During the recent city council meeting, members unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 9, 2024, as part of the consent agenda. The motion was moved by Councilman Watson and supported by Councilman Shirkey.

The council then moved to the action agenda, which included three key items. The first item involved the approval of check disbursements for September 6 and September 13, 2024, which included reimbursements for Sherkey Electric related to the Hot Wheels weekend and work done in local parks. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winston and supported by Councilman Wessel. Notably, Councilman Sherkey abstained from the vote, but the motion passed with the majority in favor.

Next, the council approved payroll for the upcoming pay periods of September 27 and October 11, 2024, with all members voting in favor.

The final item on the agenda was the approval of a bid from Body Construction Company of Fort Huron, Michigan, for improvements to Veterans Park, including the installation of a new ADA-accessible kayak launch. The bid was approved for a total of $464,515. City Manager Randy Fernandez and City Engineer Pat Phelan were present to provide additional context for this significant project.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to community improvements and fiscal responsibility, with all motions passing smoothly.