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, April 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lenneman, Deputy Mayor Potter, Member Hammond, Member Nichols, Member Pulda, and Member Ranshaw. Absent: Member Sweeney Approval of Agenda: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). Approval of Minutes from March 16, 2023 including minutes from Closed Session: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Hammond. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). Approval of Bills: Motion by Member Nichols to approve payment of General Bills in the amount of $57,402.16 and Gizzard Fest bills for $13,738.85, Total approval of $71,141.01. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). City Manager’s Report: Manager’s report is in the April 20 2023, Council packet. Public Comment on Agenda Items: None. Department Reports: Included in Council packet and no comments. New Business: Resolution No. 2023-0420-03 Noise Exemption for Gizzard Fest: Motion by Member Pulda. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). Resolution No. 2023-0420-04 Support Redevelopment Ready Community: Motion by Member Nichols. Supported by Member Pulda. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). Open Public Hearing for 2022-2023 Fiscal Budget Amendments: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Nichols. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). NO PUBLIC COMMENTS Close Public Hearing for 2022-2023 Fiscal Budget Amendments: Motion by Mayor Lenneman. Supported by Deputy Mayor Potter. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). 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 Resolution No. 2023-0420-05 2022-2023 Fiscal Budget Amendment Resolution FY22-23: Motion to adopt with amending Capital Outlay, GL # 590-556-970-00 from 90,000 to 145,000 by Deputy Mayor Potter. Supported by Member Nichols. Roll Call Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Linda Amey asked about the next public hearing for the Marijuana issue, Inquired if we had any info regarding DNR Spark grants, if we would consider speed bumps in front of the school and Vermontville Hwy and Nelson? Communications from Mayor and Council: Member Ranshaw shared about the research she has looked into for the marijuana issue and believes she changes her previous thoughts on it. Member Pulda attended a crime stoppers breakfast and was disappointed that our police department was not in attendance. Deputy Mayor Potter asked about the emergency plans for the city. Mayor Lenneman reminded everyone about the Benton Township Fire Department fundraiser on May 9. Next Meeting: May 18, 2023 Excuse Absent Members: Motion by Deputy Mayor Potter to excuse Member Sweeney. Supported by Member Pulda. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried (6-0). Meeting Adjourned: 8:10 pm Respectfully Submitted by: Becky Dolman City Clerk Approved 5/18/2023. Page 2 of 2