Approval of Agenda

Moved by Steele, seconded by Gladding approve the agenda as presented.  Mayor Leary advised the council members that the City Manager was awaiting clarification from the City Attorney as to how to proceed with New Business, Item A.  Consider Bruce Meyers Resignation for Belding City Council.  She further advised that per the City Charter, the resignation of a council member shall be accepted at the next regularly scheduled meeting.  As the next regularly scheduled meeting after Bruce Meyers announced his resignation from City Council was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum, and that the current meeting is a special meeting, if it is deemed appropriate to proceed with Item A. Under New Business. Absent a response from the City Attorney at this time, it was moved by Gladding and seconded by Steele to amend the agenda and to table the matter to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.  Motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Yes - all.    

Consent Agenda

Moved by Steele, seconded by Gladding, to approve the consent Agenda as presented.  Motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Yes – all.  The Consent Agenda is as follows:  

Reports by Council Liaisons

Davis reported that the November, 2024 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.  The City Clerk advised that the November and December meetings were both rescheduled into one meeting to be held on Monday, December 16th.

Gladding advised that she was available to step into the role of City Council Liaison to the Housing Commission.  Ortego noted that she would add that topic to the next City Council Agenda for consideration.

Steele advised that the Recreation Advisory Board meeting was cancelled so the Special City Council meeting could be held in its place.

 Mayor Leary gave updates on the Museum Board.  Topics of interest included:

·         A successful quilt show

·         Excess damage was discovered on the porch roofs, equating to approximately an $11,000 project increase

·         Discussed their future events

New Business

Public Comment

Bridget Kuitert, 316 E. Ellis, commented on Bruce Meyers resignation and the appointment process.

Jim Mason, 210 S. Broas Street, commented on the Friends of the Library Candlelight Reception and inquired about obtaining Closed Session meeting minutes.

City Manager Comment

Stoppels commented on the following topics of interest:

·         Lead line replacements continue

·         First ice/snow storm of the season

·         Leaf program

Council Comments

Davis read a prepared statement and ultimately announced his resignation from the City Council, which would take place at the conclusion of the meeting.  (Copy of statement and resignation on file in the Clerk’s Office.)

Gladding addressed Davis’s comments. 

Steele addressed Davis’s comments. 

Mayor Leary addressed Davis’s comments and offered appreciation to all who attended the meeting. 

Adjourn

Moved by Leary seconded by Steele to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m.  Motion carried by the following roll call vote:  Yes – All.

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Jeannine Leary, Mayor                                          Janae Ortego, MiPMC

City Clerk