Village of Mecosta
September 8, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes
President Ann Wrobbel, called the Village Council to order at 6:00pm
Pledge to the flag was recited
Roll call: Ann Wrobbel-present, Kim Wernette-present, Melissa Lazzaro-present, Colleen Beemer-present, Terrie Caswell-present, Deb Steig-present, Kevin Stevens-present
Minutes of Regular Meeting August 3, 2026, were presented
Kim Wernette amended her motion from August 3, 2026 from: Kim Wernette made a motion seconded by Ann Wrobbel to send 75% of $1,419 from the Public Safety Revenue Sharing to the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department, as required, and to send the remaining 25% to Sheriff Miller for the purchase of a new dive boat, roll call-all yeses, motion passes To: Kim Wernette made a motion seconded by Ann Wrobbel to send $100% of the $1,419 from the Public Safety Revenue Sharing to the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of a new dive boat, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kim Wernette made a motion seconded Colleen Beemer to approve minutes, roll call-all ayes, motion passes
Public Comment: Jackie Mason thanked Council for allowing the road closure and The Art Fair, she asked about possibly having a flea market and or craft show in late September or October
Ann Wrobbel read the President’s report: Ann wants to change office hours from 9-4 to 10-2 to save money, tabled until next month to get clarification on if the President can change office hours unilaterally. Assigned Deb to Bromley Park and Pocket Park Committee, and Terrie to Research and Information Committee. Started a Fireworks Committee, they have met once, next meeting is September 15, 2026, at 6:00 at the VFW. A fireworks company hasn’t been secured yet, we are working on securing the company from last year, 99% sure they will be doing them in 2027. Mike the maintenance man will be leaving the area, Ann & Kevin spoke with Mike Rodabaugh and Bob Altman, they will fill in and Kevin will help when he can, until a new person can be hired. There is a meeting September 17th at 6:00 at the VFW for the Hero Banners
Kim Wernette made a motion seconded by Ann Wrobbel to pay all bills, payroll, and expenses, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Melissa Lazzaro read the Clerks Report: JulieAnn from MML dropped off this year’s insurance book, next month I will be doing due to’s and equipment rental, and then bring an updated budget in November.
Kim Wernette made a motion seconded by Ann Wrobbel to approve all budget amendments, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kim Wernette read the Treasurer’s report: Bank balances as of 8/31/2026: General Fund: $30,297.00, Asset Fund: $17,344.87, Banner Fund: $4,000.85, Community Promotion Fund: $4,103.70, Fireworks Fund: $1,298.64, Local Road Fund: $88,014.41 Major Road Fund: $144,781.64
Kim will be in the office Monday September 14, 2026, from 9-5 accepting property tax payments
Ann Wrobbel made a motion seconded by Colleen Beemer to accept the Treasurers Report, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
John Fribley read the Enforcement Report: John drove through the village on August 6th, checking on the 3 properties that citations were rejected by the 77th District Court due to a technicality last month. He reissued the citations by certified mail, 485 W Main St was not delivered, 298 S Webber was a failure to appear in court, and 420 N Webber requested a formal hearing with the 77th District Court judge, the hearing is scheduled for September 30, 2026, He sent a letter to 341 E Main St about cleaning up the property. On August 20, 2026, he sent a letter to 300 N Webber St about removing junk from the property, and 460 N Webber St about camping or living in a travel trailer on the property
Kim Wernette read the Cemetery Report: Everything looks good
Colleen Beemer read Pine Tree Park Report: The last horseshoe tournament is September 19th, someone reported there were 2 intoxicated men harassing children, they were told to contact the police, next month we will decide when to take out the portable restrooms
Bromley Park Report: Will be closing the well by the end of September
Research & Information: Nothing at this time
Pocket Park: Nothing at this time
Community Activity Report: The Art Fair went very well, had more artists, vendors and volunteers this year, crowd was down a little, Kim met some people interested in investing in the village and some of the buildings in Mecosta, and sponsoring next year to make it bigger and better next year.
Kim Wernette made a motion seconded by Ann Wrobbel to spend up to $125 from Community Promotion Fund to get 4-6 lock boxes for fireworks donations, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
The village is going to team up with the VFW for Christmas this year, village will make 100 stockings for the kids, Jonathon Squires will donate $100 towards the stockings
Ann Wrobbel made a motion seconded by Colleen Beemer to spend up to $500 for Christmas Stockings and stuffers, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
The Fireworks Committee had their 1st meeting, they talked about doing a Chicken BBQ for a fund raiser possibly Memorial Day Weekend, they will be teaming up with the VFW for it, they will need lots of volunteers
Linda Bula made and donated a Quilt for one of the village buildings
Street Commissioner Report: Would like to get security cameras for Bromley Park, Pine Tree Park, and the Cemetery. The cameras Kevin has cost between $250-400 each, and $120/yr per camera, Terrie is looking into possible grants
Public Comment: Brandon Creed from the VFW informed everyone there is a Flag Retirement Ceremony and spaghetti lunch on Friday September 11, 2026, 11:30 AM lunch and the ceremony starts at 1:30, also a spaghetti dinner for the firefighter’s family on September 19, 2026 at 2:00, still taking donations for the silent auction, contact Karen Todd at Ace Hardware, they are also doing a Trunk or Treat, the District Commander is helping to get up to 500 costumes for a costume contest, and possibly a haunted trail on the ball field, the brick memorial is live, he is working on t-shirts to sell for the little league ball field
Ann Wrobbel made a motion seconded by Kim Wernette to adjourn, roll call-all ayes, motion passes
Adjourned at 7:52 pm
Melissa Lazzaro-Village Clerk
