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City Council Proceedings
March 9, 2026
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CITY OF FENTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Monday, March 9, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers
301 South LeRoy Street
7:30 PM
Mayor Osborn 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, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski.
Absent: None.
Others Present: Chris Patterson, City Attorney; Lynn Markland, City Manager; Jennifer Kienast, City
Clerk; Tessa Stickel, Communications, Bob Cairnduff, Fire Chief; Jon Satkowiak, City
Treasurer.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Osborn reported on Board of Review.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Markland reported on the following:
• Railings on new bridge installed
• Community Expo
• Painting of George Washington
COMMENTS & REPORTS
Suchowski reported on the Community Expo, Beautification Seeds, 250th Buttons, and CapCon.
Lockwood reported on Community Expo, Author Event turnout, Beautification, and Liberty Tree.
Bottecelli reported on Restaurant Week, and E-Bike Committee meeting.
Bancroft commented on Restaurant Week.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT – None.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS – None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Osborn reviewed all items on the Consent Agenda:
• Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $295,244.07
• Authorize payment of Community Center invoices in the amount of $10,730.35
• Approve and place on file the minutes of the following meetings:
January 9, 2026 Arts & Culture Commission
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February 23, 2026 City Council
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March 2, 2026 Council Work Session
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A motion was made by Lockwood and supported by McDermott to approve the consent agenda as
presented.
YEAS: Bancroft, Bottecelli, Lockwood, McDermott, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-01 LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND SALE
A motion was made by Sage and supported by Lockwood to approve Resolution No. 26-01 for the sale
of bonds to continue the next phase of our Local Street Improvement Program.
YEAS: Bottecelli, Lockwood, McDermott, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski, Bancroft.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
PFM ENGAGEMENT LETTER
A motion was made by Lockwood and supported by Bottecelli to approve the Engagement Letter and to
move forward with PFM facilitating the sale of our bonds.
YEAS: Lockwood, McDermott, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski, Bancroft, Bottecelli.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
FIRE COST RECOVERY FEE SCHEDULE
A motion was made by McDermott and supported by Sage to approve updating the fee schedule as
presented and require an annual review during the budget process.
YEAS: McDermott, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski, Bancroft, Bottecelli, Lockwood.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Damien Siwik suggested an annual review of asphalt costs and moment of silence for our Troops.
CLOSED SESSION FOR LEGAL OPINION
A motion was made by Osborn and supported by Lockwood to enter into closed session at 8:11 PM to
discuss a legal opinion.
YEAS: Osborn, Sage, Suchowski, Bancroft, Bottecelli, Lockwood, McDermott.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Osborn and supported by Lockwood to reconvene open session at 9:12 PM.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Adjourned at 9:13 PM.
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Mayor Sue Osborn Jennifer Kienast, City Clerk
Date Approved: March 23, 2026