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Edwardsburg council opens MSHDA TPA applications, reads 250th proclamation and authorizes staff travel
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Summary
The council opened applications from Market One and Great Lakes Housing Services for the MSHDA TPA, read a proclamation supporting America’s 250th Anniversary, and authorized a staff member to attend the MRWA conference with expenses capped at $1,300.
President Dennis Peak read the Proclamation for America’s 250th Anniversary at the council’s Feb. 16 meeting and the council joined the Edwardsburg Historical Museum and others in support.
Under new business the council opened RFP applications for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) TPA from Market One and Great Lakes Housing Services. President Peak and Trustee Laura Hughes will work with Clerk Sarah Overgaard to review the applications and select a TPA; no selection was recorded at this meeting.
The council authorized travel to the MRWA Conference (March 17–20) for Carroll, including hotel and mileage expenses not to exceed $1,300; the motion (moved by Trustee Laura Hughes and seconded by Trustee Terry Bidwell) passed by roll call vote with all in favor.
In public comment, Pat Bellaire highlighted the 250th Anniversary proclamation context, upcoming museum events and a new monthly museum newsletter. The permit report noted one plumbing permit issued, collecting $241.00 in fees. Ambulance Administrator Dennis Closson presented the agency activity summary for January 2026, reporting 95 total incidents across neighboring jurisdictions (Edwardsburg 17; Ontwa 47; Niles City 15; and others). The council announced its next regular meeting for Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., and President Peak adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.