City of Holland

The meeting included discussions on a replat for property at 206 N Franklin, which was forwarded for council approval. Subsequent city council proceedings addressed the abandonment of streets and alleyways at the same location, along with the formal oath of office for the newly elected mayor and two council members. The council also appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem, approved a medical helicopter transport agreement, adopted a new code of ordinances, and authorized repair work for City Hall. Several policy statements and assurance plans related to Title VI were approved, while a proposal for decorative lighting on the water tower was tabled.

The City Council meeting included a review of financial, police, utility, and engineer reports, as well as discussions on building permits. Key actions included the approval of the 2025 audit, the 2026 Drought Contingency Plan, and the potential for a rodeo during the Holland Cornfest. The Council also approved updates to the fee schedule for development services and security deposits, discussed revisions to the E-Bike/E-Scooter ordinance, and ratified changes to police department policies regarding career development, promotions, vehicle pursuits, and animal control. Furthermore, the Council selected a new law firm for legal counsel and prosecutor services.

The City Council agenda included the presentation of departmental reports covering financial, police, utility, building permits, and engineering updates. Review and discussion items featured the 2025 audit, the 2026 Drought Contingency Plan, a proposed rodeo at the local festival, adjustments to the fee schedule for development services and security deposits, and revisions to ordinances regarding E-bikes, E-scooters, and animal control. Additional business involved the police department's vehicle pursuit policy, a career development and promotion policy, and the selection of a new law firm for legal counsel and prosecution.

The proceedings included standard opening procedures such as roll call and invocation, followed by a segment for Citizen Public Comments, during which no citizens were present to speak on non-agenda items. The Council convened in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pertaining to Brett Buchanan. Following the Executive Session, the Council acted upon the item, passing a motion to hire Brett Buchanan contingent upon the finalization of his background check. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed and conditionally approved two replat applications: one for 100 S Franklin (Guys Quick Stop) and another for a subdivision plat review of 708 W Travis, both forwarding recommendations to the City Council. The Regular City Council Meeting followed, where the Council approved the recommendations for the replat of 100 S Franklin and the subdivision plat of 708 W Travis. The Council also approved changes to the Community Center Rental Agreement and Ordinance 2-23-26 A concerning water rates and solicitor's permits. Furthermore, they approved Ordinance 260223-1 to update building codes to the 2024 IBC standards. A motion to table the discussion on changes to the Police Department G15 Vehicle Pursuit Policy was carried. Revisions to the Police Department D6 Outside Employment Policy were approved, requiring officers at the Community Center to use personal vehicles for assignment beginning and end. The date for the city-wide clean-up day was set for April 18, 2026. During Executive Session, personnel matters concerning Jacoah Gray were discussed, resulting in a subsequent motion to remove him from probationary status and place him into a full-time employee position.