Greenville City Council approves multiple contracts, schedules three public hearings

The Greenville City Council on June 18 unanimously approved a package of routine contracts and land‑use actions and scheduled three public hearings for July 16.

Council approved awarding a contract to Sunrise Heating and Plumbing LLC of Greenville for purchase and installation of an air conditioning system at the Greenville Area Recreation and Community Center (GARCC) in an amount not to exceed $77,650. Councilmember Lehman moved the measure and Councilmember Johnson seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

The council also authorized awarding the Drainage Structure Adjustment Project to Youngstrom Contracting, Inc. of Ionia for an amount not to exceed $49,900, contingent on Michigan Department of Transportation approval, following a motion by Councilperson Johnson and a second from Councilperson Lehman. The award passed unanimously.

As part of infrastructure approvals tied to the Edgewood Pines development, the council adopted Resolution No. 24‑16, amending the Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy to add a street light at the north end of the Cedarwood Drive cul‑de‑sac. Councilperson Lehman moved the resolution; Councilperson Cunliffe seconded. The roll call showed six ayes (Lehman, Cunliffe, Scoby, Johnson, Barrus and Moss); Councilperson Linton was absent.

On land‑use, the council granted final plat approval for “Edgewood Pines North,” submitted by Green Development Ventures, LLC. The approval was made subject to final acceptance of a performance bond or other financial guarantee by the City Attorney and was based on the Williams & Works staff report dated June 13, 2024.

Council also authorized the City Manager to pursue sponsorship of an existing part‑paid firefighter to enroll in the police academy to become a public safety officer. Councilperson Moss moved the authorization and Councilperson Barrus seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The motion authorized the city to pursue sponsorship; the transcript does not specify funding commitments or terms.

At the start of the meeting the council approved the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes, payroll of $207,428.65 and accounts payable of $486,373.05, and the scheduling of three public hearings for July 16: (1) creation of an Industrial Development District pursuant to Michigan Public Act 198 of 1974 in connection with Streamline Machine Source, and (2–3) two ordinance amendments to allow and regulate marihuana retail establishments under specified sections of the Greenville Code of Ordinances. The consent agenda also included the mayoral appointment of Tori Ensing to the Planning Commission through Dec. 31, 2026.

During public comment, Jeff Hines of 109 N. Bower spoke about various concerns in the city; the transcript does not provide specifics of his remarks.

The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.