Village of Pinckney
Regular Council Meeting
July 25, 2016
The President called the meeting to order in the Village Council Chambers at 220 S. Howell, Pinckney at 7:00 pm on July 25, 2016.
ROLL CALL:
Present: MacDonald, Menosky, Nicholson, Pais and Lavey
Also Present: K. Lim (Accountant
Absent: Burwell, Foster
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC FORUM:
Lavey opened at 7:01PM. No one present to speak. Closed at 7:01PM.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Nicholson to accept the consent agenda as presented; Seconded by MacDonald.
Yays: MacDonald, Menosky, Nicholson, Pais and Lavey
Nays: None
Absent: Burwell, Foster,
Motion carried in a roll call vote.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
· Attended Township Meeting and Wellhead Protection meeting last week.
· Lavey will be on Township Planning Commission Agenda for August 10th.
· Movie’s in the Park is continuing under the direction of the Kiwanis.
· Sewer and Water committee met last week. Report to follow.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Adopt a Hydrant plan
a. Will look at again in September
2. Historic District Study Committee
a. No update
3. Youth Council Ordinance
a. No update from the kids or other municipalities
4. Lee St./ Howell
a. Working toward resolution
AGENDA:
1. Review 2016 Goals/Progress
Downtown
1) Work together to market available properties toward food, entertainment and recreation – Event completed
2) Finalize central design standards – Planning Accepted
3) Explore USDA RD resources/infrastructure - Pending
4) Attend Small Town and Rural Development Conference - Pending
5) Engage robust volunteers – No progress
Trail Town Designation
1) Form a team to assist in process - Complete
2) Apply to MCR for bike rack grant – Kay completed and received grant
3) Work with DDA to capitalize on local area recreation/trail events – Need update from Kay-Hougaboom
4) Pursue resources for depot building – Work with DNR
5) Consider placemaking tied to trail – Need update from Kay-Hougaboom
Walking/Riding Path to High School – Foster agreed to take lead on this project but is not present for update. Nicholson suggested that Pinckney Pub might be willing to contribute financially.
1) Form a team (village, township, school district, county, etc.)
2) Reach out to Regional MDOT representative
3) Meet with USDA RD representative to see if they have resources
4) Talk with Safe Routes to School (if project tied to St. Mary)
5) Look into Complete Streets funding opportunities
Combination of Planning Commission and DDA - COMPLETE
1) Salowitz to develop proposal based on state law
2) Proposal to be presented to Planning Commission and DDA, separately, for discussion
3) Proposal to Council with comments from Planning and DDA
4) If Council approves proposal develop next steps to allow for changes in ordinance.
2. Redevelopment Liquor License Resolution
Motion by Pais to accept the resolution supporting Rebecca M, Kauserud, Go Taco!, for issuance of a Redevelopment Liquor License in the DDA; Seconded by Nicholson.
Yays: MacDonald, Menosky, Nicholson, Pais and Lavey
Nays: None
Absent: Burwell, Foster,
Motion carried in a roll call vote.
3. Quarterly Presentation – K. Lim
Lim presented on Cash and what Public Act 20 allows, along with the village Council’s direction via an Investment Policy. She discussed pooled cash and how the account is reconciled every month.
4. Secured CD – Investment option
Lim presented a new product from one of our approved financial institutions. It is a regular CD collateralized by municipal bonds. Bank indicated to Lim that the rate would be higher than we are currently receiving and follows Public Act 20. It is collateralized at 105%. Pais asked if legal fees could potentially put the village in negative interest situation. Lim said “no”. Lavey asked Lim “how do you feel about this opportunity?” Lim asked the bank for a 3 month CDARS in the interim so we can look at opportunity closer. Basically it is FDIC vs. collateralized bonds. Lim will bring Council the answers to outstanding questions at a future meeting.
5. DPW Director Appointment – Department Update
Lavey indicated that the committee (made up of Lavey, Menosky, Salowitz, Joe White (Wolverine) and Ken Recker (LC Drain and resident) held four interviews. Menosky indicated some wanted too much money. Committee voted 100% to go with Scott Mills. Lavey made formal recommendation to hire V. Scott Mills as Director, Public Works. Nicholson made a motion to accept recommendation; Seconded by MacDonald.
Yays: MacDonald, Menosky, Nicholson, Pais and Lavey
Nays: None
Absent: Burwell, Foster,
Motion carried in a roll call vote.
6. Authorization to pay benefits expense
Lim and Lavey explained the request Marshall made to the budget committee to be paid out for his accrued vacation time (Marshall is the last employee on the old policy). Committee agreed and the anticipated funds were planned for in the approved 2016-17 budget.
Nicholson made a motion to authorize payment to Marshall for 545.50 personal time hours and 162.50 vacation hours at Marshall’s current rate); Seconded by Pais.
Yays: MacDonald, Menosky, Nicholson, Pais and Lavey
Nays: None
Absent: Burwell, Foster,
Motion carried in a roll call vote.
TRUSTEE FORUM
Opened at 8:03PM
MacDonald spoke about how nice it was that the fire department was cooling the kids on the hot evenings with the open hydrants.
Closed at 8:06PM
PUBLIC FORUM
Lavey opened and closed at 8:06PM
Meeting Adjourned at 8:06PM
Approval Date ______
Respectfully Submitted,
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Amy Salowitz, CMMC Linda E. Lavey
Village Clerk Village President