To: Village Council, Web Page, Media and Staff
From: Ryan Cotton, Village Manager
Date: February 24, 2005
Re: Council Information Letter
Village Hall Doors:
The
field representative of the manufacturer came to Village Hall and determined
the doors were de-laminating through no fault of any other party. He indicated there is a lifetime warranty
and the process of replacement will begin.
Private Roads and Site Condominiums: John and I
are reviewing potential ordinance language to address problems when development
occurs along private roads without the benefit of Planning Commission
review. More to follow…
Signage Enforcement: The general educational
letter is out today. Jill is beginning
her field audit. After that, we will
get specific with individual property owners about what needs to happen to
comply. I will hand deliver these
letters. Some folks are thinking they
are grand fathered so we will be researching that as well. I expect this to be a good learning curve
for everyone.
Vehicles Running the Red Light at Lake Avenue: Another project Jill is doing is to assess how big a problem this
is. She will be watching and
documenting the issue at Savidge and Lake.
Historic Landmark at 202 Prospect: This construction was approved Tuesday night after a number of
modifications. All parties are satisfied with the outcome.
Additional Crosswalk Safety: I am interested in looking at
improvements for the school children and/or the crossing guard on Savidge at
Maple Terrace, at Lake Avenue, as well as at River and Lake Street. I am looking into a solar powered crosswalk
sign with flashing lights. Grants are
available through the Muskegon Planning Organization. The local match is 20%.
The Village’s total would be around $1,200, depending on how many units
we are granted. I am budgeting this
match and will meanwhile apply this week.
More to follow after the grant request is reviewed.
NOWS Contract Discussions: We spoke at length about growth paying for
itself. I invited Ken Zarzecki to come
to an upcoming Village Council meeting.
We are coordinating calendars.
More to follow…
MDEQ Grantors Are OK with Fireside Design Re-Use: I spoke to
Susan Sandell and received a go ahead, subject to written confirmation that I
will provide.
***Upcoming Meetings***
Joint
Police Commission: Tuesday, March 1 at 12 Noon
at Village Hall.
Village
Council: Monday, March 7 at 7:00 PM at Barber School.
That is all for the week. Call with questions:
842-1393, 844-2581 or 616-638-8910 or ryancotton@hotmail.com or
ryan@springlakevillage.org.
Ryan Cotton,
Village Manager