On the agenda: Baldwin September — data center (Oct 9)
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Baldwin, Michigan · Friday, October 9, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
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Village of Baldwin
Baldwin, Mi 49304
REGULAR MEETING,
for September 14 , 2026
Location of meeting: Village of Baldwin Hall
620 Washington St., Baldwin Mi 49304
Meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: President Harold Nichols, Tim Jannereth, Curtis Miller, Kelly Zoellner, Pam Anderson Theresa
Lamb, Clerk
Absent: N o n e
Guests: Commissioner Clyde Welford, Attorney Cindy Wotila
. Agenda:
• K. Zoellner moves to accept the agenda, supported by T. Jannereth, All Ayes. 0 Nays, 0
Absent, Motion Carried.
Minutes:
• The minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting were approved with a motion from K. Zoellner,
and support from T. Jannereth, brought an all Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.
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Financial Report:
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Financial reports for the month of June were Accepted as presented. T. Jannereth moved
with support from P. Anderson. All Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion Carried.
Payment of Bills:
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The bills for the month of August 2026 were presented to the council for payment approval.
A motion from P. Anderson, and support from T. Jannereth brought a roll call vote : President Nichols,
Aye., K. Zoellner, Aye., C. Miller, Aye. and T. Jannereth, Aye. All Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
• The council heard from Commissioner Welford, he reported attending a meeting of candidates for
governor. Several topics were discussed, including the need for data centers.
Sheriff Report: Sheriff Martin was not in attendance.
Attorney Report:
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Ms. Wotila presented the council with her attorney report, discussed the current airport flight path
compliance issues, and offered her services should the Village have issues with property owners
that do not comply with FFA flight path regulations.
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Attorney Wotila also discussed the new format for prosecuting repeat Ordinance offenders from
the Lake County Court.
Building and Grounds, Airport:
Airport:
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Arrangements and contact has been made with property owners that have trees within the FFA
regulated flight paths.
SPARK Grant Update:
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The Hollister Park renovation project has been completed; adjustments will be made to the
splashpad water objects.
The Grand Opening of the park will be September 19, 2026 at 12:00.
DDA/ Pure Markette:
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The DDA is moving forward with the placement of banner poles near the railroad crossing.
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The Pure Markette is now closed for the season..
WWTP/Water:
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Please see IAI written report.
Streets and Equipment:
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The MDOT Traffic Calming project is set to start September 21, 2026. This project will include new
sidewalks, new curbing, with ADA access to crosswalks. A removeable pedestrian island will be
installed near the parking lot between Jones and the Business Center, providing safe pedestrian
crossing on Michigan Ave. There will be other additional crosswalks and paved road shoulder from
businesses on the north end of town, to the airport on the south side of Baldwin.
Clerk/Office Mgr:
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Office Mgr Theresa Lamb asked the council to approve changing phone services, which will
allow the office to use cordless phones, and save approximately $70.00 per month in phone service
charges. The new company is Ooma, we will keep our current desk phones, but have cordless
phones for in office use.
Planning/Zoning:
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The Village of Baldwin Planning Commission continues to work on updating the Master Plan.
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Ordinance Enforcement:
• See written report.
New Business:
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Reappoint Diane Smolinski to a new 5yr term to expire 8/22/2031.
Amotion from T. Jannereth, support from President Nichols. All Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 absent. Motion
Carried.
Appoint Amy Browder to the DDA, she will fill a vacancy with a term of 2024-2028.
President Nichols motioned for the appointment, and support from P. Anderson brought a unanimous
vote of 5 Ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Curtis Miller gave his letter of resignation effective 9/15/2026, health issues prevent him from
being a active participant in meetings.
President Nichols made the motion to regretfully accept the resignation, and T. Jannereth supported
the Presidents motion. An all Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent vote approved the resignation.
Old Business: .N o n e
Adjournment:
P. Anderson moved to adjourn the council meeting at 7:35 pm, with support from
T. Jannereth. All Ayes, O Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
Next Meeting : OCTOBER 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Minutes taken and typed by
T. Lamb, Village Clerk
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