On the agenda: Clinton October 5, 2026 — Flock camera (Oct 5)
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Clinton, Michigan · Monday, October 5, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
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Village of Clinton
Council Minutes
October 5, 2026
The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.
Members present were President Doris Kemner, Bonnie Peters, Greg Michalak, David
Clark, Tom VanTuyle and Stacy Orlowski.
Motion by Michalak seconded by VanTuyle to approve the August 31, 2026 Council
Subcommittee meeting minutes; September 9, 2026 Subcommittee, Regular and
Closed Session Minutes; September 21, 2026 Subcommittee and Second Council
Minutes; and the September 30, 2026 Third Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
David Clark arrived at 6:02 p.m.
Anthony Kendrick voiced his concern about Flock cameras.
Resident Dillon Howe inquired regarding the timing of President Kemner's request to
increase council compensation, asking why the matter was introduced following the
closed session when members of the public were no longer present.
President Kemner read an article regarding Fall Festival being one of the premier
events in the region.
Motion by VanTuyle seconded by Peters to approve the checks written for period
ending September 30, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Orlowski seconded by Clark to adopt Resolution Number 2026-09, a
resolution to allocate MERS surplus funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Michalak seconded by Peters to approve the purchase and equipping of a
police vehicle for $68,000 and purchase a Tool Cat Broom for $12,520. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Orlowski seconded by Clark to appoint Leslie Owens as Acting Village
Manager effective October 31, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Michalak seconded by VanTuyle to authorize execution of the Management
Transition and Mentoring Agreement between Kevin Cornish and the Village of Clinton,
subject to legal review. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by VanTuyle seconded by Michalak to authorize the sale of the 1995 Ford
Pumper-Tanker and 2008 Ford brush truck, and approve the purchase of a new fire
engine for an estimated $800,000 and approve the purchase of a new brush truck for an
estimated $55,000, with $20,000 in contingencies, dependent upon the $500,000
contribution from the data center. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed the draft electronic messaging sign ordinance.
Village Manager provided an update on the Michigan Avenue Road Diet and
recommended tabling the project until after the new Manager gets acclimated.
Motion by Michalak seconded by VanTuyle to receive and file the Council Information
Package. Motion carried unanimously.
Village Manager mentioned that the Village Office heating a cooling system is in need of
major repair or replacement. He also mentioned that he is in the process of putting
documents together for the next Village Manager.
Council Member Orlowski inquired about the Tate Park survey and park bathroom
damage.
President Kemner mentioned that we are waiting on a response from the attorney
regarding the Council compensation.
The Council Subcommittee consisting of President Kemner, Council Member Michalak,
Council Member VanTuyle, and Village Clerk Leslie Owens, conducted an interview
with Jane Flores, candidate for the Village Manager position.
Motion by Michalak seconded by Peters to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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Leslie Owens, Village Clerk
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