REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, November 24, 2025 06:00 PM 415 WEST WILEY RD, SUITE 103, DOUGLAS, MI 49406

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1.CALL TO ORDER: By Mayor

2.ROLL CALL: By Clerk

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor

4.ELECTION OF OFFICERS

1. A.Election of Mayor - City Clerk shall call for nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilmembers will vote by ballot, City Clerk will read votes into the record and certify by roll call vote.

2. B.Election of Mayor Pro-Tem - The Mayor shall call for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmembers will vote by ballot, City Clerk will read votes into the record and certify by roll call vote.

5.CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A.Approve the Council Meeting Agenda for November 24, 2025

2. B.Approve the Council Regular Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2025

• 11.3.2025 CC MINS.pdf (0.19 MB)

3. C.Approve Invoices in the Amount of $394,963.55

• Invoices to council.pdf (0.12 MB)

4. D.City of Douglas 2026 Meeting Schedule

• Board Meeting Schedule 2026.pdf (0.08 MB)

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar of November 24, 2025 – roll call vote

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES, AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

7.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.89 S. Washington - Obstruction in ROW (Discussion/Action) (S. Homyen)

• 89 S. Washington St - Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 89 S. Washington St - Letter_Redacted.pdf (1.03 MB)

2. B.Resolution 25-2025 - FY 25-26 Budget Amendments (D. Raza)
   
   Motion to adopt resolution 25-2025, approving the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendments for the City of the Village of Douglas. - roll call vote

• November 2025 Budget Amendments Cover Letter.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Res 25-2025 Budget Amendments.pdf (0.02 MB)

3. C.Legal Services Proposal - 415 Wiley Condominium Conversion (L. Nocerini)
   
   Motion to approve the proposal from Sikkel & Krommendyk, PLC, in the amount of $6,000 for legal services related to the condominium conversion of the former Doctor's space at 415 Wiley Road, with 50% paid from building sale proceeds, and 50% shared equally with the Saugatuck Township Fire District. - roll call vote

• Memo 415 Wiley Legal Condomimium Work November 24 2025.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Proposal for legal work.pdf (0.10 MB)

10.REPORTS

1. A.Commission/Committee/Boards

   1. Planning Commission
   2. Kalamazoo Lake Sewer Water
   3. Downtown Development Authority
   4. Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority
   5. Douglas Harbor Authority
   6. Douglas Brownfield Authority
   7. Fire Board
   8. Community Recreation
   9. Tri-Community Wildlife Committee

2. B.Administration Report

• 11.17.2025 investment report.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 11.17.2025 Rev & Exp Report.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Gen Fund Exp 25-26.pdf (0.23 MB)

11.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES, ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA)

12.COUNCIL COMMENTS

13.MAYOR’S REPORT/COMMENTS

14.CLOSED SESSION

Motion to enter into closed session per section 8(1)(e) and (h) of the Open Meetings Act, to consider advice of counsel and material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute rules, and regulations. - roll call vote

Motion to exit from closed session and enter back into regular session of the City Council. - roll call vote

15.ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Please Note – The City of the Village of Douglas (the “City”) is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact Laura Kasper, City Clerk, at (269) 857-1438, or clerk@douglasmi.gov to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN