VILLAGE OF SPARTA COUNCIL BUSINESS SESSION OF JUNE 12, 2017, 7:00 PM Held at Sparta Township Chambers, 160 East Division, Sparta MI 1-2. The meeting was called to order by President Pro-Tem Robert Whalen at 7:00 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call: Council persons Brenda Braybrook, VanPatten, Jayne Paasch, Christine Robinson, Gale Taylor, Robert Whalen. Absent Council President Kristi Dougan. Also Present: Village Manager Julius Suchy, and DPW Supervisor Dennis Brinks. 4. Additions or corrections to Business and Consent Agendas: Addition to New Business: Add Item k. Resolution 17-18. Resolution to Give Approval To The Sparta Recreational Authority To Establish A Line Of Credit With Choice One Bank. Pro-Tem President Whalen wanted Village Manager Review to be Item l and have The Resolution 17-18 to be Item k. Addition to Committee Reports: Add Sparta-Miller Airport monthly report. Consent Agenda: a. Approve Regular Village Council Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2017 b. Accept Regular Downtown Development Authority Minutes of May 9, 2017 c. Accept Regular Fire Board Minutes of May 18, 2017 d. Accept Planning Commission Minutes of June 5, 2017 e. Accept Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of April 27, 2017 f. Town & Country Days Fireworks Permit Approval for July 22, 2017 with July 23, 2017 held for the inclement weather date 5. Approval of Consent AND Business Agendas: Moved by VanPatten, supported by Braybrook, to approve Business and Consent Agendas. Motion carried 6-0. 6. Public Comment for Agenda Items: Please note: This Public Comment portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on agenda items. 7. Public Hearing - a. None 8. Old Business - None
h. Review & Consider Proposed Rogers Park Splash Pad For Rule #11. Splash pad surface may be hot and slippery – footwear is recommended. Add the word slippery. Add Rule #13. Please be respectful of park and pick up after yourself. Thank you. i. Changing Stations for Splash Pad at Rogers Park. The Council consensus was to move forward with construction of one changing station at the Rogers Park Splash Pad. j. Consider Approval of Safe Routes to Schools Committee. The consensus from Council to approve Safe Routes to School Committee and authorize Village Manager to make changes to add new committee member if someone steps down or shows an interest. k. Resolution #17-18: A Resolution To Give Approval To The Sparta Recreational Authority To Establish A Line Of Credit With ChoiceOne Bank. by Paasch, supported by VanPatten, to Adopt Resolution #17-18. Motion carried 6-0. l. Village Manager Review. The following comments were made to Village Manager Suchy: Kristi Dougan wrote a letter stating how pleased she is with your work on behalf of the community and that you have been recognized by the greater West Michigan community in the area of economic development. You kept your word to promote Sparta and all it has to offer. You have demonstrated your willingness to seek the best options for implementing council policies and purchases promoting quality of life with our village for our residents and taxpayers. She proposes a 2% salary increase and adding a 45 day grace period at the conclusion of your contract year to utilize your previous contract year’s annual leave prior to your allowable 40 hour annual leave roll over. VanPatten agreed completely with Kristi Dougan letter. She also wanted to add your willingness to have time for residents who stop in the office without an appointment. Jayne Paasch agreed with Kristi Dougan letter but would like to propose a 4% salary increase to bring his yearly salary up to $92,560 because 2% would bring Mr. Suchy to average salary and he is above average so 4% is her proposal. Also commented how much money Mr. Suchy has saved the Village through various recommendations. Gale Taylor agreed with Kristi Dougan letter but would like him not to be so busy so he could play a round of golf with him.