Village of Barryton
November 12, 2025
Regular Meeting Minutes
President James Soriano called the Village Council to order at 6:00pm
Pledge to the flag was recited
Roll call: Michelle Kundrat-present, James Soriano-present, Kathryn Kerr-present, Steven Hammond-present
Public Comment: Wyatt asked Council if he and the K12 Program could plat a tree in the park in the Spring
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to allow Wyatt Eaton and the K12 Program to plant a tree in Central Park which will be donated by Morgan Composting, in the Spring of 2026, Location to be determined at that time. Roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Presentation by Dave Porteous-Municipal Attorney
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to purchase the antennae and five cables for the cruiser, not to exceed $100, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Move Grant writing to December
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to purchase two springs from Hudson in Big Rapids, not to exceed $128, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to purchase a 36v cordless pole saw and spare battery from Remus Repair, not to exceed $700, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to accept the quote from Thomas Moore for $1,600 to cut the brush and trees around pond three, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Minutes of Regular Meeting October 8, 2025, were presented
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to accept minutes, roll call- all ayes, motion passes
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to send the Vivid Farms Commercial Lease to Mr. Porteous to confirm the Village retains the property and to contact Tyler Dutcher to confirm he cannot attempt to sell the building or land, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Courtney Garchow read the Treasurers report: Bank balances as of 9/30/2025 are: General Fund-$343,061.22, Sewer Fund-$115,553.72, Solid Waste Fund-$16,855.70, Major Streets-$27,901.16, Local Streets-$33,798.42, Motor Pool-$20,321.77, Sewer Bond Interest $1,031.16
CD Balances: Sewer Reserves (53,535.61)
General (50,000), Solid (20,000) = $70,000
Accumulated Interest (Matures 6/8/26): $1,160.04
General (50,000), Sewer (50,000), Major (20,000) =$120,000
Accumulated Interest (Matures 2/16/2026): $3,584.69
General (50,000), Solid (20,000) Major (15, 000), Local (25,000) Motor Pool (20,000) =$120,000
Accumulated interest (Matures 11/10/ 2026): $0
Notes from Treasurer:
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to accept the Treasurers Report, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to pay General Fund bills with check #20005-20010 619-630(E) for $16,635.24, Sewer Fund with check #3513-3515 3151(E) for $1,279, Motor Pool fund with check #1526 44-45(E) for $464.50, Solid Waste Fund with check for $0.00 Local Street Fund with Check #1068 for $1,050.00 Major Street Fund with check for $0.00, for a total of $19,429.20, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Table Village Land Lease for December
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to publish public hearing announcement in the Pioneer and set public hearing date for December 10 at 5:30, not to exceed $200, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
East River proposal tabled until March
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to have the swing set at Central Park removed, filled, and leveled at a cost of $600, to be done by Thomas Moore, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to remove the small play equipment due to the safety zone report, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Public Comment: None
Council Comment:
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to adjourn, roll call-all ayes, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Adjourned at 7:22pm
Minutes taken by Kathryn Kerr
Typed by Melissa Lazzaro-Village Clerk