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 Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 7:05 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman (arrived at 7:10), Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Rogers, and Member Smalley Absent: None Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Pulda. Supported by Member Potter. Vote: Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (6-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Closed Session Minutes: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Rogers to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $42,384.01. Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Rogers and Member Smalley Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Bank Reconciliations: Motion by Member Smalley to approve January 2022 accounts for General, Tax and Payroll. Supported by Deputy Mayor Lenneman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Rogers and Member Smalley Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the February 23, 2022, Council packet. Mayor Kring inquired if the ARPA funds were set aside for a certain project or just put in the General fund. City Manager confirmed they are assigned a separate general ledger number to track the use of the money. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None Commission/Committee Reports: Mayor Kring commented that there were some questions on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page that may need addressed. Department Reports: Chief Barry shared reports showing the last four years of trends comparing calls for service and by nature. Chief Barry has submitted a grant application to assist in recruitment enhancement. Chief Barry recognized Officer Betts for going above and beyond the scope of his duties when he assisted a homeowner with potentially dangerous situation. 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 Officer Betts commitment to service above self demonstrates the helping hands culture of Potterville. Chief is working alongside of the school to consider a possible school resource officer. New Business: Michigan Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement: Motion by Member Smalley to approve entering into the agreement. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Kring, Deputy Mayor Lenneman, Member Nichols, Member Potter, Member Pulda, Member Rogers and Member Smalley Nays: None. Motion Carried (7-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: A few residents were present hoping to speak on the water rate issue but will come to next meeting for the public hearing. Communications from Mayor and Council: Next Meeting: Thursday, March 17, 2022 Excuse Absent Members: None Meeting Adjourned at 7:46 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 3/17/2022 Page 2 of 2