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Pinckney council rejects Putnam Township's request for an extra $300 for Cleanup Day
Summary
Councilmembers voted unanimously Feb. 9 to deny Putnam Township's request that the Village pay an additional $300 toward Cleanup Day, citing that village residents already contribute to township taxes.
The Village of Pinckney council voted unanimously at its Feb. 9 meeting to reject a Putnam Township request that the village contribute an additional $300 toward Cleanup Day.
The council discussed the request and the minutes record that it was pointed out that Village of Pinckney residents are already Putnam Township taxpayers and that an additional payment would constitute "double dipping." Bierman moved to approve the payment; Coppersmith seconded. The roll-call vote was recorded as a unanimous No, and the motion did not pass.
Why it matters: the decision preserves village funds for other uses and clarifies the village's stance on supplemental township requests that affect the village budget. The amount requested was $300; the minutes do not record a subsequent offer or alternative funding source.
What happens next: no payment will be made by the village for this request based on the recorded vote. If Putnam Township pursues further collaboration or a revised funding request, it would need to return to council or seek a different funding arrangement.
