Watervliet public meetings in 2025

18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

December 2, 2025 Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves payables, investment policy, and manager contract extension

The Watervliet City Commission approved November 2025 payables ($139,040.63) and payroll ($63,412.54), totaling $202,453.17. It also approved Resolution 17-2025 adding Michigan CLASS as an investment option, Resolution 18-2025 adopting the City Investment Policy, the 2026 meeting dates, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a 1-year extension of the City Manager's contract effective September 9, 2025. All votes were unanimous among the six present members, with Commissioner Smith absent. The commission also heard reports on the Small Urban Group grant application and a Road Asset Management Plan overview.

Approved November 2025 payables and payroll totaling $202,453.17 (6-0)
Approved Resolution 17-2025 adding Michigan CLASS as an approved investment option (6-0)
Approved Resolution 18-2025 adopting the City of Watervliet Investment Policy (6-0)
Approved 2026 meeting dates for City Commission, DDA, and Planning Commission (6-0)
Approved 2026 holiday schedule dates (6-0)
Approved 1-year extension of City Manager's contract effective September 9, 2025 (6-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Cail Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the November 11 2025 regular Commission meeting. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables in the amount of $139,040.63 and Payroll in the amount of $63,412.54 for the month of November 2025 for a total of $202,453.17. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. ’ Roll…

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Resolution 17-2025 Approving the addition of Michigan Class as an approved investment option. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Resolution 18-2025 approving the City of Watervliet Investment Policy. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the 2026 meeting dates as presented. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the Schedule of City Holiday Dates for 2026 as presented. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the 1-year extension to the City Manager's Contract with an effective date of September 9, 2025. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Tue Dec 2, 2025

December 2, 2025

Watervliet Commission to approve resolutions, contracts, and 2026 calendar

The Watervliet City Commission is meeting to approve routine financials, resolutions, and contracts, and to discuss the 2026 meeting and holiday dates. The agenda includes a resolution for a Michigan Class, an investment policy resolution, a city manager contract extension, and a road asset management plan overview.

Approval of November 2025 financials totaling $202,453.17 (accounts payable $139,040.63, payroll $63,412.54)
Resolution 17-2025 – Michigan Class approval
Resolution 18-2025 – Investment Policy approval
Discussion/approval of City Manager contract/extension
Small Urban Group Grant application and Road Asset Management Plan overview

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Agenda (official)

Wed Nov 19, 2025

DDA 11 19

✓ Decided: DDA adopts 75% attendance rule for board members

The Watervliet DDA board approved a new attendance policy requiring members to attend at least 75% of meetings (missing no more than three) to remain on the board. The board also approved 2026 meeting dates, keeping them on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM, except December unless needed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

Approved attendance policy: 75% meeting attendance required to remain on board (passed)
Approved 2026 meeting dates: third Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM, except December unless needed (approved)

Minutes

Tue Nov 11, 2025

November 11, 2025 Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves sewer bond resolutions for Paw Paw Lake project

The commission approved two resolutions enabling the Paw Paw Lake Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Authority to bond an upcoming project, including a contract with Berrien County for the sewer system project. Both resolutions passed unanimously with all seven commissioners present. The city also received an unmodified opinion on its annual audit, the highest possible rating.

Approved Resolution 15-2025 initiating the county bond project (7-0)
Approved Resolution 16-2025 approving the contract with Berrien County for the Paw Paw Lake Sewer System project (7-0)
Approved October 2025 payables of $99,428.52 and payroll of $67,448.81, totaling $166,877.33 (6-0, Whitney absent)
Approved agenda and October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, Whitney absent)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular Commission meeting as well as the October 7, 2025 Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables in the amount of $99,428.52 and Payroll in the amount of $67,448.81 for the month of October 2025 for a total of $166,877.33. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call…

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Muth yea

resolution for the county bond project. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Resolution 16-2025 in regards to the contract 2 with Berrien County for the Berrien County Paw Paw Lake Sewer System project. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Tue Nov 11, 2025

November 11, 2025

Commission to consider bond resolutions, audit, and ordinance changes

The Watervliet City Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 11, 2025, to approve minutes, financials, and several action items. Key items include resolutions related to the Paw Paw Lake Area Treatment Authority bond issue, an audit presentation, and second readings of amended cemetery and city manager's duties ordinances. The meeting will also include reports from committees, department heads, and public comment periods.

Approval of October 2025 financials: accounts payable $99,428.52, payroll $67,448.81, total $166,877.33
Resolution 15-2025: Initiating Resolution for Paw Paw Lake Area Treatment Authority bond issue
Resolution 16-2025: Approving Contract for Paw Paw Lake Area Treatment Authority
2nd reading of amended Cemetery Ordinance
2nd reading of amended City Manager's Duties Ordinance

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Agenda (official)

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Business License Application

Business license application form for new Watervliet businesses; $500 fine for non-compliance

This is a business license application form, not a meeting agenda. It outlines the information and approvals required for a new business to open in Watervliet, including zoning, building, police, and fire inspections. Failure to submit the application before opening results in a $500 fine. The form references Chapter 22 of the City Code for licensing requirements.

$500 fine for opening without a license
Approvals required from Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector Troy Gano, Police Chief Sutherland, and Fire Chief Whitney
Application must be signed by all business owners
City may conduct inspections and background reviews of owners

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Agenda (official)

Tue Oct 7, 2025

October 7, 2025 Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves cemetery and city manager ordinance amendments

The Watervliet Commission approved amendments to the Cemetery Ordinance and the City Manager Duties Ordinance, the latter raising the manager's spending limit without commission approval to $20,000. They also approved payables and payroll totaling $227,158.02, several invoices, a park rental fee increase, an updated fee schedule, and a new Planning Commission appointment. All votes were unanimous among the five present members, with two commissioners absent.

Approved September 2025 payables and payroll totaling $227,158.02 (5-0)
Approved amendment to Cemetery Ordinance Chapter XIII (5-0)
Approved amendment to City Manager Duties Ordinance Sec. 2-106, raising spending limit to $20,000 (5-0)
Authorized Treasurer read-only access to United Federal Credit Union accounts (5-0)
Approved $10,000 audit invoice from Maner Costerisan (5-0)
Approved $2,734.18 invoice from TA Gentry (5-0)
Approved George Schubkegel appointment to Planning Commission (5-0)
Approved park rental fee increase to $100 plus $100 cash deposit (5-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda as amended (added Item 1). Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the September 9, 2025 regular Commission meeting. Motion was supported by Commissioner Brinker. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables in the amount of $153,234.08 and Payroll in the amount of $73,923.94 for the month of September 2025 for a total of $227,158.02. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead…

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the Amendment to the Cemetery Ordinance. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

Ordinance Sec. 2-106. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. (Amendment increases the amount of money the city manager can spend without commission approval to $20,000.00) Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve Treasurer Webert to have read-only access to the United Federal bank accounts. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the invoice from Maner Costerisan in the amount of $10,000 for the city’s audit. Motion was supported by Commissioner Brinker. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve payment of the invoice to TA Gentry in the amount of $2,734.18. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the appointment of George Schubkegel to the city’s Planning Commission. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the suggested increase for park rentals to $100 and the addition of a $100 cash deposit. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

Resolution 14-2025. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

Tue Oct 7, 2025

October 7, 2025 Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Cemetery ordinance and city manager spending authority discussed

The public hearing was procedural, with no votes taken on the two items presented. Mayor Muth introduced proposed revisions to the cemetery ordinance, which would remove Section 3 and add new sections on management and rules. He also presented an amendment to the city manager job description, increasing spending authority from $2,500 to $20,000. No decisions were made; the items were only presented for discussion.

Approved agenda as presented (5-0, with 2 absent)
Discussed cemetery ordinance revision (no action taken)
Discussed city manager job description amendment (no action taken)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda as presented. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Brinker yea · Oliphant yea · Bumstead yea · Cobb yea · Muth yea

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Sept 9, 2025 City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves $273,464 OHM invoice and loan application

The Watervliet City Commission approved multiple payments, including a $273,464 OHM invoice and authorized City Manager Timothy Sutherland to apply for a loan with United Federal Credit Union for the same amount. They also approved a fire study (not to exceed $4,000) with one nay and one abstention, and approved removing downtown trees (not to exceed $6,000) with three nays. All other motions passed unanimously.

Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
Approved August 2025 minutes (7-0)
Approved payables/payroll totaling $148,630.68 (7-0)
Approved agreement with Realty Executives to market former paper mill property (7-0)
Approved TA Gentry invoices totaling $14,167.04 (7-0)
Approved JDC invoice of $2,719.46 (7-0)
Approved Decker Insurance Agency invoice of $54,292.00 (7-0)
Approved Maner Costerisan invoice of $7,200.00 (7-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve paying for a fire study for an amount not to exceed $4,000.00. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea · 1 nay

Oliphant yea · Brinker yea · Bumstead yea · Smith yea · Muth yea · Cobb nay

to approve removing the downtown trees at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea · 3 nay

Oliphant yea · Bumstead yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea · Cobb nay · Smith nay · Brinker nay

The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

September 9, 2025 Commission

Commission to review $273,464 OHM invoice and cemetery fee changes

The Watervliet City Commission will consider approving multiple invoices and expenditures, including a large OHM invoice, and discuss cemetery ordinance revisions and fee increases. The agenda also includes discussions on fall leaf pick-up, Halloween trick-or-treating times, and a rezoning request referral.

Approval of OHM invoice for $273,464.00
Approval of Decker Agency insurance renewal for $54,292.00
Cemetery fee increase discussion
Rezoning request by Dutch Developers referred to Planning Commission
DDA owned liquor license resolution 13-2025

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Agenda (official)

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Planning Commission Bylaws August 25th 2025

Planning Commission adopts updated bylaws adding training, orientation, public participation

The Watervliet Planning Commission is adopting amendments to its bylaws, adding new sections on member training, orientation for new members, and public participation. The document also outlines officer selection, meeting procedures, quorum and voting rules, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

New Section VI: Requires each member to complete at least 4 hours of annual training on planning, zoning, or redevelopment topics.
New Section VII: Mandates orientation for newly appointed members within 30 days, covering Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, bylaws, and RRC Best Practices.
New Section VIII: Encourages public participation, including time for public comment at meetings and clear public hearing procedures.
Quorum set at three members; majority vote of full membership required to amend bylaws or approve Master Plan changes.
Officers (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary) elected annually in April.

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Agenda (official)

Tue Aug 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

✓ Decided: Commission approves River Oaks South Brownfield Plan and PUD

The Watervliet City Commission approved the River Oaks South Brownfield Plan and Resolution #12-2025, along with a $6,868.75 payment to Alan C. Smaka, PE LLC. They also approved a $4,000 quote from H20 Towers, LLC for water tower cleaning, a Bobcat Skid Steer and Mini Excavator purchase at an annual cost not to exceed $27,500, and a Planned Unit Development submitted by Alan Edwin Homes. All votes were 4-0 with three commissioners absent.

Approved River Oaks South Brownfield Plan (4-0)
Approved Resolution #12-2025 concurring with Brownfield Plan (4-0)
Approved $6,868.75 payment to Alan C. Smaka, PE LLC (4-0)
Approved $4,000 quote from H20 Towers, LLC for water tower cleaning (4-0)
Approved Bobcat Skid Steer and Mini Excavator purchase, annual cost not to exceed $27,500 (4-0)
Approved Planned Unit Development as submitted by Alan Edwin Homes (4-0)
Approved July 2025 payables ($176,107.01) and payroll ($62,973.13) (4-0)
Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda with the addition of Item F- PUD Approval. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the July 1, 2025 regular Commission meeting. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables in the amount of $176,107.01 and Payroll in the amount of $62,973.13 for the month of July 2025 for a total of $239,080.14. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call…

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

motion to approve the River Oaks South Brownfield Plan. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

motion to approve the River Oaks South Brownfield Plan Resolution #12-2025. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

motion to approve the River Oaks South Brownfield Plan Resolution #12-2025. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Oliphant, Cobb, Brinker, and Muth Nays: Absent: Bumstead…

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

motion to approve the quote from H20 Towers, LLC in the amount of $4,000. Motion was supported by Commissioner Brinker. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

motion to approve the purchase of a Bobcat Skid Steer and Mini Excavator at an annual cost not to exceed $27,500. Motion was supported by Commissioner Brinker. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

motion to approve the Planned Unit Development as submitted by Alan Edwin Homes. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

4 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

Tue Jul 1, 2025

July 1, 2025 Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves 3% COLA raises and PUD for River Oaks South

The commission approved 3% COLA raises for eligible non-union, non-police full-time employees effective July 1, 2025, and approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the River Oaks South Site Condominium project, recommending a public hearing. They also approved Resolution 11-2025 and a property transfer agreement with Green Development Ventures, LLC. All votes were unanimous.

Approved 3% COLA raises effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
Approved PUD for River Oaks South Site Condominium project (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 11-2025 and Property Transfer Agreement to Green Development Ventures, LLC (unanimous)
Approved June 2025 payables ($64,187.07) and payroll ($70,437.98) totaling $134,625.05 (unanimous)
Approved agenda with addition of downtown trees item (unanimous)
Approved minutes from June 3 and June 17, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda with the addition of Item E. (downtown trees) Motion was supported by Commissioner Smith. Roll Call Vote:

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular Commission meeting, meeting minutes from the June 17, 2025 special Commission meeting and meeting minutes from the June 17, 2025…

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables in the amount of $64,187.07 and Payroll in the amount of $70,437.98 for the month of June 2025 for a total of $134,625.05. Motion was supported by Commissioner Cobb. Roll Call…

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve 3% COLA raises with an effective date of July 1, 2025. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. (the COLA raises are for non- union, non- police department, full-time employees…

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the PUD (Planned Unit Development) and recommended to the Planning Commission to set a public hearing. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Resolution 11-2025 and the Property Transfer Affidavit Agreement to Green Development Ventures, LLC. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Sun Jun 1, 2025

2025 CCR REPORT

2025 Water Quality Report shows no health violations, one reporting lapse

This is the City of Watervliet's annual drinking water quality report for 2025, not a meeting agenda. It details water sources, test results, and compliance. All regulated contaminants were within standards, but the city had a reporting violation for failing to submit a service line inventory notification on time, later corrected.

Arsenic detected at 7 ppb (MCL 10 ppb)
Lead detected at 1 ppb (Action Level 15 ppb), 0 samples above AL
PFAS compounds all below detection (<2.0 ppt)
Reporting violation: late service line material inventory notification to EGLE
924 service lines, 0 lead, 264 of unknown material

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Agenda (official)

Wed May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025 Commission

✓ Decided: Commission votes to deobligate USDA-RD flood project funds

The Commission approved sending a letter to USDA-RD requesting deobligation of funds for a flood project stalled since 2019. The City Manager will also meet with OHM to collect project data and negotiate a final invoice. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved sending letter to USDA-RD to deobligate project funds (7-0)
City Manager to meet with OHM to obtain project data and negotiate final invoice

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve sending the letter to USDA-RD requesting them to deobligate the funds. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. A Roll Call Vote was taken:

7 yea

Brinker yea · Bumstead yea · Cobb yea · Oliphant yea · Smith yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

Tue Mar 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

✓ Decided: Commission approves property transfer to Amy's Kitchen and tax abatement policy

The Watervliet Commission approved a property transfer agreement and resolution for city property on Main Street to Amy's Kitchen, with Loshbough covering all transfer costs. It also approved the Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Policy, required for outlining the abatement process and extension rules. Other approvals included invoices for Detroit Salt Company ($6,499.69) and Quality Paving ($5,740.05), plus spring dump passes and the city-wide garage sale scheduled for May 23-26, 2025. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Commissioners Cobb and Smith absent.

Approved agenda as amended, changing Item D to Abatement Policy Approval (5-0)
Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
Approved February 2025 payables and payroll totaling $179,294.71 (5-0)
Approved Detroit Salt Company invoice for $6,499.69 for salt purchase (5-0)
Approved Quality Paving invoice for $5,740.05 for vac truck repairs (5-0)
Approved Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Policy (5-0)
Approved Property Transfer Agreement for Main Street property to Amy's Kitchen (5-0)
Approved Property Transfer Resolution for the same property transfer (5-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda as amended changing ltem D to Abatement Policy Approval. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Brinker yea · Oliphant yea · Bumstead yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the February 4, 2025 regular Commission meeting. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Brinker yea · Bumstead yea · Oliphant yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables and Payroll for the month of February 2025 in the amount of $111,420.51 for payables and $67,874.20 for payroll for a total of $179,294.71. Motion was supported by Commissioner…

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Whitney yea · Muth yea

to approve the invoice to Detroit Salt Company in the amount of $6,499.69 for the purchase of salt. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Whitney yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the invoice to Quality Paving in the amount of $5,740.05 for vac truck repairs. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Whitney yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Policy. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. (The city is required to have a policy, outlining the commercial rehab tax abatement…

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Whitney yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the Property Transfer Agreement, written up by the city's attorney, for city property on Main Street to Amy's Kitchen. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. (Loshbough to cover…

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Whitney yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

Resolution in conjunction with the above-mentioned Property Transfer Agreement. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

5 yea

Oliphant yea · Whitney yea · Bumstead yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

to approve the spring dump passes and city-wide garage sale. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Discussion: The city-wide garage sale will take place May 23, 2025 — May 26, 2025. No…

7 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Whitney yea · Bumstead yea · Smith yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

Tue Feb 4, 2025

February 4, 2025 Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves sale of city-owned lots to Amy Loshbough for Amy's Kitchen

The Watervliet Commission approved moving forward with the transfer of city-owned lots south of 134 N. Main Street to Bill and Amy Loshbough for their new business, Amy's Kitchen, with Amy responsible for all transfer fees. The commission also approved the FY 23/24 audit with an unmodified opinion, adopted the DDA/TIF Ordinance, and approved several resolutions including the 2025 Board of Review items and a 6% sewer usage rate increase. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Whitney absent.

Approved moving forward with property transfer to Bill and Amy Loshbough for Amy's Kitchen (unanimous)
Approved January 2025 payables/payroll of $232,187.69 (unanimous)
Approved invoice from Core & Main for $3,300.00 (unanimous)
Approved three invoices totaling $10,602.85 (unanimous)
Approved invoice from Berrien County Sheriff for $7,431.00 (unanimous)
Adopted DDA/TIF Ordinance, effective March 1, 2025 (unanimous)
Approved Resolutions 02-2025 through 06-2025, including Board of Review notices, Poverty Exemption, Joint Fire Board millage ballot language, and updated Master Fee Schedule with 6% sewer rate increase (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda as presented. Motion was supported by Commissioner Oliphant. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Cobb yea · Brinker yea · Oliphant yea · Bumstead yea · Smith yea · Muth yea

to approve the meeting minutes from the January 7, 2024 regular Commission meeting and the January 27, 2024 Special Commission Meeting and Public Hearing. Motion was supported by Commissioner…

6 yea

Brinker yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Smith yea · Oliphant yea · Muth yea

to approve Payables and Payroll for the month of January 2025 in the amount of $232,187.69. Motion was supported by Commissioner Bumstead. Roll Call Vote:

6 yea

Oliphant yea · Cobb yea · Bumstead yea · Smith yea · Brinker yea · Muth yea

[context] Roll Call Vote:

6 yea