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Mattawan council closes USDA watermain project, approves equipment and meter purchases and sets ZBA hearing
Summary
The Village of Mattawan council on June 8 approved final USDA watermain closeout documents, authorized payments and public-works purchases, set a ZBA hearing for a variance, and moved village manager applications to closed session for review.
The Village of Mattawan council on June 8 approved final closeout of USDA watermain project documents and several related payments and purchases, set a Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing, and scheduled closed-session interviews for village manager applicants.
The actions centered on infrastructure and public works. Engineer Woodhams presented final USDA watermain closeout documents; Member McLean moved and Pro Tem Begeman seconded to close out the USDA documents. The council recorded a roll-call vote with Begeman, Daniel, McLean, Monroe and Streeter voting yes and Member Gurley abstaining; the motion carried. The council then approved a $5,000 payment to Civica Engineering (motion by Monroe, seconded by Streeter) and a $45,499.11 payment to SWT (motion by Daniel, seconded by McLean). All members voted in favor on those payments.
Other council actions included approval of a one-day food-truck permit for an elementary school event with no application fee (motion by Pro Tem Begeman, seconded by Member Gurley), authorization to auction DPW equipment through Flashbidz (motion by Member Daniel, seconded by Member Streeter), and purchase of a hand asphalt roller from Spaulding Manufacturing for $4,150 (motion by Daniel, seconded by Streeter). The council also approved purchase of replacement water meters for Bronson Commons and Mattawan Middle School totaling $8,600 (motion by Daniel, seconded by Streeter).
On land-use matters, Member Streeter moved and Member Monroe seconded to set a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting and public hearing for an accessory building variance submitted by William Emmert on July 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.; the motion passed. The council referred a McGillens Crossing “The Shops” HOA creation letter to Attorney Graham for recommendation after extensive discussion (motion by Daniel, seconded by Gurley).
The council addressed personnel matters in closed session. Member Daniel moved, seconded by Member Gurley, to consider village manager applications in closed session at the end of the meeting; council entered closed session at 8:13 p.m. and reentered open session at 8:27 p.m. Candidates were assigned numbers for interviews; on a motion by Daniel, seconded by Gurley, the council directed President Stuut to contact applicants selected for interview.
Attendance and administrative items: the meeting opened at 7:08 p.m. with Council Members Begeman, Daniel, Gurley, McLean, Monroe and Streeter present; President Stuut was excused by unanimous vote. The consent agenda—including May 26 regular and closed-session minutes and bills totaling $87,624.91—was approved without objection. Clerk Storm-Artis and other staff were noted as present in the record.
Votes at a glance: - Excusal of President Stuut: Motion by Begeman; second McLean; outcome: approved (unanimous). - USDA documents closeout: Motion by McLean; second Begeman; outcome: approved (5 yes, 1 abstain). - Civica Engineering payment $5,000: Motion by Monroe; second Streeter; outcome: approved (unanimous). - SWT invoice $45,499.11: Motion by Daniel; second McLean; outcome: approved (unanimous). - School food-truck permit (one day, no fee): Motion by Begeman; second Gurley; outcome: approved (unanimous). - DPW auction items: Motion by Daniel; second Streeter; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Hand asphalt roller $4,150: Motion by Daniel; second Streeter; outcome: approved (unanimous). - ZBA meeting for Emmert variance (July 13, 2026): Motion by Streeter; second Monroe; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Replacement meters $8,600: Motion by Daniel; second Streeter; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Village manager applications moved to closed session: Motion by Daniel; second Gurley; outcome: approved (unanimous).
The council adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Member McLean raised a question about sidewalk grass treatment and sprinklers on Front Avenue during general comments. The council scheduled a Policy and Personnel Committee meeting for June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The ZBA public hearing on the Emmert variance is set for July 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
