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 City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kring on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman- arrived at 7:05, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Smalley and Member Rogers, after being sworn in. Absent: Member Pulda Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Smalley. Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Smalley to approve June 17, 2021 minutes with the addition of the motion for accepting Duston Twichell’s resignation under new business. Supported by Member Potter. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Potter to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $114,880.13. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Member Nichols, Member Potter and Member Smalley Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Bank Reconciliations: Motion by Member Nichols to approve June 2021 accounts for General, Tax and Payroll. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Member Nichols, Member Potter and Member Smalley. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in July 15, 2021 Council packet – No Comments. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None Commission/Committee Reports: Mayor Kring shared that TIFA will move forward on the 2nd phase of the Lansing Road Sidewalk project. It will soon be going out to bid. Department Reports: No Comments New Business: Eaton County Treasurer, Bob Robinson, presented information on the 52 Acre Parcel 23- 700-023-400-051-05 that has gone to Tax Foreclosure on April 1, 2021: This property is located in Sunset Hills Subdivision and is delinquent on 2018-2020 property taxes. This property has a large unpaid special assessment. Mr. Robinson explained the importance of the sale of this property for the City of Potterville. If this property fails to be sold, the City of Potterville will be financially responsible for the back taxes and the special assessment. Page 1 of 2  City of Potterville 319 N. Nelson St.  PO Box 488  Potterville, MI 48876  Phone: (517) 645-7641 Fax: (517) 645-7810  www.pottervillemi.org City of Potterville to fund $2500.00 for the promotion of the parcel 700-023-400-051-05, 52-acre tax foreclosed property to be auctioned. Motion by Member Potter and supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter and Member Smalley. Nays: None. Motion Carried (5-0). City Council Appointment of Vacant City Council Seat: Residents Cindi O’Neil, Paul Rogers and Briant Titus submitted applications for consideration. Council allowed those present to introduce themselves. Motion made by Mayor Kring to appoint Paul Rogers to the fill the remainder of the term for the vacancy on City Council. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, and Member Smalley. Nays: Member Potter. Motion Carried (4-1). Clerk Dolman gave the Oath of Office to Paul Rogers and he was seated on Council. Service and Maintenance Contract with Hart Intercivic for Election Tabulators: Motion by Deputy Mayor Lenneman to agree to the 5-year rate for service, option 1. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Smalley and Member Rogers. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Resolution No. 21-0715-12 to approve Ballot language for Michigan and Taxation of Marihuana Act. Motion by Mayor Kring. Supported by Member Potter. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Smalley and Member Rogers. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None Communications from Mayor and Council: The Council congratulated Mr. Rogers as the new member of Council and DPW Director Don Stanley and staff on completing certifications and working diligently during the heavy rains. Member Potter thanked Clerk Dolman on attending continuing education classes. Deputy Mayor Lenneman wanted the entire City staff to know they are doing an amazing job. Next Meeting: August 19, 2021 Excuse Absent Members: Member Pulda was excused previously. Meeting Adjourned at 7:57 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 8/19/2021 Page 2 of 2