Greenville public comment: residents urge better code enforcement, propose trail hub; prosecutor announces run

During the public comment portion of the Greenville City Council meeting on June 4, several residents and one county official raised local concerns and proposals.

Penny Dora of 1706 Como Lake Drive opened public comment by thanking council and staff for partnerships in community events and encouraging continued collaboration on local programming.

Lonnie Mahlich of Edmore spoke about code enforcement practices, specifically mowing, and asked whether a composting area could be provided for non-residents.

Jason Evans, identified in the meeting as the Montcalm County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, said he is running for the county Prosecuting Attorney position and used the public comment period to announce his candidacy.

Kevin Carlson of 1108 Sprucewood Drive raised questions about the accounts payable report and expressed concerns about the Edgewood Pines development during his remarks.

Jeff Hines of 109 N. Bower presented an idea for a trail hub to support trail users and local tourism, an item that relates to the council's subsequent approval of trail connector work.

The council heard the comments during the designated Statement of Citizens period; no formal council action was taken on these public remarks at the meeting.