Village of Laurium
Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Present for Roll Call: Bausano,
Bonenfant, Harrell, Johnson, Lutz, Twardzik and Zei.
Guests: Bruce
Joosten, James Lemler, Edward M. Vertin, and Roger Wetelainen.
The meeting was
called to order in the Village Council Chambers by President Bonenfant at
5:30PM.
Hunter Watson submitted a request in writing for a refund of some disputed garbage payments.Ý President Bonenfant referred the matter to Attorney Vairo.
A motion was made by
Zei and seconded by Johnson to authorize Village Administrator Vertin to sign
the AFLAC Cafeteria Plan
amendments.Ý These amendments include
IRS rule changes.Ý Carried 7-0.
A motion was made by
Lutz and seconded by Zei to authorize Vertin to sign the MDOT map for certification.Ý
Carried 7-0.
A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Bausano to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2001 regular council meeting.Ý Carried 7-0.
A motion was made by
Lutz and seconded by Twardzik to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2001 special council
meeting.Ý Yes ñ Bausano, Bonenfant,
Harrell, Lutz, Twardzik and Zei.Ý Abstain
ñ Johnson.Ý Carried 6-0.
A motion was made by
Johnson and seconded by Zei to approve the minutes of the December 27, 2001 special 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 $19,564.17.Ý Carried 7-0.
Finance: No report.
Recreation:
A motion was made by Bausano and seconded by Johnson to amend the budget in
Multi-Rec to allow Gregg Saxton to clean 2 hours, 2 days a week at the
arena.Ý Carried 7-0.Ý Purchasing and putting up signs for ìNo
Parking ñ Falling Iceî on the east side of the arena will be looked into.
Public Safety ñPolice/Fire:
A verbal ok has been received from the Michigan State Police for the use of the
upstairs office and garage bay for the 800 MHz radios at the Village Hall.Ý A letter of understanding is coming.Ý A motion was made by Harrell and seconded by
Bausano to approve the Fire Departmentís officers for 2002.Ý Yes ñ Bausano, Bonenfant, Harrell, Johnson,
Lutz and Twardzik.Ý Abstain ñ Zei.Ý Carried 6-0.Ý
(A copy of the officers and their annual report follows the minutes).
Personnel ñ Police/DPW:
No report.
Streets/Equipment/Sanitation: A bid submitted by Jeff Kalcich for the Huber roller was
tabled since the Village will need this roller for projects next summer.Ý A discussion was held on whether or not the
Village can do the work not completed by Payne & Dolan on the catch
basins.Ý This will be reviewed at the May
meeting.
Property/Building/Ordinance: A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Bausano to
approve the UPPCo lease at the fire department garage.Ý The rental income would be
$500.00/month.Ý The term of the lease is
for five years.Ý Carried 7-0.Ý A motion was made by Lutz and seconded by
Johnson to donate the old copier to the Laurium Senior Citizens Center.Ý Carried 7-0.
Beautification/Parks/Community Relations: No report.
Laurium Housing Commission: No report.
New Business:
None.
Old Business:
At 6:03PM, a motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Zei to enter into
executive session to discuss Police and
DPW Union negotiations.Ý Carried
7-0.Ý The regular session resumed at
6:24PM.
Present for Roll Call: Bausano,
Bonenfant, Harrell, Johnson, Lutz, Twardzik and Zei.
A motion was made by
Bausano and seconded by Twardzik to donate $50.00 from the parking meter fund
to the Americorp Alcohol Free Weekend.Ý
YesñBausano, Bonenfant, Harrell, Johnson, Twardzik and Zei.Ý NoñLutz.Ý
Carried 6-1.
The meeting adjourned
at 6:28PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Ý