VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 27th, 2020

1. Call to Order
President Roger Vanderstelt called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.

2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Amy Haack, Carl Rothenberger, Jeff Guiles and Ann LaCroix
Absent: Jay Bolt, Bill Overkamp and Donna Pope (excused)

3. Approval of July 27th Special Council Meeting Agenda
Roger asked that Tree Removal be added under New Business. Motion made by Jeff to approve the agenda with the addition of Tree Removal, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

4. Approval of July 20th Council meeting minutes
Motion made by Amy to approve the July 20th council meeting minutes, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

5. Public Comment
None

6. Brooks Drain
Roger discussed the repairs and quote for the drain on Brooks road. Jeff questioned if they could do concrete instead of asphalt. Roger agreed to check. Motion made by Jeff to accept Tiles’ bid of $7564.00 and for the costs to be split 50/50 between the Local Streets fund and the General Fund, supported by Amy. Roll call
AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Guiles and Rothenberger.
NAYS: None
Absent: Bolt, Overkamp and Pope.

7. 8th Street Drain
Roger discussed the repairs and quote for the drain on 8th Street. Motion made by Jeff to accept a bid of a cost not to exceed $3935.00, supported by Carl. Roll call
AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Guiles and Rothenberger.
NAYS: None
Absent: Bolt, Overkamp and Pope.

8. Tree Removal
Roger presented a quote for $2500.00 for the removal of 2 trees in the road right of way in the Village. A discussion took place about additional bids. Roger agreed to get additional bids. Motion made by Amy for the Village of Fruitport to approve a contract that does not exceed $2500.00 from the Major Street fund for the removal of 2 trees, supported by Carl. Roll call
AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Guiles and Rothenberger.
NAYS: None
Absent: Bolt, Overkamp and Pope.

9. 2020 3rd Avenue Project
Roger reviewed a report provided by Jay regarding the bid received for the 2020 3rd Avenue project. The total cost for the road resurfacing and new traffic signals is $837,093.85. The Village cost is $226,054.85. The remaining costs are covered by grants. Motion made by Roger to fund the Village portion of the project with $100,000.00 from the Major Streets fund and $126,054.85 from the General Fund. Roll call
AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Guiles and Rothenberger.
NAYS: None
Absent: Bolt, Overkamp and Pope.

10. Bridge Street
a. Speed Study – Carl reported he spoke to Sergeant Al Avery of the Michigan State Police regarding lowering the speed limit on Bridge Street. Sergeant Avery advised that State law prevents us for changing the speed limit.

b. Repair of Curb – Roger discussed repairing the curb on Bridge Street. Justin Clish, DPW Supervisor is checking with Matt Hulst of Prein & Newhoff for a guidance in the repair of the curb. Carl suggested that local concrete companies should be able to offer a solution. Roger will check into the repair further and report back to council.

11. Buoy Application
Roger advised that it is too late to apply to the DNR for temporary buoy placement for this year. He will follow up next February to start the process next year.

12. Public Comment
None

13. Adjournment
Motion made by Amy to adjourn the meeting at 6:35pm, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by,

Ann LaCroix
Clerk/Treasurer