Springport council adopts budget amendment, renewable-energy zoning changes, personnel manual and legal agreements

The Village of Springport Council on June 12, 2025, approved several items of municipal business including a budget amendment, a zoning ordinance change for renewable energy, and two legal agreements.

The council adopted Resolution 25-6, "A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF SPRINGPORT, MICHIGAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MARCH 1, 2025 – FEBRUARY 28, 2026," by roll-call vote with all members recorded as voting in favor. The transcript records the roll-call adoption as unanimous.

The council also adopted Ordinance 2025-1, titled the "Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance," amending the village zoning ordinance. The motion to adopt the ordinance, moved by J. Bartley and seconded by C. Ward, passed by a unanimous vote.

Council approved a revised Personnel Manual on a 5-2 vote. The motion, moved by Severns and seconded by C. Ward, recorded ayes from Severns, C. Ward, Barnette, K. Bartley and A. Ward; J. Bartley and Cavazos voted no. The manual was described in the meeting as revised based on the manager's recommendations; the manager's text is referenced in the motion but no manager statement appears in the transcript.

The council accepted two legal agreements: one with Mika Myers (motion by C. Ward, seconded by Severns) and one with Castlebury & Lucas (motion by Severns, seconded by A. Ward). Both agreements were approved by unanimous roll-call votes.

Earlier on the agenda the council approved minutes for the May 8, 2025 meeting and the June 10, 2025 workshop. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.