Lansing City Council holds trio of public hearings regarding finances, hears update on CDBG funding for ongoing water and sewer improvement project

by Joshua Sharpe

The Lansing City Council met for its regular session Monday, November 3 with Mayor Mike Verdon absent and council member Mike Manning presiding in his place as Mayor Pro Tem. In a meeting that lasted just under half an hour, the council addressed key financial measures connected to Lansing’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives, along with routine administrative approvals and community maintenance topics, including consolidating municipal loan agreements, updates on federally funded water and sewer projects, and overseeing facility operations.

TREE REMOVAL REQUEST
The council approved a request from Ron and Susanne Herman to remove several trees on city property adjacent to their property on South Front Street. The Hermans volunteered to undertake this work entirely at their own expense and to assume full liability, ensuring the city would incur no costs or risks with the project.

Mayor Pro Tem Manning clarified that the city’s involvement would be confined to granting permission, thus allowing the residents to proceed under their own insurance coverage. Council member Stan Schwartzhoff further explained that the Hermans had consulted with their neighbors and arranged for professional removal services, thereby addressing potential disputes or hazards. He confirmed, “He’s cleared it with his neighbor. He’s got somebody hired to take them down. If he’s willing to do that at his expense and liability… we should allow it.” The motion was passed unanimously.

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