Council approved the STR Registration Ordinance and zoning amendment, plus Consent Agenda bills ($37,386.43). Action items: Council to implement STR ordinance; GoslingCzubak's Shalda Park proposal to September work session; Joyce to meet on water system. Public comments included calls for STR caps, FOIA/confidentiality concerns (Dalton, Haiderer), enforcement questions, and support from Bacon/Rubitschun.
Council adopted the Mass Gathering Ordinance and approved the Consent Agenda ($99,115.15). Clerk Smith will verify trustee eligibility for Liquor Code Inspections; escrow agent search continues for New Neighborhood account. STR ordinance hearing set for August, sparking contentious public debate over commercial classification (Kroll, Chase, Clements, Bacon) and escrow concerns (Clark, MacQuerie).
Council adopted Mass Gathering Ordinance No. 4, approved $99,115.15 consent bills, and scheduled an August hearing on Short-Term Rental Registration. Clerk Smith must verify if Rademacher can conduct paid liquor inspections; escrow agent search continues. Public comments centered on STR regulation, New Neighborhood escrow issues, beach parking fees, and a hazardous stop sign/tree.
Council approved $63,556 for a new truck and up to $9,500 for accessories. A motion to schedule a Public Hearing on Short-Term Rental registration was defeated 3-4; Davis announced he won't seek re-election. Public comments raised concerns over STR ordinance, parking, trash pickup, and the appreciation event's parking/ambassador confusion.
Council approved June minutes, $63,556 for a new truck, and up to $9,500 for truck accessories. A motion to schedule a public hearing on Short-Term Rental Registration was defeated. Public comments addressed STR rules, festival invoicing, zoning, parking, and beach trash pickup. Davis announced he won't seek re-election.
Council voted to halt wastewater feasibility studies (open to outside proposals) and approved a $12,500 Gosling Czubak contract for Lake Street reconstruction. A public hearing on the Mass Gathering Ordinance was set for July 28; a letter to Hometown Pharmacy was directed. Public comments raised concerns over wastewater findings and praised DPW.
Council halted wastewater study spending (5-2) but remains open to outside proposals, approved $12,500 Gosling Czubak contract for Lake Street engineering, set July 28 hearing on Mass Gathering Ordinance, and waived fees for EACC events. Davis to await attorney callback on escrow; President to draft Hometown Pharmacy letter. Public comments praised DPW; Skinner's letter questioned wastewater findings.
Council unanimously adopted Water, Beach Park, and Sidewalks Ordinances; removed the contested Wastewater Resolution after public debate (Dalton, Bacon, Clark, Clements, Sprattmoran, Larecy, Palmer commented); appointed Mark Dunphey as Trustee (4-2). Dallas Wirtz to post Shalda Park improvement plan online; consent agenda bills ($12,354.55) approved unanimously.
Council unanimously adopted Water, Beach Park, and Sidewalks Ordinances, and appointed Mark Dunphey as Trustee (4-2). Wastewater Resolution No. 8 was removed from the agenda amid disagreement over priority and affordability. Public comments raised concerns on water/data centers, right-of-way liability, sidewalk maintenance, wastewater scope, affordable housing, brush pile relocation, and beach sand removal.
Council approved lighting upgrades ($7,500), plow truck repairs ($20,000), new plow truck ($250,000), E-coli testing, and Personnel Policy changes. Wastewater system discussion remained unresolved and was tabled. Trustee vacancy appointment (Jim Weller) was withdrawn; council instead voted to advertise the seat, applications due May 22, 2026. Public commenters: Clements, Miller, Reutter, and Ford raised wastewater and development concerns.
Council approved lighting upgrades, lake E-coli testing, plow truck repairs (~$20,000), and a new truck purchase (~$250,000); Wastewater Update remained tabled without consensus. The Trustee vacancy will be publicly posted, with applications due May 22, 2026, after an initial appointment motion was withdrawn. Public comments from Clements, Miller, Reutter, and Ford addressed wastewater and development concerns, unanswered by council.
Council advanced the Shalda Park Master Plan (Option 2), scheduled May hearings on Water, Beach Park, and Sidewalk Ordinances, and awarded Alpers Excavating a sand removal contract (up to $38,000). Skrocki resigned as Trustee; Bob Joyce replaced Bacon as Street Administrator. Marie Scott commented on fire pits and the Master Plan; no immediate response given.
Council approved Shalda Park Master Plan Option 2 (Dallas to complete scope), beach parking/golf cart passes, sand removal contract (Alpers, $38,000), and truck purchase ($64,000). Skrocki resigned as Trustee; Bacon resigned as Street Administrator, replaced by Bob Joyce. Marie Scott commented on beach fire pits and Master Plan; Council declined selling Benzonia Trail property to Gateway Council.
Council approved the agenda and March minutes, chose Shalda Park Option 2 (Parks Committee to quote gravel parking, fence, pavilion), and will revise the Beach, Water, Parking, and Sidewalk ordinances before Regular meeting votes/hearings. Chase will address Personnel Policy changes and DPW room costs. Public comments raised golf cart registration and beach parking fines; no Council response recorded.
Council advanced draft ordinances (Water, Sidewalk, Beach) toward Public Hearings at the next Regular Meeting, approved Shalda Park Master Plan Option 2 for quotes/CIP inclusion, and approved March 24 minutes. Chase will meet Personnel Committee on wages and prepare DPW room cost plan; Dye leads Arbor Day cleanup April 24. Public commented on golf cart registration and parking fines.
Council approved consent agenda ($21,685.83), streetlight removal ($1,565.00 to Consumers Energy), and a $37/hr wage offer to Bob Joyce (travel compensation denied). Formed a Special Committee (Davis, Walton, Bacon) on the Neighborhood Escrow Agreement (4-3 split vote, contentious). Directed zoning violation enforcement (6-1) and new driveway requirement (7-0). Parks/Water items deferred to Work Session.
Council approved a streetlight removal ($1,565), set new hire pay at $37/hr after multiple votes, and required a zoning violation fix with new driveway/permit. Special Committee (Davis, Walton, Bacon) formed on neighborhood escrow agreement; Bacon/Dye handling attorney questions on civil infraction ordinance. Public comments from Young and Clark addressed the escrow agreement.
Council interviewed three DPW Superintendent candidates and unanimously voted to authorize President Davis to negotiate a wage and job offer with Bob Joyce. Public commenters Schiffman, Baja, and Uphaus praised all candidates and thanked the Personnel Committee, hoping Joey Reuter would feel appreciated despite not being selected.
Council approved Resolution No. 6, a Section 4.05 zoning amendment, tree removal bid (A-1, plus $300), and an Arbor Day event. A Special Meeting was set for March 19 to interview DPW Superintendent candidates (salary range $32-36 considered). Parks Committee/Acton will review beach parking passes. Public comment: Trish Baker on parking passes, unaddressed.
Council approved Resolution No. 6, Front Street zoning amendment, tree removal contract (A-1, low bid plus $300), and Arbor Day event; scheduled March 19 Special Meeting to interview DPW Superintendent candidates. Bacon to confirm stump removal costs; Parks Committee/Acton to review beach parking passes. Trish Baker commented on parking passes; no council response recorded.
Council adopted the FY2026-27 budget, water rates, fee schedule, and healthcare plan with family coverage; reappointed three ZBA members; approved paving oversight and water meter contracts. Davis will follow up on Right to Farm inquiry; Recreation Committee reviews Beach Ordinance. Karen Baja raised concerns on Zoning/DPW staffing; Skrocki opposed water rates and one ZBA reappointment.
Council adopted resolutions on water rates, Act 152 health care (Hard Cap), FY 2026-27 budget/fees, added family healthcare coverage, approved a $3,500 Gosling-Czubak oversight contract, water meter replacements, ZBA reappointments, and Chamber road closures. Davis to follow up on Right to Farm inquiry; DPW to file bay door incident report. Baja raised budget/enforcement concerns; Skrocki opposed water rates and meters votes.
Council adopted the FY2026-27 budget, water rate resolution (6-1), Act 152 healthcare certification, and schedule of fees; approved reappointments, a $3,500 Gosling-Czubak contract, water meter replacements (6-1), and most Chamber road closures except the Asparagus Festival Front St. closure. Baja raised concerns on Zoning Administrator salary, DPW staffing, and Right to Farm; Davis to follow up.
Council approved a $90K-max Molon bid for Union St. overlay/alley paving (Bacon to arrange engineering oversight, Davis to sign contract), adopted Budget Amendment Resolution No. 1, and sent Ordinance #107 to the attorney. Sidewalk-clearing policy, raised by multiple residents citing safety concerns, was referred to the Streets Committee for recommendations.
Council approved a $90K Molon bid for Union St. overlay/alley paving (Bacon to secure Graf's oversight proposal; Davis to sign contract), adopted budget amendments, sent Ordinance #107 to attorney, and approved 14% health insurance increase. Sidewalk clearing sparked significant public concern (five residents) and was referred to the Streets Committee for review.
Council approved a $90K Molon paving bid (Bacon to get Graf's proposal; Davis to sign contract), adopted the 2025-26 budget amendment, and sent Ordinance #107 to legal review. Sidewalk-clearing policy referred to Streets Committee after residents (Stepanek, Hemingway, Peplinski, Reutter, Lewis) raised safety concerns and pedestrian risks.
Council approved Water Master Plan update ($16,200), SCADA purchase acceleration, personnel wages, Winterfest park use (fees waived), DPW Superintendent ad funds, and Planning Commission reappointments; tabled Shalda Park plan for more public input (Parks Committee to lead). Public comment: Clay McNitt raised liability concerns and supported keeping softball fields. Water rate hearing set for 2/24/26.
Council accepted DPW Superintendent John Friend's resignation, authorized updating his job description, and moved Water Master Plan discussion to January's Regular meeting (contested vote, 4-3). Action items: Personnel Committee updates job description; Clerk Smith revises 2026-27 budget for February; Rademacher consults Hurley on SCADA costs; ZA Hall drafts driveway letter. No public comments were made.
Council accepted DPW Superintendent's resignation, authorized job description update, and reviewed the 2026-27 budget draft (3% wage, 14% health insurance increases). Water Master Plan discussion moved to January Regular meeting (4-3 vote). Rademacher to consult Hurley on SCADA costs; Hall to send letter on shared driveway; revised budget due at February Work Session. No public comments.
Council approved consent agenda ($16,306.15 bills), 2026–2032 CIP, Master Plan Amendment, DPW Tech raise, and appointed Dan Davis to the Benzonia Road property committee. Bacon will pursue recreation coordination and a Community Calendar; sidewalk-clearing policy will be posted online. Public comments included thanks from Dallas Lincoln and calendar suggestions; no major contention noted.