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Bellaire Village Council Meeting

July 2, 2025 · Bellaire, MI
Source: 7 2 2025 VC Minutes amended (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from bellairemichigan.com ↗
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Attendees

✓ Dan Bennett (President)
✓ Patrick Boyd (Council Trustee)
✓ Trish Drollinger (Council Trustee)
✓ Eldon McPherson (Council Trustee)
✓ Helen Schuckel (Council Trustee)
✓ Andrew Turner (Council Trustee)
✓ Nora Stead (Treasurer)
✓ Bradley Keiser (DPW Supervisor)
✓ Bill Drollinger (Police Chief)
✓ Melissa Zelenak (Executive Director, Antrim Conservation District)
✓ Terry VanAlstine (County Representative)
✓ Robin Hawley Crumrine (Public Commenter)
✓ Brian Crumrine (Public Commenter)
✓ Dave Schulz (Public Commenter)
✓ Steven Folker (Public Commenter)
✓ Kelly Young (Public Commenter)
✓ Jason Green (Public Commenter)
✓ Lisa Morris (Public Commenter)
✓ Shelly Dayton (Public Commenter)
✓ Jaime Creason (Public Commenter)
✓ Margie Boyd (Public Commenter)
✓ Scott Hartman (Public Commenter)
✗ Angela St. Pierre (Clerk) (absent)
✓ Present: 22/23

Decisions

#Agenda Approval

APPROVED Voice Vote

#Bryan Hardy Resignation

ACCEPTED Voice Vote

#Patrick Boyd as President Pro-Tem

APPROVED Voice Vote

#Ordinance #2 of 2025

APPROVED Roll Call Vote

#Ordinance # ZO 4 of 2025

TABLED Voice Vote

#Softball Tournament Request

APPROVED Voice Vote

#Bellaire Conservation Club Lease Review

DIRECTED TO COMMITTEE Voice Vote

#Lisa Morris Property Tax

APPROVED Voice Vote

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM
#2

Roll Call Attendance

All council members were present except for Angela St. Pierre
#3

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with additions of items I and J
#4

Conflict of Interest

Trustee McPherson's conflict of interest was determined not to be a financial benefit
#5

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda was approved with corrections to the June 4th meeting minutes
#6

Public Comment on Agenda Items

Public comments were heard on new business items f and g regarding marijuana
#7

Old Business

Old business items included a county update, DDA update, and rules of procedure
#8

New Business

New business items included a softball tournament request, Bellaire Conservation Club lease review, and Lisa Morris property tax dispute
#10

Department/Committee Reports

Reports were given by the treasurer, DPW supervisor, and police chief
#11

Closing Member/Public Comment

Closing comments were heard from the public and council members

Public Comments

7 speakers
Dave Schulz · Topic: Marijuana

Dave Schulz spoke about the negative impact of marijuana in other communities

Robin Hawley Crumrine · Topic: Marijuana

Robin Hawley Crumrine spoke in opposition of allowing retail marijuana in the village

Steven Folker · Topic: Marijuana

Steven Folker spoke about the benefits of track and trace programs for marijuana

Brian Crumrine · Topic: Marijuana

Brian Crumrine agreed with Robin Hawley Crumrine's comments and suggested changing his vote on the issue

Kelly Young · Topic: Marijuana

Kelly Young spoke about her experiences with marijuana and encouraged the council to consider the views of the community

Jason Green · Topic: Marijuana

Jason Green spoke about the positive benefits of marijuana, including revenue and job creation

Unidentified Individual · Topic: Campground

An individual spoke about the campground and the need for clearer information about site reservations