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Farwell council refers excavation and business-permit policies to Planning Commission, extends bid deadlines and requests closed bids for tractor
Summary
The Village of Farwell council on Oct. 6 referred an Excavation Policy and proposed Business Permits to the Planning Commission, extended a building bid deadline to Nov. 3, and voted to request closed bids for a Ford tractor to be opened Oct. 20; complaints about GFL waste pickup were discussed but no action taken.
At the Oct. 6 Village of Farwell council meeting trustees referred two regulatory items to the Planning Commission and adjusted multiple bid and procurement timelines.
Trustee Victoria Williams moved to send the proposed Excavation Policy to the Planning Commission for review; Trustee Marvin Frayer seconded and the motion carried. Trustee Amanda Pfruender moved to refer proposed Business Permits to the Planning Commission; Trustee Victoria Williams seconded and a roll call vote recorded unanimous support. The Planning Commission meeting may move to Oct. 13, according to Deputy Clerk Lisa Graham.
On procurement-related matters the council extended the building bid period to Nov. 3, 2025, after a motion by Trustee Victoria Williams and second by Trustee Amanda Pfruender. Trustees also approved a motion by Trustee Gina Hamilton, seconded by Trustee Victoria Williams, requesting closed bids for the village's Ford tractor; the bids are to be opened at the Oct. 20 council meeting.
Council discussed resident complaints about GFL waste pickup service but took no formal action on that item. President Tracey Jackson also updated the board on several local items, saying Mill Pond lighting has been turned on and raising grease-trap requirements for businesses; she noted she will attend the Michigan Association of Mayors conference in Bay City (cost $250).
The referrals and bid deadlines establish the next steps: the Planning Commission will review the Excavation Policy and Business Permit proposals and report back to council; closed bids for the tractor will be opened at the Oct. 20 meeting.
