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Sanford council approves minutes, pays $43,942.04 in bills; hears DPW and community updates
Summary
The council approved Aug. 12 minutes and $43,942.04 in bills, heard DPW and departmental reports, and moved (motion made and seconded) to hire Heinz for tree removal though the meeting minutes do not record the vote tally for that motion.
The Village of Sanford council approved the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to pay bills totaling $43,942.04 during its Sept. 9 meeting.
Trustee Marcus Thrush moved to approve the minutes and Carl Hamann seconded; the clerk recorded the motion as approved with all five members voting in favor (yeas: Marcus Thrush, Leah Ziems, Don Whaley, Carl Hamann and Dolores Porte). Later, Trustee Leah Ziems moved to approve the bills in the amount of $43,942.04; the motion was seconded by Don Whaley and approved with all five members voting in favor.
The council also heard routine departmental reports: Sanford Historical Commission Chair Chuck Dinsmore said Founder’s Day weekend was well attended; inspections and permit offices reported minimal activity; ordinance enforcement said properties on Center and Irish Street have been resolved and work continues on Smith Street; DPW Superintendent Matt Hall reported that Grove Landscaping completed fall work and donated three hours and that street line painting and pole decorations are planned.
On a DPW item, Matt Hall presented quotes to remove fallen trees on village property. A motion to hire Heinz for clean‑up on Ferro Street and Oak Street was made by Carl Hamann and seconded by Marcus Thrush; the minutes do not specify the vote tally or final outcome for that motion.
During public comment, Debbie Augustine asked about securing pump‑track property near the rail trail; Village President Dolores Porte and Trustee Don Whaley agreed to contact Midland County Parks & Rec. and add the item to the October agenda. The council adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
