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Votes at a glance: Montrose City Council, Dec. 23, 2024
Summary
A summary of motions and formal outcomes from the Montrose City Council meeting on Dec. 23, 2024, including approvals of minutes, bills, appointments, and administrative items; the audit approval was postponed and one citizen‑recognition motion initially failed before a subsequent unanimous nomination schedule passed.
The Montrose City Council took the following formal actions on Dec. 23, 2024:
- Motion to accept the Nov. 26 regular meeting minutes: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to approve Dec. 5 and Dec. 14 special meeting minutes: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to pay bills (approve check register & treasurer report): approved by roll call (all ayes).
- Motion to enter closed session under MCL Section 15.268(a) to discuss hiring: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to hire Barbara Valentine as city manager and waive waiting period for fringe benefits: approved (7–0).
- Motion to postpone approval of the June 30, 2024 financial statement/audit until next meeting: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to have the city manager contact Brightspeed and meet with them to discuss the right‑of‑way permit prior to approving the application by Jan. 28: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to accept reappointments to boards and commissions (final appointments to be made in January): approved.
- Motion to appoint Mark Richard to the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance and pay 2025 dues of $165.00: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to approve current council policies and procedures: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to confirm 2025 meeting dates and allow Dec. 26, 2025, to be treated as a paid holiday or PTO: approved (all ayes).
- Motion to adjourn: approved (all ayes).
