VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2021

1. Call to Order
   President Roger Vanderstelt called the meeting to order at 6pm.
   
2. Pledge
   
3. Prayer
   
4. Roll Call
   Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Amy Haack, Carl Rothenberger, Jeff Guiles, Bill Overkamp and Ann LaCroix
   
5. Approval of September 20th Meeting Agenda
   Motion made by Amy to approve the August 16th meeting agenda, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.
   
6. Approval of the August 16th Council meeting minutes
   Motion made by Amy to approve the June 21st council meeting minutes, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.
   
7. Public Comment
   Sue Halter shared pictures and a memory book with the Council. Sue gave an overview of the successful Dancing into Sunset season.
   
8. Correspondence
   None
   
9. Reports from Officers
   Carl reviewed items from a recent Personnel Committee meeting.
   Jeff has only received one quote for sidewalks on 6th Avenue. No action will take place this year.
   Jeff gave an update on the Planning Commissions work with the Post Office and 5/3rd Bank to relocate the drop off mailbox on 3rd Avenue.
   Amy gave an update on a bike path project that was identified in the safe routes to school initiative of which the council is expecting to receive federal COVID funding through the MPO process. The project is a bike path on the east side of 8th Street between the schools and Park St. There is potential to receive additional funding for this project through Congestion, Mitigation, Air Quality (CMAQ) funds also through the MPO process. Amy asked the council if they would like to apply for that additional funding. The committee responded affirmatively.
   Bill gave an update on the Library and Library board members.
   Roger reviewed multiple items as potential future agenda items:
   Spring Lakes recent ordinance banning feeding of the ducks on the Lake.
   Pine Street Project quotes.
   Orange Salt box issues.
   Roger invited Bruce Callen of Callen Engineering, Inc. to discuss the necessary engineering needed for the Handicap Parking lot at the Bandshell and 7th and Peach project.
   
10. Contract with Michigan Township Services
    Amy advised that she met with MTS to add enforcing the new Rental Regulation to our contract with MTS. Council reviewed the document. Motion made by Amy to approve the contract, supported by Bill.
    Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
    NAYS: None
    
11. New drain on Oak Street
    Roger shared a diagram regarding a new drain on Oak Street. He reviewed quotes that have been received. Council discussed the drain and determined that the Clerk should contact the Village attorney for his recommendation on who is responsible for the cost of the drain.
    
12. DPW Supervisor approval level
    Carl discussed raising the DPW Supervisor’s approval level for maintenance items. This would allow the Supervisor to move forward with yearly repairs or maintenance without needing council approval. This would allow the DPW Supervisor to make decisions that would allow for a timely manner in the completion of maintenance items. The Supervisor would work with the Clerk/Treasurer to stay within the Village budget. Motion made by Carl to raise the DPW Supervisor’s approval level to $3999.00 and update the Personnel Policy, accordingly, supported by Jeff.
    Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
    NAYS: None
    
13. Resolution for Water/Marine Enforcement
    Ann advised that she was contacted by Ottawa Counties Marine Division for documentation that they could enforce Village ordinances on Spring Lake. No documentation was found. Motion made by Amy to adopt the Resolution for Water/Marine Enforcement, supported by Carl.
    Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
    NAYS: None (See attached for Resolution).
    
14. Playground
    Amy gave an overview of Playground Committee’s activities. Letters with pledge cards have been sent to local businesses. Grants and donation to date is approximately $59,000.00. The next Playground Committee meeting is Monday September 27th 6pm at the Picnic Shelter.
    Ann referred council to the first payment that is due for the Playground in the amount of
    $69, 784.20. Motion made by Amy to approve the payment of $69,784.20 to GameTime/CO Sinclair Recreation out of the General Fund, supported by Carl.
    Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
    NAYS: None
    
15. Kayak Launch
    Amy gave an update on the Kayak Launch. A bid opening took place last Thursday. She continues to work with Prein & Newhoff and the DNR on the project.
    
16. Public Comment
    None
    
17. Warrants
    Motion made by Carl to approve the warrants, supported by Jeff.
    Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
    NAYS: None
    
18. Adjournment
    Motion made by Carl to adjourn the meeting at 8:05pm, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by,

Ann LaCroix
Clerk/Treasurer