Village of Marcellus Council Regular Meeting, February 10, 2026

President Pro-Tempore Sarah Engstrom called the scheduled regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2026, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Haley G. and Watts. President Irwin and Trustee Haley M. were absent.

Agenda
Motion by Engstrom, supported by Watts, to approve the agenda as presented. 

Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Minutes
Motion by Webb, supported by Watts, to approve as presented and place on file the February 2, 2026, rescheduled (from January 27, 2026) regular meeting. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Bills
Motion by Haley G., supported by Webb., to authorize the payment of bills in the amount of $58,863.92. Roll call vote – Ayes: Webb, Haley, G. and Engstrom. Nays: Markle and Watts. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda
Motion by Webb, supported by Markle, to receive and place on file all items on the Consent Agenda. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

President’s Report 
DDA Board Memberships
In the absence of President Irwin, Village Manager/Clerk Jacqueline Terrill addressed the Council regarding the urgent need for additional DDA Board members to ensure the continued growth and economic vibrancy of the community.

   Currently, only five of the nine required DDA seats are filled. Manager/Clerk Terrill emphasized that under Michigan Public Act 57 of 2018, the DDA must maintain a specific membership level and a majority of the members must have an interest in a property or business located within the boundaries of the DDA District.

   To satisfy these legal requirements, downtown business owners and employees within the recently expanded boundaries are highly encouraged to apply.   Once these statutory requirements are met, the Council also welcomes applications from residents who live within the DDA District and wish to contribute to the board’s mission.

   The Council discussed the negative impact of potentially losing the DDA. Without a functional, legally compliant board, the Village may be forced to:

• Pass an ordinance designating the Planning Commission as the DDA—an option that is not an ideal solution for the specialized needs of the downtown district.

• Dissolve the DDA entirely, removing a key pillar of support for local merchants.

   Mrs. Terrill clarified that the DDA is funded through the Village via rental income from Village-owned buildings, with maintenance responsibilities shared on a 50/50 basis between the Village and the DDA.

   Following the discussion, Markle moved, supported by Haley G., to advertise these vacancies on the Village website, social media, the Village Hall marquee, and in the local newspaper. Roll call vote – Ayes: Webb, Markle, Watts, Engstrom and Haley G. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Clerk’s Report 
Kruggel Lawton 2025 Audit Engagement Letter
Motion by Markle, supported by Webb, to approve the proposal and authorize the signing of the Letter of Engagement for audit services with Kruggel & Lawton CPA for the 2025 Audit of Village funds, F-65 filing and Act 51 reporting at an estimated cost of $19,100. Roll call vote – Roll call vote – Ayes: Watts, Haley, G., Webb, Engstrom and Markle. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

DPW 
Motion by Engstrom, supported by Watts, to approve as presented and place on file the January 2026 DPW report. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. 

Adjournment
Motion by Markle, supported by Watts, to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion passed.

Deborah Garcia
Village Deputy Clerk          

Sarah Engstrom
Village President Pro-Tempore

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