Public Works Committee Larry Bargy Joseph Allen, Chairman Eugene Dawson
	Minutes
	April 29, 2008
	Members present:	Larry Bargy, Gene Dawson and Joe Allen
	Members absent:	none
	Others present:	Jack White, Pete Garwood and Bob Massey
	1. Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Public Comment
None.
3. Elk Rapids Hydro Facility
Mark Stone, Drain Commissioner joined the meeting and informed the Committee about a letter received from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding a violation on the operation of the hydro facility. When the problem was first pointed out it was rectified immediately.
Mr. Stone updated the Committee regarding communications and discussions with FERC and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials. He also reviewed his draft written response to the FERC communication. The Committee agreed with Mr. Stone's approach.
4. Elk Rapids Hydro (ERH) Ad Hoc Committee
The first ERH Ad Hoc Committee meeting will be May 20 in Elk Rapids. Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that the Village of Elk Rapids has appointed Dan LeBlond as their representative on the ERH Ad Hoc committee.
5. Building Department
Bob Massey, Building Official gave a written and verbal report on the Building Department.
Mr. Allen brought up a few complaints he has received regarding the Building Department. Mr. Massey informed the Committee how his department has handled the complaints to date.
The Committee instructed Mr. Massey to come to the next meeting with ideas on how to cut the budget if business doesn’t increase by then.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.