Marci Poley-Kwiatkowski

The meeting commenced with council roll call, invocation, and the pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items included the approval of the current meeting agenda and minutes from the prior meeting on December 8th. A review of expenditures since the last meeting highlighted a significant liability and property insurance renewal payment of $214,000, alongside payments for engineering services, elevator inspection/modernization considerations, courtroom AV upgrades, Milra Park improvement progress, and traffic signal upgrades which experienced delays due to material arrival. Additionally, Ordinance Number 320, pertaining to amendments in massage therapy licensing to comply with state law, was introduced and tabled, as was Ordinance Number 321, proposing the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code. The consent agenda involved approval of November reports (Fire, EMS, Investment) and Tree Board minutes from September and October, along with an appointment of a Deputy Police Chief to a County Dispatch Authority and a review of City Council assignments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing and honoring Lieutenant Mark Perkins upon his retirement from the Granville Fire Department after 31 years of service, detailing his career achievements and commendations.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. A presentation of bills highlighted various expenses, including turnout gear for the fire department, annual licenses for police department body cams, security for polling places, supplies for a meter replacement project, park equipment, a utility golf cart for the cemetery, hydrant replacement, water main repair, clean water plant chemicals, and a plow for a new dump truck. The annual audit report was presented, noting a clean financial report with no significant deficiencies. Key financial highlights included clean water projects, vehicle additions, water main completion, and street projects. The discussion covered revenue sources, expenses, fund balances, and property tax revenues. The proprietary fund financial statements for water and sewer funds were also reviewed, with attention to operating income and losses.

The meeting included an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved. There was a discussion regarding invoices, including those from Etna Supply for water meters, Precision Concrete Inc. for sidewalk grinding, Pry North Limited for a sidewalk plow, and West Michigan Office Interiors for new furniture. The council discussed a grant from Consumers Energy for planting trees. The consent agenda was approved, which included purchases and reports from various departments. The city manager provided updates on board vacancies, committee structures, and a water main break. There was also a reminder about the upcoming meeting where new council members would be sworn in.

The Grandville City Council meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics. The agenda was approved, followed by the approval of minutes from the previous meeting. Bills from the old fiscal year were reviewed, including significant invoices from Blackbold Transport for street overlay projects and Reef Riley for 44th Street resurfacing. A presentation was given by Moxy Development regarding a proposed mixed-use project at Fay and Maple, including details on the project's financing, tax increment financing, and community benefits. The DDA and planning commission expressed their support for the project, emphasizing its potential to spur additional development and create a more vibrant downtown.

The meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics. Key items included the police department's accreditation ceremony, where the department was recognized for voluntarily complying with established standards. The council also reviewed the July 4th celebration event, focusing on fundraising, costs, and recommendations for future events. Fundraising efforts brought in approximately $65,245 through sponsorships and revenue from the craft fair, parade entries, and food vendors. Staffing was noted as the highest cost for the event, and discussions covered potential improvements and changes for the 2026 celebration.