City Council
Regular MeetingPotterville, MI · January 19, 2023
Minutes
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, January 19, 2023, 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 Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Nichols. 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 Member Pulda to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of
$130,967.75. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-0).
City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the January 19, 2023, Council packet.
Public Comment on Agenda Items: None
Department Reports: Zoning Administrator Miller is working with the Right of Way permits with each
of the internet companies and quickly handles the complaints. The Cambria project is moving forward.
All the deeds are recorded. The manager shared that TIFA is saving for Capital improvement plan and
they are working with banks to see what they can offer for a good interest rate on a 1 yr. CD.
New Business:
Election of Mayor: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to nominate Jennifer Lenneman. Lenneman
accepted the nomination. Supported by Member Smalley. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-
0).
Election of Deputy Mayor: Motion by Member Smalley to nominate Michael Potter. Potter accepted the
nomination. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-0).
Approve City Council dates for Meetings 2023: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by
Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (7-0).
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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. 23-0119-01 – Recreation Passport Grant Program Development Project Agreement:
Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion
Carried (7-0).
Enter Closed Session for City Manager and City Clerk Evaluations: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter.
Supported by Member Ranshaw. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried. (7-0).
Exit Closed Session for City Manager and City Clerk Evaluations: Motion by Member Smalley.
Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried. (7-0).
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None
Communications from Mayor and Council: Council Members believe this has been a good year for the
council and are glad to have the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to continue in their positions. Mayor
Lenneman thanks them for their trust in her leadership.
Next Meeting: February 16, 2023
Excuse Absent Members: None
Meeting Adjourned: 8:08 pm
Respectfully Submitted by:
Becky Dolman
City Clerk
Approved 2/23/23
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