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They are coming off an expanded and successful car show in June followed by an energetic Fourth of July celebration, both of which saw large crowds enjoying the downtown festivities. The village looks good and with the new audio system, it sounds good as well.

At their July meeting, the board returned to the "behind the scenes" business that makes events like those mentioned successful. As the meeting was called to order, it was obvious that the board realized the summer had gotten off to a good start for the community, and they were anxious to build on that momentum for visitors and residents alike.

It got good news from its parks committee when it learned that the campground has been full, and is predicted to have good occupancy through August. As well, Thurston Park landscaping will begin shortly. The committee also shared that they are considering the possibility of improving Donaldson Field with an irrigation system.

In other committee reports, Police Chief Robert Clark informed the board that there had been 70 events requiring law enforcement attention in the last month, and that 23 were handled by the Central Lake police.

Department of Public Works supervisor Sam Mullens described the summer work as going well.

Activity related to public works include the near completion of the Second Chance sewer system expansion, an agreement with Central Lake Public Schools to run a water line to the school's practice field, and the granting of an easement that will allow the placement of a water line to the village welcome sign.

There are other important issues being addressed by the board. Probably the one There are other important issues being addressed by the board.

Probably the one they are most anxious to resolve has to do with the improperly sealed street lights that have malfunctioned in the past and will, without attention continue to be a problem. In their quest to put this behind them, the engineer for the original streetscape project has been contacted in the hope of determining cause and responsibility for the errors.

The board continues to ponder its options for the 40 acre parcel of land the village owns that will soon be home to a revenue-generating gas well. Mike Merriweather made a presentation to those present of several suggestions for property utilization.

Also on the agenda for actions are several issues involving the Planning Commission.

The board is asking that it report back its recommendations for correcting a discrepancy on the current zoning map, and deal with issues of blight that are in need of attention. These items will be followed up at the August meeting.