REGULAR MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
BELROCKTON
108 HANOVER STREET
7:00 P.M.
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan was convened in open and public session at the Belrockton, 108 Hanover Street at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Mayor Bruce Meyers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Scheid gave the Invocation.
Mayor Meyers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk, Janae Cooper took the roll call:
Members present: Bonita Steele, Jorel Davis, Ron Gunderson, Mike Scheid and Bruce Meyers
Moved by Scheid, seconded by Gunderson to approve the Agenda as presented. Mayor Meyers noted the following additions to the Agenda: Under New Business, add Item E. Special Events Application - Vacation Bible School. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
Moved by Scheid seconded by Steele to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
The Consent Agenda is as follows:
Approve Independent Bank – ACH Notifications (5)
Steele Reported that the Rec Board meeting was cancelled.
Davis reported that the Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.
Gunderson reported that the Library Board and the Museum Board meet next week.
Mayor Meyers reported that Housing Commission reviewed routine reports, the boiler replacement is in process, reviewed and approved their budget, elected officers and retained the 3rd Thursday of the month as their meeting date, however they will begin 6:15 p.m. versus 6:00 p.m.
A. Moved by Scheid, supported by Davis to approve the 2021/22 Budget Amendments. Moved by Steele, seconded by Davis move $30,000 from the 931 Building Repair Fund and reinvest it into the CIP Funds for park improvements with an account to be determined by the Finance Director.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – all. The amended Resolution is as follows:
CITY OF BELDING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 BUDGET
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Scheid and supported by Council Member Davis.
WHEREAS, on the 21st day of June, 2022, the Council of the City of Belding, Michigan adopted its 2021/22 Fiscal Year Budget for the administration of all funds and activities; and,
WHEREAS, unanticipated revenues and expenditures are projected which may exceed budget appropriations listed in said budget; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget must be changed to reflect these adjustments;
The following amendment to the resolution was offered by Council Member Steele and supported by Council Member Davis
WHEREAS, $30,000 shall be moved from the 931 Building Repair fund and reinvested in the CIP fund for park improvements with an account to be determined by the Finance Director; and,
WHEREAS, this allows the $30,000 to continue to be used in FY 2022/23 for park improvements in addition to the 2022/23 Budget as passed on June 7, 2022; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget be amended pursuant to the attached worksheet. (on file in the Clerk’s Office)
This Resolution declared adopted this 21st day of June, 2022.
B. Moved by Scheid, seconded by Davis to approve the Water Operator Assistance Proposal with Fleis & Vandenbrink (on file in the Clerk’s Office). Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – all.
C. Moved by Scheid, seconded by Steele to approve the reappointment of Joe Cooper to the Construction Board of Appeals. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – all. The Resolution is as follows:
CITY OF BELDING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN
REAPPOINTING JOE COOPER TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Belding, County of Ionia, Michigan, was held in said City on the 21st day of June, 2022.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Scheid and seconded by Council Member Steele.
WHEREAS, the term of office for Joe Cooper on the Construction Board of Appeals will expire on July 16, 2022
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper has indicated that he is interested in serving another term on the board; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Joe Cooper be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals with a term to expire on July 16, 2026.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS THEREUPON DECLARED ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE, 2022.
D. Moved by Scheid, seconded by Gunderson to approve the Wellhead Protection Committee, Core Group as follows: Jon Stoppels, City Manager; Todd Frisbie, Director of Public Works; Mercedes Rendall, Operator in Charge-City Water System; Tim Lubitz, City Fire Chief; Brian Ross, Fleis & Vandenbrink-City Engineering Firm; Brent Noskey, Superintendent-Belding Area Schools. Additional members from the County Health Department, Business, Agriculture, Adjacent Township, and 2 Citizens will be appointed at a later time. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – all.
E. Moved by Scheid, seconded by Davis to approve the Special Events Application for Vacation Bible School. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – all.
Jeff Hunter, 602 Zahm Road, commented on the proposed Pitsch expansion and the Mueller Brass property.
Jenny Bennett, 1125 Kenwood, commented on behalf of herself and the Beatnik Bazaar regarding the collaboration and support received from the city.
Jim Mason, 210 S. Broas, commented on the Friends of the Library Summer Concert Series.
Ryan Wilson, ICEA Director, introduced himself.
Sam Mason, 516 W. Mian, commented on the recall hearings, drones and city representation.
City Manager Jon Stoppels gave an informational update on the following topics of interest:
Full reports for each topic are on file in the Clerk’s office.
Gunderson commented on coal tar cleanup, inquired if the city can purchase the tractor we have been renting, and commented on Mueller Brass and lead contamination.
Davis commented on the tractor rental and would like a more thorough report on the special event applications.
Steele commented on of “pool of candidates” for boards/commissions and holding a Committee Fair. ICEA may be able to assist in the matter.
Davis thanked Joe Cooper for continuing to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals, congratulated Mercedes Rendall on her achievement, thanked Stoppels for his foresight and motivating staff, thanked Becky Schlienz and staff on the budget amendments, Steele for advocating for the parks, thanked Jeff Hunter for his concerns and possible solutions, thanked Jenny Bennett for taking time to thank the city, thanked Jim Mason for the Summer Concert Series event, thanked Ryan Wilson from ICEA and thanked Sam Mason for his comments.
Mayor Meyers thanked Becky Schlienz for continuing to work from home while on medical leave, thanked Jeff Hunter regarding his Pitsch comments, thanked Jenny Bennett, congratulated Mercedes Rendall and DPW and thanked Sam Mason for attending the recall hearing.
Moved by Scheid seconded by Steele to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
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Bruce Meyers, Mayor Janae K. Cooper, City Clerk