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Kingsley council approves water‑main emergency repair, Safe Routes study and resident notification platform
Summary
At its July 14 meeting, the Village of Kingsley Council approved payment for emergency water‑main valve repairs, funded a Safe Routes to Schools study with MSU for up to $6,000, and approved a two‑year minimum contract with GOGov for resident notifications, along with several routine finance and personnel actions.
The Village of Kingsley Village Council on July 14 approved a package of routine administrative actions, including payment for an emergency water‑main valve repair, funding for a Safe Routes to Schools study, and a two‑year minimum contract for a resident notification platform.
President Lajko opened the meeting at 6 p.m. and roll call showed Trustees McPherson, Weger (President Pro Tem), Willman, Bott and Hamilton present; Trustee Forro was absent. On a consent motion President Pro Tem Weger and Trustee Willman the council approved the June 9 minutes and the consent calendar.
The council approved payment to Ferguson for new meters (Invoice #9437 dated June 10, 2026) in the amount of $6,697.48 following a motion by President Pro Tem Weger supported by Trustee McPherson. Trustee McPherson later moved to pay Elmer’s Invoice #882094 (dated June 22, 2026) for emergency water‑main valve repair at N. Brownson and Cottage in the amount of $17,230.00; President Pro Tem Weger supported the motion and the council voted unanimously among members present to carry it.
Trustee McPherson moved and Trustee Hamilton supported approving up to $6,000 for the Safe Routes to Schools program. The item, presented as a joint project with Michigan State University and engineer Timothy Gates to complete a walking study and one public input session, passed on a unanimous roll‑call vote of members present.
On technology and resident engagement, Trustee Hamilton moved to approve the GOGov platform for a minimum two‑year term; Trustee Willman supported the motion and the council approved the contract by roll call. The council also adopted Huntington Commercial Card Resolution 2026‑14 to facilitate closing an Elan credit card account; the resolution was moved by President Pro Tem Weger and supported by Trustee Hamilton.
For personnel and planning matters, President Lajko moved to appoint Kris Hall to the Planning Commission; Trustee McPherson supported the motion and the appointment was approved unanimously among members present. The council accepted a Financial Fund Balance report and heard manager and departmental updates, including notice that Whispering Pines has 10 lots available (seven spoken for), ongoing BRIC grant work pending FEMA approval, and a potential EGLE energy efficiency grant of up to $50,000 for a new or updated furnace for the office/library.
The meeting closed with no public comments. President Pro Tem Weger moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.; Trustee Willman seconded the motion and the council adjourned.
Votes at a glance: payment to Ferguson ($6,697.48) — motion carried, roll call yes: Lajko, McPherson, Weger, Willman, Bott, Hamilton; Safe Routes funding (up to $6,000) — motion carried, same roll call; GOGov contract (minimum two years) — motion carried; Huntington Commercial Card Resolution 2026‑14 — adopted; Planning Commission appointment (Kris Hall) — approved; Elmer’s emergency invoice ($17,230.00) — approved. Trustee Forro was absent for these votes.
The council noted several items for future attention, including a draft blight ordinance, county housing millage discussion, and grant administration pending FEMA and EGLE actions.
