Wayfinding Signage Refinements:
When we last discussed the signage, some comments were made on how the knots could look more realistic. Ron and I worked on it and have this information enclosed for your review.

Request to Allow Storage:
Our area behind the fence at Mill Point Park was recently cleaned up and a request was received to store a recreational vehicle there. I would like Council thought on whether you see harm in allowing storage there at a fee of $20 per month from November to March.

Deferment of Council Priorities:
This was tabled at the last meeting and given another long agenda I will leave it off the agenda until next time.

Matt Butler Lives in Grand Haven Township:
I erred at the last meeting when I said Matt moved out of the Village into Spring Lake Township. I had the wrong township.

Audit Numbers Beat Budget for the General Fund:
Maribeth completed the numbers on the General Fund. Due to Lakeside Beach spreading the expenditures into last fiscal year even though the revenues were mostly received in the prior year, our budget showed a deficit of $37,000. Our year-end numbers are $23,000 better than this. Our yearend deficit was only $14,000. This means we will end the year with a cash balance of about $199,000.

Revenues were up for police fines, Tanglefoot Park and one time state shared revenues ($42,000 to the good). Expenditures were higher in the Village Manager's office, for Public Works and Parks services ($19,000 to the bad). The net is $23,000 to the good.

Now that we have that straight I need to add a twist. Due to GASB-34 accounting changes pertaining to fixed assets, the above numbers will look different when the auditors are done. They will expense depreciation for the first time ever in the General Fund so it will look like we spent way over budget. The good news is the cash balance is not affected by booking depreciation. We will still exceed budgeted cash by $14,000.

***Upcoming Meetings***

Heritage Festival:
Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30 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.

Christmas Dinner:
Friday, December 10, 2004 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.