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Rothbury council approves Consumers Energy easement, adopts Electric Forest wristband policy and appoints resident to Planning Commission
Summary
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Rothbury Village Council approved a Consumers Energy easement that will pay the village $4,061, adopted a new Electric Forest wristband distribution policy, and unanimously appointed Juan Cano to the Planning Commission; council also approved monthly bills and tabled the employee handbook.
The Rothbury Village Council at its Aug. 19 meeting approved an expanded easement for Consumers Energy that will result in a one-time payment of $4,061 to the village, adopted an Electric Forest wristband distribution policy prepared by the village attorney, and appointed Juan Cano to the Planning Commission.
Treasurer Deb Murphy reported during the meeting that Mass Gathering Fees from the 2025 Electric Forest Festival were received but were about $69,000 lower than in 2024, a change she called out during the financial update. Recreation Director Brandy Williams said DNR grant paperwork has been submitted and is “good to go,” and she explained that a reallocation of that grant funding allowed the council to consider the Consumers Energy easement.
Votes at a glance
• Motion to pay monthly bills — Motion: Mike Harris; second: Autum Drake. Outcome: passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
• Electric Forest Wristband policy adoption — Motion: Dylan Zuniga; second: Mike Harris. Outcome: passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Policy presented by Village Attorney Brennan Gorman and adopted as presented.
• Consumers Energy easement approval (one-time payment $4,061) — Motion: Troy Voorhees; support: Mike Harris. Outcome: passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Brandy Williams explained the DNR grant reallocation tied to the easement.
• Appointment to Planning Commission (Juan Cano) — Motion: Autum Drake; second: Troy Voorhees. Outcome: passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Cano, described in the meeting as a new homeowner and village resident, told council why he sought the seat.
The council tabled approval of an updated Employee Handbook, including an Ethics Policy, until the September meeting so members can review completed versions from the village attorney. Police Chief Ethan Walker was authorized to solicit quotes for replacement police computers previously approved in the budget; quotes will be presented at a future meeting.
The meeting was called to order by President Vern Talmadge at 7:04 PM and adjourned at 7:44 PM.
