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 The City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Lenneman on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Nichols, Member Pulda, Member Ranshaw, Member Smalley, and Member Sweeney. Absent: None Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Smalley. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Minutes: Motion by Member Smalley. Supported by Member Ranshaw. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $490,583.70. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the November 17, 2022, Council packet. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None Department Reports: Included in the November 17, 2022, Council packet. Chief Barry shared that the department had training, De-escalation, Active Shooter, and Basic Detective School. The department received a grant for Virtual Reality equipment for future training. Fill a Cop Car is Dec. 3 at Dollar General from 10-1. The department is also participating with Shop with a Hero. Zoning Administrator Miller asked the council if they wished for the planning commission to move forward to create the zoning and ordinances needed for possible marijuana facilities. This would allow for the City to regulate the conditions better in comparison to if it passed on a ballot issue. Cambria Ridge expects to break ground in January. New Business: City Park/Veteran’s Park, Sparks Grant Application to DNR – Discussion only: Michigan Spark Grants, a $65 million program that is for outdoor recreation, helping local communities that want to create, renovate, or redevelop public outdoor opportunities for residents and visitors. If the Council approves applying as means to develop (either) the City Park or Veteran Park with minimal financial match requirement, it could be an opportunity to speed up the timeline of repairs to the parks system at either site. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None 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 Communications from Mayor and Council: Mayor Lenneman reminded of Annual Christmas Event on December 3 at 6:00 pm beginning with the parade. Next Meeting: December 15, 2022 Excuse Absent Members: None Meeting Adjourned: 8:15 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 12/15/2022 Page 2 of 2