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Lake Odessa council adopts package of routine resolutions, sets public hearing on special assessments
Summary
The Lake Odessa Village Council unanimously adopted six resolutions April 20, including setting a public hearing on special assessments, accepting an insurance proposal effective June 1, awarding a crack-sealing contract, approving a contract change with Consumers Energy, appointing Bloom Sluggett as general legal counsel, and authorizing DDA account signers.
The Lake Odessa Village Council unanimously adopted a package of routine and contract-related resolutions at its April 20, 2026 regular meeting, including a motion to set a public hearing on special assessments for abating hazards and nuisances.
Trustee Bob Green moved to adopt Proposed Resolution 2026-30, setting a public hearing on special assessments; Trustee Ben DeJong supported the motion, and Village President Karen Banks called a roll‑call vote that was unanimous (Yes: Brighton, DeJong, Halfmann, Green, Rush, Yoder, Banks). The council recorded its action as a first procedural step to consider assessments tied to nuisance or hazard abatements.
The council also approved Proposed Resolution 2026-31 to accept the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool insurance proposal, with coverage effective June 1, 2026. Trustee Martha Yoder moved the resolution, Trustee Mike Brighton supported it, and the motion passed 7-0.
On public‑works contracting, the council adopted Proposed Resolution 2026-32 to award the 2026 asphalt crack‑sealing contract to Asphalt Restoration, Inc. Trustee Bob Green moved the award, Trustee Mike Brighton seconded it; the roll‑call vote was unanimous.
The council approved Proposed Resolution 2026-33 authorizing a change in the standard contract between Consumers Energy and the Village. Trustee Neena Rush moved the resolution, Trustee Martha Yoder supported it, and the council voted 7-0.
In personnel and legal-administration matters, the council adopted Proposed Resolution 2026-34 to appoint and retain the law firm Bloom Sluggett as general legal counsel for the Village (moved by Trustee Martha Yoder, supported by Trustee Roy Halfmann), and Proposed Resolution 2026-35 to approve authorized signers for the Downtown Development Authority account at Union Bank (moved by Trustee Neena Rush, supported by Trustee Martha Yoder). Both motions passed unanimously on roll call.
The meeting also addressed routine business: the council approved prior meeting minutes, authorized routine expenditures (expenditures ≤ $3,000 for March 1–31, 2026), approved bills over $3,000 as submitted, and approved the consent agenda that included minutes from related local commissions. Motions on these items were carried by 7-0 votes.
As part of other business, Village Manager Mark Borden noted that, per his contract, the council must hold a goal‑setting (visioning) workshop. Ryan Wilson of the Ionia County Economic Alliance has agreed to facilitate; Manager Borden will coordinate dates and send a Doodle poll to council members. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Actions listed in this article reflect motions recorded in the meeting minutes and their roll‑call outcomes.
