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Votes at a glance: Coldwater council actions Jan. 26
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Summary
On Jan. 26 the council approved multiple resolutions and routine motions: excused absences, consent agenda, payment of bills ($98,750.02), street closure (Res. 26-04), parklands amendment (Ch.10.64), conservation easement (Res.26-07), land sales (Res.26-05 & 26-06), poverty-exemption policy (Res.26-09) and fireworks permit submission (Res.26-08).
The Coldwater City Council recorded the following formal actions and votes during its Jan. 26 meeting:
- Motion to excuse Council member Jeff Budd and Mayor Kramer: adopted by voice vote. - Consent agenda approval (includes minutes and investment report for 12/31/2025): adopted by voice vote. - Bills and accounts: moved and approved payment totaling $98,750.02; largest line items noted were building inspection fees and the annual license-plate camera system. - Resolution 26-04 (Street closure for Glow Studios’ International Yoga Day, June 21): adopted to close South Hanchet Street for the event (operation 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closure ~7 a.m.–5 p.m.). - Adoption of amendments to Chapter 10.64 (Parklands): council adopted the ordinance update after staff explanation and public comment. - Resolution 26-07 (Conservation easement for Native American wayfinding tree at Oak Grove Cemetery): adopted to grant the tribe limited conservation rights. - Resolution 26-05 and Agreement 26-01 (Sale of parcels in Western Meadows to Alliance Home Builders): adopted; roll-call votes recorded as yes from consenting members. - Resolution 26-06 and Agreement 26-02 (Sale of parcels in Western Meadows to Greenfield Development Ventures/Allen Edmond Homes): adopted with roll-call assent; agreements include phased construction and clawbacks. - Resolution 26-09 (Adoption of amended poverty-exemption Policy 21-01): adopted to add statutory 75% exemption and clarify asset and income tests. - Resolution 26-08 (Authorize submission of state fireworks permit for July 4 display by Pyrotechnico Fireworks): adopted; council noted additional fundraising support from a former council member to expand the display for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Votes were recorded either by voice or roll-call as noted in the transcript. Where roll-call was used, council members present recorded 'yes' for the parcel-sale resolutions. Several public comments—about park rules and developer construction quality—were heard during the public comment periods.
