VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
BUDGET MEETING
MARCH 9th, 2020

1. Call to Order
President Roger Vanderstelt called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

2. Pledge

3. Prayer

4. Roll call
Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Bill Overkamp, Amy Haack, Carl Rothenberger, Jay Bolt, Jeff Guiles (who arrived at 6:42pm) and Ann LaCroix
Absent: Donna Pope

5. Approval of March 9th Budget Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Bill to approve the agenda, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

6. Approval of February 17th Council meeting minutes
Motion made by Amy to approve the meeting minutes, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

7. Public Comment
None

8. 1445 Tractor Repair
Roger presented a quote for repair of the 1445 tractor. Council reviewed the information. Motion made by Carl to approve the quote of $2342.00, supported by Bill.
Roll Call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope and Guiles

9. Kayak Launch
Amy reviewed the motion that was approved at the last council meeting to approve the Scope of Services from Prein & Newhof after the project agreement has been received by the MDNR. Since that time, she has spoken to Prein & Newhof, the MDNR and the Village attorney regarding the matter. All agreed that the Scope of Services can be signed prior to receiving the project agreement from the MDNR. Motion made by Amy to recant the previous meeting motion and have President Vanderstelt sign the Scope of Services agreement for $26,000.00 now, supported by Carl.
Roll Call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope and Guiles

10. 2020-2021 Budget
Ann reviewed the budget items from the current year that will be carried over into the next years budget. A discussion took place about several items to be included in the 2021 budget.
Council discussed the playground and acquired park property. Amy and Ann will work on those items throughout the next fiscal year with the intention of having them included in the 2021-2022 budget.
Jay asked that $5000.00 be included in the budget for concept design services for 3rd Avenue.
Jay also discussed a grant opportunity for bridge repair. He will research the information.
Roger advised that he received an email from Advanced Pavement Marking offering to hold last years prices if we agree to use them this year. Motion made by Roger to accept their offer, supported by Carl.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

Amy researched a memorial bench in memory of Bonnie Torrans. Amy made a motion to purchase a bench for in front of the Village Pharmacy not to exceed $1600.00 of the $3000.00 donation received in memory of Bonnie, supported by Carl.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

11. Public Comment
Eric and Crystal Brown, 15 Circle Dr questioned the speed study that was completed a few years ago and their concerns about the some of the speed limits being too high. Council member Carl responded that he is working on the concerns with the State Police.

12. Adjourn
Motion made by Amy to adjourn the meeting at 7:08pm, supported by Carl. With a unanimous motion the vote carried.

Respectfully submitted by,

Ann LaCroix
Clerk