SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Oct. 6, 2025

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL October 6, 2025 Present: J. Rasmussen, S. Sowers, S. Dhillon, M. Drenth, Al Drenth, L. Spearing, Gregg McCallum, M. Bennett, and M. Potter Others: Tina Sundelius. 2025 Accomplishments: (From Feb. 25 Priorities List)  Mark Walkways  Install Playground Equipment  Create the Appointment of Clerk & Treasurer  Handicap Accessible Kayak Launch Goals & Priorities: Discussion-  Invasive Species cleanup @ River Park  Beach markers-Set up by Sheriffs Dept  New Dock (VanDellin) Ribbon Cutting-June  Recreation Plan completed-Rotary Charities-Grant  Redevelopment Ready Community Complete  Job Descriptions completed by December Mtg.  Ask DDA to get Housing Committee together  REVIEW & UPDATE BUDGET—Village Council, Each Meeting Nov. 25 thru Jan. 26  Fence @ Sports Park to prevent driving off drive-Grant  Apply for Safe Walk to School Grant  Replace broken water meters & provide for newly built homes Roles & Responsibilities:  River Park invasive species & markers set: J. Rasmussen/Tex Drenth/County-Spring 26  Parks & Rec Committee (S. Dhillon, A. Drenth, G. McCallum)-research pricing for campground, pavilion, boat slips, camper storage-provide recommendations by January 2026  Sewer-J. Rasmussen will get EGLE rep to November meeting.  Grants-L. Spearing will apply for grants to pay for Rec Plan (Nov 25), Sports Park fencing (Spring 26) & Safe Walks to School (Jan. 2026).  Redevelopment Ready designation by January 2026-T. Sundelius  Finish Job Descriptions & Create Human Resources Committee—S. Dhillon by December 25  Install Electricity at Community Square—J. Rasmussen ASAP  Get New Water Meters Purchased & Installed—J. Rasmussen & Tex Drenth ASAP  Explore Bridge & Lake Streets Culvert Options—J. Rasmussen ASAP  Continue & Expand Ordinance Enforcement—G. McCallum ASAP (Sound, Nuisance, Short Term Rentals)  Finance & Budget Committee-J. Rasmussen, M. Drenth, L. Spearing  Streets, Lights, Water, Solid Waste Committee-S. Sowers, M. Bennett  Ordinance, Law Enforcement & Safety-M. Bennett, J. Rasmussen  Planning Commission Rep- L. Spearing ADJOURN: MOTION by S. Sowers/seconded by M. Bennett to adjourn at 7:50 PM. CARRIED 7-0. Marlene Drenth, Village Clerk