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DeWitt council receives police training update, event and budget notes from staff
Summary
Chief Bryan Curtis reported successful 2026 core training and a school lockdown drill; staff also updated the council on DDA budgeting, Parks kayak locker planning, DAESA personnel changes, and a tax deadline reminder from the Clerk-Treasurer.
During the Feb. 23 meeting, Police Chief Bryan Curtis reported department activities and training: 2026 core training concluded successfully, officers completed CPR/AED training, and a recent school lockdown drill worked as planned. Chief Curtis also noted that interviews for a sergeant position will take place on Thursday, and that Lt. Churchill visited a child cancer patient at an Ann Arbor hospital.
Other staff and council reports covered several routine items. Mayor Leeming said the Downtown Development Authority has formed a budget committee and is progressing on Cabin Fever Reliever planning. DARA moved its meeting date due to staff attending an annual convention. Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Feb. 26. Parks discussed potential locations for kayak lockers. DAESA reported a budget discussion, and firefighter Fred Render was promoted to lieutenant chief at a recent meeting; staff will provide an ISO reporting checklist in the next packet.
Clerk‑Treasurer Sarah Stoltzfus reminded the public that taxes were due Feb. 17 and that unpaid taxes as of March 2 will be sent to the County Treasurer. Councilmember Donohue expressed appreciation for local ambulance services, and Councilmember Landgraf reported Ox Roast planning was proceeding, including a contracted drone show.
The meeting minutes record these items as informational reports; no formal council actions were taken on the items summarized.
