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AGENDA Regular Council Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, April 17, 2023 Village Council Room Page CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA a. II. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Village Council and shall be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a trustee or citizen requests to do so, in which event the item shall be removed from the General Order of Business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4-8 a. Monday, April 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 04.03.2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - UA 9 - 10 b. Monday, April 10, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 28  04.10.2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes - UA IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Wellhouse Fencing b. Pickup Truck 11 - 16 c. Garbage Truck Garbage Truck Pricing 17 d. Sewer Camera Sewer Camera e. Little League Benches f. Electrical Repairs g. Sidewalk Repairs h. Tree Removal (Hayes & Farmer's Market) i. Generator at L.S. No. 1 18 j. Park Benches, Tables & Trash Bins Quote #QTP200048107 (Picnic Tables.Benches.Trashbins) 19 - 22 k. Drain Projects Lagoon Drain Project Est. Costs VI. NEW BUSINESS a. RRC Discussion *Public Participation Plan b. Upcoming Category B Grant for FY 2024 23 - 25 c. MML Grant MML Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrant Letter of Municipal Support - MML Microgrant d. DTE Tree Grant Page 2 of 28  VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT VIII. TREASURER REPORT 26 a. 03.31.2023 Bank & Fund Report IX. ZONING REPORT X. COMMITTEE REPORT a. Finance b. Parks & Rec 27 - 28 c. DPW 04.12.2023 Minutes d. Personnel (Upcoming Meeting on Tuesday, April 18th) XI. PRESIDENT DISCUSSION XII. ADDITIONAL REMARKS XIII. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT XIV. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 AT 6:00PM Page 3 of 28  MINUTES Regular Council Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, April 3, 2023 Village Council Room The Regular Council of the Village of Farwell was called to order on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Village Council Room, with the following members present: PRESENT: President Tracey Jackson, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Shawn Burger, and Trustee Victoria Williams EXCUSED: Trustee Jeff Linton I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA a. to approve the agenda II. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Village Council and shall be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a trustee or citizen requests to do so, in which event the item shall be removed from the General Order of Business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the following addition: Item g. "Light Pole" under Unfinished Business Trustee Gina Hamilton seconded the motion. Motion Carried III. *ADOPTION OF MINUTES a. *Monday, March 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to amend the motion to approve the consent agenda for the Monday, March 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes to reflect the corrections to items e. and h. under Unfinished Business (Trustee Shawn Burger and Trustee Jeff Linton present and excused corrections) Trustee Victoria Williams seconded the motion. Motion Carried IV. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLL FOR MARCH 2023 a. Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the payment of bills and payroll for March 2023 in the amount of $159,347.47 Trustee Amanda Page Page41ofof28 5  Pfruender seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Linda Williams, and President Tracey Jackson, Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Shawn Burger and Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried V. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Public comment was received in regard to corrections to the March 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. An amended motion was made for the approval of the minutes with corrections. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Council reviewed a quote for a truck through the MiDeal program. Council would like Jason to send an offer to bid/purchase the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado to McGuire's and Bishop's in Clare. Trustee Shawn Burger made a motion to approve the quote from Berger Chevrolet for the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, through the MiDeal program, in the amount of $38,342.00 Trustee Victoria Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Shawn Burger, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried b. Council reviewed the possible purchase of a newer garbage truck. Council would like Jason to research if there is a mechanical/equipment company that can look at the truck on behalf of the Village because the truck in question is located in California. This will be discussed at the upcoming DPW meeting. c. Truck & Trailer Specialties Quote No. DQO003235 - Revision #2 was reviewed. Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve Quote No. DQO003235 (Revision No. 2) from Truck & Trailer Specialities, in the amount of $29,754.00, to refurbish the 1997 GMC C8500 Trustee Shawn Burger seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Shawn Burger, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Gina Hamilton, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried d. Rental deposit rates were discussed. Right now the deposit is $200.00 which is in line with the surrounding areas. It was the consensus to keep the rate the same and make no changes at this time. e. The seasonal DPW position was discussed. Adrian will publish the help wanted ad online and will run the help wanted ad for two week in the local paper. The date that applications must be turned in will be Friday, April 28th. Council will review the applications on May 1st and will set interview dates. f. Fiscal Policies were reviewed and the following changes were made: II Purchasing: Page Page52ofof28 5  d. Increase limit to $500.00 (Emergency purchases by employees with verbal approval of Clerk/Treasurer) e. Increase limit to $1,000.00 (Department Heads) f. Increase limit to $2,000.00 (Village President) g. Increase limit to $2,500.00 (President & 2 Trustees) k. Emergency situations (President & 2 Trustees) Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to adopt the fiscal policies (2023-01) with the approved changes Trustee Linda Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Shawn Burger, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried g. The repair of a light pole on Main Street was discussed. The matching part is discontinued and a similar matching pole/base would cost $4,650.00. Jason and the DPW will try to repair the current base, weld, paint, etc. VII. NEW BUSINESS a. President Tracey Jackson made the following nominations to the Village of Farwell Planning Commission: i. David Williams for a 3 year term ii. Aaron Moline for a 2 year term iii. Margaret Brewer for a 1 year term iv. Tonya Toe for a 3 year term Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to appoint David Williams to the Village of Farwell Planning Commission for a term of 3 years, commencing on April 13, 2023 Trustee Linda Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Shawn Burger, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Abstained: Trustee Victoria Williams. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to appoint Aaron Moline to the Village of Farwell Planning Commission for a term of 2 years, commencing on April 13, 2023 Trustee Victoria Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Shawn Burger, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to appoint Margaret Brewer to the Village of Farwell Planning Commission for a term of 1 year, commencing on April 13, 2023 Trustee Linda Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Shawn Burger, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried. Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to appoint Tonya Roe to the Village of Farwell Planning Commission for a term of 3 years, commencing on April 13, 2023 Trustee Linda Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Page Page63ofof28 5  Gina Hamilton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Shawn Burger, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried. b. Invoice No. 65246 from Fleis & Vandenbrink was reviewed. Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve the payment of Invoice No. 65246 from Fleis & Vandenbrink, in the amount of $20,273.43 Trustee Shawn Burger seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Shawn Burger, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Gina Hamilton, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried c. Purchasing a new computer for the DPW was discussed. Trustee Shawn Burger made a motion to approve the purchase of a new HP EliteOne 800 All-in-One Desktop Computer in the amount of $1,382.99 Trustee Amanda Pfruender seconded the motion. Motion Carried d. The RAP grant opportunities were discussed that are offered through MMRMA in regard to fire rings and a sewer camera. e. A full inspection for Well No. 2 was discussed. Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve Proposal No. 23-Q2810 from Northern Pump & Well, in the amount of $5,150.00, for the mobilization, demobilization, efficiency test, etc. for Well No. 2. Trustee Shawn Burger seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Shawn Burger, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Linda Williams, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried f. Annual Well Inspections for all of the wells were discussed. Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the agreement dated March 23, 2023, from Northern Pump & Well, in the amount of $1,000.00, for the annual inspection of Wells No. 1, 2, 3, & 4 Trustee Amanda Pfruender seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Shawn Burger, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried g. Little League Bleachers were discussed. Right now some of the older bleachers are in disrepair and not up to safety standards. Jason will reach out and get some pricing on purchasing new bleachers/seating for the fields. It was the consensus of the Council to remove the old and unsafe seating from the fields before the start of the season. VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT a. Adrian reminded the Council that there will be training for the Council next Monday the 10th at 6:00pm. Page Page74ofof28 5 IX. TREASURER REPORT X. COMMITTEE REPORT a. Finance b. Parks & Rec (Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, April 6th at 5:30pm). There was discussion on purchasing new trash cans, benches, and picnic tables for the Park. Opening of the Park restrooms was also discussed. It was the consensus of the Council to open the restrooms in the same manner as last year. The restrooms will be opened up when there is staff present at the Village, typically Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Trustee Linda Williams also provided an update on the Autism Awareness Parade that took place in the Park. c. DPW (Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, April 12th at 5:30pm) d. Personnel (Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, April 18th at 5:30pm) XI. PRESIDENT DISCUSSION a. The DNR did approve the permits required for dredging. Adrian will keep the Council updated as things start to move forward. XII. ADDITIONAL REMARKS XIII. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT a. Public comment was received in regard to a spec book for the Sewer Project. XIV. ADJOURNMENT a. Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28pm Trustee Linda Williams seconded the motion. Motion Carried. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2023 AT 6:00PM Clerk/Treasurer President Page Page85ofof28 5  MINUTES Special Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, April 10, 2023 Village Council Room The Special of the Village of Farwell was called to order on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Village Council Room, with the following members present: PRESENT: President Tracey Jackson, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Shawn Burger, and Trustee Victoria Williams EXCUSED: Trustee Linda Williams and Trustee Jeff Linton I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA a. Trustee Victoria Williams made a motion to approve the agenda Trustee Gina Hamilton seconded the motion. Motion Carried II. PUBLIC COMMENT a. No public comment. III. NEW BUSINESS a. Christopher Johnson from Michigan Municipal League presented the following training: Essentials of Local Government Training IV. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT a. No public comment. V. ADJOURNMENT a. 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RATE ‘AMOUNT Rental:(E1)2014 Komatsu 2 625.00 1,250.00 PC138USLG-10Excavator, S/N # KMTPC245V0104002O $625/Day. $1 .700/Week, $4,600/Month 2 day rental provide tax id # to avoid taxs on Involce Truclclng:Truck1ng 1 300.00 300.00 Delivery & Pickup Damage Deposit 1 500.00 500.00 $500 damage deposit hold placed on credit card. Amount refunded if returned fullof fuel, cleaned, gray- black tanks empty, no additional rental charges and no damage 11 TOTAL iééibsidibbi Page 22 of 28 _J 00 Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $5,000 for collaborative, creative projects in Michigan Municipal League member communities. Microgrants fund projects that bring together local artists and businesses in Michigan downtowns. Projects should build bridges across your community by bringing people together. This year, 4 microgrants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded across Michigan. Each application must include: 1. An artistic element led by an artist. Artists can be visual, performing, 3-D artists, poets, dancers, or any other artist recognized as an “artist” by a museum or by their mother. Artists must be compensated fairly for their time and expertise 2. A project location within the community’s downtown or business district 3. At least 2 locally owned, brick and mortar, for-profit businesses that are located within that same downtown/business district 4. A letter of support from one of the community’s government leaders (manager, mayor, or council member) 5. Details about how the project celebrates the neighborhood’s (or greater community’s) diversity such as generational, racial, cultural, economic, and/or ability 6. A start date of July 15 or later Who May Apply: • Downtown Development Authorities • Commercial Improvement Districts • Municipal governments • Local businesses Page 23 of 28 Who May Not Apply: • Non-local businesses • Non-profits • Past recipients of Bridge Builders funding What Kinds of Projects “Fit” This Program: • Placemaking activities that bring together residents, businesses, and artists to transform a space • Placemaking activities that elevate cultural traditions using arts and creative expression to bring people together • Participatory, interactive projects that engage residents and promote their wellbeing • Performative pieces (e.g. theater in parking lots, street musicians) • Art, window front, sign, or other installations that engage residents • Tours (self-guided or otherwise) that celebrate local history, culture, art, businesses, etc. • This is not an exhaustive list. Get some inspiration by viewing past grantees here What Doesn't “Fit” This Program: • Legislative or partisan political activities • Events or activities that require participants to pay to participate or attend (including fundraisers) • Loans • Typical business expenses such as rent and payroll • Routine maintenance of public spaces • School art shows • Protests (The MML Foundation fully supports the right to protest, however, we cannot fund protests.) • Anything that glorifies violence or promotes hate, discrimination, or exclusion Page 24 of 28  109 S. Hall St. P.O. Box 374 Farwell, MI 48622 Phone: 989.588.9926 Fax: 989.588.4352 April 17, 2023 To whom it may concern: On behalf of the Village of Farwell, I am pleased to offer this letter of support for the Village of Farwell’s Main Street Microgrant application. Through the remodeling of the park mural and improvements to the park landscaping, the project will encourage the public to utilize the park more frequently. Additionally, the increased utilization of the public park space will also assist in increasing the downtown corridor of the Village because of the proximity to local businesses, restaurants, and other facilities. The project would also strengthen the relationship between the local youth artists who will be assisting in designing and remodeling the park mural. We hope that the MML will look favorably on this grant proposal, as the project would truly assist in uniting the public to view Farwell as a place for gathering. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tracey Jackson, President, Village of Farwell Page 25 of 28  Village of Farwell Bank and Fund Report Endmgoa/31/2023 101 202 203 m 250 551 550 551 503 mu Genera! 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The DPW committee recommends that Council approve a certain amount for a truck purchase and to allow Jason to purchase a truck when one becomes available, instead of waiting for specific approval. Jason received two quotes from local dealerships that are interested in purchasing the 2018 Silverado. One was for $24,000.00 and the other was for $27,000.00. This will be brought to Council on Monday. ii. Garbage Truck – There was discussion on the best way to go about purchasing a new garbage truck. Jason is going to reach out to the company where the truck is located at to see if they have a bonded company that will inspect the piece of equipment on behalf of the Village. This will be brought to Council on Monday. iii. Sewer Camera – There was discussion about purchasing a sewer camera. There is a grant through MMRMA that the Village may apply for after the purchase is made, which would reimburse ½ of the purchase cost. The cost for a new sewer camera is $4,328.40. If the grant was approved the cost to the Village would be approximately $2,164.20 c. Jason and Adrian provided some updates on the Category B Grant that the Village was awarded with. Jason has talked with Central Asphalt and the Village is on the books for S. Hall and Illinois St. Jason is working with them to schedule the best possible date to work around the Village events. There was also discussion about working on some of the gutters on S. Hall St. before the road repairs are done. II. New Business a. Little League seating was reviewed. The Village can use ARPA funding to replace the seating. Jason obtained pricing from MADS in Harrison, and if they are approved, they will be here before the end of the current Little League season. This will be brought to Council on Monday. b. Main Street and Park electrical repairs were discussed. Adrian and Jason are going to meet with the engineers on Thursday to see if there are any grants that would help with the costs. c. Sidewalk construction/repairs were discussed. The Village could work with the schools to construct a sidewalk system over on Michigan Street so that kids can walk more safely to and from school. This would require trees to be removed that are marked. This is approximately going to cost $3,200.00. The sidewalk construction would cost Page 27 of 28  approximately $26,000.00. These costs are estimates. Jason is going to get some more information around to present to Council to decide, as the projects needs to get placed on the books for this year. This will be brought to Council on Monday. d. Tree removal on Hayes St. and at the Farmer’s Market was discussed. This will be brought to Council on Monday. e. The issue with the generator at LS #1 was discussed. Cummins came out and looked at the generator. There was an issue with the electrical coming in from Consumers, but Consumers will not replace the line until it fully fails. Cummins showed Jason how to reset the generator when the issue happens again. f. Culvert and Drain Projects were discussed. The drainage/culvert needs to be repaired out by the lagoon driveway. Jason did receive some quotes to make this repair. This will be brought to Council on Monday. III. DPW Updates: IV. Complaints: V. Adjournment: 6:25 pm VI. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5:30pm. Page 28 of 28