Village of Barryton
April 9, 2025
Regular Meeting Minutes
President James Soriano called the Village Council to order at 6:00pm
Pledge to the flag was recited
Roll call: Michelle Kundrat-present, James Soriano-present, Kathryn Kerr-present, Steven Hammond-present
Public Comment: Ethan Ray requested Rose Ave be closed for the Lilac Festival, Verizon has donated two routers to the Lilac Festival, and he would like to temporarily mount on a pavilion and the Farmers Market Pavilion. He also suggested asking for MET funds for a new double pickleball court. Kristin came in to go over some things for the Community Garden.
James Soriano read the DPW Report: Jake & James have begun moving mounds of topsoil from the office area, along with leveling the mounded area just south of the parking lot, the old artesian well at the Fish Park had to be replunged for safety due to a jagged pipe fitting. Thomas Moore has made a huge dent in leveling and clearing brush to the river. Will be doing pothole patching, need up to 30 bags at $13.34 each, after rebate, total $400.20. Hot patch and cold patch bulk available in May from Central Asphalt. Parts for the leaf vac have been picked up from Doug’s in Mt. Pleasant, F&V came to pull all LS pumps to gather information off inspection plates. LS4’s catch has been emptied twice a week for the last 30 days. James will try to narrow down where the debris is coming from, dropping blocks at each manhole to identify the road. Locksets have been changed at the DPW, Scouts, and Meeting Room, due to costs we did not do the keyless entry, it was over $2,0000 for all 3 to be changed to keyless. The walking trail and bridge will need to be seal coated this year and minor repairs to the trail are needed.
Chief Morgan was absent
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to purchase up to 30 bags of cold patch, not to exceed $400.20, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Minutes of Regular Meeting March 12, 2025, and Special Meeting March 17, 2025, were presented
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to accept all minutes as is, roll call- all ayes, motion passes
James Soriano read the President Report-CWSRF 90% Design Phase F&V things are on schedule. Due to costs and EGLE requirements we are going to have to ditch the idea of a new pump station on Coleman Rd and just upgrade the 2 existing canisters to a Meyers pump like the other 10 individual grinders. This cost will not be part of the CWSRF, but to be paid from the sewer account. I have requested a quote from F&V Operations, on April 8th, message through voicemail, I am awaiting a response. Discharge began on April 7th , going very well. F&V was here today doing a riverbed location for the Dam. SRTS meeting with Danell, Colleen Syak, grant coordinator, Michelle SI, Kim EP, Kat and myself on March 27th, TEAMS Meet on April 6th scheduling a walking audit to identify the need for additional sidewalks from point A and point B, this will install and repair existing sidewalks on a major grant up to $300,000 in addition to the park sidewalk on M66. James has been doing a fantastic job; I recommend a $2/hr. pay increase.
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to raise James Brownell’s wage to $16/hr. effective next pay period, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Courtney Garchow was absent, James Soriano read the Treasurers report: Bank balances as of 3/31/2025 are: General Fund-$470,158.91, Sewer Fund-$449,289.58, Solid Waste Fund-$36,344.06, Major Streets-$27,280.81, Local Streets-$39,454.33, Motor Pool-$29,647.08, Sewer Bond Interest $1,062.64
CD Balances: Sewer Reserves (53,535.61)
General (25,000), Local (15,000), and Solid (10,000) =$50,000
Accumulated interest (Matures 6/16/2025): $1826.50.
General (25,000), Local (15,000), Solid (10,000) = $50,000
Accumulated Interest (Matures 6/16/25): $1,499.14
General (50,000), Sewer (50,000), Major (20,000) =$120,000
Accumulated Interest (Matures 2/16/2026): $1,165.85
Notes from Treasurer: Act 51 Non-Motorized 10k noncompliance, resolution needed
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to accept the Resolution Authorizing Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to accept the Treasurers Report, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to get a portable restroom from Countywide for $145/month, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to pay General Fund bills with check #19879-19891 550-559(E) for $9,362.91, Sewer Fund with check # 3485-3487 3135(E) for $165,318.92, Motor Pool fund with check # 1513-1515 for $627.26 for a total of $175,309.09, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Correspondence: James Soriano received another email from Dennis Flynn about recycling, council has looked into recycling, it’s too expensive and there are not enough residents interested in recycling.
Steven Hammond made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to purchase decals with the office phone number for the sewer system, not to exceed $120, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to accept Ordinance #4-2025 Village of Barryton Sewer Improvement Bond Ordinance, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by James Soriano to publish the Village of Barryton Sewer Improvement Bond Ordinance pages 1-16, not to exceed $3,500, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Committees: Add James Brownell to sewer, parks and rec and dam committee, add Jake Morgan to the dam committee
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to order business cards for James Soriano, Kathryn Kerr, James Brownell, and Jake Morgan, 400 cards for $59.96 plus shipping, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Public Comment: None
Council Comment: The Auction company will be coming on the 28th to take pictures of the auction stuff, auction will run May 4-18th, all proceeds will be going to park projects again.
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to adjourn, roll call-all ayes, motion passes
Adjourned at 7:58pm
Melissa Lazzaro-Village Clerk