Coldwater utility board approves consent agenda, introduces new network technician and records three votes
January 09, 2026 | Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan
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The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities convened, approved its consent agenda, and introduced Carson Reed as the utility’s new network technician. The board also approved a sponsorship increase for Tibbets summer theater and voted to pursue an easement reduction for 52 East Chicago Street.
The board’s consent agenda included minutes from the Dec. 3 regular meeting and the Dec. 3 closed session, the Michigan South Central Power Agency minutes from Nov. 6, departmental operational and financial reports for November 2025, bills and accounts for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, and power‑supply cost projections. The consent package was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Carson Reed, introduced as the new network technician, told the board he grew up in Bronson, completed lineman school in Georgia, and started with the utility in mid‑December. “I’m excited to grow my career and learn some new things here,” Reed said.
Votes at a glance
• Consent agenda: approved by voice vote (exact roll call not specified).
• Tibbets sponsorship: board approved raising the utility’s contribution to the director level to bring the total sponsorship to $7,000 for the season.
• Easement at 52 East Chicago Street: board approved sending a proposed reduction in the recorded easement to city council for final action.
The board scheduled its next regular meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 4 and adjourned.
The board’s consent agenda included minutes from the Dec. 3 regular meeting and the Dec. 3 closed session, the Michigan South Central Power Agency minutes from Nov. 6, departmental operational and financial reports for November 2025, bills and accounts for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, and power‑supply cost projections. The consent package was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Carson Reed, introduced as the new network technician, told the board he grew up in Bronson, completed lineman school in Georgia, and started with the utility in mid‑December. “I’m excited to grow my career and learn some new things here,” Reed said.
Votes at a glance
• Consent agenda: approved by voice vote (exact roll call not specified).
• Tibbets sponsorship: board approved raising the utility’s contribution to the director level to bring the total sponsorship to $7,000 for the season.
• Easement at 52 East Chicago Street: board approved sending a proposed reduction in the recorded easement to city council for final action.
The board scheduled its next regular meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 4 and adjourned.
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