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Farwell council approves $193,663 pay application, routine invoices and MDOT resolutions; discusses Mill Pond cameras and signage
Summary
At its Sept. 2 meeting the Village of Farwell council approved Pay Application No. 8 to Isabella Corporation for $193,663.35 plus multiple vendor invoices totaling several tens of thousands of dollars, approved two MDOT resolutions, and authorized use of PTP for Mill Pond cameras; council also discussed weed control and dock signage.
The Village of Farwell council approved a series of vendor payments and project actions and discussed several Mill Pond matters at its Sept. 2, 2025 meeting.
Trustee Amanda Pfruender moved and Trustee Marvin Frayer seconded approval of Pay Application No. 8 to Isabella Corporation in the amount of $193,663.35; the motion carried by roll call vote recorded as 'all yeas.' The council also approved a set of vendor invoices: Isabella Corporation invoice No. 25137 for $4,355; Isabella Corporation invoice No. 25152 for $10,208.80; Isabella Corporation invoice No. 25151 for $6,500; Bendzinski & Co. invoice No. 5123 for $14,850; H&S Companies invoice No. 383192 for $22,400; and an estimated payment of $1,280 to Resource Rental LLC. Each approval was moved and seconded and carried by roll call (minutes record "all yeas").
In addition to the payment approvals, the council approved two resolutions related to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT): a Street Administrator resolution and an MDOT performance resolution. Trustee Amanda Pfruender moved both measures and Trustee Gina Hamilton seconded; both motions carried by roll call vote.
On project matters, the council approved using PTP for the Mill Pond camera system (motion by Trustee Amanda Pfruender, seconded by Trustee Victoria Williams, approved by roll call). Clerk/Treasurer Ross Wilson reported that "Consumers" has the go-ahead to start work at the Mill Pond with a tentative start date of Sept. 8, and the council discussed weed-control options for the Mill Pond as well as installing signage and additional lighting to deter improper dock use. President Tracey Jackson reported the Mill Pond dock damage had been repaired and noted positive public feedback about the Mill Pond landscaping.
Other routine business included approval of the payment of bills and payroll for August totaling $114,405.94 and acceptance of audit-related engagement documents. The council adjourned at 7:30 PM and scheduled its next regular meeting for Sept. 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
