b. 2024 Pig Roast – Went very well. c. Wastewater Project – On hold. d. Banks Township road millage – Will vote on road millage on the November 5, 2024 ballot. e. Audit Report – Handed out reports followed with a brief discussion afterward. f. Short Term Rentals – Mike Bennett is researching. g. Overnight docking at Community Park docks – There will be no overnight docking. A sign has been ordered and will be put in place as soon as it arrives. ACTION ITEMS: 2. Motion by Campbell, Dhillon to approve the budget amendments. CARRIED 6-0 3. Motion by Sowers, A. Drenth to approve the bills. CARRIED 6-0 4. Motion by Campbell, Sowers to adjourn at 7:55p.m. CARRIED 6-0 Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk