City Council

Village of Goodrich Regular Council Meeting February 12, 2024 6:00 PM Minutes 1. Meeting called to order by Walworth at 6:01 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Members Present/Absent: Present: Caverly, McCafferty, Schluentz, Walworth Absent: Moore 3. Agenda: Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Caverly 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 4. Minutes: Regular Council Meeting December 11, 2023 & Special Council Meeting December 19, 2023 Motion: To approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting December 11, 2023 as presented. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Caverly 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Motion: To approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting December 19, 2023 as presented. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 5. Public Comment: None 6. Approval of Accounts a. Treasurer Report: Motion: To accept the Treasurers Reports for December 31, 2023 as presented. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by McCafferty Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Schluentz yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. Motion: To accept the Treasurers Reports for January 31, 2024 as presented. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by McCafferty Caverly yes, Schluentz yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. b. Bills and Transfers: Motion: To accept the Bills and Transfers for December 31, 2023 as presented. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz Schluentz yes, Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried.  Motion: To accept the Bills and Transfers for January 31, 2024 as presented. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Walworth McCafferty yes Caverly yes, Schluentz yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. 7. 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 8. Unfinished Business: None 9. New Business: a. Resolution 2024-01 M-DOT Resurfacing Contract Motion: To adopt Resolution 2024-01; M-DOT contract number 23-5536 Michigan Department of Transportation for the resurfacing work on West Hegel Road. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly McCafferty yes, Schluentz yes, Caverly yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. b. Goodrich Festival and Events 2024 Motion: To approve the Goodrich Festival and Events for tentatively August 2nd and 3rd and Christmas on December 5th with the knowledge that they will contact Administrator for all garbage receptacles and all permits. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. c. Station No. 1, Social Hub; 10214 Hegel Road, Goodrich, MI 48438 Motion: To concur with the recommendation from the Village Planning Commission to approve site plan #2 for Station No. 1, Social Hub at 10214 Hegel Road, Goodrich, MI 48438 for Jonathon and Casey Schlinker, Petitioners for retail businesses, personal services and professional offices. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by McCafferty 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. d. Dead Tree Removal Motion: To authorize the DPW to remove a dead tree at the corner of Huron Street and Ridge Road with using Outlaw Tree Service, Goodrich, MI at the cost of $1,400. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly Vote not taken due to discussion on additional information and clarification of motion.  Motion: To authorize the DPW to contract with Outlaw Tree Service to remove the dead tree at the corner of Hurton Street and Ridge Road at a cost of $1,400. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz Caverly yes, Schluentz yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. e. Bench Repairs Motion: To authorize the DPW to purchase wood to repair the benches on M-15 at a cost of $2,819.52. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly Schluentz yes, Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. f. Seneca Street Drain Extension Motion: To approve the proposal from Wade Trim to provide the described scope of services for repair of the Seneca Street Drain Extension- Seneca Street for a lump sum of $8,400. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly Schluentz yes, Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. g. Large Stones Purchases for erosion in the park Motion: To authorize DPW to purchase large stones to help control dam erosion from Johnson and Son’s Excavating, one full train not to exceed $2,200. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly Caverly yes, McCafferty yes, Schluentz yes, Walworth yes. Motion carried. h. EGLE Dam Inspection Motion: To authorize EGLE to do the required inspection of the Village Dam and prepare a report at no charge to the Village. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by McCafferty 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. i. Updated Procedure for Title VI Complaints Motion: To adopt required procedure for filing a Title VI complaint and forward proof of adoption to M-DOT Civil Rights program until within 60 days of receipt. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by McCafferty 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. j. Charter Language Amendment Motion: To postpone item “j” until Council sends ideas and communications via email to the President while he works with the Administrator on the language amendment prior to the March Council Meeting. Moved by Schluentz, seconded by Caverly 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 10. Public Comments: One member of the public chose to comment. 11. Councilmembers Comments: Two members of the council chose to comment. 12. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. Moved by McCafferty, seconded by Schluentz 4 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Traci Sasser Council/Deputy Clerk Presented: 3/11/2024 Adopted: 3/11/2024