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Council discusses comprehensive snow removal policy; staff to draft for September work session

Calumet Village Council · August 20, 2024
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Summary

Council members discussed two draft ordinances and directed Clerk Lori Weir and Manager Megan Haselden to draft a comprehensive snow removal policy for the September work session, with attorney guidance to avoid preferential contracting language.

Council members reviewed two draft ordinance approaches and discussed creating a comprehensive snow removal policy that could include village-offered contracts. Attorney guidance—cited in the minutes—warned against wording that might create the appearance of preferential treatment when offering contracts to residents.

Clerk Lori Weir and Manager Megan Haselden were assigned to prepare a policy draft for the September work session. During public comment, attorney Matthew Eliason, representing the Dharmavarams, urged the council to adopt a comprehensive policy, noting local snowfall and hazards at corners; he suggested the village may not want to rely solely on the Michigan Vehicle Code.

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