Carleton council adopts 8.9901-mill rate, extends staff hours and approves $55,857.98 in bills

The Village of Carleton Council voted June 3 to set the general fund operating millage at 8.9901 mills and to approve $55,857.98 in bills.

Councilmember Jim Geiermann presented Resolution 2025, explaining the millage calculation and paperwork from Monroe County and Ash Township; the council approved the resolution on a roll-call vote (ayes 5, nays 0). Geiermann moved the resolution; it was supported by Councilmember Terry Burkardt.

Earlier in the meeting the council approved payment of $55,857.98 in outstanding bills on a motion by Burkardt, supported by Robert Pernicano. The roll call on the bill payment recorded five ayes and zero nays.

Council leaders also approved a temporary extension of hours for part-time administrative assistant America Runyan and Finance Officer Rose Laderach so they can assist with the village audit. President James Penix and Councilmember Geiermann explained the need; the council voted to permit both employees to work up to 30 hours per week through June 30, 2025. Geiermann made the motion, which Burkardt supported.

During council comments, Councilmember Robert Pernicano moved and the council approved the purchase of five tons of cold patch with a $1,000 spending limit to repair village roads. Councilmember Jim Geiermann additionally said the village website needs review and updates. Kaczmarek noted the village must complete an annual mileage-certification map with the Michigan Department of Transportation to continue receiving road funding; she said the previous staffer had handled that task and the council must reassign it.

The council adjourned at 7:11 p.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2025.