Marblehead public meetings in 2020

Resolution 06 2020

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Resolution 05 2020

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Village Council December 10, 2020

The Marblehead Village Council approved a $32,700 quote from CT Consultants for engineering and design work on Church and Elliott streets. Council also accepted the lease assignment at 414 W. Main Street, accepted the resignation of a part-time maintenance employee, and authorized the payment of bills totaling $64,445.28.

• Approved October 28 regular meeting minutes and November 2 special meeting minutes with corrections (4-0)
• Accepted CT Consultants quote of $32,700.00 for design, bidding, and construction administration for Church and Elliott Streets (4-0)
• Accepted lease assignment at 414 W. Main Street from Paul and Joni Hasselbach to Rick Dziak effective November 1, 2020 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of part-time maintenance employee Ron Eckel and authorized filling the position (4-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $64,445.28 (4-0)

Planning Commission December 2, 2020

The Planning Commission approved a setback variance for a home addition at 117 Lucien. Members also held an informal discussion regarding density requirements for Conditional Uses in the Zoning Code.

• Approved November 4, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance #07-20 for 117 Lucien (unanimous)

Village Council November 12, 2020

Village Council adopted an ordinance to add the Coronavirus Relief Fund to the 2020 appropriations. Council also authorized the Mayor to contract with Danbury Local School District to subgrant these funds for an air purifying system.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 7-2020 to add Coronavirus Relief Fund to appropriations (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to subgrant Coronavirus Relief Funds to Danbury Local Schools for an air purifying system (6-0)

Village Council November 12, 2020 (2)

The Marblehead Village Council approved Resolution No. 4-2020 to request Coronavirus Relief Funds, renewed its 2021 legal representation agreement with the Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office for $1,150, and authorized bill payments totaling $3,695.95. Council also voted to extend the unpaid suspension of Officer Matthew Essex through January 2021, reactivate the K9 unit with a new handler, and cancel upcoming pre-holiday meetings on November 25 and December 23.

• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2020 regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 4-2020 affirming how Coronavirus Relief Funds may be spent (5-0)
• Renewed agreement with Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office for 2021 representation at a cost of $1,150.00 (5-0)
• Cancelled regular meetings scheduled for November 25 and December 23, 2020 (5-0)
• Excused Councilman Dean Dorko from the November 11, 2020 regular meeting (5-0)
• Extended unpaid suspension of Officer Matthew Essex through January 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized Chief Thellmann to reactivate the K9 unit with a new handler (5-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $3,695.95 (4-0, with Mr. Starcher abstaining)

Planning Commission November 4, 2020

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 120-unit multi-family development called Waterview at Bay Point, pending site plan corrections. A setback variance for a spiral staircase at 3886 Baycliffs Drive was also approved. The October 7, 2020 minutes were approved.

• Approved October 7, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bay Point Conditional Use request #01-20 for 121 dwelling unit multi-family development, conditioned on site plan corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Don Navratil spiral staircase setback variance #06-20 (unanimous)

Village Council October 30, 2020

Village Council adopted an ordinance waiving the residency requirement for the current Chief of Police. The council also approved a donation to the Ottawa County Drug Task Force and authorized over $40,000 in bill payments.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5-2020 waiving residency requirement for Chief of Police (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Ottawa County Drug Task Force for 2021 (6-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $40,720.83 (6-0)
• Approved September 23, 2020 meeting minutes
• Decided against changing health insurance administrators

Resolution 04 2020

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Village Council October 16, 2020

The Marblehead Village Council appointed Erica Maniaci as a part-time police officer and approved an economic development transfer of a D3 liquor permit for the Marblehead Galley. Council also authorized the payment of $14,313.99 in village bills.

• Appointed Erica Maniaci as part-time police officer (5-0)
• Approved D3 liquor permit transfer for Marblehead Galley (5-0)
• Authorized payment of $14,313.99 in bills (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2020 meeting
• Excused Councilman Dave Redett from meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission October 7, 2020

The commission approved a setback variance for a deck at 410 E. Main and granted a time extension for the demolition of accessory buildings at another property. The board also held informal discussions regarding a proposed 121-unit development at Bay Point and a ramp proposal for 126 Charles St.

• Approved variance #05-20 for deck setback at 410 E. Main (Unanimous)
• Approved request from Gerald Veverka to remove accessory buildings by December 10, 2020
• Determined ramp proposal at 126 Charles St. satisfies requirements without a variance or zoning permit
• Approved September 2, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)

Village Council September 24, 2020

The Marblehead Village Council approved a wage ordinance amendment for part-time police officers and appointed Kristy Duke and Andrew Neuman to part-time officer positions. Council also approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting, set Trick or Treat for October 31, and authorized payment of bills totaling $44,488.96. Additionally, the first reading of an ordinance waiving the police chief's residency requirement was held.

• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2020 regular meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6-2020 amending part-time police officer wage rates with emergency clause (5-0)
• Appointed Kristy Duke and Andrew Neuman as part-time police officers (5-0)
• Set Trick or Treat for October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. subject to health guidelines
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $44,488.96 including August payroll (5-0)

Village Council September 10, 2020

The Village Council appointed Jeremy Danklefsen as a full-time police officer and promoted Interim Chief Kenn Thellmann to the position of Police Chief. Council also approved the village tax budget resolution and authorized the installation of a payment drop box at Town Hall. Additionally, members approved hiring a contractor to trim trees in village parks and cemeteries.

• Appointed Jeremy Danklefsen as full-time police officer (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3-2020 for tax levies and rates (6-0)
• Approved hiring contractor for tree trimming in parks and cemetery (6-0)
• Authorized installation of a public drop box at Town Hall (6-0)
• Promoted Kenn Thellmann to Police Chief (5-1)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $4,984.55 (6-0)

Planning Commission September 2, 2020

The Commission approved a variance for a garage at 3295 Confederate, allowing it to be located 60 feet from the rear property line. The board also held informal discussions regarding setback variances for properties at 410 Main Street and 126 Charles Street, but took no formal action on those requests. The meeting concluded with a zoning report update regarding an appeal at the former Nueman Ferry Dock.

• Approved August 5, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved area variance #04-20 for 3295 Confederate (4-1)

Village Council September 1, 2020

The Village Council approved the minutes from the July 22, 2020 meeting and authorized the payment of $40,685.15 in village bills. Council also established a policy to make wood from fallen trees on public property available to residents at Radar Park on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Approved July 22, 2020 meeting minutes
• Authorized payment of $40,685.15 in bills (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Established policy for public distribution of storm-fallen wood

Village Council August 25, 2020

Village Council authorized up to $1,000 for village sign branding and approved membership in the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission. The council also agreed to reconfigure parking for Clemons Park and cover the cost of hanging baskets normally funded by merchant donations.

• Authorized up to $1,000 for AHA Creative to develop branding for village signs (4-0)
• Approved $541.80 to continue membership in the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission (4-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $11,114.73 (4-0)
• Agreed to reconfigure parking at 214 E. Main and Lifeboat Lane for Clemons Park
• Agreed to pay for hanging baskets normally funded by merchant donations
• Approved minutes from July 8 and July 13, 2020 meetings

Planning Commission August 5, 2020

The Commission denied a variance request for a garage and deck at 410 Main Street. Members also discussed requirements for site plans and the permitting process for travel trailer parks.

• Approved July 1, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance #03-20 for garage and deck at 410 Main Street (5-0)
• Gave Matt Albright 30 days to remove rock storage from old Ferry property
• Decided against changing existing Travel Trailer Park code sections

Village Council July 23, 2020

The Village Council adopted Ordinance No. 4-2020 to create an interim police chief position and increase seasonal police officer work hours. Council also appointed Kenn Thellmann as Interim Police Chief and Leonard Mazzola as a seasonal police officer.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4-2020 amending police pay and hours (6-0)
• Promoted Kenn Thellmann to Interim Police Chief (6-0)
• Promoted Leonard Mazzola to seasonal Police Officer (6-0)

Village Council July 23, 2020 (2)

Council approved the payment of $60,625.72 in bills and authorized the Mayor to contract a company for storm-related tree removal. The council also accepted the resignation of Chief Casey Joy and declined a request for a law enforcement parade due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2020 meeting
• Declined request for law enforcement parade (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to contract tree removal for Alexander Pike property, 214 E. Main, and Clemons Cemetery (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Chief Casey Joy effective July 26, 2020 (6-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $60,625.72 (6-0)

Village Council July 9, 2020

The Village Council approved the emergency purchase and installation of a new water plant generator following a fire. Council also authorized the reopening of James Park facilities for the Fourth of July weekend and approved contracts for storm sewer and pavement evaluations. Additionally, members voted to renew village liability insurance and arranged for the return and boarding of the police K9 unit.

• Adopted Ordinance 3-2020 to update village code (5-0)
• Approved $66,483 for water plant generator and installation (5-0)
• Approved $13,900 for storm sewer and pavement evaluations (5-0)
• Renewed casualty and liability insurance for $24,011 (5-0)
• Authorized reopening of James Park facilities (5-0)
• Ordered six coated metal picnic tables for parks (5-0)
• Approved $90/week boarding for police K9 unit (5-0)
• Authorized bill payments of $64,096.12 and $4,027.26 (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission July 1, 2020

The Commission approved a variance allowing a safety pool cover to replace a required fence. Two other variance requests for a temporary camper and an accessory building height were denied. The board also discussed potential updates to Travel Trailer Park zoning and downtown land use.

• Approved variance #02-20 for 3215 Confederate Drive to allow an ASTM F 1346 compliant pool cover instead of a fence (Unanimous)
• Denied variance request for temporary camper at 11030 Bayshore
• Denied height variance for accessory building at 218 E. Main
• Approved June 3, 2020 minutes as corrected (Unanimous)

Village Council June 30, 2020

The Council approved the minutes from the May 27, 2020, special meeting and excused Councilwoman Kukay from attendance. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. due to a power outage and storm damage. No other formal legislation or business actions were completed.

• Excused Councilwoman Kukay from the June 10 meeting (5-0)
• Approved May 27, 2020, special meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. due to storm (unanimous)

Village Council June 11, 2020

Council approved the hiring of two seasonal police officers and capped full-time officer work weeks at 60 hours. The Mayor upheld a six-month unpaid suspension for Officer Matt Essex. Council also authorized $4,446.70 in bill payments.

• Hired seasonal officers Matt Ignatowski and Kenn Thellmann (6-0)
• Limited full-time officers to a maximum of 60 hours per week (6-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $4,446.70 (6-0)
• Approved May 13, 2020 meeting minutes
• Upheld six-month unpaid suspension of Officer Matt Essex

Planning Commission June 3, 2020

The Commission approved a request to split one parcel into two buildable lots and granted a setback variance for a home addition. A resident also received preliminary feedback regarding a potential pool cover variance.

• Approved February 5, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lot split for Karyn Kay Harwood at parcel 0151303617466139, subject to Board of Public Affairs approval (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance # 01-20 for Diane DeVries at 406 James Street for a bathroom addition (unanimous)

Village Council June 2, 2020

The Village Council approved several measures to assist local businesses and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a three-month rent waiver for village-owned properties and the purchase of hand sanitizers. Council also renewed employee health insurance benefits and authorized the placement of a portable toilet at the village parking lot. Additionally, updated job descriptions for police officers were approved.

• Approved updated police officer job descriptions (5-0)
• Authorized $7,000 for hand sanitizer purchases (4-0)
• Approved portable toilet for village parking lot (4-1)
• Waived April-June rent for village-owned property tenants (5-0)
• Renewed employee health and ancillary insurance with Anthem (4-0)
• Authorized payment of $43,944.81 in bills (5-0)

Village Council May 19, 2020

The Marblehead Village Council held a special meeting via Zoom on April 29, 2020, where members approved appropriations amendments and authorized participation in ODOT road salt contracts. The council also appointed a new Board of Public Affairs member, canceled the Memorial Day observance due to COVID-19, and authorized the payment of bills. Additionally, the mayor provided an update on the pandemic's impact on village services and finances.

• Suspended Rules of Council to conduct a virtual meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2020 regular meeting (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-2020 amending 2020 appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2-2020 authorizing participation in ODOT road salt contracts (6-0)
• Appointed Maryann Sauvey to the Board of Public Affairs through December 31, 2021 (6-0)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $77,933.39 including March payroll (5 yes, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission May 6, 2020

The Commission reviewed three informal requests for lot splits and setback variances. No formal applications were approved or denied, as the items were presented for preliminary discussion and guidance. The Commission provided feedback on the feasibility of future formal variance and administrative approval requests.

• Approved February 5, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Village Council April 30, 2020

The Village Council approved the purchase of a new police vehicle and equipment, authorized the hiring process for a new police officer, and adopted a resolution to join a state opioid lawsuit settlement. Additionally, the Council approved the return of a seasonal park maintenance employee and authorized the payment of $49,416.07 in village bills.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1-2020 regarding opioid lawsuit settlement (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2020 Ford Fusion and equipment for $22,855.23 (6-0)
• Authorized hiring process for new police officer (6-0)
• Approved seasonal park maintenance employee return (6-0)
• Approved $3,487.02 purchase of three taser units (6-0)
• Approved $4,706.00 purchase of three police radios (6-0)
• Approved $174.00 for 2021 BWC group rating membership (6-0)
• Authorized payment of $49,416.07 in bills (5-0, 1 abstention)

Resolution 02 2020

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Planning Commission April 1, 2020

The meeting scheduled for April 1, 2020, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Village Council March 12, 2020

Village Council approved the payment of bills totaling $6,201.17 and authorized the use of Alexander Pike for a 5K run in May. No new legislation was introduced during the meeting.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $6,201.17 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized use of Alexander Pike for Marblehead Bank 5K Daisy run on May 9
• Approved February 12, 2020 meeting minutes

Resolution 01 2020

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Planning Commission March 4, 2020

The scheduled meeting of the Marblehead Planning Commission for March 4, 2020, did not take place. No official business was conducted or decisions made.

• Meeting cancelled

Village Council February 28, 2020

Council adopted Ordinance No. 1-2020 to set appropriations for the 2020 fiscal year. The board also approved the purchase of a bucket truck and the donation of remaining Fire Fund balances to Danbury Township.

• Adopted 2020 rules of council (5-0)
• Approved January 22, 2020 meeting minutes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1-2020 setting appropriations for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved donation of $2,512.39 from Fire Fund to Danbury Township Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved $5,500 purchase of bucket truck from Starcher Enterprises (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $45,474.99 (5-0)

Planning Commission February 5, 2020

The Marblehead Planning Commission approved the January 2, 2020 minutes, appointed Richard Zembala to a new six-year term ending December 31, 2025, and unanimously adopted the 2020 Planning Commission rules. The commission also heard an informal discussion regarding a proposed Bay Point lot split.

• Approved January 2, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Zembala to a 6-year term ending December 31, 2025
• Adopted Rules of Planning Commission for 2020 (unanimous)

Planning Commission January 2, 2020

The Commission approved a lot split for Dianne Rozak and a corresponding variance to bind a remainder parcel to a house lot across the street. The board also elected its 2020 officers and agreed to accept old zoning records from Danbury for Johnson’s Island.

• Approved December 5, 2019 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Tim Feller (Chair), David Redett (Vice-chair), and Bob Hruska (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Hruska as Delegate and Terry Glovinsky as Alternate Delegate to Regional Planning (unanimous)
• Approved lot split for 3294 Confederate Drive, conditioned on Board of Public Affairs and variance approval (unanimous)
• Approved USE variance #06-19 to bind a 0.218-acre lot to 3265 Confederate Drive (unanimous)
• Agreed to accept Johnson's Island zoning records from Danbury
• Decided regular Planning meetings will revert to Wednesdays starting in February