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CITY OF FENTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Monday, January 26, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers
301 South LeRoy Street
7:30 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
The invocation for the evening was the Lord’s Prayer and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bancroft, Bottecelli, Lockwood, McDermott, Sage, Suchowski.
Absent: Osborn (excused).
Others Present: Lynn Markland, City Manager; Michael Hart; Assistant City Manager; Jennifer Kienast,
City Clerk; Jason Slater, Chief of Police; Dan Forbush, Lieutenant.
PRESENTATION
Lynn Markland recognized Lieutenant Forbush for his service as Acting Chief and Samantha Sturgis
for her service as Dispatcher.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Lockwood thanked the DPW for their work on snow removal and reported on Arts &
Culture and ribbon cutting for Kroger.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Markland reported on the following:
• Snow events
• Salt shortage from supplier
• FY 27 budget process
• Forecast breakfast
COMMENTS & REPORTS
Suchowski reported on the Planning Commission 2025 annual report and first Freedom Festival meeting.
Sage congratulated Forbush and Sturgis for their service recognition.
Bottecelli reported on Restaurant Week.
McDermott congratulated Forbush and Sturgis for their service recognition.
Bancroft reported on the Library Board and thanked DPW and PD.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT – None.
Mayor Pro Tem Lockwood removed the closed session from the agenda due to the absence of the Mayor and
City Attorney.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS – None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Lockwood reviewed all items on the Consent Agenda:
• Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $1,395,084.43
• Authorize payment of Community Center invoices in the amount of $2,280.01
• Approve and place on file the minutes of the following meetings:
November 14, 2025 Arts & Culture Commission meeting
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December 8, 2025 City Council meeting
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January 12, 2026 City Council meeting
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• Reappoint the following to the Planning Commission:
David Stickel to a first term expiring 9/1/2028
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William Anderson to a second term expiring 9/1/2028
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Mike Senyko to a second term expiring 9/1/2028
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Terry Steffey to a second term expiring 9/1/2028
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Tyler Rossmaessler to a second term expiring 9/1/2028
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• Appoint Chief Slater as Alternate Delegate to the FANG Board
A motion was made by McDermott and supported by Bottecelli to approve the consent agenda as
presented.
YEAS: Bancroft, Bottecelli, Lockwood, McDermott, Sage, Suchowski.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Osborn. Motion carried by roll call vote.
CALL TO AUDIENCE – None.
Adjourned at 7:54 PM.
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Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Lockwood Jennifer Kienast, City Clerk
Date Approved: February 9, 2026