City Council

City of Potterville 319 N. Nelson St.  PO Box 488  Potterville, MI 48876  Phone: (517) 645-7641 Fax: (517) 645-7810  www.pottervillemi.org *This meeting was held by teleconference* City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kring on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present at City Hall: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley, and Member Twichell. Absent: None Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Twichell. Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Vote: Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Potter to approve April 15, 2021 minutes. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Twichell to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $56,226.36. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Bank Reconciliations: Motion by Deputy Mayor Lenneman to approve April 2021 accounts for General, Tax and Payroll. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in April 15, 2021 Council packet. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None Commission/Committee Reports: Member Twichell reported for TIFA meeting; Lansing Sidewalk Phase 1 project underway. Discussed possible future projects such as; lighting along Lansing Sidewalk Project, additional seating areas on Lansing Sidewalk Project, Fitness stations on trails at Lake Alliance and Place making in Parks. Department Reports: Chief Barry shared Officer Collins is approved and working on his own now. Chief Barry and Officer Betz attended training. The City will be using a new printer in the patrol cars to allow for printing of tickets. Clerk Dolman shared that City will be consolidating the Potterville School election in August with Benton Township. Benton Township residents will vote in person at City Hall or by absentee ballot. Mayor Kring shared new Park’s assistant, Ashlea Adams has started her position this week. Page 1 of 3  City of Potterville 319 N. Nelson St.  PO Box 488  Potterville, MI 48876  Phone: (517) 645-7641 Fax: (517) 645-7810  www.pottervillemi.org New Business: EMC Insurance Renewal Proposal: Motion by Member Twichell for renewal of $50,304.00. Supported by Member Potter. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Resolution of Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): Motion by Mayor Kring. Supported by Member Twichell. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Resolution Adopted (7-0). Resolution of Exemption of Noise Prohibition for Special Event for Gizzard Fest 2021: Motion by Mayor Kring. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Resolution Adopted (7-0). Consideration of Parking waiver for Gizzard Fest: No action taken. Chief Barry communicates that there would only be enforcement during the Gizzard Fest if health and safety were an issue. Waive a permit fee for ½ Lake Alliance pavilion rental for a nonprofit: Motion by Member Potter. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Resolution to commit Implementing a maintenance program for resurfacing of Sunset Dr by MDOT Category B Grant Application for Sunset Hills Subdivision: Motion by Mayor Kring. Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Resolution Adopted (7-0). Resolution for Declaration and Notice of the City of Potterville of Long-term and perpetual conservation and use of Sunset Hills Park for Public outdoor recreation. Motion by Mayor Kring and Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Resolution Adopted (7-0). Delinquent Utility bills rollover to 2021 Tax Roll: Motion by Member Potter. Supported by Member Twichell. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Remote Work Policy/Previous consideration of employee Covid pay: Motion by Member Pulda to implement policy and pay the two part time workers the 29 hours missed and to restore the two employees PTO of 72 hours and allow them to have a Covid PTO if over allowed amount of PTO. Supported by Member Twichell. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Page 2 of 3  City of Potterville 319 N. Nelson St.  PO Box 488  Potterville, MI 48876  Phone: (517) 645-7641 Fax: (517) 645-7810  www.pottervillemi.org Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Twichell. Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None Communications from Mayor and Council: Member Smalley acknowledged Lake Alliance is looking good and as well as the Lansing Sidewalk Project. Member Potter thankful that Potterville local pharmacy is offering walk-ins for vaccination for COVID. Mayor Kring is hoping to coordinate motorcycle vets at Memorial Day Paradox Next Meeting: June 17, 2021 Excuse Absent Members: None Motion to Adjourn: Motion by Twichell and Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Vote: Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (7-0). Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 6/17/2021 Page 3 of 3