September 27, 2006

Call to Order – Chairman Richard Spencer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Members present:  Joan Boyce, Kathy Branigan, Ken Charron, Marty DeBats, Dr. Krieg, Jerry Lombardo, Jan Rise, Michael Roznowski, Richard Spencer, Tim Rex, Suzanne Tyo, Loraine Walraven, and Wendy Verhaeghe.

Members excused: Cindy Bosco, and Gary Hadden..

Members absent:  Kenn Bouchard Kevin Leahy, R. A. Link, Marc Rechsteiner,, Tim Ciesielski, and Loren Roth.

Others present:  Debbie Kiesel and Officer Jeff Doud with the City of Bay City and Jerry Lombardo.

Minutes

Motion made by Jan Rise, seconded by Kathy Branigan to approve the minutes of March, April and May 2006. Motion carried

Public Comment

Woodside Sidewalk:  Jan Rise and Richard Spencer stated that they are pleased with the Woodside sidewalk project.  Thank you to all who supported that project.

Adopt an Area:  Kathy Branigan asked the members to consider adopting an area such as Water Street at Washington for a big visual impact.

Woodside School:   Officer Doud reported that residents around Woodside School are reporting noise smoking and other activities related to older students.  Tickets have been issued and the situation should improve.  Jerry Lombardo stated that there are few law breakers, but the students are older than previous children and behaviors are different.  Most complaints were from a very few neighbors.

Golson Boat Launch:   Ken Charron reported that the Golson Boat Launch is under-used and there have been complaints regarding break-ins.

New Business

New Member: Motion made by Jan Rise, seconded by Marty DeBats, to approve Jerry Lombardo as a new member.  Motion carried.

Meetings:   Richard Spencer suggested that the council meet on demand.  Motion made by Tim Rex, seconded by Kathy Branigan to meet every month and cancel by phone if necessary.  Motion carried.

Project:  Richard Spencer asked about future projects.  Debbie Kiesel stated that we have limited funds for any projects.  Sidewalks are always possible.

Unfinished Business

By-law Amendment:  Motion made by Tim Rex, seconded by Kathy Branigan to accept the By-law amendments.  Motion carried.

Inactive Members:  Debbie Kiesel reported that several members have not been active.  Those members will be sent a letter.

Other Business

Sidewalks:  Debbie Kiesel mentioned that approximately 300 sidewalks were repaired so far this year. 

DNR Building:  Debbie Kiesel announced that the DNR building is out for re-bid.

TIFA:  Debbie Kiesel mentioned that the TIFA is awaiting an attorney report.  When a TIFA sunsets, it is hard to re-issue.  A TIFA captures funds from an area for improvements in that area.  The council members who are on the Coordinating Council must attend meetings or call the alternate.  Mark your calendar for October 26, 2006 for the Coordinating Council Meeting.

No other business at this time.

Adjournment

Motion made by Tim Rex, seconded by Joan Boyce to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Tyo, Secretary