Council Meeting

Call to Order

The Village Council of Mayville, Michigan held a Regular Meeting at the Village Hall on April 21, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm by Village President Kristen Valentine.

Attendance

• Trustees present: Bill Barkowska, Margo Chambers, Kathy Freeland, Beau Shaver
• President: Kristen Valentine
• Employees present: Police Chief Louis Cook; Fire Chief Terry Blackmer; Assistant Fire Chief Jason Bellor; DPW Ray Herington; Clerk/Interim Manager Kayla Reed
• Guests: 4
• Absent: None

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation led by Police Chief Louis Cook.

Public Comments

T. Gerstenberger raised complaints about potholes and vacant houses on First Street.

Consent Agenda

Approval of Budget Hearing Minutes (March 17, 2026)

Motion by M. Chambers, second by K. Freeland to approve.

• Yays: 5
• Nays: 0

Approval of Regular Council Minutes (March 17, 2026)

Motion by M. Chambers, second by K. Freeland to approve.

• Yays: 5
• Nays: 0

Approval of Regular Council Minutes (April 7, 2026)

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by M. Chambers to approve.

• Yays: 5
• Nays: 0

Approval of Bills

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by M. Chambers to approve bills as presented.

• K. Freeland: Y
• B. Barkowska: Y
• B. Shaver: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

Action Items

USDA Phase I Invoice Approval

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by K. Freeland to approve Phase I invoices totaling $9,368.52 to be submitted to USDA for payment.

• Newegg (computers & battery backups): $2,427.84
• Auto Value (flow meter batteries): $400.00
• Sewer Rate Study Advance: $1,000.00
• USA Bluebook (sampler & accessories): $4,208.67
• Generator parts & delivery: $1,351.96

• B. Barkowska: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• K. Freeland: Y
• B. Shaver: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

2026–2027 Salaries & Wages Resolution

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by K. Freeland to adopt the resolution approving salaries and wages for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

• K. Freeland: Y
• B. Barkowska: Y
• B. Shaver: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

FCU CD 308 Water Fund Bond Renewal

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by K. Freeland to renew CD 308 for 11 months at 3.1% for $5,279.14 upon maturity on 4/24/26.

• B. Shaver: Y
• K. Freeland: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• B. Barkowska: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

FCU CD 300 Fire Truck Proceeds Renewal

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by M. Chambers to renew CD 300 for 11 months at 3.1% for $31,045.49 upon maturity on 5/15/26.

• B. Barkowska: Y
• B. Shaver: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• K. Freeland: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

Ambulance Contract Payment

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by M. Chambers to approve Mayville Area Ambulance contract payment of $5,532.00 for 4/1/26–3/31/27.

• B. Barkowska: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• K. Freeland: Y
• B. Shaver: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

Ohmer Park Fence Repair

Motion by B. Barkowska, second by B. Shaver to accept Michigan Fence proposal for fence repair at Ohmer Park ($2,346.00, insurance claim).

• B. Shaver: Y
• K. Freeland: Y
• M. Chambers: Y
• B. Barkowska: Y
• K. Valentine: Y

Resolution Text

At a meeting of the Village Council on April 21, 2026, the following resolution was presented by Village President Kristen Valentine:

WHEREAS, the Village employs specified personnel on various bases; and WHEREAS, the Council approved the following salaries and wages for the 2026–2027 fiscal year…

1. Clerk/Interim Manager: $27.58/hr, 24–32 hrs/week
2. Treasurer: $18.54/hr, 12–18.75 hrs/week
3. Custodian: $20.00/hr, up to 5 hrs/week, contracted, no benefits
4. DPW Equipment & Building Supervisor: $22.50/hr, 32–36 hrs/week
5. DPW Public Works Supervisor: $21.50/hr, 40 hrs/week
6. Lien Certified Office Administrator: $21.85/hr, 18 hrs/week
7. Crossing Guards: $15.00/hr, 5 hrs/week max, contracted
8. Part Time Police Officers: $22.66/hr, contracted
9. Chief of Police: $26.67/hr, 32 hrs/week
10. Sewer & Water Operator: under MRWA training, no cost to Village

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED…

Certification: Yeas: K. Freeland, B. Barkowska, B. Shaver, M. Chambers, K. Valentine; Nays: 0; Absent: 0.

Department Reports

D.P.W.

Monthly report presented by Ray Herington. Cold patch will be ordered this week.

Fire Department

Monthly report presented by Fire Chief Terry Blackmer.

Police Department

Monthly report presented by Police Chief Louis Cook.

Zoning Report

No report submitted.

Planning Commission

Verbal report presented by Planning Chair Cecilia Kapcia.

Ambulance Report

Verbal report presented by Village Representative Jason Bellor.

Manager Report

Monthly report presented by Clerk/Interim Manager Kayla Reed.

President Updates

Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement applicant declined; position will be reposted. Farmers Market starts May 31.

Public Comments

None.

Adjournment

Motion by B. Shaver, second by M. Chambers to adjourn at 8:51 pm.

• Yays: 5
• Nays: 0

Meeting adjourned.