Village of Laurium
Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
Present for Roll Call:
Bausano, Bonenfant, Harrell, Johnson, Lutz, Twardzik and Zei.
Guests: Bruce
Joosten, James Lemler, Daniel Mukavetz, Robert Taggart, Edward M. Vertin, and
Dan Zubiena.
The meeting was
called to order by President Bonenfant in the Village Council Chambers at
5:30PM.
Robert Taggart,
a forester for UPPCo gave a brief
presentation to the council about the tree trimming taking place in the
Village.Ý Trees are being trimmed away
from the power lines for safety reasons, reliability of service and health of
the trees.Ý He indicated that there are
grants available to the Village to replace older trees that have died.Ý UPPCo would assist the Village with the labor
and equipment to plant these trees if necessary.
Last yearís sewer
project caused yard and basement flooding problems for Ward Prideaux of 240 N Pewabic Street.Ý UP Engineering has submitted an estimate of
$21,000 to correct this problem.Ý The
cost would be split between NHCW&SA and the Village of Laurium street
funds.Ý The Streets/Equipment/Sanitation
committee will review the matter and have a decision for the March 2002 regular
council meeting.
A motion was made by
Zei and seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes
of the January 15, 2002 regular council meeting.Ý Carried 7-0.
A motion was made by
Johnson and seconded by Bausano to approve payment of the merchandise accounts in the amount of $21,742.21.Ý Carried 7-0.
Finance:Ý A motion was made by Bausano and seconded by
Twardzik to hold the Budget Hearing on February 26, 2002 at 5:30PM and a
Special Meeting to follow at 5:45PM to approve the proposed budget for
2002-2003.Ý Carried 7-0.
Recreation:
There have been several problems with the Zamboni and discussion of finding a
replacement was held.Ý The mite
tournament will be held February 21-24, 2002 at the arena.
Public Safety ñ Police/Fire: The Police Department would like to replace the engine on the
Suburban.Ý Estimates to do this are
between $2000-3000.Ý The Lumina would be
sold to cover the cost of the Suburban repairs.Ý
A motion was made by Harrell and seconded by Johnson to have the police
department get an estimate from Parkway Chevrolet as to how much the Lumina is
worth.Ý This would be the minimum bid to
sell the car.Ý Carried 7-0.Ý A motion was made by Bausano and seconded by
Harrell to take the $6000 UPPCo lease rental income less utilities, which would
be approximately $3500, and establish a capital outlay budget line item for the
Fire Department.Ý This would be for
purchasing turnout gear, pagers, etc.Ý
Yes ñ Bausano, Bonenfant, Harrell, Johnson, Lutz, and Twardzik.Ý Abstain ñ Zei.Ý Carried 6-0.
Trustee Bausano left
the meeting at 6:20PM.
Personnel ñ Police/DPW:
No report.
Streets/Equipment/Sanitation: The local and major streets will not be cut with the SnoGo
until March 2002.Ý Vertin will try to get
authorization from MDOT to cut M-26.Ý Once
the new budget is in place, the committee will look into purchasing a new
loader.
Property/Building/Ordinance: No report.
Beautification/Parks/Community Relations: Twardzik was contacted by Charlie Hopper who runs
Pasty.com.Ý The Village can have a free
website, Laurium.net, hosted on their server. ÝTwardzik will advise Mr. Hopper that we will
use this free website. ÝTwardzik obtained
a quotes for îWelcome to Lauriumî signs.Ý
Belo Sign Service estimatedÝ $300
for 3- 4x8 signs with 3 colors and $450 for 3-4x8 signs with 6 colors.Ý Designotype Printers gave an estimate of $65
per 2x4 sign.Ý It would cost a minimum of
$300 to design a logo.Ý The committee will
look at options for designing a logo and keep working on this project.
Laurium Housing Commission:
No report.
New Business:
An open house will be held at the Keweenaw Kids Parent Resource Center &
Adult Education run by BHK Child Development Board on Thursday, February 21,
2002 from 6-8PM.Ý President Bonenfant
will try to attend.
Old Business:
A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Zei to agree to settle the garbage
dispute with Hunter Watson, through
Attorney Vairo, for half of our calculated cost which is $480.00.Ý Carried 6-0.Ý
At 6:40PM, a motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Twardzik to
enter into executive session to discuss DPW/Police
union negotiations and the Rastello/Therrian
lawsuit.Ý Carried 6-0.
The meeting returned
to regular session at 7:19PM.
Present for Roll Call: Bonenfant,
Harrell, Johnson, Lutz, Twardzik and Zei.
Absent: Bausano.
The meeting adjourned
at 7:20PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia M. Golus,
Clerk
Village of Laurium