VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – DECEMBER 15, 2025

Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by President Vanderstelt at 5:00 p.m.

Roll Call:
Council present: Jeff Guiles, Chris LeFaive, Bill Overkamp, and Roger Vanderstelt. Carl Rothenberger was absent excused.
Staff Present: Amy Haack, Clerk
Public Present: Matt Lubbers-Moore, Fruitport District Library Director; Matt Wakely, 158 Lake Street; Nan Riekse, 136 Maple Street; and David Bossenbroek, village legal counsel.

Consent Agenda:
The consent agenda includes the December 15, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda, November 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes, and Payment of Bills. Motion made by Guiles and supported by LeFaive to approve the consent agenda.
Roll call vote
Yes: Guiles, LeFaive, Overkamp, and Vanderstelt.
No: none.
Motion carried.

Public Comment:
No public comment was made.

Report from Clerk:
Haack announced the MDNR grant application for the new park property improvements has been selected for FY26 funding in the amount of $400,000 from the MDNR Trust Fund Board. The projects selected now move forward to the state legislature for final approval.

Reports from Officers:
a. LeFaive, planning commission liaison, stated planning commission reviewed the building exteriors ordinance and the waterfront setback ordinance as requested by council and concluded that no changes need to be made to either ordinance. The minutes of the February 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting include more detail on the decision.
b. Vanderstelt reported on Christmas parade and activities in the park and equipment needs.

Restrictive Use Agreement:
Bossenbroek explained the need for a restrictive use agreement for a residence located in the R-1, low-density residential district.

Fruitport District Library:
Motion by Guiles and supported by LeFaive to adopt Resolution 2025-3 Acknowledging Receipt of Letter of Intent from the Fruitport District Library Board.
Roll call vote
Yes: Guiles, LeFaive, Overkamp, and Vanderstelt.
No: none.
Motion carried.

Public Comment:
No public comment.

Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Amy Haack, Clerk