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, September 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Kring, Member Pulda and Member Smalley Absent: Member Nichols and Member Rogers Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Pulda. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Smalley. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $62,831.76. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the September 15, 2022, Council packet. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None Department Reports: Included in the September 15, 2022, Council packet. Zoning Administrator Miller shared that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the Cambria Ridge Site plans because they have met all requirements to move forward. ACD.net is installing fiber optic. 104 S. Cottage a vacant lot that is not buildable without a variance, which the Landbank will apply for one for it. Alro Steel is moving ahead with their addition. New Business: Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 2022-0817 Consumers Energy Franchise Ordinance. Motion to Open Public Hearing by Member Smalley and Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment: None Motion to Close Public Hearing by Deputy Mayor Potter and Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Motion to adopt No. 2022-0817 Consumers Energy Franchise Ordinance: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter and supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). TIFA Traffic Calming Design: Motion by Member Pulda to approve TIFA choice (A) in Traffic Calming Design. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Member Pulda. Nays: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Kring and Member Smalley. Motion Failed (1-4). Motion by Member Kring to agree for the City to pay for project with the major street fund and to use the choice (B) 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 the opposite choice that TIFA approved. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). School Resource Officer Agreement: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter and supported by Member Pulda to accept. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Libby Ranshaw remarked that she appreciated the green space around the City Welcome Sign at Lansing Road and Hartel and it was disappointing to not have it now with the sheds. She also inquired of the activity that is at the property near Sunset Drive, which is the City’s proposed new well site. Communications from Mayor and Council: Member Kring submitted his resignation from the City Council and TIFA boards immediately due to personal obligations. Other members of Council thanked Member Kring for his 5 years of service to the City. Next Meeting: October 20, 2022 Excuse Absent Members: Motion by Member Smalley to excuse Member Nichols. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to not excuse Member Rogers. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 10/20/2022 Page 2 of 2