Minutes
Village of Michiana
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting & Public Hearing
February 11, 2008
The meeting and public hearing of the Village of Michiana Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 6:30 p.m. (EST) by Chairperson John Luce.
Present were John Llewellyn, John Luce, and Sheila Stein. Patricia Carpenter arrived at 6:40 p.m. (EST).
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to recommend to Village Council the approval of the variance request for 3922 Michiana Drive as submitted by David & Deanna Stallsmith. Motion carried, 3-0.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to recommend to Village Council the approval of the variance request for 3897 Lake Shore Drive as submitted by Jordan Hollander. Motion carried, 3-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Luce at 6:40 p.m. (EST).
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jo Nallenweg
Village Clerk
Minutes
Village of Michiana
Regular Council Meeting
February 11, 2008
The regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Michiana was called to order at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) by President John Luce.
Present were John Llewellyn, John Luce, Sheila Stein, and Patricia Carpenter.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to excuse the absence of H. Herbst. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to accept the minutes of the January 14th, 2008 meeting as printed to be filed. Motion carried, 4-0.
A request was presented and approved to take the Gintautas/Mack lot split agenda item out of order due to persons present at the meeting.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to approve the Gintautas/Mack lot split as presented. Motion carried, 4-0.
Personnel and Commissioner’s Reports:
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing additional to report.
Police Chief Report: Nothing additional to report.
Building Inspector’s Report: Not in attendance.
Tree/Fence Inspector Report: Not in attendance.
Superintendent Report: President Luce thanked Rick Reitz for all of the work that he’s done this winter for the Village.
MSVFD Report: Not in attendance.
Water Authority Report: The Lake Shore Drive water main project is out for bids; and work is progressing on the pump house.
Clerk’s Report: Nothing additional to report.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to accept the Personnel and Commissioner’s Reports, and approve the bills for payment. Motion carried, 4-0.
Committee Reports:
Finance/Insurance: The committee has requested a health insurance quote from MERS; and work will commence on the 2008/2009 fiscal year budget soon.
Human Resources: Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to approve amending the current personnel policy to allow for reimbursement of sick time as proposed. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to accept the modified hours and hiring of a permanent part-time patrol officer and keep all officers at same rate of pay as proposed. Motion carried, 4-0.
Communications: Several ordinances have been posted and are available on the website.
Old Business:
The Women’s Club contract is currently being reviewed by legal counsel.
After much discussion, it was agreed that Section 5 (a) of the Public Nuisance Ordinance would be amended with the phrase “…or is indecent…” omitted.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to accept the first reading of the Public Nuisance Ordinance. Motion carried, 4-0.
Reitz and Nallenweg will be obtaining current quotes and submitting a grant application to the Pokagon Fund for the beach stop phones, a generator for the Village Hall, refurbishing the tennis courts, new bulletin boards, repairing the beach steps, and new buoys.
President Luce announced that Richard Shepherd had accepted an appointment to the Water Authority Commission.
The Village received a voluntary notice of dismissal in the case of Facktor v. Village of Michiana. Luce commended Attorney Sara Bell for her work in the case.
New Business:
Motion by S. Stein and seconded by J. Llewellyn to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and approve the Hollander variance request. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and approve the Stallsmith variance request. Motion carried, 4-0.
President Luce announced that he will be donating books for a new lending library at the Village Hall for Michiana residents. Luce explained that bookshelves will be made available, and the lending library will work on the honor system.
S. Stein requested the council consider having a joint meeting with the Michiana Shores Town Council in order to review the water contract and clear up any miscommunication.
Motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by P. Carpenter to adopt the resolution appointing Rick Reitz as the new Street Administrator. Motion carried, 4-0.
There being no further business, motion by J. Llewellyn and seconded by S. Stein to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by President Luce at 7: 45 pm EST.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jo Nallenweg
Village Clerk
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