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, Dec. 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda and Member Smalley. Absent: Member Rogers Approval of Agenda: Motion by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Ayes: 6. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Potter to approve November 18, 2021 minutes. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Ayes: 6. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Nichols to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $52,556.23. Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Roll Call Vote: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda and Member Smalley. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Approval of Bank Reconciliations: Motion by Member Smalley to approve November 2021 accounts for General, Tax and Payroll. Supported by Member Potter. Roll Call Vote: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda and Member Smalley. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in December 16, 2021 Council packet. Member Smalley inquired about the new DPW worker’s, water and sewer licenses. The City Manager shared that Mr. Love has the same certifications as his predecessor. Member Nichols asked the process of changing the water rates, when and if it is needed. A resolution by the Council is what is necessary. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None Commission/Committee Reports: None Department Reports: Jake Arndt from Benton Township Fire Department shared about the Christmas Stocking program and thanked everyone from the community for the support and assistance in making it happen each year since 1940. New Business: Auditor presentation for fiscal year ending June 2021: Mr. Haefner from Vredeveld Haefner, LLC, CPA and Consultants, shared 2020-2021 Fiscal year highlights. Mr. Haefner had multiple 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 charts displaying revenue, expenses and activities, net position, sewer and water fund expenditures and revenues. Mr. Haefner said this was a good audit and the City was well prep Appoint a Check Signer: Motion by Deputy Mayor Lenneman to appoint Member Nichols as a check signer for the General account. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (6-0). First Right of Refusal for Parcel #23-700-000-613-00: Motion by Member Pulda. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda and Member Smalley. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6- 0). Resolution No. 21-1216-19 for Poverty Exemption 20212: Motion by Mayor Kring. Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter and Member Pulda. Nays: Member Smalley. Motion Carried (5-1). 2022 Meeting Schedules: Motion by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda and Member Smalley. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None Communications from Mayor and Council: Deputy Mayor Lenneman commented that the Police are doing a great job in regards to the school threats. Mayor Kring inquired about if the DPW will be using the new trailer to haul the equipment to the job site and also, he would like to see DPW clean up mud with the broom, on the walking path after working in the area. Next Meeting: January 20, 2022 Excuse Absent Members: Motion by Mayor Kring to excuse Member Rogers. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Ayes: 6. Nays: None. Motion Carried (6-0). Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman, City Clerk Approved 1/20/2022 Page 2 of 2