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 Lenneman on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 7:00 pm at 319 N Nelson Street, Potterville, Michigan, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Kring, Member Nichols, and Member Pulda. Absent: Member Rogers and Member Smalley Approval of Agenda: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Approval of Minutes May 19, 2022: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Approval of Minutes May 25, 2022: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Pulda to pay General Bills in the amount of $83,689.13. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Approval of Bank Reconciliations: Motion by Member Nichols to approve May 2022 accounts for General, Tax and Payroll. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the June 16, 2022, Council packet. Public Comment on Agenda Items: Katherine Bussard shared several concerns regarding budget amendments and the proposed law enforcement millage. Commission/Committee Reports: Member Kring shared TIFA’s Lansing Road Sidewalk project almost complete besides the bench and trash receptacle near Vermontville intersection. Department Reports: Chief Barry informed that the Potterville School Board approved to joint fund a resource officer at 75% and with the City funding 25%. Gizzard Fest was smooth, and the officers utilized the new bicycle for patrol. Zoning Director Miller updated on process of Cambria Ridge approvals. This is a four-phase development. Gizzard Fest was a great success. New Business: 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 Resolution No. 22-0616-11 to adopt and approve of the City’s application to the MDOT Category B Grant Program for street repairs to Pine Hill Drive and a portion of Sunset Drive: Motion by Member Kring. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 2022-0519 to Amended Article III, Section 22-56 of the City Code of Ordinances regarding Release of Yard Waste. Motion to Open Public Hearing by Member Nichols and Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment: None Motion to Close Public Hearing by Member Pulda and Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Resolution No. 22-0616-12 Adopting Ordinance No. 2022-0519 to Amended Article III, Section 22-56 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding Release of Yard Waste. Motion by Member Kring. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). 2022-2023 Michigan Municipal Insurance Coverage Proposals: Motion by Member Kring to continue with EMC Insurance. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Budget Hearing of City Fiscal Budget Amendments of 2021-2022. Motion to Open Public Hearing by Member Pulda and Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment: Katherine Bussard question spending over budgeted amounts and needing amendments. Motion to Close Public Hearing by Mayor Lenneman and Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Resolution No. 22-0616-13 to Adopt City Fiscal Budget Amendments of 2021-2022. Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5- 0). Budget Hearing of the City Fiscal Budget of 2022-2023. Motion to Open Public Hearing by Member Nichols and Supported by Member Kring. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment: Katherine Bussard inquired why an 130,000.00 increase in the police budget over last year. Also asked if the budget accommodated the high inflation amounts in each department. Motion to Close Public Hearing by Member Kring and Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). 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 Resolution No. 22-0616-14 to Adopt City Fiscal Budget of 2022-2023. Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Hearing of Resolution No. 22-0616-15 to Approve Law Enforcement Ballot Proposal. Motion to Open Public Hearing by Deputy Mayor Potter and Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment: Katherine Bussard believes now is not in the best interest of the community to add another tax. Motion to Close Public Hearing by Member Pulda and Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Resolution No. 22-0616-15 to Approve Law Enforcement Ballot Proposal. Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Nichols, and Member Pulda. Nays: Member Kring. Motion Carried (4-1). Correspondence: from Angela Witwer, State Representative’s office, congratulating the City of Potterville Police Department on the recent grant award for First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Katherine Bussard commented on council responsibility as elected officials to make the hard decisions that they were elected to represent the people. Next Meeting: July 21, 2022 Excuse Absent Members: Member Rogers and Member Smalley. Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Ayes: 4. Nays: 1. Motion Carried (4-1). Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 7/21/2022 Page 3 of 3