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Votes at a glance: Sept. 18 Holland City Council — consent agenda, CAPER and appointments
Summary
Council approved a multi‑item consent agenda, unanimously approved the CAPER (CDBG report), accepted an e‑comment into the record, and confirmed multiple appointments and reappointments; roll calls were recorded for key motions.
At its Sept. 18 meeting the Holland City Council recorded several formal actions summarized below.
Consent agenda: The council approved a multi‑item consent agenda (items 4a–4q) that included tax abatements, easements related to the Holland City Fiber Project, equipment purchases, amended contract items for the Bell River project, and scheduling of three public hearings for Oct. 2 concerning downtown assessments and operations. Motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Raymond, supported by Rowan; the clerk called the roll and the motion carried.
CAPER (CDBG) approval: Following a required public hearing with no comments, the council approved the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2023–24 CDBG program year (moved by Byrd, supported by Shea). The vote was unanimous; staff will submit the CAPER to HUD.
E‑comment: Council accepted an e‑comment into the public record (moved by Raymond, supported by Rowan); the motion carried by voice vote.
Appointments and reappointments: The council approved appointments and reappointments including Gerald Longjohn Jr. to the Police Community Relations Commission (representing Hope College) with term to 12/31/2024; reappointment of Trisha Dreyer to the Holland Historical Trust (term listed as 'in perpetuity' per bylaws); appointment of Michael Cuellar to the International Relations Commission through 06/30/2027; accepted the resignation of John Jobson (effective 09/03/2024). The council also accepted the appointment of Julianne Zier Incus to the audit committee as the city finance staff member.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned following a final motion (moved by Schulteis, supported by Rowan).
Vote tallies: The transcript records unanimous 'yes' votes on the CAPER and on the consent agenda roll calls; the clerk recorded 'yes' from council members called during each roll call. Where roll calls were used, the transcript records yes responses from the council and mayor.
