City Council
Regular MeetingPotterville, MI · February 23, 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, February 23, 2023, at
5:30 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Nichols, Member Pulda,
Member Ranshaw, and Member Sweeney.
Absent: Member Smalley
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Nichols. Vote:
Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0).
Approval of Minutes from Jan 19 and closed session: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by
Member Ranshaw. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0).
Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Pulda to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of
$83,122.62. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0).
City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the February 23, 2023, Council packet.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Stacy Sipes, Potterville Public Schools, Board of Education
President, shared concerns with Council regarding a Council Member.
Public Comment on Agenda Items: None
Department Reports: Chief Barry, Four of the City’s officers assisted in the MSU incident, which
brought awareness of equipment they needed to update or acquire. The department has continued to
attend training and has future ones such as assisting persons with special needs, rifle school, and the
resource officer continued training. Zoning Administrator said attendance was low for the Planning
Commission hearing for Marijuana. Hoping for a better turnout at the March meeting. Cambria Ridge has
sold 6 lots and has begun the process for building. Beck Propane is placing a facility just north of Dollar
General.
New Business:
Resolution 2023-0216-02: Utility Rate Changes, Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by
Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0).
Remove Former Council Member as an Authorized Check Signer per Bank Request: Motion by
Deputy Mayor Potter to remove Bruce Kring as an authorized check signer. Supported by Member
Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0).
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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
Communications from Mayor and Council: Mayor would like to thank the DPW for keeping the roads
in good condition with the snow and ice. Also, she is very appreciative of the Police Department with all
the incidents. Members Ranshaw and Pulda communicated they would be absent from the next meeting.
Next Meeting: March 16, 2023
Excuse Absent Members: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to excuse Member Smalley. Supported by
Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0).
Meeting Adjourned: 6:08 pm
Respectfully Submitted by:
Becky Dolman
City Clerk
Approved 3/16/23
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