President Bush Visit Uneventful:
The Village of Spring Lake/City of Ferrysburg Police Department did a nice job of getting the motorcade through our area without incident. Thanks to Roger and his staff.

Speaking of the PD:
Curt Thuene is our Detective and School Liaison. He got a nice write up in the paper last week at a school event. His schedule includes being at the school on MWF from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and on TR from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This way he will cover lunch hours for the two Middle and Intermediate Schools and also be there to handle end of day business.

Dangerous Private Tree:
We recently received concerns about a tree on private property at the corner of River and Fruitport. John contacted the property owner and we will work toward doing the right thing. If it falls, it could take out the Village's pumping station.

Annual Tour:
A detailed program can be found elsewhere in the agenda. Meet at Village Hall at 5:30 PM. The public is invited to all the stops: Franklin/Parkhurst, George Donner Memorial dedication, Harbor Steel Redevelopment, Barber Street review and the Special meeting and Goal Setting at 7:30 PM at Village Hall.

John Bolthouse and Fred Peterson Personally Invited to George Donner Memorial Dedication:
Pass the word to any one else. It is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Monday, September 20^th as part of our tour. Let me know if anyone else should get a personal invitation, in addition to the family. (John declined a ride I offered saying he still drives a lot.)

Harley Event Back at the Holiday Inn:
This event is back. Chief DeYoung has a handle on it. It will be held on Saturday. We are glad to see good "shoulder season" business there.

Appreciation Received:
Offers Williams and VanDis recently were complimented by a local attorney and doctor for the way they "acted professionally and made a bad, stressful situation much less difficult".  The person's children were "very impressed with the officers and were not scared by their presence.  Whoever handled the accident should be commended".  Thank you Mike and Adam.

Parallel Parking on the North Side of Exchange from Cutler to School Begins a Trial Period:
The signs were removed this week.  Formal action will appear on a Council agenda in October for a final decision.

MEDC Grant:
The Chamber of Commerce is providing expertise on the CDBG paperwork requirements for us.  This grant period started with a formal notice to the property's neighbors this week.

Additional Agenda Item for Monday Night:
In order to stay on track for the MEDC $600,000 grant, Council needs to "designate a certifying officer".  This vote would best take place on Monday night as part of the short special meeting.  It can be the President of Council or the Manager, at your discretion.  I will add this item to the agenda for  your consideration.

Chamber Breakfast:
The Holiday Inn is hosting this event tomorrow and asked me to say a few words.

Council Invited to Pig Roast:
A group that fund raises by builds homes and sells them invited the Council and staff this week to a pig roast at their first sale at 15614 Grand Point Drive, off Mercury just outside the limits of Grand Haven from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 17^th.  Their next house will be in Spring Lake Township.  Debbie Reynolds is in charge of the "Spread the Music Foundation".

***Upcoming Meetings***

Annual Tour:
Meet at 5:30 PM at Village Hall.

Special Council Meeting:
7:30 PM at Village Hall, upstairs.

Day of Caring and Tri-Cities Staff/Board Cleanup of Tri-Cities Bike Path:
Meet at 8:15 AM at Applebee's. Rides back from the Holiday Inn at the end will be provided. Refreshments provided.

Historic Conservation:
Tuesday, September 21^st, 7:00 PM at Village Hall, EOC Room. This will be the first evening meeting in the EOC Room.

Harbor Users' Group:
Tuesday, September 28^th at 7:00 AM at Barber School.

Planning Commission:
Tuesday, September 28^th at 7:00 PM at Barber School.

Northwest Ottawa County Municipality Dinner:
Wednesday, October 27 in Ferrysburg. The time is 5:00 PM at the Spring Lake District Library.

County Administrator's Meeting with Northwest Ottawa Committee Boards:
Wednesday, November 10 at 2 PM at Barber School.

That is all for the week. 842-1393, 844-2581 or 616-638-8910 or ryancotton@hotmail.com or ryan@springlakevillage.org.