Bloomingdale council: votes at a glance — Jan. 20, 2026

The Bloomingdale Village Council recorded several procedural and substantive votes at its Jan. 20 meeting. Key actions included approval of an amended agenda, approval of prior meeting minutes, authorization of several vendor payments, adoption of a library maintenance addendum, selection of a cleaning‑service approach, approval of a stipend for a volunteer cleaner, and a letter of support for a community food cooperative.

Votes at a glance: • Amended agenda: Approved by unanimous roll call (motion carried). • Approval of Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, 2025 minutes: Motion by R. Empson, supported by G. Simpson; carried. • Vendor payments (clerk): Brine $1,625.00; Fleis & VandenBrink operation support $1,291.00; depot soils consultation $2,309.78 — motions to approve carried. • Van Buren District Library addendum: Motion to accept addendum allowing up to $15,000 in 2026 and up to $7,500 in subsequent years for maintenance; motion carried. • Building Setback Ordinance: Adopted by roll call, 6 yes, 1 no. • Cleaning service approach: Council approved following the Township’s selection (motion carried). • Volunteer cleaning stipend: Motion by T. Rankin, supported by R. Empson, approved stipend of $100 per week for Gail until contracted service begins (roll 6 yes, 1 abstain). • Bloomingdale Food Access Project: Motion by B. Strong, supported by T. Fisher, to provide a letter of support; motion carried.

These recorded votes reflect actions taken during the meeting; budgetary or contractual follow‑up may be required for some items.