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Perry council votes at a glance: agenda, minutes, bills, budget amendment, equipment purchases and appointment
Summary
At its Feb. 6 meeting the Perry City Council approved the agenda and minutes, authorized bills, approved budget amendments, authorized equipment and accessory purchases for DPW vehicles, and approved a mayoral reappointment; the council also entered a closed session to discuss attorney/client communications regarding the MacQueen House.
The Perry City Council on Feb. 6 took a series of procedural and procurement votes, approving the meeting agenda and minutes, authorizing payment of presented bills, approving budget amendments, and authorizing multiple Public Works equipment purchases. The council also held a closed session on attorney/client communications related to the MacQueen House.
Key votes and outcomes:
- Adopt agenda: Moved by Larry Lambert, seconded by Kamal Ghazi; motion carried unanimously (all yes). (SEG 009)
- Approve Jan. 16, 2025 minutes: Moved by Bob Porter, seconded by Kamal Ghazi; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 010)
- Approve bills and authorize payment: Moved by Bob Porter, seconded by Kristin Babel; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 022)
- Enter closed session (MacQueen House, attorney/client communication): Moved by Larry Lambert, seconded by Bob Porter; roll-call votes recorded; entered at 7:14 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:50 p.m.; motion carried. (SEG 024–029)
- Approve Michigan CLASS resolution (see separate story): Moved by Larry Lambert, seconded by Bob Porter; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 031–038)
- Mayor’s reappointment of Forrest Whitson to the Planning Commission through January 2028: Moved by Kristin Babel, seconded by Larry Lambert; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 039–040)
- Approve 2nd quarter budget amendments: Moved by Mindy Galbavi, seconded by Larry Lambert; motion carried with Galbavi, Lambert, Porter and Ghazi voting yes; Kristin Babel absent from the vote. (SEG 041–043)
- Approve corrosion control quote (Water Solutions Unlimited) for $1,745: Moved by Bob Porter, seconded by Larry Lambert; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 065)
- Authorize letter of intent to purchase plow-truck accessories (Truck & Trailer Specialties) not to exceed $153,610: Moved by Bob Porter, seconded by Larry Lambert; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 066)
- Approve additional Vactor Truck parts from JDC not to exceed $11,284.72 and authorize Superintendent Kevin Tyler to proceed: Moved by Larry Lambert, seconded by Kamal Ghazi; motion carried unanimously. (SEG 067–068)
The meeting included standard departmental reports from the treasurer and DPW and a public-comment update from Shiawassee County Commissioner Matthew Shepherd. Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
