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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
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Officer Klynstra honored for life-saving actions by Three Oaks council
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BY THERESE DONNELLY
Three Oaks officer was honored during the Three Oaks Village Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10, for his recent life-saving
actions. During a presentation, police chief Carl Krause said officer Jacob Klynstra responded to an emergency call at Journeyman Distillery, where he found a man unresponsive, with others performing CPR. Krause said Klynstra used an automated external defibrillator on the man, who was transported to an area hospital and later received heart surgery. Krause read letters of thanks from both the man and his wife, thanking Klynstra for his actions. Johanna Welter of Journeyman added her thanks as well. Klynstra received a lifesaving certificate and pin at the meeting for his actions. During the meeting, Village Manager Dan Faulkner presented a letter of resignation from village treasurer Melodie Culverhouse. In Culverhouse’s absence, clerk Cindi Moynihan has been handling treasurer responsibilities, with former village treasurer Lois Smith assisting on a part-time basis. Faulkner said a search committee will review new treasurer candidates. Due to the increased workload, the village staff did not have enough time to include a list of bills and invoices to be paid in the council packet. The council voted to approve the consent agenda without these items, and after discussion with Moynihan, set a special meeting for Nov. 11 to review and approve the bills. The quick scheduling was deemed necessary as Moynihan stated she would not be in the office the week of Nov. 15 to write checks, and some of the organizations charge “heavy penalties” for late payments. A second special meeting will take place Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the village hall to discuss correspondence with the Michigan Department of Environment,
approved a $300 contribution to the Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) community garden for planned repairs regarding the village’s water treatment to garden beds. Ream said the DDA had system. made a separate contribution and the During the November regular meeting, the council approved garden is considering increasing its fees Faulkner’s recommendation to increase next year to cover costs. the salaries for the administrative staff In a separate green effort, Ream and police department personnel. said the Parks and Recreation Board is Faulkner said the teaming with the Harbor During a increases were part of Country Rotary Club to presentation, police create Happy Little Tree the budget. Increases chief Carl Krause for the Department program, which will said officer Jacob of Public Works and encourage residents to Klynstra responded Streets Department plant trees. The village to an emergency are scheduled for the currently reimburses call at Journeyman December meeting. residents up to $50 if Distillery, where The annual Snowflake they plant a tree from a he found a man Stroll is set for Nov. 27 pre-approve list. Under unresponsive, with in the downtown. Village the new program, Ream others performing President Richard Smith said, the Rotary will help CPR. Krause said said the marching band is cover any remaining Klynstra used an unavailable for this year’s purchasing cost. automated external parade, but there will be Councilmember Joe defibrillator on new attractions, including Hinman reported that the the man, who was ice sculptures. This year’s transported to an DDA is looking for a new stroll will run from 2 to area hospital and manager for the summer later received 8 p.m., with the parade farmers market and is heart surgery. stepping off at 5 p.m. on accepting applications. Krause read Maple Drive and making letters of thanks its way to Watkins Park, nspection of water from both the where the tree lighting lines earlier in the man and his wife, will take place after dark. year revealed a line thanking Klynstra with lead levels Santa and Mrs. Claus will for his actions. above the state’s visit with children in the Johanna Welter of actionable level. Faulkner pavilion. Journeyman added told the council that as This year the DDA has her thanks as well. of January 2022, it will donated lights for the be the municipality’s gazebo in Dewey Cannon responsibility to replace lead lines from Park, along with a temporary sign. the water main to within 18 inches of a The council approved a payment of residence or the first valve. Accordingly, $2,500 to Abonmarche Engineering the council authorized $5,000 towards for additional costs associated with line replacement. Councilmember Steve paving work on Michigan Street. Graziano said the identified lines need Engineer Jason Marquardt explained to be replaced right away, but asked if to the council that Abonmarche had provided services not outlined in the future funding was available for any initial contract and the payment was for additional replacements. Faulkner said expenses associated with the additional the village’s asset plan is nearly ready to work. submit to the state, and that will make At the recommendation of grant applications possible. councilmember Tyler Ream, the council Recent hydrant flushings revealed
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four hydrants on the south end of the village in need of repair or replacement. Faulkner told the council that, due to age, replacement parts are no longer available for some of the hydrants. The council approved the purchase of four hydrants from East Jordan Hydrants in the amount of $11,104.61. The Hickory Street bridge is due for its biennial MDOT inspection Nov. 19. Faulkner said it is already listed for potential preventative maintenance and the inspection will determine what that maintenance will be. The council voted to approve the three-year state audit, running from 2021 through 2023. The council appointed Dave Thomas, Chris Brooks and Tim Jarrett to the Construction Board of Appeals, reappointed Tina Olson and Steve Diller to the Planning Commission, Joan Brown and Lindsey Clements to the Parks and Recreation Board and Mike Kennedy to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In his manager report, Faulkner told the council the village had received approval to install a paved walkway along U.S. 12 from village limits to Three Oaks Ford, 6736 US-12. Prior to adjournment, councilmember Coleen Newquist asked Chief Krause if anything could be done about speeding vehicles on North Elm Street. Krause said the department has been handling increased calls but patrols when they can. Addressing the council during public comment, Nick Sayers of Highway Horticulture said he was disappointed that his organization’s application for a marijuana dispensary was not considered at the recent special meeting to approve license applications. Sayers said his organization had spent thousands of dollars and many hours working on their application and asked for clarification on why it was not considered.
