Village of Pellston Michigan public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Pellston Village Council approved several items, including re-appointing Steve Hall to fill a vacancy, recognizing the fire fighters association as a non-profit for charitable gaming, approving $250 holiday bonuses for four employees, and paying bills totaling $58,735.08. They also approved a DDA request to deposit $75,000 into a CD. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved minutes of November 11, 2024 (4-0)
- Re-appointed Steve Hall to Council (5-0)
- Approved recognition of Pellston Fire Fighters Association as non-profit (6-0)
- Approved $250 holiday bonus to each of 4 employees (6-0)
- Approved bills of $58,735.08 (6-0)
- Approved DDA deposit of $75,000 into CD and signees (6-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Board unanimously adopted the Master Plan as presented and approved an annual 3% wage increase for Art Massey and Roy Parkey, effective November 1, 2024. The board also approved bills totaling $135,491.16 and the minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting. Committee reports included updates on fire hall repairs, ordinance enforcement, and park maintenance.
- Adopted the Master Plan as presented (4-0)
- Approved annual 3% wage increase for Art Massey and Roy Parkey effective November 1, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved bills totaling $135,491.16 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 meeting (4-0)
Village Board
The council approved a $181,833 capital improvement bond for a snow plow truck, with annual payments of about $12,000 over 15 years. They also approved a $3,000 grant application for security cameras, extended a grant contract for six months, and approved a $6,880 sidewalk improvement bid. A proposal for an electric car charging station was not favored by the council.
- Approved $181,833 bond for snow plow truck (7-0)
- Approved $3,000 Par Plan grant application for security cameras (7-0)
- Extended Pam Rybinski's grant contract for six months (7-0)
- Approved $6,880 sidewalk improvements on Wright Street (7-0)
- Approved bills totaling $105,665.02 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting (7-0)
Village Board
The Village Council approved several expenditures, including $21,000 for irrigation at Memorial Park, a $2,852.73 library contract renewal, and financing for a new plow truck. They also approved a $109,537.96 bill list, a land split, and $3,200 for fence repairs. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved $21,000 irrigation costs at Memorial Park (6-0)
- Renewed Mackinaw Area Public Library contract for $2,852.73 (6-0)
- Approved financing plow truck for 15 years, approx. $12,000 annually (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $109,537.96 (6-0)
- Approved split of Bogardus plat lot, request by Mike English (6-0)
- Approved $3,200 for ball field fence repairs by Harbor Fence Company (6-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Council approved the property/vehicle insurance renewal for $32,335 through July 2025 and approved bills totaling $53,010.36. They also approved a $3,075 bid from Points North Tree Service to remove three trees. The meeting was procedural with no major policy changes.
- Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved property/vehicle insurance renewal for $32,335 through July 2025 (4-0)
- Approved bills totaling $53,010.36 (4-0)
- Approved $3,075 bid from Points North Tree Service for tree removal (4-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Council approved a lot split for properties in Aspen Acres, a rummage sale permit for the World Cultures Club, and bills totaling $33,241.66. They also appointed Mary Ocko to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous except for the lot split, where one member abstained.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2024 as amended (7-0)
- Allowed Pellston World Cultures Club rummage sale in Memorial Park on June 29 (7-0)
- Approved bills of $33,241.66 (7-0)
- Appointed Mary Ocko to Planning Commission (7-0)
- Approved lot split of W 100 ft of Lot 8, Lot 9 & N 1/2 of Lot 10, Aspen Acres (6-0, 1 abstention)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Council approved a maximum allowable tax rate of 9.0072 for 2024 after a Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comment. They also approved a $34,410 road contract for Zipf Street, extended the DNR/Trailhead project deadline, and approved a storage shed for Emmet County Little League. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Set maximum allowable tax rate to 9.0072 for 2024 (4-0)
- Approved $34,410 bid from Reith-Riley Construction for overlay and wedging on Zipf St (4-0)
- Extended DNR/Trailhead project period from 12/30/22 through 12/30/24 (4-0)
- Approved storage shed near batting cages for Emmet County Little League at Pioneer Park (4-0)
- Approved bills totaling $70,807.28 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of April 8, 2024 as amended (4-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes of April 30, 2024 as submitted (4-0)
Village Board
The Village of Pellston Council held a special meeting on April 30, 2024, and unanimously approved a resolution allowing the Pellston Fire Department to apply for a Michigan Gaming License as a nonprofit organization. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved resolution to allow Pellston Fire Department to apply for Michigan Gaming License (4-0)
- Adjourned special meeting at 6:32pm (4-0)
Village Board
The Village Board approved a Continuing Services Agreement with OHM Advisors and a Professional Services proposal supporting the Village's EGLE Affordability and Planning scope work, tied to a $500,000 grant awarded to the Village. Council also approved renaming Village Dump Rd to Poplar Drive on state mapping, up to $10,000 for Poplar Drive repairs, a $2,000 contribution to North Emmet Little League for electrical upgrades at Pioneer Park, and the proposed Master Plan update. All votes recorded were 5-0, with two council members absent.
- Approved Continuing Services Agreement (CSA) with OHM Advisors (5-0)
- Approved Professional Services proposal with OHM Advisors for EGLE Affordability and Planning scope work, $500,000 grant (5-0)
- Approved changing Village Dump Rd to Poplar Drive on state mapping (5-0)
- Approved up to $10,000 for repairs on Poplar Drive (5-0)
- Approved proposed Master Plan update (5-0); 63-day public viewing period noted
- Approved $2,000 to North Emmet Little League for electrical upgrades at Pioneer Park (5-0)
- Approved bills of $34,428.07 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2024 meeting (5-0)
Village Board
The Village Board approved a $2,000 wage increase for Fire Chief Randy Bricker and authorized $57,894.40 in bills. They also approved a lot split on Poplar Street and granted permission for a Fire Department fundraiser at Pioneer Park. Discussions included potential state grants for water system engineering and updates on the Trailhead bathroom project.
- Approved $2,000 wage increase for Fire Chief (5-0)
- Approved bills totaling $57,894.40 (5-0)
- Approved lot split for Mr. LaTocha on Poplar (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Pioneer Park use for Fire Dept fundraiser (5-0)
- Approved ACH agreement for payroll direct deposit (5-0)
- Approved February 12 minutes (5-0)
Village Board
The Village Council approved the 2024-2025 budget and the 2023-2024 amended budget. The board also authorized several maintenance projects and approved monthly bills.
- Approved 2024-2025 budget (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 amended budget (6-0)
- Approved $3,150.00 for painting Pioneer Park pavilion underside by Bennington Painting, LLC (6-0)
- Allocated $2,000.00 for high school baseball field announcer's booth replacement door (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $48,618.48 (6-0)
- Approved addition of internet service at the maintenance garage (6-0)
- Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
Village Board
The Village Council voted 5-0 to proceed with removing the deed restriction on Pioneer Park, which currently limits the land to recreational use and has blocked a proposed AT&T cell tower. The council also approved a $40,000 Housing Readiness Incentives grant application, adopted a revised Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule, and approved bills totaling $23,713.78. The Village will not renew a $3,500 landscaping contract with Drost Landscaping, as staff can handle the work in-house.
- Approved removing deed restriction on Pioneer Park (5-0)
- Approved $40,000 Housing Readiness Incentives grant application (5-0)
- Adopted revised Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Approved bills of $23,713.78 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of December 11, 2023 as amended (5-0)