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Cedar Springs council approves camping and sign ordinances and $110,000 furniture purchase
Summary
The Cedar Springs City Council adopted ordinances on camping in public places and sign regulations for the B2 zone and approved up to $110,000 for new city-hall furniture; all items passed on roll-call votes with the councilmembers present voting in favor.
The Cedar Springs City Council on Tuesday adopted two ordinances and approved a furniture purchase for the new city hall.
Ordinance No. 254, a second-reading ordinance creating a new article to regulate camping and storing personal property in public places, was presented with no requested changes and approved by roll-call vote. Council also approved Ordinance No. 255, a minor amendment to wall-sign provisions for the B2 zoning district, after members asked clarifying questions about owner-versus-tenant signage. Both ordinances passed on second reading.
The council also authorized a furniture purchase from Trellis for the city’s new city hall in an amount not to exceed $110,000. Staff said the current estimate was about $97,000 and explained an eight-week delivery timeline; the funds will come from previously issued bond proceeds. Council discussion touched briefly on whether any existing furniture would be sold and warranty terms; the motion to approve the purchase carried on a roll-call vote.
Why it matters: The camping ordinance creates an enforceable code article that clarifies rules for public spaces; the sign regulation adjustment aligns wall-sign rules for business districts; and the furniture purchase is an immediate procurement tied to the city’s move into its remodeled city hall, affecting timelines for occupancy and setup.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance No. 254 (camping/storing personal property) — Motion to approve (second reading): approved on roll call. Recorded yes votes included Mrs. Connelly, Mr. Gross, Mr. Marble, Miss Powell, Mrs. Rudy and Mrs. Rice. - Ordinance No. 255 (B2 sign regulations) — Motion to approve (second reading): approved on roll call. Recorded yes votes included Mrs. Connelly, Mr. Gross, Mr. Marble, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Rudy and Mrs. Rice. - Furniture purchase from Trellis (not to exceed $110,000) — Motion to approve: approved on roll call. Recorded yes votes included Mrs. Connelly, Mr. Gross, Mr. Marble, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Rudy and Mrs. Ray.
Next steps: Ordinances will be recorded as adopted following the clerk’s processing. The furniture order is to be placed to meet the stated eight-week delivery estimate.
