City Council

**Subject to Council Approval** JONESVILLE CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 15, 2023 A meeting of the Jonesville City Council was held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Jonesville City Hall, 265 E. Chicago Street, Jonesville, MI. Mayor Gerry Arno called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council members present were: Tim Bowman, Christopher Grider, Brenda Guyse, George Humphries Jr., Delesha Padula and Andy Penrose. Also present: Manager Gray, Treasurer Spahr, WWTP Supt. Boyle, Safety Director Lance, Attorney Lovinger, DPW Supt. Kyser, David Martin Jr., Carl Albright, Lisa Adair, Dean Adair Sr., David Martin Sr., Jodi Martin, Steve Lanius, David Windle, Corey Murray, Chelsea Post, Mary Moore, Rodney Moore, Hannah Jordan, Rheanna Martin, Corbin Martin and Peyton Martin. Police Officer David Martin Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence. A motion was made by Andy Penrose and supported by Brenda Guyse to approve the agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Hannah Jordan, Executive Director of Domestic Harmony, gave the Council a brief update. The Oath of Office was given to Police Officer David Martin Jr. Tim Bowman made a motion and was supported by Brenda Guyse to recommend that Council consider a 60-day extension of the Purchase and Development Agreement with D.H. Roberts Construction company for redevelopment of the Klein Tool Building. All in favor. Motion carried. A motion was made by George Humphries Jr. and supported by Brenda Guyse to approve Resolution 2023-05 – Consider Acquisition of Property located at 148 Jermaine Street. The owner has indicated that they do not have interest in the property after the demolition is complete, which would leave implications for enforcement of grass and other ordinances. The owner will deed the property to the city. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Delesha Padula, Tim Bowman, Chris Grider, Brenda Guyse, George Humphries Jr., Andy Penrose and Gerry Arno. Nays: None. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tim Bowman and supported by Brenda Guyse to appoint Ryan Scholfield to the Planning Commission for the balance of a three-year term, through November 2025, and David Windle to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the balance of a three-year term, through November 2024. All in favor. Motion carried. Delesha Padula made a motion and was supported by Chris Grider to acknowledge the Masons termination of lease of the third floor of City Hall. A walk-through of the building was completed on March 10th and the Masons have released any claim to any remaining personal property in the building. The electric utility account for the third floor has been changed to the City. The termination agreement was drafted by Attorney Lovinger. All in favor. Motion carried. A motion was made by Brenda Guyse and supported by Delesha Padula to approve the minutes of February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. Brenda Guyse made a motion and was supported by Andy Penrose to approve the Accounts Payable for March 2023 in the amount of $52,269.23. All in favor. Motion carried. A motion was made by Delesha Padula and supported by Tim Bowman to receive the minutes of Region 2 Planning Commission (R2PC) – January 12, 2023, Economic Development Partnership of Hillsdale County (EDP-HC) - January 12, 2023, Cemetery Committee – February 8, 2023 and Citizenship Committee – February 16, 2023. All in favor. Motion carried. Andy Penrose gave an update from the Region 2 Planning Commission. The Citizenship Awards will be presented at the Sauk Theater on April 18, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Recipients receiving the award this year are Ray Leising and David Pope, along with Youth Recipients being Hayden James and Carson Laney. Tickets are available at the City Hall for $5.00 each. Updates were given by Department Heads, Manager Gray and Council. Mayor Arno adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Submitted by: __________________________________ _______________________________ Cynthia D. Means Gerald E. Arno Clerk Mayor