Village of Pellston Michigan public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Village Council approved a $1,000 holiday bonus ($250 each) for the Fire Chief, DPW Supervisor, DPW worker, and Clerk, with one abstention. They also approved the minutes and bills totaling $61,216.49. The council discussed but did not act on acquiring skate park ramps, a possible sledding party, and a potential switch from DDA to EDC.
- Approved holiday bonus of $1,000 ($250 each) to four staff (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of November 11, 2023 as amended (7-0)
- Approved bills of $61,216.49 (7-0)
- Requested clerk to transfer $5,200 from DDA to Fire Department funds
Village Board
The Village Council approved up to $4,000 for a new membrane roof on the concession stand at the varsity baseball fields, with the school's Building Trades class funding interior repairs. They also closed the library account and issued a return check for $2,304.51, and approved paying bills totaling $97,526.45. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).
- Approved minutes of October 9, 2023 as amended (5-0)
- Closed library account and issued return check for $2,304.51 (5-0)
- Approved up to $4,000 for concession stand roof repair (5-0)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $97,526.45 (5-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Board approved a capital improvement bond of up to $250,000 to fund capital improvements, including a plow truck, over a period not exceeding 20 years. The board also approved paying bills totaling $38,353.54 and allowed the Mud Brothers ATV group to stage at the ball fields on October 14. A search and rescue update was provided for missing person David Moffett, with formal operations concluded unless new leads emerge.
- Approved $250,000 capital improvement bond for plow truck and improvements (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $38,353.54 (6-0)
- Allowed Mud Brothers ATV group to stage at ball fields on October 14 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of September 11, 2023 meeting (6-0)
Village Board
The Village Board approved the promotion of Art Massey to DPW Supervisor and the hiring of Roy Parkey. The board also authorized payment of village bills totaling $205,733.94.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $205,733.94 (5-0)
- Approved Art Massey as DPW Supervisor at $24/hour effective Oct. 2 (5-0-1)
- Approved hiring Roy “Jr.” Parkey as DPW staff at $20/hour effective Oct. 2 (5-0-1)
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
Village Board
The Village Board approved funding for a new plow truck and the purchase of search and rescue boats. The board also authorized the Clerk to handle specific financial duties with Citizens National Bank and approved over $60,000 in bills.
- Approved securing $270,000 in funding from the Rural Development Authority and the bank for a new plow truck (6-0)
- Approved purchase of two search and rescue boats and a partial payment of $70,680.00 (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $60,275.55 (6-0)
- Approved resolution for Clerk Rebecca O’Neil to endorse checks and transfer funds at Citizens National Bank (6-0)
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Board approved a $2,000 donation to North Emmet Little League for batting cages at Pioneer Park, contingent on the league contributing $2,000 and the Biardi Foundation paying $4,000. The board also approved a $270,000 plow truck estimate discussion, accepted a $50,000 ARPA grant from Emmet County, and approved several other expenditures including fire truck tires, a clerk laptop, and an insurance renewal.
- Approved $2,000 donation to North Emmet Little League for batting cages (5-0)
- Approved holding Pop Up Markets on Aug 18 and Sep 15 in Memorial Park (5-0)
- Approved paying bills totaling $21,731.09 (5-0)
- Approved $4,013.96 for fire truck tires pending Fire Fund availability (5-0)
- Appointed Rebecca O'Neil as Clerk with $1,000 monthly pay effective Aug 1 (5-0)
- Approved laptop purchase up to $1,000 for Clerk (5-0)
- Approved $50 monthly cell phone stipend for Clerk (5-0)
- Approved insurance renewal with Municipal Underwriters for $26,400 (5-0)
Village Board
The Village Board approved the maximum allowable taxable rate and authorized applying for $50,000 in ARPA funds for a new plow truck. The board also approved over $56,000 in bills and several fire department equipment purchases.
- Approved taxable rate at maximum allowable of 9.0516 (6-0)
- Approved applying for $50,000 in Emmet County ARPA funds for a new plow truck (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $56,605.94 (6-0)
- Approved $1,278.90 for radio battery shock device (6-0)
- Approved $2,899.00 for hose testing unit (6-0)
- Approved amending MDNR Trust fund agreement to remove $50,000.00 (6-0)
- Denied use permit to build and repair pallets in Highway Commercial district
- Approved request to operate another business at the same pallet permit location
Village Board
The Village Board approved moving the cell tower site to near the rear of the 'boy scout' building, approved bills totaling $74,900, and approved a fire department wall opening for a refrigerator. The trailhead decision was postponed, and a request for $1,000 in repairs was tabled.
- Approved April 10, 2023 minutes with correction (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $74,900 (6-0)
- Approved relocating cell tower to rear of 'boy scout' building (6-0)
- Approved fire dept. cutting wall opening for refrigerator (5-1)
- Postponed trailhead decision until plans are obtained
- Tabled $1,000 refrigerator repair request pending health dept. input
Village Board
The Village Board appointed a new clerk and approved over $24,000 in bills. The board also authorized the general fund to pay for temporary internet expenses at the former senior center building.
- Hired Becky O’Neil as clerk at $12,000/year (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $24,924.00 (6-0)
- Approved general fund to cover internet for former sr ctr bldg at $165/month for 6 months (6-0)
- Approved March 13, 2023 minutes (6-0)
- Tabled trailhead discussion until May
Village Board
The Village Board approved the use of the former senior center as a fire training facility and authorized a 10-year fire services contract. The board also approved $44,380.89 in bills and health insurance renewals.
- Approved bills in the amount of $44,380.89 (6-0)
- Approved use of former senior center as fire training facility, noting Seasonal Bliss, LLC's pending kitchen rental (5-0-1)
- Authorized fire chief to sign 10-year fire services contract with Little Traverse Bay Band for $1,100/year (6-0)
- Approved health insurance renewals (6-0)
- Amended DDA budget to add $2,500 line item for website maintenance (5-0-1)
- Tabled trailhead project discussion until April meeting
Village Board
The Village Board approved a 10-year fire services contract with the Little Traverse Bay Band and authorized the fire department to use the former senior center as a training facility. Additionally, the board approved $44,380.89 in bills, renewed health insurance, and amended the DDA budget to include website maintenance costs. The trailhead project was tabled until the April meeting.
- Approved $44,380.89 in bills (6-0)
- Tabled trailhead project until April meeting
- Approved fire department use of former senior center (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved 10-year fire services contract with Little Traverse Bay Band (6-0)
- Approved health insurance renewals (6-0)
- Amended DDA budget to add $2,500 for website maintenance (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (5-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Board approved the December 12, 2022 minutes as corrected, approved bills totaling $29,873.96, accepted Search & Rescue funds into the fire fund as a separate line item, and approved the purchase of a new diesel tank for $1,700. All votes were unanimous (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and public comments.
- Approved December 12, 2022 minutes as corrected (7-0)
- Approved bills totaling $29,873.96 (7-0)
- Accepted Search & Rescue funds into fire fund with separate line item (7-0)
- Approved purchase of new diesel tank at M/V for $1,700 (7-0)