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Votes at a glance: Zeeland Common Council, June 1, 2026
Summary
The Common Council approved the consent agenda and four action items unanimously, scheduled a public hearing on vacating a portion of North Division Street, renewed FY2027 insurance, authorized Midwest Construction Group to proceed toward contract for the 17 East Main boiler plant and affirmed Clean Water Plant Committee appointments.
At its June 1 meeting the Zeeland Common Council recorded the following actions (all motions passed unanimously):
• Consent agenda (minutes and draft minutes received for information). Motion: Councilmember Lam; support: Councilmember Langeland. Outcome: Approved, 7-0.
• 26.095 — Schedule public hearing to consider vacation of a portion of North Division Street at the request of Mead Johnson. Motion: Mayor Pro‑Tem Gruppen; support: Lam. Outcome: Adopted (public hearing scheduled for July 6, 2026), 7-0.
• 26.096 — Approve renewal of property and liability insurance with the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool for FY2027 in the amount of $149,318. Motion: Councilmember Timmer; support: Councilmember Langeland. Outcome: Approved, 7-0.
• 26.097 — Approve Midwest Construction Group as general contractor for the 17 East Main boiler plant, waive bidding requirements due to ownership/coordination circumstances, and authorize staff to obtain final pricing and prepare a contract for the June 15 meeting. Motion: Lam; support: Mayor Pro‑Tem Gruppen. Outcome: Approved, 7-0.
• 26.098 — Approve Clean Water Plant Committee appointment (Mayor Van Dorp appointment and reaffirmation of Mayor Pro‑Tem Gruppen and Councilmember Lam through Nov. 30, 2026). Motion: Langeland; support: Timmer. Outcome: Approved, 7-0.
• Adjournment: Motion by Timmer; support by Langeland; meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M.
These items will return for further action as required (e.g., public hearing on July 6, contract consideration on June 15).
