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Greenville City Council approves legal counsel list, two small-business grants, MDOT resolution and new patrol vehicle
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Summary
At its Jan. 2, 2024 meeting the Greenville City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda, authorized a roster of special and general legal counsel for use by the city manager, approved two MEDC Match on Main grant applications for local businesses, adopted MDOT-required Resolution No. 24-01, and awarded a bid for a patrol vehicle.
The Greenville City Council met Jan. 2 and adopted a series of unanimous actions including approval of a consent agenda, authorization to retain special legal counsel, submission of two grant applications to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, adoption of a Michigan Department of Transportation performance resolution, and the purchase of a patrol vehicle.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scoby at 7:00 p.m. and recorded full attendance by Mayor Scoby; Councilpersons Barrus, Johnson, Linton, Lehman, Cunliffe and Moss; City Manager George Bosanic; Assistant City Manager Feazel; Clerk Krissi Brott; Public Safety Director Blomstrom; and City Engineer Douglas Hinken.
Councilperson Moss moved to approve the consent agenda, Councilperson Lehman seconded, and the council unanimously adopted it. The consent agenda included approval of the Dec. 19, 2023 minutes; payroll for the pay period ending Dec. 23, 2023, in the amount of $173,283.38; accounts payable for the period ending Dec. 26, 2023, in the amount of $138,297.43; information on training opportunities; and the 2024–2025 fiscal budget schedule.
On new business, the council approved a proposed list of special and general legal counsel and authorized the City Manager to retain attorneys from that list at his discretion after Councilperson Cunliffe moved and Councilperson Johnson seconded; the motion was adopted unanimously.
The council also approved submission of two Match on Main grant applications to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for White Lotus Boutique, LLC and Flo’s Pizzeria Ristorante and Sports Bar. Councilperson Lehman moved the measure, Councilperson Johnson seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted.
Council considered Resolution No. 24-01, a Performance Resolution required by the Michigan Department of Transportation that enables the city to apply for permits to construct, operate or maintain facilities within State Highway right-of-way and specifies indemnification, contractor responsibilities, insurance requirements and continuing authority. The resolution lists individuals authorized to apply for permits on the city’s behalf (Douglas W. Hinken, Tom Pollock and George Bosanic). The resolution was adopted by recorded vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
The council awarded a bid to LaFontaine Ford of Lansing for the purchase of a 2024 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicle for the Public Safety Department for an amount not to exceed $45,593.00; Councilperson Moss moved the award and Councilperson Johnson seconded. The council then adjourned at 7:26 p.m. after a motion from Councilperson Cunliffe, seconded by Councilperson Johnson.
No public hearings or citizen statements were recorded during the meeting.