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Sand Lake council approves water/sewer study, E. Lake Street change order, budget amendments and security cameras
Summary
At its April 21 meeting, the Village of Sand Lake council approved a set of routine but consequential measures: authorization for an engineering firm to explore a CDBG water/sewer grant, acceptance of a change order for E. Lake Street, adoption of budget amendments and purchase of two front-door security cameras; Resolution 2025-07 was also adopted by roll call.
The Village of Sand Lake council met April 21, 2025, and approved a package of infrastructure and administrative measures intended to advance planned street and utility work and to update village operations.
Michigan Rural Water staff briefed the council on the village’s water and wastewater systems, reporting that lift stations appear in good condition and that the lagoon is relatively new. The presenter said the system currently charges a flat rate and that there are no loans on the water system; he estimated the utility might need “possibly a $11 increase per quarter” to sustain operations. Council instructed engineering support to measure lagoon sludge and refine maintenance timing and costs.
Council discussed a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) opportunity for projects costing between $500,000 and $2 million that requires a 25% local match and could address drainage problems on E. Lake Street, Fourth Street and Second Street east of Third Avenue. Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Camilleri supported a motion to have engineering firm Fleis & Vandenbrink assess whether the village should apply; the motion carried.
On project contracting the council accepted a change order for the E. Lake Street project on a motion by Wright, supported by Camilleri. Council also approved a clarified description of budget amendments that had been adopted previously under Resolution 2025-06 (motion by Camilleri, supported by Wright).
Council adopted Resolution 2025-07 after a roll-call motion by Camilleri supported by Helton; the roll call recorded all listed members voting yes.
Other actions: the council approved an absence form, conditionally approved a Tri-County Wrestling event pending a street-closure map (Doerr abstained because she is named on the event form), purchased two additional front-door security cameras, and appointed Helton, Doerr and Wright to a building committee. Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting minutes) - Agenda adoption: motion by Camilleri, supported by Wright — recorded as carried. - Consent agenda: motion by Camilleri, supported by Helton — recorded as carried. - CDBG investigation (Fleis & Vandenbrink): motion by Christensen, supported by Camilleri — recorded as carried. - E. Lake Street change order: motion by Wright, supported by Camilleri — recorded as carried. - Absence form: motion by Camilleri, supported by Wright — recorded as carried. - Tri-County Wrestling event: motion by Helton, supported by Camilleri — recorded carried; Doerr abstained. - Budget amendments (Resolution 2025-06 clarifications): motion by Camilleri, supported by Wright — recorded as carried. - Resolution 2025-07: motion by Camilleri, supported by Helton — roll call recorded unanimous yes votes. - Security cameras purchase: motion by Camilleri, supported by Wright — recorded as carried.
What happens next: Fleis & Vandenbrink will investigate the feasibility of applying for the CDBG water/sewer grant and report back to the council; staff will obtain drainage and contractor quotes for the W. Maple/Sixth Street intersection as requested.
