Village of Pellston Michigan public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Village Board approved a contract with OHM Advisors to design and construct a new drinking water system, funded by $32,222,890 in DWSRF principal forgiveness loans and a requested $11,778,100 EGLE RRD grant. The board also voted to include seven village-owned properties with well connections in the municipal water system. Additionally, the board approved a $250 holiday bonus for four employees, a $3,000 payment to NEMCOG for TIF plan development, and an extension for the DNR Trailhead Grant.
- Approved OHM Advisors contract for water system design/construction (4-0)
- Approved inclusion of seven village-owned well-connected properties in water system (5-0)
- Approved $250 holiday bonus for four employees (5-0)
- Approved $3,000 payment to NEMCOG for TIF plan (5-0)
- Approved DNR Trailhead Grant extension to June 30, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved bills totaling $49,767.01 (5-0)
Village Board
The council adopted ordinance #59 approving a new DDA plan for the Pellston Downtown Development District, and accepted resignations from four board members. A $145,325 MDOT grant for Mill Street and Edgard Blvd was reviewed, and bills totaling $90,604.98 were approved. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Adopted ordinance #59 approving new DDA plan (5-0)
- Accepted resignations from Memory Massey, Larry Smith, Diane Kowalski-Smith, and Pam Rybinski (5-0)
- Approved bills for $90,604.98 (5-0)
- Authorized attorney to send letter to Pam Rybinski requesting cost breakdown of final invoice (5-0)
- Approved $900 for new copier for Fire Department (5-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Council approved a $2,000 bonus for Clerk Rebecca O'Neil, funded equally from the general and fire funds, in recognition of her extra FEMA coordination and reporting duties. The council also approved library support, a lot split, and bills, and discussed FEMA reimbursement and a tree planting event.
- Approved $2,000 bonus for Clerk Rebecca O'Neil for FEMA workload (6-0)
- Approved $3,344.01 for 2025/2026 library support (6-0)
- Approved lot split of parcel 44-10-34-200-013 on Zipf St. (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $146,658.72 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting (6-0)
Village Board
The Village of Pellston Council approved several items, including a $256,564.15 bid for the Trailhead Pavilion project, a $39,317 insurance renewal, and a $74,452.87 bill payment. They also approved merging three lots into two, installing hand dryers at Pioneer Park, and purchasing a utility vehicle. The council discussed but did not vote on a proposed farmers market, which was met with favor pending a permit.
- Approved 2025-2026 insurance package renewal for $39,317.00 (7-0)
- Approved O'Neil Builders, LLC bid for $256,564.15 for Trailhead Pavilion project (7-0)
- Approved merging lots 4 & 5 and 5 & 6 into lots 4 and 6 as requested by Jeremy Gabel (7-0)
- Approved installation of two hand dryers at Pioneer Park for $2,300 by Wayne's Electric (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Vector Utility Vehicle from Home Depot for less than $6,900 for DPW (7-0)
- Approved bills totaling $74,452.87 (7-0)
Village Board
The Village of Pellston Council approved Ordinance #58 establishing charges for Fire Department services under Michigan law, effective January 1, 2025. They also adopted resolutions supporting state storm disaster relief, the 2025 Emmet County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and designating Arthur Massey as Street Administrator. Bills totaling $68,055.22 were approved, and the council authorized up to $750 for a laptop and printer for the DPW Supervisor.
- Approved Cost Recovery Ordinance #58 for Fire Department charges (7-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting House Bill 4328 for storm disaster relief (7-0)
- Adopted 2025 Emmet County Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
- Designated Arthur Massey as Street Administrator (7-0)
- Approved bills totaling $68,055.22 (7-0)
- Approved up to $750 for DPW laptop and printer (7-0)
- Allowed Mud Brothers to park vehicles at Pioneer Park on Sept 13 (6-0, Ward abstained)
Village Board
The Village Council approved the FY2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Planning Document, committing to a public water system with a village well, treatment, transmission, distribution, and storage. They also authorized grant applications for road improvements on Edgar Blvd and from US-31/Mill Street to Townline Road, and approved a new village attorney, a fire protection ordinance, the 2025 tax rate, and bills totaling $67,985.73.
- Adopted FY2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Planning Document (6-0)
- Authorized $70,650 grant application for Edgar Blvd milling/paving with 50% match (6-0)
- Authorized $220,000 grant application for road work from US-31/Mill Street to Townline Road with 50% match (6-0)
- Engaged Shaynee Fanara as village attorney at $200/hour (6-0)
- Passed fire protection ordinance per MCL 41.806a (6-0)
- Approved 2025 tax rate request at 8.8432 mills (6-0)
- Approved bills for $67,985.73 (6-0)
Village Board
The Village Board approved a resolution to submit a plan to the State of Michigan for installing at least 650 linear feet of sidewalks (2,600 square feet total, estimated at $19,500+) by April 2028, with an earliest start of May 2025, to maintain Act 51 funding. The board also approved a $600 donation to North Emmet Little League, authorized the fire chief to hire an attorney for fee collection from electric companies, and approved bills totaling $43,409.97. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved resolution to submit sidewalk installation plan for Act 51 funding compliance (6-0)
- Approved $600 donation to North Emmet Little League (6-0)
- Authorized fire chief to engage attorney for fee collection from electric companies (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $43,409.97 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting (6-0)
Village Board
The Pellston Village Council approved transferring approximately $11,100 from Boy Scouts Troop #2 into a separate village account, with use to be determined later. They also accepted tree service bids, approved bills totaling $35,230.13, and discussed PFAS filtration, MDOT sidewalk compliance, and a trailhead grant application.
- Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 (4-0)
- Transferred Boy Scouts Troop #2 funds (~$9,000 savings, ~$2,100 checking) to a separate village account (4-0)
- Accepted Pointes North Tree Service bids: $4,100 for tree/stump removal and $1,225 for trimming along US-31 (4-0)
- Approved bills of $35,230.13 (4-0)
- Adjourned at 7:44pm (4-0)
Village Board
The Village Council approved the amended 2024-2025 budget and the 2025-2026 budget, both unanimously. They also approved a lease agreement with BTS Towers, LLC for a 112-foot tower, and approved bills totaling $132,131.34. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved amended 2024-2025 budget (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 budget (7-0)
- Approved lease agreement with BTS Towers, LLC for 112-foot tower (7-0)
- Approved bills of $132,131.34 (7-0)