Elsie Council Meeting - January 13th, 2026

🏛️ Village Council Meeting Summary
Date: January 13th, 2026
Location: Village of Elsie Council Chambers

🌳 Parks & Community Projects
Hero Park Scripture Bricks installation is on hold due to weather.
One brick was installed last week.
26 bricks are ready for installation once weather improves.

👥 Council Committee Appointments
Council committee assignments were updated for 2026, including:
Budget
Streets
Cemetery
Parks
Hero Park
Ambulance
Personnel
Brownfield Redevelopment

No objections were raised, and appointments proceeded as nominated.

💼 Clerk/Treasurer Appointment
Kelsey Kelly was unanimously approved as Clerk/Treasurer.
She is currently part-time, working Mondays and Wednesdays.
Has been training with Woodhill Group and assisting with:
Accounts payable
Water billing
Community interactions
Council praised her performance and community engagement.

🚓 Police Department Report
7 traffic stops conducted this month.
27 calls for service, down from last month.
160 total work hours logged.
Activities included:
Traffic enforcement
Civil disputes
One domestic call
Community policing
Axon body cameras have been received but are not yet in service.
Zoning enforcement continues with two active applications.
Ordinance updates are underway with additional meetings planned.

🏗️ Manager’s Report & Grants
Monthly meeting held with *Michigan Treasury* and Woodhill Group.
Treasury is reviewing continued funding for
Financial management support
Potential *part-time grant writer*
DWSRF Water Grant:
Council approved a *$28,000 engineering expenditure* to advance the application.
Project includes potential new well placement and long-term iron removal improvements.
Fire Hydrant Replacement Grant:
Proposed replacement of aging hydrants (many dating back to 1938).
RFPs opened for upcoming **financial audits**.
Discussions ongoing regarding:
Redevelopment of *140 Maple Street*
Economic reuse of the former Leer plant property
LEAP/MEDC programs for long-term planning

🚧 DPW (Public Works) Update
Additional water meters installed (school, gas station).
Lift station repairs ongoing; replacement motor pending.
New *water main break* reported on West Green Street.
DPW continues regular maintenance with limited equipment resources.

📜 Ordinance Committee
Next Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for:
*February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM*
Members will divide ordinance updates for review.

🗣️ Public Comment Highlights
Residents offered assistance with *pothole repair* using personal equipment.
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office representatives addressed concerns regarding:
Inter-agency relations
Police response documentation
Public statements made at prior county meetings