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, March 16, 2023, at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Nichols, and Member Sweeney. Member Hammond joined council at 7:15 pm once he was sworn in. Absent: Member Pulda, Member Ranshaw, and Member Smalley. Approval of Agenda: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2023: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Sweeney. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (4-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Nichols to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $43,620.90. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (4-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the March 16, 2023, Council packet. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None. Department Reports: Zoning Administrator Miller reported Cambria Development was moving along. They have sold six lots and permitted three homes. Miller said our new engineers Wightman and Associates, Inc., are excellent. Independence Commons is finalizing their plan for expansion. The Planning Commission will have another hearing regarding the Marihuana Facilities. Gizzard Fest committee meeting to plan this year’s event. New Business: Acceptance of Resignation of Elected Official: Motion by Member Sweeney to accept Member Loren Smalley’s letter of resignation. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (4-0). The City Council accepted applications for Council Member from Cindi O’Neil and Mike Hammond. Each candidate introduced themselves and shared with council members why they wanted to be appointed. Appointment of Elected Official: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to appoint Mike Hammond as the newest City Council Member. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (4-0). 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 Closed Session Opened at 7:20 pm: Motion by Mayor Lenneman to enter closed session to discuss a written confidential legal opinion with the attorney presenting material exempt from disclosure by state and federal law pursuant to MCL 15.268(h). Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Closed Session Closed at 7:40 pm: Motion by Mayor Lenneman to exit closed session pursuant to MCL 15.268(h). Supported by Member Hammond. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Professional Service Agreement for General Engineering with Wightman and Associates, Inc.: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Sweeney. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Public Comment on Agenda Items: Jake Robertson from Masonic Lodge 367 would like a historical marker on a plaque, where their building previously was on Main Street, before burning. Mayor Lenneman directed Mr. Robertson to reach out to the City Manager to work with him on the details. Also, Mr. Robertson has some concerns regarding trees in the right of way. Communications from Mayor and Council: Deputy Mayor Potter thanked DPW. Member Hammond thanked the Council for his appointment. Mayor Lenneman gave sincere thanks for Loren Smalley for his three years of service. Next Meeting: April 20, 2023 Excuse Absent Members: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to excuse Member Pulda and Member Ranshaw. Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (5-0). Meeting Adjourned: 7:55 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 4/20/2023 Page 2 of 2