FREMONT CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

 

Monday, May 21, 2007 – 7:00 PM

 

Mayor James Rynberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  Councilmember Dick Conley gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Present at Roll Call: Mayor James Rynberg and Council members Dick Conley, Jane Drake, James Breinling and Larry Breuker.

Staff Present: City Manager Chris Yonker and Treasurer/ Deputy City Clerk Gay Krouse.

Public Present: Tim Johnston, Anita Osterman, Trisha Ematinger, Stacey Breuker, Kara Campbell, Julia Selwa, Dusty Bitson, Emily Ross, and Brieann Redinger.

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Conley to approve the meeting agenda with the addition of 8.4: Farmers market traffic flow; motion approved.

Consent Action Items

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breinling and carried, to approve the following Consent Action Items:

Resolution R-07-13:  Authorization to Execute FAA Document “Terms and Conditions of Accepting Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants,” version dated June 2005.

Councilmember Breuker made a motion to approve Resolution R-07-13 with support from Councilmember Breinling; motion approved.

 

Accounts Payable Check Register Report dated May 17, 2007 totaling $83,570.62

Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Conley to approve the May 17, 2007 Accounts Payable Check Register Report totaling 83,570.62; motion approved.

Resolution R-07-11: Request for Public Utilities for Parcel in Phase 2 Growth Area of 12/30/04 P.A. 425 Conditional Boundary Agreement among the City of Fremont, Dayton and Sheridan Townships

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breuker to approve Resolution R-07-11 which would provide water to Kingsland Marine, the former Fremont Rent-All property; motion approved.

 

Review & consideration of Proposed Routing Location for Hemlock St. between Stone Rd & Market Ave.

 

Tom Dowling from RJM Design was present to talk about their projected plans, and their latest findings.  He was looking for approval to proceed with the project from both the council and the planning commission. 

Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Drake to allow RJM Design to look at their concept with a hydrologist regarding the City’s storm water pond; motion approved.

 

Transmittal of Proposed FY 07/08 City Operating/Capital Budget & Confirming Budget Review Schedule

City Manager Yonker passed out copies of the draft suggested budget for fiscal year 07/08.  The Main funds are balanced maintaining the current 14 mills for City taxes.  Council discussed and agreed to meet at 5:30 PM for the next council meeting on June 4, 2007, working through the budget as part of the meeting.

 

Reports

Councilmember Breinling mentioned that the Deer Management Committee hoped to have a plan put together for the next council meeting and would probably ask the City to get 80 deer permits.

Mayor Rynberg updated council on plans for Mayor’s Exchange with Pentwater. He also stated that a reception was being planned at the Arts Place after the unveiling of the sculpture on June 9, 2007.

The Following Communications were transmitted for Council Information:

             

Adjournment

Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Conley to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 PM; motion approved.

 

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                                                                                      James M. Rynberg, Mayor

 

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                                                                                      Gay Krouse, Treasurer/Deputy Clerk