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Rothbury council unanimously advances Option 2 for Czarny Field playground plans
Summary
The Rothbury Village Council voted 7-0 Jan. 20 to advance ‘Option 2’ for grant plans and to proceed with the Option 2 playground structure and equipment at Czarny Field; the council also approved routine payments and heard departmental reports.
The Rothbury Village Council voted unanimously Jan. 20 to advance Option 2 for proposed grant plans for Czarny Field and to proceed with Option 2 for the playground structure and equipment, authorizing staff to move the projects forward.
The actions were taken during the council’s regular meeting at Village Hall. Autum Drake, a council member, moved to move forward with Option 2 for the proposed grant plans; Mike Harris seconded the motion, which carried 7 ayes and 0 nays. Later in the meeting, council member Dylan Zuniga moved to proceed with Option 2 for the playground structure and equipment; Jim Fekken seconded that motion and it likewise passed 7-0.
The votes follow a presentation by Denise Kurdziel and Department of Public Works Director Scott Beishuizen, who shared the latest updates from engineering firm Prein and Newhof on grant proceedings for Czarny Field and presented multiple playground design options for the council’s consideration. Planning Commission Chair Mike Harris also reported that a proposed land split from the last planning commission meeting will be forwarded to the site plan review committee for further approval.
Treasurer and RCC Director Deb Murphy gave the monthly Community Center update and said staff are seeking pricing to replace the Community Center ceiling in the next fiscal year; the meeting minutes do not specify a cost. Police Chief Ethan Walker presented the monthly police report. DPW Director Scott Beishuizen said snow removal operations continue, noted ongoing repair work on a blinking light in town, and said he is developing budget items for the upcoming budget cycle.
In separate action, the council approved a motion to pay the village’s bills (motion by Autum Drake; supported by Mike Harris), which passed 7 ayes, 0 nays. President Vern Talmadge announced that online academy courses for elected officials and planning commissioners are available and said a proposed annexation of two parcels into the village limits is scheduled on the Oceana County board agenda for Feb. 12. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Votes at a glance • Move forward with Option 2 for proposed grant plans (Czarny Field): mover Autum Drake; second Mike Harris; tally 7 ayes, 0 nays; outcome approved. • Proceed with Option 2 for playground structure and equipment: mover Dylan Zuniga; second Jim Fekken; tally 7 ayes, 0 nays; outcome approved. • Pay bills: mover Autum Drake; support Mike Harris; tally 7 ayes, 0 nays; outcome approved.
What happens next: The council’s approvals authorize staff to proceed with the selected grant plan and equipment option for Czarny Field; the annexation referenced by President Talmadge will be considered by the Oceana County board at its Feb. 12 meeting. The minutes do not specify implementation timelines or funding amounts.
