Harbor Beach council approves $820,002 in bills and contractor invoices; one abstention recorded

Harbor Beach — At a brief Feb. 2 meeting, Mayor Kevin Guitar and the City Council approved the meeting agenda and minutes and authorized payment of city bills, including several contractor invoices that together with the monthly bill list bring the session’s recorded approvals to $820,002.00.

Councilmember Capling moved to approve the agenda; Councilmember Woodke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Capling then moved to approve the Jan. 19, 2026 minutes; Councilmember Woodke seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

On routine financing matters, the council approved payment of the January 2026 bills in the amount of $125,145.32 after a motion by Councilmember Capling and a second from Councilmember Woodke. The council also approved a series of contractor invoices: BTO Controls and Automation LLC for $11,100.00; two Townley Engineering invoices for $2,372.50 and $14,586.70; Platinum Mechanical, Inc. for $38,232.67; Wood Contracting LLC for $3,840.00; Zimmerman and Sons Electric, LLC for $77,130.50; Ace Saginaw Paving Co. for $497,938.08; and Halfway Fence Company for $49,656.23.

Most motions passed unanimously. The Wood Contracting payment ($3,840.00) passed with three yeas and one abstention; the transcript records that Councilmember Wood abstained. The meeting record shows Councilmembers Capling, Wood, Woodke and Mayor Kevin Guitar present; Councilmember Woodward was absent with notice.

There was no new business. Councilmember Capling moved to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.; Councilmember Wood seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

The meeting minutes are signed by Mayor Kevin Guitar and Clerk Jennifer Lackowski.