Regular Meeting

Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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 3-8 Regular Meeting - 02 May 2023 - Minutes - Pdf Special Meeting - 11 May 2023 - Minutes - Pdf 5.2 Expenditures 9 - 16 General Fund Check Detail May-June 2023 General Fund Deposit Detail May-June 2023 Major St. Check Detail May-June 2023 Major street deposit detail May-23 June-23 Local Street Check Detail May-June 2023 Local Street Deposit May - June 2023 6. REPORTS: 6.1 Sheriff Deputy/Fire Dept. 17 - 22 Apr23 - Fire Dept. Report May23 fire dept 6.2 2023-5 Monthly BOC Activity Report 23 - 25 6.3 Van Buren Conservation District 26 - 27 VBCD_May_2023_Programs_Report 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 8. NEW BUSINESS: 8.1 Light on Building 8.2 MEC / Right of way 8.3 W. Main road patching Page 1 of 29  8.4 Newsletter to go in tax bills. tax bills going out July 1, 2023 8.5 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING WHEN VILLAGE 28 - 29 TAXES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE COUNTY TREASURER Output Document (2023-82) - Pdf 8.6 Setup Account with Formula K Equipment 8.7 Closed Session for Litigation on the Dam 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 10. CLOSED SESSION 10.1 Closed Session for pending Litigation regarding Dam 11. BOARD COMMENTS: 12. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Meeting July 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 13. ADJOURNMENT 13.1 Adjournment Page 2 of 29  Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: Called to order @ 7;00 PM 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by all 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Tim Weniger, Trustee Paul Cooley, 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 approve agenda as presented. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, 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 Larry Weniger, Motion to approve previous meeting minutes from April 4, 2023 Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta Page Page31ofof29 4  5.2 Expenditures Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to approve expenditures as presented Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 6. REPORTS: All received reports on file. 6.1 Sheriff Deputy 6.2 VBC Commissioner (Kurt Doroh) 6.3 Blight& zoning 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7.1 Electric at 4 corners Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to approve electrical Bid from Edison Electric Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 8. NEW BUSINESS: 8.1 Zoning Question Resident presented to the board for steps needed to place green house on property. was advised to work with Bob Delooff Zoning administrator and to file out Special Use permit 8.2 ZBA Recommendations Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to approve Recommendation from the ZBA to adjust the fees for ZBA appeals application to increase to $750.00 and rezoning application to $1,000.00 to cover the cost of publications and inspections. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 8.3 Rental fees Page Page42ofof29 4  Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion change inspection to a 2-year inspection in the amount of $500 plus $75 for inspection. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 8.4 Resolution - Policy & Use of Credit Cards Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Larry Weniger, Motion to approve to receive a credit card from the bank to make payments for education classes and purchases approved by the Village board. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 8.5 Ditch Cleaning /Tree removal from Ditch Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to accept Bid from Terry's Excavating for ditch cleaning on Cr 380 & 4th St.& Howard St. & Brennen Rd. NTE 10,000.00 Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 8.6 Parade/Park clean up Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to purchase candy for parade. Clean-up Scheduled for Saturday May 13 @ 9:00 am Rain Day for clean-up scheduled for May 20 @ 9:00 am - Parade Line-up 10:00- 10:30am parade to start @ 11:00 am Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 8.7 Blight Court Order/ Grant Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to run ad for blight clean up. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta Page Page53ofof29 4 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS: New Resident asking if chickens are allowed in the Village. and also asking if Air B and B's are allowed in the Village. Owner of rental properties asked about the rental fee's. Kalli from the Van Buren Conservation District introduced herself and brought flyers for residents with the services that they offer. 10. CLOSED SESSION 10.1 EGLE update: Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to go into closed sessions @ 8:08 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to go back into open session. @8:20 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Trustee Paul Cooley, and President Steven Rogusta 11. BOARD COMMENTS: no comments President went to the RTF meeting - went over the cost of asphalt going up. 12. FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next meeting June 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 13. ADJOURNMENT 13.1 Adjournment Moved by Trustee Larry Weniger, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to adjourn at 8:37 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Larry Weniger, Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, and Trustee Paul Cooley Page Page64ofof29 4  Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: At 7:00pm 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by all 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, President Steven Rogusta, and Trustee Paul Cooley, Clerk Linda Norton EXCUSED: Trustee Larry Weniger and Trustee Tim Weniger 3.1 Excused absents for L. Weniger and T. Weniger. family emergency. 4. AGENDA 4.1 Agenda presented for approval 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.1 Discuss issues relating to pending litigation Regarding the Dam issues. Closed Session Moved by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, seconded by Trustee Paul Cooley, Motion to go into closed @ 7:08 pm Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, President Steven Rogusta, and Trustee Paul Cooley Moved by Trustee Paul Cooley, seconded by Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, Motion to close - closed session and go back into open session @ &7:57 pm Carried by the following votes: Page Page71ofof29 2  Ayes: Trustee - Pro Temp William "Billy" Yeager, President Steven Rogusta, and Trustee Paul Cooley 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments 7. BOARD COMMENTS: No comments 8. ADJOURNMENT 8.1 Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:23 pm Carried Page Page82ofof29 2 12:18 PM General Fund 06/06/23 Check Detail May 9 through June 30, 2023 Type Num Date Name Item Account Paid Amount Original Amo... Check 05/31/2023 000.001 · Cash -2.04 101.955 · Ban... -2.04 2.04 TOTAL -2.04 2.04 Check Auto 05/12/2023 Capital One C... 000.001 · Cash -22.77 270.975 · Build... -22.77 22.77 TOTAL -22.77 22.77 Check EFT 05/23/2023 CONSUMERS... 000.001 · Cash -365.68 441.921 · Stre... -365.68 365.68 TOTAL -365.68 365.68 Check EFT 06/13/2023 CONSUMERS... 000.001 · Cash -129.22 270.921 · Utiliti... -129.22 129.22 TOTAL -129.22 129.22 Check 216... 05/09/2023 MSU ZBA Cla... 000.001 · Cash -75.00 101.808 · Zoni... -75.00 75.00 TOTAL -75.00 75.00 Check 216... 05/09/2023 MSU ZBA Cla... 000.001 · Cash -225.00 101.809 · ZBA -225.00 225.00 TOTAL -225.00 225.00 Check 216... 05/15/2023 WAL MART 000.001 · Cash -67.34 101.880 · Com... -67.34 67.34 TOTAL -67.34 67.34 Check 216... 05/15/2023 WAL MART 000.001 · Cash -254.25 101.880 · Com... -146.25 146.25 215.726 · Sup... -108.00 108.00 TOTAL -254.25 254.25 Check 216... 05/22/2023 Gordons Food 000.001 · Cash -129.03 101.880 · Com... -129.03 129.03 TOTAL -129.03 129.03 Check 4714 06/02/2023 PROTEC 000.001 · Cash -25.25 101.911 · MML... -25.25 25.25 TOTAL -25.25 25.25 Page 1 Page 9 of 29 12:18 PM General Fund 06/06/23 Check Detail May 9 through June 30, 2023 Type Num Date Name Item Account Paid Amount Original Amo... Check 4715 06/02/2023 Paul Cooley 000.001 · Cash -8.47 751.930 · Main... -8.47 8.47 TOTAL -8.47 8.47 Check 4716 06/02/2023 VAN BUREN ... 000.001 · Cash -207.60 101.900 · Print... -207.60 207.60 TOTAL -207.60 207.60 Check 4717 06/02/2023 ROBERT DE ... 000.001 · Cash -512.50 101.807 · Bligh... -222.50 222.50 101.808 · Zoni... -290.00 290.00 TOTAL -512.50 512.50 Check 4718 06/04/2023 Scott Graham... 000.001 · Cash -5,650.00 101.804 · Attor... -3,680.00 3,680.00 101.480 · Attor... -1,970.00 1,970.00 TOTAL -5,650.00 5,650.00 Check 4719 06/05/2023 William Yeager 000.001 · Cash -241.25 101.702 · Sala... -241.25 241.25 TOTAL -241.25 241.25 Check 4720 06/05/2023 Linda Norton 000.001 · Cash -692.62 215.726 · Sup... -692.62 692.62 TOTAL -692.62 692.62 Check 4721 06/05/2023 Linda Norton 000.001 · Cash -923.50 215.480 · Adm... -923.50 923.50 TOTAL -923.50 923.50 Check 4722 06/05/2023 Steven Rogusta 000.001 · Cash -422.17 101.702 · Sala... -422.17 422.17 TOTAL -422.17 422.17 Check 4723 06/05/2023 Tim Weniger 000.001 · Cash -251.52 101.702 · Sala... -251.52 251.52 TOTAL -251.52 251.52 Page 2 Page 10 of 29 12:18 PM General Fund 06/06/23 Check Detail May 9 through June 30, 2023 Type Num Date Name Item Account Paid Amount Original Amo... Check 4724 06/05/2023 Larry Weniger 000.001 · Cash -139.18 101.702 · Sala... -139.18 139.18 TOTAL -139.18 139.18 Check 4725 06/05/2023 Paul Cooley 000.001 · Cash -338.67 101.702 · Sala... -338.67 338.67 TOTAL -338.67 338.67 Page 3 Page 11 of 29 12:17 PM General Fund 06/06/23 Deposit Detail May 3 through June 7, 2023 Type Date Name Account Amount Deposit 05/04/2023 000.001 · Cash 780.00 PERMIT 000.483 · Home Ren... -500.00 PERMIT 000.484 · Building P... -280.00 TOTAL -780.00 Deposit 05/04/2023 000.001 · Cash 10,000.00 PERMIT 000.480 · MMJ Permit -5,000.00 PERMIT 000.480 · MMJ Permit -5,000.00 TOTAL -10,000.00 Deposit 05/16/2023 000.001 · Cash 13,853.83 441.804 · SIB LOAN... -13,853.83 TOTAL -13,853.83 Deposit 05/31/2023 000.001 · Cash 70.86 000.665 · Checking I... -70.86 TOTAL -70.86 Deposit 06/06/2023 000.001 · Cash 10,000.00 CannaDMG 000.480 · MMJ Permit -10,000.00 TOTAL -10,000.00 Page 1 Page 12 of 29  1:05 PM Major Streets 06/02/23 Check Detail May through June 2023 Type Num Date Name Item Account Paid Amount Original Amount Check 05/31/2023 000.001 · Checking... -0.60 441.960 · Miscellan... -0.60 0.60 TOTAL -0.60 0.60 Check EFT 05/23/2023 CONSUMERS ENE... 000.001 · Checking... -12.36 441.921 · Street Lig... -12.36 12.36 TOTAL -12.36 12.36 Check EFT 05/23/2023 CONSUMERS ENE... 000.001 · Checking... -187.61 441.921 · Street Lig... -187.61 187.61 TOTAL -187.61 187.61 Check Trans... 05/01/2023 STATE OF MICHIG... 000.001 · Checking... -3,883.00 000.572 · Revenue ... -3,883.00 3,883.00 TOTAL -3,883.00 3,883.00 Check Trans... 06/02/2023 STATE OF MICHIG... 000.001 · Checking... -1,226.87 000.574 · Act 51 -1,226.87 1,226.87 TOTAL -1,226.87 1,226.87 Check 848 05/10/2023 Wightman & Assoc... 000.001 · Checking... -550.00 441.801 · Constructi... -550.00 550.00 TOTAL -550.00 550.00 Check 849 05/10/2023 RATHCO SAFETY ... 000.001 · Checking... -1,759.56 441.803 · Road Signs -1,759.56 1,759.56 Page 13 of 29 TOTAL -1,759.56 1,759.56 Page 1 1:03 PM Major Streets 06/02/23 Deposit Detail May through June 2023 Type Num Date Name Memo Amount Deposit 05/03/2023 Deposit 4,821.51 STATE OF MICHIGAN March 2023 -4,821.51 TOTAL -4,821.51 Deposit 05/31/2023 Interest 5.43 Interest -5.43 TOTAL -5.43 Page 1 Page 14 of 29 1:15 PM Local Streets 06/02/23 Check Detail May through June 2023 Type Num Date Name Memo Paid Amount Check 05/31/2023 Service Charge Service Charge -0.12 TOTAL -0.12 Page 1 Page 15 of 29 1:14 PM Local Streets 06/02/23 Deposit Detail May 2023 Type Num Date Name Memo Amount Deposit Trans IN 05/01/2023 STATE OF MICHIGAN Transfer IN - ACT 51 Feb 2023/ Deposit wrong Acct. ... 1,306.60 STATE OF MICHIGAN Major St Deposit Wrong Account S/B Local St. -1,306.60 TOTAL -1,306.60 Deposit 05/31/2023 Interest 6.38 Interest -6.38 TOTAL -6.38 Page 1 Page 16 of 29 Report Date: 3/21/2023 Report for Month of: April Emergency Responses Incident Type Mar-23 Apr-23 % Change YTD Structure Fire 111 7 7 19 Columbia 2700 3 3 Bangor 2300 1 1 4 Bloomingdale 2400 Lee Twp 310 6 3 7 South Haven 2200 Other Rescue (Medical) 311 20 17 64 Wind/Storm Assess 813 3 CO Detector Failure 736 Down Power Line 444 1 1 14 PDA 324 2 PIA 322 Citizen Complaint 911 Smoke Scare 651 1 1 False Alarm 700 1 3 Illegal Burn 118 Grass Fire 143 Animal Rescue 542 Chimney Fire 114 CO Event Verified 424 Vehicle Fire 131 Hazardous Cond 400 Severe Weather SB 815 Malicious/False Call 710 Fire Other 100 RV Fire 137 Water Rescue 360 Chem Hazard CU 421 1 1 Arcing Elec Equip 445 Move-Up/Coverage 571 Special Type Other 900 2 2 Gas Leak 412 1 2 Outside Trash Fire 150 1 1 2 Smoke Det No Fire 743 Ice Rescue 362 Page 17 of 29 Assist to Rescue 311 2 5 Water Craft Rescue 365 Month/Annual Total 29 34 118 Page 18 of 29 Page 19 of 29 Report Date: 6/20/2023 Report for Month of: May Emergency Responses Incident Type Apr-23 May-23 % Change YTD Structure Fire 111 7 2 -%71 21 Columbia 2700 3 3 Bangor 2300 1 1 %0 5 Bloomingdale 2400 Lee Twp 310 3 1 -%66 8 South Haven 2200 Other Rescue (Medical) 311 17 27 %59 90 Wind/Storm Assess 813 3 CO Detector Failure 736 Down Power Line 444 1 14 PDA 324 2 PIA 322 Citizen Complaint 911 Smoke Scare 651 1 1 False Alarm 700 1 1 %0 4 Illegal Burn 118 Grass Fire 143 Animal Rescue 542 Chimney Fire 114 CO Event Verified 424 Vehicle Fire 131 Hazardous Cond 400 Severe Weather SB 815 Malicious/False Call 710 Fire Other 100 RV Fire 137 Water Rescue 360 Chem Hazard CU 421 1 1 Arcing Elec Equip 445 Move-Up/Coverage 571 Special Type Other 900 2 2 Gas Leak 412 1 1 %0 3 Outside Trash Fire 150 1 2 Smoke Det No Fire 743 Ice Rescue 362 Page 20 of 29 Assist to Rescue 311 2 1 -%100 6 Water Craft Rescue 365 Month/Annual Total 34 32 149 Page 21 of 29 Page 22 of 29  May 2023 Board of Commissioners Activity Report Administration Address Telephone No. 219 E Paw Paw Street - Suite 305, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-8253 Website: www.vanburencountymi.gov Email: Admin@vanburencountymi.gov HIGHLIGHTS 1. Proclamation Christmas Spirit Foundation - Wahmhoff Farms – Betsy Perales, of Wahmhoff Farms Nursery, was presented a Proclamation at the May 9th, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting, from the State of Michigan and the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners, for receiving the Christmas Spirit Award for the Trees for Troops program. The community thanks her for her many years of dedication to serving our military personnel! 2. Hazen Street Road Extension and Village of Paw Paw Housing Development – There was a request to provide an update on the discussions regarding the County-owned Hazen Street Road extension and the proposed Paw Paw housing development, and to conduct a survey of the site. This was first brought to the Board's attention at the March 28, 2023, Committee of the Whole. Future updates were to be given when they were available. In summary, the Village would like to obtain ownership of the County-owned Hazen Street extension, which is a service drive that connects Hazen Street west to the Paw Paw Public Schools Elementary School campus. Buildings served by this road include Human Services East and the Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD) to the north and Building & Grounds, Head Start, and the Sheriff's storage facility to the south. Paw Paw Public Schools retains an easement on the drive to allow for school traffic. There are sewers and water easements as well. The drive is part of a single county-owned parcel that contains the above county facilities. The other facilities (Head Start and VBISD) have their own parcels. A developer is working on a site plan for mixed housing units south of the drive. A requirement is that they have access to the drive- in order to have an additional ingress/egress to the development. The drive would have to be rebuilt to meet Village Road standards. A request has been made to ascertain the County's interest in dedicating the existing service road to the Village through the Land Bank Authority along with a parcel that would connect the development site to the road. The Village would use Tax Increment Financing to build the roads to Village standards. The first step would be to survey the county property and establish at least four separate parcels: 1. The service drive 2. County land north of the service drive 3. County land south of the service drive 4. Connecting parcels to development. Once the parcels are established, the next step would be transfer of ownership. The roads to be developed would then be maintained by the Village. The Board of Commissioners approves the conduction of the survey and requests that the results be brought back to the Board at a future meeting to discuss further action that includes the Establishment of the parcels and the Dedication of the parcels to the Land Bank Authority/Village. 3. Animal Control Building – John Small reported that the State Inspection of the Animal Control Building revealed several deficiencies that need to be remedied. He will prepare a list of repairs needed and present it to DLZ for an estimate to complete the repairs and/or construct a new facility. There’s an option to purchase replacement kennels from an animal clinic that is closing, and it is a better and less expensive option than repairing the existing kennels. These kennels would also be able to be utilized if a new facility was constructed. May 2023 BOC Activity Report 231 ofof3 29 Page Page  Buildings and Grounds is requesting authorization to negotiate a price that fits within the $75k total project budget. Further information to be provided at a later date. 4. April 2023 Claims – Claims in the amount of $3,092,330.76 for April 2023 were submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Board during the May 23, 2023, Board of Commissioners meeting. 5. Use of County Property - Van Buren Youth Fair – The Van Buren County Youth Fair has requested to use the paved parking lot adjacent to the fair, serving the Health and Human Services Building and the former Health Department Building, from July 17th at 5:30 PM to July 22nd, 2023, at 11:00 PM. This request will only apply in the event of extremely wet ground conditions. The Board of Commissioners approved the use of the parking lot adjacent to the fairgrounds by the Van Buren Youth Fair, in the event of extremely wet ground conditions from 5:30p.m. July 17th, 2023, to 11:00p.m. July 22nd, 2023. 6. FY2024 MVAA Grant Request – There was a request for approval of the FY2024 MVAA grant submission and for the Board Chair to sign all related documents on the Board's behalf. Veterans Services has the requirement to submit the FY2024 MVAA grant request for funds. This request needs to be submitted to the MVAA no later than May 10, 2023. Veterans Services is requesting that the Board of Commissioners allow Chairman Randy Peat to sign all required documents to support the FY24 MVAA request for funds due to the submission deadline of May 10, 2023. We are also requesting that the board pre-approve the strategy for Veteran Services’ initial request for funds. The scope of the request is the same as FY2023, which included: Dental Program $50,000.00 Advertising and Promotion $15,000 Emotional Support Program $21,000 - $25,000 Emergency Relief Program $9,192.00 - $12,000 WHEREAS, in FY2024 our request is to keep with the same format to solidify the programs already in place with more funding. Dental Program $50,000.00 Advertising and Promotion $15,000.00 Emotional Support Program $21,000.00-$25,000.00 Emergency Relief Program $9,192.00-$12,000.00. The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners approved the submission of the FY2024 MVAA Grant request and for the Board Chair to sign on the board's behalf. May 2023 BOC Activity Report 242 ofof3 29 Page Page  Appointment/Reappointment Applications 1. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Reappointment of Zach Morris – There was a request for the re-appointment of one board member, Zach Morris, to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Zach Morris has a three-year term set to expire on June 1st, 2023. He is requesting reappointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with a new term date expiring as of June 1st, 2026. The Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Zach Morris to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a three-year term set to expire on June 1st, 2026. 2. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Reappointment of Kate Strohauer – There was a request for the re-appointment of one board member, Katie Strohauer, to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Katie Strohauer has a three-year term set to expire on June 1st, 2023. She is requesting reappointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with a new term date expiring as of June 1st, 2026. The Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Katie Strohauer to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a three-year term set to expire on June 1st, 2026. 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. All board meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the county website: https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes May 2023 BOC Activity Report 253 ofof3 29 Page Page  Van Buren Conservation District May 2023 Program Update Submitted by Emilly Hickmott, Deputy Administrator April was a whirlwind for District staff! With our annual tree sale, prescribed burn of one of our properties, Earth Day, and all of our normal activities, we sure kept busy. On the horizon early this summer, we have recycling collections, farm equipment rental, a grazing workshop, and more. Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter at the bottom of our website (www.VanBurenCD.org) to keep up to date on all that is available to you through the District. Program Updates: ● Ag Conservation/Water Quality Projects (Erin Fuller, Colleen Forestieri, Carlie Southland) - As part of a collaboration with University of Notre Dame and the MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) VBCD staff are collecting water samples during rainstorms. This will help us track how much nutrient and sediment runoff happens during big storms. When these big storms occur before crops are planted, farm fields are especially vulnerable to soil loss. This type of water sampling will also help us determine what types of storms drive the most runoff, so we can develop strategies to prevent erosion and polluted runoff from entering our waterways. ● SWxSW Corner CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) (Abbie Bristol, Alex Florian) - In April the CISMA finished our final preparations for the start of the field season. The CISMA also gave two presentations, and helped with the VBCD’s prescribed burn at Butterfield drain. Two Grants were awarded for CISMA work during April, a GLRI grant from the US Forest service, and a grant from MDARD to survey for spotted lanternfly. ● Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) (Kyle Mead) - April was a great month with many outdoor activities and (mostly) outdoor-worthy weather. The Senior MAEAP Specialist attended the Van Buren Farm Bureau Meeting, did a presentation for the Van Buren County Democrats and Paw Paw Middle School’s Salmon Release, and picked up and then helped to wrap trees for the Annual VBCD Tree Sale Week. He also completed work with a new farmer and a long-term MAEAP farmer resulting in their Re Verification and a New Verification. The Specialist was asked to help train new MAEAP Technicians on Irrigation Uniformity and sit on a committee hoping to bring back Envirothon ending with a presentation at MACD Summer Conference. ● National Association of Conservation Districts (NRCS) Technical Assistance (Lucas Hartman) - VBCD staff, USDA partners, and volunteers successfully completed a controlled burn on ~30 acres of district owned native grassland in Waverly Township. Invasive species present throughout the native area are continuing to subside with this method of control. ● Natural Resource Conservation Service Technical Assistance (Gabe Francisco) - This month was the VBCD annual tree sale, lots of trees were sold helping to make Van Buren County green and beautiful for years to come! VBCD was asked to help build a forestry display in conjunction with our Annual Tree Sale for the Lawrence Public Library. Using old teaching material we had in our storage lockers that the technician revamped, we were able to provide a fun, interactive display on forestry succession and identification for virtually no-cost to the VBCD or Lawrence Public Library. ● Outreach (Jacob Diljak) - April was a busy month for outreach with Tree Sale wrapping and pickup; Food, Farm, & Fun Guides arriving; recycling collections starting, a prescribed burn, and other 1035 E. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 269.657.4030 x5 ⬥ www.VanBurenCD.org ⬥ info@vanburencd.org Page 26 of 29  Van Buren Conservation District May 2023 Program Update Submitted by Emilly Hickmott, Deputy Administrator outreach events. 16,950 seedlings were sold or donated, over 3,000 Food, Farm, & Fun Guides were delivered, and 3 recycling collections were held! ● Resource Recovery Recycling (Kalli Marshall) - April kicked off the collection season for the resource recovery program. The beginning of the month began with tree sale, squeezed in work on the 2023 EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant, and finished with three fantastic collection events. In those first three days of collections, we have already collected over 3,600 passenger tire equivalents! 1035 E. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 269.657.4030 x5 ⬥ www.VanBurenCD.org ⬥ info@vanburencd.org Page 27 of 29  Village of Breedsville 82 E Main St. PO Box 152 Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-9029 RESOLUTION 2023-06 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING WHEN VILLAGE TAXES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE COUNTY TREASURER WHEREAS, Public Act 86 of 2020 establishes procedures by which a general law village is authorized to collect delinquent taxes, WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Breedsville has considered tax collection methods for delinquent taxes as provided in PA 86 of 2020, WHEREAS, PA 86 of 2020 requires the Village to declare by resolution that village taxes will be returned to the county treasurer on the same date that county taxes are returned delinquent for collection if the village wishes to collect such taxes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Village of Breedsville has determined that the village taxes will be returned to the county treasurer on the same date that county taxes are returned delinquent for collection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this Resolution shall remain effective until revoked by the Village pursuant to PA 86 of 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, a copy of this Resolution shall be served on the County of Van Buren as required by PA 86 of 2020 PASSED AND APPROVED, by the Village Board of the Village of Breedsville on this 6 day of June 2023. Moved by Paul Cooley Supported by William Yeager Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: P. Cooley, W. Yeager, L. Weniger, T. Weniger, S. Rogusta Nays; None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED,I hereby certify the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Breedsville, County of Van Buren, Michigan, at a Regular Meeting held on June 06, 2023. Steven Rogusta Linda Norton President Village of Breedsville, Clerk RES 2023-06 Page 28 of 29 RES 2023-06 Page 29 of 29