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, November 18, 2021. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Kring, Member Potter, Member Smalley and Member Rogers. Absent: Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols and Member Pulda Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Smalley to approve Agenda. Supported by Member Rogers. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Potter to approve October 21, 2021 minutes. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Potter to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $255,944.34. Supported by Member Rogers. Roll Call Vote: Mayor Kring, Member Potter, Member Smalley and Member Rogers. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Bank Reconciliations: Motion by Member Potter to approve October 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 Rogers. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in November 18, 2021 Council packet. Mayor asked about the new staffing change. City Manager confirmed that Mike Bledsoe was leaving and DPW had hired a new water operator. The new operator will be at the next meeting to be introduced. Public Comment on Agenda Items: Jennifer M. Mannino-Lane of 211 Folk Street spoke to her request of a setback variance for a wheelchair ramp at her home for her daughter. Commission/Committee Reports: Mayor Kring reminded everyone of the Christmas Parade on December 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Department Reports: Brandy Miller, Zoning Administrator, shared that the city does not have administrative authority to give a variance. The appeal must go through the Zoning Board of Appeals for a setback Variance. HD Automotive on Lansing Road has received a special use permit for repairs and sales of automotive. Allen Edwin Homes has submitted conceptual plans. Chief Barry said they were participating “Fill a Cop Car”, on December 4 at the Dollar General. 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 New Business: Discussion of Lansing Road/Vermontville Hwy Intersection. Motion by Mayor to table and have a special meeting with council after the administrative meeting when they would have more options and information to discuss possible solutions. Supported by Member Rogers. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Letter from Jennifer M. Mannino-Lane regarding an exemption setback variance. Motion by Member Potter to waive the Zoning Board Appeals variance application fee of $400.00 for Ms. Mannino-Lane. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Rogers. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Resolution No. 21-1118-18 Amend the Special Event Fee on the City of Potterville Consolidated Fee Schedule. Motion by Mayor Kring, supported by Member Potter. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Smalley and Member Rogers. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None Communications from Mayor and Council: Member Potter and Mayor Kring thanked the Clerk’s office for a well-run election. Next Meeting: December 16, 2021 Excuse Absent Members: Motion made by Member Smalley to excuse Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols and Member Pulda. Supported by Member Potter. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion Carried (4-0). Meeting Adjourned at 8:13 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 12/16/2021 Page 2 of 2