Regular Meeting

Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 7:00 PM These proceeding tonight are being recorded to help prepare the minutes, after minutes are prepared this recording will be no longer available after approval of the village council. Michigan Open Meetings Act MCL 15.262(1). Page 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. AGENDA 4.1 Agenda presented for approval 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 5.1 Minutes from the previous meetings 3-9 Regular Meeting - 02 Aug 2022 - Minutes - Pdf Special Meeting - 07 Aug 2022 - Minutes - Pdf Special Meeting - 16 Aug 2022 - Minutes - Pdf 5.2 Expenditures 10 - 14 Check Detail Aug 3-Sept 2 Deposit Details Aug 3-Sept 2 2022 Major St. Check Detail Aug-Sept 2022 Major St. Deposit detail Aug- Sept 2022 6. REPORTS: 6.1 Sheriff Deputy/ Fire Dept 15 - 16 Meeting Stats Aug 2022 fire report 8 2022 6.2 VBC Commissioner (Kurt Doroh) 17 - 18 2022-08 - Monthly BOC Activity 6.3 BLIGHT & ZONING 19 Agenda Item Report - AIR-22-017 - Pdf 6.4 Van Buren Conservation District 20 - 21 VBCD_August_2022_Programs_Report 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7.1 Legal updates 7.2 Snow Plow bid 22 Page 1 of 23  Program Sheet; Snow Plowing 22-23 Season 8. NEW BUSINESS: 8.1 Dam cleaning out fallen trees Apply for permit 23 IMG_2740 (Dam) 8.2 Closed session to consider attorney opinion regarding matters covered by section 8(h) of the OMA. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 10. BOARD COMMENTS: 10.1 Trustee L. Weniger Trustee W. Yeager Trustee B. Hibma Trustee T. Weniger President Rogusta 11. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE : Next Meeting : October 04,2022 7:00 pm 12. ADJOURNMENT 12.1 Adjournment Motion to adjourn at pm Page 2 of 23  Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order @ 7:04 pm By President Rogusta 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by all 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta, Clerk Linda Norton EXCUSED: 4. AGENDA 4.1 Agenda presented for approval Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to accept the agenda as presented Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 5.1 Minutes from the previous meetings Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Tim Weniger, Motion to accept minutes from the previous meeting as presented Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta Page Page31ofof23  5.2 Expenditures Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to approve expenditures as presented Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta 6. REPORTS: All reports receive on file for review 6.1 Sheriff Deputy/ Fire Dept 6.2 VBC Commissioner (Kurt Doroh) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - Fiscal Year 22-23 Draft Budget This Public Hearing will be held on 8/9/2022 at 12:50 PM in the Board of Commissioners Chambers located at: 219 E. Paw Paw Street - Second Floor Paw Paw, MI https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3129/FY-2022-2023- Draft-Budget-Packet-PDF 6.3 Blight & Zoning 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7.1 Zoning Ordinance Second read Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Tim Weniger, Motion to Set a special meeting for Aug, 16,2022 @ 7:00 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta 8. NEW BUSINESS: 8.1 Snow plowing bid Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to get bid from the VBCRC Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Page Page42ofof23  No public comments. 10. BOARD COMMENTS: 10.1 Trustee L. Weniger - no comment Trustee Hibma - no comment Trustee Yeager - no comment Trustee T. Weniger - no comment President Rogusta - Road Project is going well. Signs are being run over. 11. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Meeting September 6, 2022 @ 7:00pm 12. ADJOURNMENT 12.1 Adjournment Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Larry Weniger, Motion to adjourn at 7:49 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee Tim Weniger, and President Steven Rogusta Page Page53ofof23  Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Special Meeting Minutes Sunday, August 7, 2022 1:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: called to order @ 1:20 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: led by all 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta, Clerk Linda Norton EXCUSED: Trustee Bruce Hibma 4. AGENDA 4.1 Agenda presented for approval 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.1 Consider appropriate action in response to notice of Township action on a petition to disincorporate the Village Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to take action to petition the circuit court. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mary: Spending the money on to go to court. Mrs. Wells - upset that the council is not doing for the village 7. BOARD COMMENTS: Page Page61ofof23 2  7.1 Trustee L. Weniger - peruse the problem keeps, giving reasons on why this should go thru Trustee B. Hibma Trustee Yeager - do the math. the township will take on the problem Trustee T. Weniger - nothing President Rogusta - lets presue this Attorney: no farther comment 8. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: 9. ADJOURNMENT 9.1 Adjournment Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to adjourn at 1:41 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta Page Page72ofof23 2  Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Special Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: Called to order @ 7:02 pm 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by All 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta, Clerk Linda Norton EXCUSED: 4. AGENDA 4.1 Agenda presented for approval Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Larry Weniger, Motion to accept Agenda as presented Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 5.1 VILLAGE OF BREEDSVILLE VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN 2022 ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED Moved by Trustee Bruce Hibma, seconded by Trustee Tim Weniger, Motion to adopt Zoning Ordinance as amended Carried by the following votes: Page Page81ofof23 2  Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments 7. BOARD COMMENTS: 7.1 Trustee L. Weniger - nothing Trustee B. Hibma - nothing Trustee W. Yeager - nothing Trustee T. Weniger - nothing President Rogusta - nothing 8. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: no anoucements 9. ADJOURNMENT 9.1 Adjournment Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee Bruce Hibma, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and President Steven Rogusta Page Page92ofof23 2  12:45 PM General Fund 09/02/22 Check Detail August 3 through September 2, 2022 Type Num Date Name Item Account Paid Amount Original Amount Check 08/24/2022 Bank Charges 000.001 · Cash -30.00 101.960 · Miscellan... -30.00 30.00 TOTAL -30.00 30.00 Check EFT 08/23/2022 CONSUMERS ENE... 000.001 · Cash -350.67 441.921 · Street Lig... -350.67 350.67 TOTAL -350.67 350.67 Check 4639 08/23/2022 SIEGFRIED CRAN... 000.001 · Cash -500.00 101.803 · Accountant -500.00 500.00 TOTAL -500.00 500.00 Check 4640 08/23/2022 LANDERS HARDW... 000.001 · Cash -0.96 270.775 · Building S... -0.96 0.96 TOTAL -0.96 0.96 Check 4641 08/23/2022 MML Liability and ... 000.001 · Cash -3,354.54 101.910 · Insurance... -3,354.54 3,354.54 TOTAL -3,354.54 3,354.54 Check 4642 09/02/2022 William Yeager 000.001 · Cash -230.81 101.702 · Salaries -230.81 230.81 TOTAL -230.81 230.81 Check 4643 09/02/2022 Linda Norton 000.001 · Cash -692.62 101.702 · Salaries -692.62 692.62 Page 10 of 23 TOTAL -692.62 692.62 Check 4644 09/02/2022 Steven Rogusta 000.001 · Cash -438.66 Page 1  12:45 PM General Fund 09/02/22 Check Detail August 3 through September 2, 2022 Type Num Date Name Item Account Paid Amount Original Amount 101.702 · Salaries -438.66 438.66 TOTAL -438.66 438.66 Check 4645 09/02/2022 Tim Weniger 000.001 · Cash -295.52 101.702 · Salaries -295.52 295.52 TOTAL -295.52 295.52 Check 4646 09/02/2022 Larry Weniger 000.001 · Cash -230.84 101.702 · Salaries -230.84 230.84 TOTAL -230.84 230.84 Check 4647 09/02/2022 Bruce Hibma 000.001 · Cash -184.70 101.702 · Salaries -184.70 184.70 TOTAL -184.70 184.70 Check 4648 09/02/2022 ROBERT DE LOOFF 000.001 · Cash -555.00 101.807 · Blight Offi... -390.00 390.00 101.808 · Zoning Ad... -165.00 165.00 TOTAL -555.00 555.00 Check 4649 09/02/2022 VAN BUREN REMI... 000.001 · Cash -190.30 101.900 · Printing & ... -190.30 190.30 TOTAL -190.30 190.30 Page 11 of 23 Page 2  1:05 PM General Fund 09/02/22 Deposit Detail August 3 through September 2, 2022 Type Date Name Memo Account Amount Deposit 08/12/2022 Deposit 000.001 · Cash 310.00 Judgement fees Blight Judgement 101.807 · Blight Officer -310.00 TOTAL -310.00 Deposit 08/12/2022 Deposit 000.001 · Cash 776.70 SUMMER TAXES Deposit 000.403 · Current Property ... -776.70 TOTAL -776.70 Deposit 08/12/2022 Deposit 000.001 · Cash 2,356.52 SUMMER TAXES Deposit 000.403 · Current Property ... -2,356.52 TOTAL -2,356.52 Deposit 08/23/2022 Deposit 000.001 · Cash 322.31 SUMMER TAXES Deposit 000.403 · Current Property ... -322.31 TOTAL -322.31 Deposit 08/24/2022 MICHIGAN MUN... Replacement check / lost check ck... 000.001 · Cash 3,354.54 Replacement check / lost check ck#4... 101.910 · Insurance-Bond -3,354.54 TOTAL -3,354.54 Deposit 09/02/2022 Transfer IN 000.001 · Cash 4,534.64 SUMMER TAXES Transfer IN 000.575 · Liqour Control -43.64 STATE OF MIC... August 2022 000.574 · Revenue Sharing -4,491.00 TOTAL -4,534.64 Page 12 of 23 Page 1  1:23 PM Major Streets 09/02/22 Check Detail August 3 through September 2, 2022 Type Num Date Name Memo Account Paid Amount Check EFT 08/23/2022 CONSUMERS ENERGY Street Light LED Street Lights 4-way 000.001 · Checking Account Street lights - LED Lights 441.921 · Street Lights -11.91 TOTAL -11.91 Check EFT 08/23/2022 CONSUMERS ENERGY Street Light LED Street Lights 000.001 · Checking Account Street lights - LED Lights 441.921 · Street Lights -148.59 TOTAL -148.59 Check Trans Out 09/02/2022 STATE OF MICHIGAN Transfer Out - Deposit wrong account S/B General Acct. 000.001 · Checking Account To Local Streets per Board 000.572 · Revenue Sharing -4,491.00 TOTAL -4,491.00 Check Trans Out 09/02/2022 STATE OF MICHIGAN Transfer Out - Liquor License Deposit wrong account S/B ... 000.001 · Checking Account To Local Streets per Board 000.040 · Accounts Receivables -43.64 TOTAL -43.64 Check 834 08/23/2022 VAN BUREN COUNTY R... Project # 0077.0.02.4 & Project # 0077.0.02.5 000.001 · Checking Account Project # 0077.0.02.4 & Project # 0077.0.02.5 441.802 · Winter Maintenance -2,067.66 TOTAL -2,067.66 Check 835 08/23/2022 State of Michigan - MDOT MDOT00389 - Care-1591REM22001388 000.001 · Checking Account MDOT00389 Care-1591REM22001388 441.801 · Construction Routine -3,153.47 TOTAL -3,153.47 Check 836 08/23/2022 Wightman & Associate... Invoice # 76802 000.001 · Checking Account Engineering - 192269 N. Pine Street Reconstruction Project - I... 441.801 · Construction Routine -24,405.34 Page 13 of 23 TOTAL -24,405.34 Page 1  1:28 PM Major Streets 09/02/22 Deposit Detail August 3 through September 2, 2022 Type Num Date Name Account Amount Deposit 08/23/2022 000.001 · Checking... 30,000.00 Fund Balance 000.390 · Fund Bala... -30,000.00 TOTAL -30,000.00 Deposit 09/02/2022 STATE OF MICHIG... 000.001 · Checking... 4,491.00 STATE OF MICHIG... 000.572 · Revenue ... -4,491.00 TOTAL -4,491.00 Deposit Deposit 09/02/2022 STATE OF MICHIG... 000.001 · Checking... 43.64 STATE OF MICHIG... 000.040 · Accounts ... -43.64 TOTAL -43.64 Page 14 of 23 Page 1  VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 205 South Kalamazoo Street – Paw Paw, Michigan 49079-1594 Telephone (269) 657-2006 – Fax (269) 657-5161 Daniel E. Abbott Kevin Conklin Sheriff Undersheriff Deputy Justin Rohn- Columbia Township Telephone: 269-767-0209 Monthly Report August 2022 This report includes incidents which occurred throughout Columbia Township and the Village of Breedsville. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department took a total of 46 complaints in Columbia Township; however, 16 of these reports were that of abandoned vehicles at Harbor’s Towing. There was a total of 30 criminal and non-criminal complaints. Break ins and Larcenies continue to increase throughout the county and township. As you may already know, someone attempted to break into the Breedsville dispensary again. The subjects were in a black sedan and had the license plate covered by a plastic bag. If anyone has any information on criminal activity, it can be reported directly to me or the Van Buren County Central Dispatch at 269-657-3101. Other complaints I was dispatched to were traffic crashes and assists to other deputies outside of Columbia Township. Attached below are my personal monthly stats for the month. Thank you. Mileage Driven – Approximately 1345___________ TRAFFIC STOPS: 12 CITATIONS: 1 ARRESTS: 6 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS: 3 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY: 16 – Including medicals BLIGHT/ORDINANCE (ZONING) VIOLATIONS: 3 COMPLAINTS TAKEN: 26 CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS: 7 PDA (PROPERTY DAMAGE CRASHES): 3 The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office shall provide leadership, coordination and delivery of quality, professional law enforcement, and public safety services to the residents of Van Buren County, while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons. Page 15 of 23 Report Date: 8/16/22 Report for Month of: Jul-22 Emergency Responses Incident Type Jul-22 Aug-22 % Change YTD Structure Fire 111 6 3 -50% 30 Columbia 3 2 -33% 7 Bangor 1 1 0% 9 Bloomingdale 1 -100% 1 Lee Twp 11 South Haven 1 -100% 5 Other Rescue (Medical) 311 20 19 -5% 142 Wind/Storm Assess 813 CO Detector Failure 736 Down Power Line 444 1 -100% 6 PDA 324 2 PIA 322 2 100% 5 Citizen Complaint 911 Smoke Scare 651 False Alarm 700 1 100% 1 Illegal Burn 118 1 -100% 2 Grass Fire 143 7 Animal Rescue 542 Chimney Fire 114 1 CO Event Verified 424 Vehicle Fire 131 1 Hazardous Cond 400 1 100% 1 Severe Weather SB 815 Malicious/Flase Call 710 Fire Other 100 RV Fire 137 Water Rescue 360 Chem Hazard CU 421 Arcing Electrical Eq 445 Move-Up/Coverage 571 Special Type Other 900 Gas Leak 412 1 100% 2 Outside Trash Fire 150 1 Smoke Det No Fire 743 Ice Rescue 362 Assist to Rescue 311 8 Water Craft Rescue 365 Month/Annual Total 28 27 Page 16 of 23  AUGUST 2022 VAN BUREN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION MONTHLY ACTIVITY Administration Address Telephone No. 219 E Paw Paw Street - Suite 201, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-8253 Website: www.vanburencountymi.gov Email: Admin@vanburencountymi.gov HIGHLIGHTS • Broadband - mapping is complete, digital and/or printed versions are available by request. The estimated cost for county-wide broadband installation is between $33million and $64million. The next steps in broadband expansion efforts are being reviewed and will start with seeking out additional funding through state and federal grants. • Creation of a County Parks & Recreation Commission – the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners approved by resolution the creation of a Parks & Recreation Commission. • Hartford School Resource Deputy – the Board approved a contract with Hartford Public Schools for a full-time deputy. • Claims – in the amount of $2,448,379.90 were approved for the month of July. • Capital Improvement Projects – The board approved these projects:  Register of Deeds HVAC project, $5,800.00.  Human Services East alarm controller, $8,500.00.  Courthouse Air Cool Chiller to be ordered so it can be completed in the 22-23 fiscal year. • Cremation Permit Fees – the Board approved the elimination of the $10.00 cremation permit fees effective 9/1/2022. August 2022 BOC Monthly Activity 171 ofof2 23 Page Page  ADDITIONAL DETAILS 1. The Use of County Property was approved for: • The 2022 Vineyard Classic Bike Tour. • The Lakeshore Harvest Ride. 2. The Board approved the Board Chair to sign the Children’s Advocacy Center Agreement. The funding was approved at the 5/24/2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. 3. The Board approved by resolution the purchase of a parcel in Syndicate Park for the amount of $3,600. 4. The salary exception for the Interim County Administration position was approved. 5. The 2022-2023 agreement with Market Van Buren was approved and signed. 6. The resolution appointing Ryan Post as the point of contact for the USDA Lease agreement was approved. 7. The Board approved a change to the union negotiation structure which eliminates the presence of Commissioners in the negotiation meetings. 8. A salary exception was made for the General Maintenance Carpenter position within the Buildings & Grounds Department. 9. Out of state travel was approved for 911 Operator Training. 10. There will be some office movements in an attempt to get staff offices out of the basement of the Administration building. In the first phase of the movements, the board approved the Veterans Services Department to move to the Paw Paw Museum building. 11. Road Commissioner Interviews have been scheduled for 9/6/2022. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanBurenCountyMI/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/van-buren-county-government Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanBurenCoMI Watch us on our YouTube page. Board meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the county website: https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes August 2022 BOC Monthly Activity 182 ofof2 23 Page Page  AGENDA ITEM REPORT Meeting Date: September 06, 2022 Staff Contact: Robert Delooff, Blight/Zoning Administrator Department: Other Subject: BLIGHT & ZONING Background Information: 8-8-22 The property at 177 West Main St. that we had a Blight Citation on has been sold. ! 8-21-22 The property at 00010 East Main St. the store will be having a new owner I was told on 2 September 22 We guys a village look forward to having the store reopen again and be able to buy things in our own village. 8-12-22 We had a registration for a rental property at 15 1 1/2 E. Main St. in the village. I did do an inspection on the property it just been remodeled by the owner and it passed with no problem. 8-31-22 Received information today that 44 E. Howard st. and That 91 East Main St. the title has been transferred to another name so I have to start over on my complaint. Sent a notice to new owner to repair or remove 44 e Howard St & 91 e Main St 9-1-22 notice to, The property you own at 91 East Main St. in the village of Breedsville is in disrepair and needs to be repaired or removed from the property. Property has been condemned by the building inspector for occupancy. you have 15 Days. Page 19 of 23  Van Buren Conservation District August 2022 Program Update Submitted by Emilly Hickmott, Deputy Administrator The Van Buren Conservation District’s (VBCD) annual meeting and director election was a successful one, with about 145 people turning out to celebrate conservation in Van Buren County over the past year. The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery was an excellent host, and we were grateful to our local and State representatives for attending and to Senator Aric Nesbitt for presenting State of Michigan tributes to our Conservationists and Farmer of the Year. The VBCD calendar is still full in August and September with field days, paddles with a naturalist, and recycling collections. You can always see our upcoming events here: https://vanburencd.org/my-calendar/. Program Updates: ● Administrator (Kim Sinclair) - On July 27th we had a wonderful Annual Meeting at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery. Bill VanTassel was re-elected to serve on our board. The day was lovely and we had a large turnout. The first week of August we had our Healthy Water Week. All week long we provided nitrate and nitrite screenings for free. We also gave out 1,000 reusable water bottles at the Back to School Bonanza sponsored by the ISD. The second recycle roundup was held in South Haven and was very successful.Our MAEAP Fruit Field Day was absolutely picturesque. Farmers learned both the good and the bad about cover crop installations. The Deputy Administrator and I met with Representative Wendzel via zoom. We updated her on our district, projects and events. I attended ● the Covert Township Board Meeting to promote the Army Corps of Engineers Beach Walk in South Haven and provide support for critical dune information. The Beach Walk was well attended and very informative. We’re wrapping up the paddles and hikes as summer dwindles down. Last chance for recycling events as well! ● Ag Conservation/Water Quality Projects (Erin Fuller, Colleen Forestieri, Hannah Hudson, Carlie Southland) - The Van Buren Conservation District is partnering with the University of Notre Dame on a grant-funded project to collect water samples to help determine if on-the-ground conservation practices are improving water quality. This project will continue for at least three years. Conservation Technician Colleen Forestieri continued recruiting farmers to participate in cost-share programs to install conservation practices on their fields. ● SWxSW Corner CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) (Abbie Bristol, Alex Florian, Justin Palthe, Lance McCarty) - July was a busy month with landing blitzes, hikes, site visits, and management of high-priority invasive species. While installing spotted lanternfly traps throughout the CISMA, we discovered a patch of flowering rush growing along the St. Joseph River. A report of European frogbit was investigated and was not found. CISMA staff is also now CPR/First Aid certified. ● Education & Water Quality (Carlie Southland) - Conservation Associate, Carlie Southland, continued and finished up her summer education programs with Van Buren District Library, South Haven Memorial Library, and Lawton Schools. She has participated in Pop Up Lit Labs in partnership with Bangor Schools and the Van Buren District Library. She is continuing to water sample at a local farm. 1035 E. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 269.657.4030 x5 ⬥ www.VanBurenCD.org ⬥ info@vanburencd.org Page 20 of 23  Van Buren Conservation District August 2022 Program Update Submitted by Emilly Hickmott, Deputy Administrator ● Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) (Kyle Mead) - Kyle had a month of meetings, visiting the fair but mostly putting the final touches on the August 10 MAEAP Fruit Field Day. ● National Association of Conservation Districts Technical Assistance (Lucas Hartman) - EQIP contracts for fiscal year 2022 have been signed and initiated. ○ $176,744.00 in total obligation for selected contracts ○ 843 total Acres committed to EQIP program ■ 290 Acres committed to Forestry and habitat conservation ■ 553 Acres committed to agricultural conservation ● Outreach (Jacob Diljak) - July saw great public outreach with attendance to three farmers markets, billboards, and the Van Buren County Youth Fair Kids’ Tent. Future events are in the works for next month. ● Resource Recovery Recycling (Kalli Marshall) - July was another successful month for recycling. We held the large tire event totaling 2,578 passenger tire equivalents (PTEs) collected in Paw Paw, MI at Van Buren County Buildings and Grounds. The following week we collected 1,300 PTEs and approximately 1,000 pounds of electronics at the City of Hartford Passenger and Semi tire collection event. Kalli also stayed in contact with EGLE regarding the electronics grant and holding a regional grant. 1035 E. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 269.657.4030 x5 ⬥ www.VanBurenCD.org ⬥ info@vanburencd.org Page 21 of 23  VAN BUREN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION CITY/VILLAGE ROAD SPECIAL MAINTENANCE PROJECT #: 0077.0.02.2 To: The Board of County Road Commissioners From: The Village of Breedsville Board Would you kindly program the following project, which will be paid for by the Village: Road Name All Certified Roads Within the Village Limits Type of Work Winter Maintenance Total Programmed Cost At cost, including fringe and overhead, approximately $347.91 per plow. *This estimate is for planning purposes only. Work performed for Cities and Villages will be performed at actual cost including fringe and overhead expenses. _____________________________________ ___________________ Village/City Manager or Clerk Date _____________________________________ ___________________ Van Buren County Road Commission Date ATTACHMENT 06.2022 Page 22 of 23 Page 23 of 23