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Greenville council approves finance director appointment, multiple contracts and accepts $465,400 trail grant
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Summary
At its July 18 meeting the Greenville City Council unanimously consented to the City Manager’s appointment of Jodi Holbrook as Finance Director/Treasurer, awarded several public‑works and facilities contracts, accepted a $465,400 Michigan Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the Fred Meijer Trail Hub (with an equal local match) and approved an easement for Consumers Energy.
At its July 18, 2023 regular meeting, the Greenville City Council unanimously approved the City Manager’s appointment of Jodi Holbrook as the city’s Finance Director/Treasurer, awarded multiple contracts for city services and facilities, accepted a $465,400 state grant for the Fred Meijer Trail Hub and approved a utility easement for Consumers Energy.
The council approved the consent agenda and routine financial items before moving to new business. The consent agenda included minutes from June 20, 2023, payroll reports for pay periods ending June 24 ($157,604.24) and July 8 ($200,757.14), and an accounts payable report for the period ending July 6 ($951,065.55). Councilperson Moss moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilperson Lehman seconded. The motion was adopted unanimously.
On personnel, Councilperson Lehman moved — and Councilperson Cunliffe seconded — to provide consent to the City Manager’s appointment of Jodi Holbrook as Finance Director/Treasurer. The council approved the appointment unanimously.
The council then approved several contract awards. Key contract actions included:
- Street sweeping: awarded to SCA of MI, LLC (Seven Hills, Ohio) with specified month‑by‑month rates (Section 1 — $3,100/month for July and September; Section 2 — $2,720/month for August and October; Section 3 — $400/month for July–October; Special events $175/hour). Motion by Councilperson Lehman; second by Councilperson Moss. Unanimous approval.
- Building demolition at 208 S. Franklin Street (former Huntington Bank drive‑thru): awarded to Pitsch Companies (Grand Rapids, MI) in an amount not to exceed $24,000. Motion by Councilperson Moss; second by Councilperson Lehman. Unanimous approval.
- Baldwin Lake Boat Launch improvements: awarded to Jordan Intercoastal, LLC (Grand Rapids, MI) in an amount not to exceed $119,500. Motion by Councilperson Moss; second by Councilperson Cunliffe. Unanimous approval.
- Replacement of the air‑conditioning unit at the Public Safety Department building: awarded to Refrigeration & Mechanical Services, LLC (Greenville, MI) in an amount not to exceed $51,254. Motion by Councilperson Lehman; second by Councilperson Barrus. Unanimous approval.
- Lawn repair at the Transit Bus Garage: awarded to Greenops’ Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. (Belding, MI) in an amount not to exceed $7,800. Motion by Councilperson Lehman; second by Councilperson Barrus. Unanimous approval.
The council also adopted Resolution No. 23‑10 to accept a grant from the Michigan Land and Water Conservation Fund for the "Fred Meijer Trail Hub" project. The grant amount is $465,400; the resolution requires the City to appropriate $465,400 as a local match, maintain financial records for audit by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, construct the project and regulate use of the facility for equal public access. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign the Development Project Agreement. The resolution passed with six ayes (Mayor Scoby; Councilpersons Lehman, Cunliffe, Linton, Barrus and Moss) and one absent (Councilperson Johnson).
Finally, the council approved granting an easement to Consumers Energy in the Meijer Drive right‑of‑way (extended east) to allow utilities to be buried. Councilperson Moss moved; Councilperson Lehman seconded. The motion was adopted unanimously. Councilperson Cunliffe moved to adjourn; Councilperson Lehman seconded and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda: adopted unanimously (Mover: Moss; Second: Lehman). - Appointment of Jodi Holbrook (Finance Director/Treasurer): consent approved unanimously (Mover: Lehman; Second: Cunliffe). - Street sweeping contract to SCA of MI, LLC: adopted unanimously (Mover: Lehman; Second: Moss). - Demolition contract to Pitsch Companies (208 S. Franklin): adopted unanimously (Mover: Moss; Second: Lehman). - Baldwin Lake Boat Launch improvements to Jordan Intercoastal, LLC: adopted unanimously (Mover: Moss; Second: Cunliffe). - HVAC replacement at Public Safety to Refrigeration & Mechanical Services, LLC: adopted unanimously (Mover: Lehman; Second: Barrus). - Lawn repair at Transit Bus Garage to Greenops’ Lawn & Landscaping, Inc.: adopted unanimously (Mover: Lehman; Second: Barrus). - Resolution No. 23‑10 (accept Land and Water Conservation Fund grant — $465,400): adopted (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent). - Easement with Consumers Energy (Meijer Drive ROW): adopted unanimously (Mover: Moss; Second: Lehman).
The council did not receive public comment during the meeting. The City Manager was authorized to sign the agreements tied to the Fred Meijer Trail Hub grant as part of Resolution No. 23‑10.