City Council
Regular MeetingGoodrich, MI · October 16, 2023
Minutes
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Village of Goodrich
Regular Council Meeting
October 16, 2023
6:00 PM
Minutes
1. Meeting called to order by Walworth at 6:01 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Members Present/Absent:
Present: Caverly, McCafferty, Schluentz, Walworth
Absent: Moore
4. Agenda:
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented or with the addition of Item f. under New
Business, Hire Monty’s services as the Village of Goodrich Nuisance Mowing and Lot
Clearing contractor for 2024 and deletion of Item 7. Presentation from Jenny McKenzie
representing Good Times in Goodrich and Item e. under New Business 8525 Hegel Road
Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz
Motion carried.
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
5. Minutes: Regular Council Meeting September 11, 2023
Motion: To approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting September 11, 2023 as
presented.
Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Caverly
Motion carried.
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
6. Approval of Accounts
Treasurer Report:
Motion: To accept the Treasurers Reports and the for September 2023 as presented.
Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz
Schluentz yes, Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes.
Motion Carried.
Motion: To accept the payments and transfers for September 2023 as presented.
Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz
Schluentz yes, Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes.
Motion carried.
7. Removed from Agenda
8. Public Comment: None
9. Reports:
a. Administrator’s Report – Noted
b. DPW/Street Administrator Report – Noted
c. Code Enforcement Report – None
d. Building Department Activity Reports – Noted
e. Fire Department Activity Reports – Noted
f. Sheriff Department Activity Reports – Noted
10. Unfinished Business: None
11. New Business:
a. Resolution 2023-16
Motion: To adopt Resolution 2023-16 re-appointment to the planning
commission:
Dorene Hogness-Three year term expiring 11/01/2026
Shannon McCafferty-Three year term expiring 11/01/2026
Karen Whitefoot-Three year term expiring 11/01/2026
Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
b. Resolution 2023-17
Motion: To adopt Resolution 2023-16 re-appointment to the Zoning Board of
Appeals:
Karen Whitefoot-Three year term expiring 11/01/2026
Moved by Schluentz seconded by McCafferty
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried
c. Concur with the Recommendation from DPW Supervisor
Motion: To accept the quote from Johnson and Sons Excavating, Inc. in the
amount of $9,277.20 for a dumpster enclosure to be in compliance with Village
Ordinance Sec. 36-523.
Moved by Walworth, seconded by Caverly
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
d. Authorize purchase of replacement refrigerator for main office not to exceed $800.00.
Motion: To authorize purchase of replacement refrigerator for main office not to
exceed $800.00
Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Walworth
Schluentz yes, McCafferty yes, Caverly yes, Walworth yes.
Motion carried.
e. Removed from Agenda
f. Hiring of nuisance mowing contractor
Motion: Hire Monty’s services as the Village of Goodrich Nuisance Mowing and
Lot Clearing contractor for 2024 contingent that proof of liability insurance be
on file in the Village office.
Moved by Schluentz, seconded by McCafferty
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
12. Public Comments: One member of the public chose to comment.
13. Councilmembers Comments: One member of the council chose to comment.
14. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn.
Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz
4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pat Schierup
Council/Deputy Clerk
Presented:
Adopted:
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