City Commission Meeting Summary of Minutes – August 27, 2018

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August
27, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Commission Room.

Presented the 2017 Historic Preservation Improvement Award to George Ronan, 201 S.
University for the renovation of the granite stairs on the front of the building which is
phase three in a series of preservation projects on the building.

Introduced newly hired Public Relations Director Darcy Orlik.

Presentation on the City’s Airport.

A moment of silence was observed for Senator John McCain.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 13, 2018.

2) Bid of Rowe Professional Services of Mt. Pleasant, MI for engineering design and construction services for the 2019 bridge repairs for Lincoln Bridge and Broadway Street Bridge.

3) Received proposed Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 53, Section 53.01: Storm Sewer District No. 1, of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances, in its entirety and set a public hearing for Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment on same.

4) Authorized the Mayor to sign the MEDC grant agreement for the $15,000 grant toward the branding project.

5) Warrants and Payrolls

Postponed action on the revised Sewer Lead Policy and requested a legal opinion clarifying the City responsibility and property owner responsibility in the various situations that may require changing the lead sewer line from a back yard hookup to a front yard hookup.

Confirmed the sale of the approximately four acre parcel in Industrial Park South from the EDC to Rice & Diggs LLC for $75,000.

Authorized the allocation of $3,000 toward hosting the Back to the Bricks Promo Tour in
June, 2019.

Approved and conducted closed session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act for material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.

Conducted a work session on proposed amendment to Chapter 30: Commission, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Police Department statistics from start of the fall semester at Central Michigan University

Mt. Pleasant, Mich. – This past weekend, thousands of student residents arrived to the area for the start of the fall semester at Central Michigan University. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to several calls for service and generated a number of citations from 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26. Please see the weekend’s statistics below:

Arrested or Received Citation:

4 Disorderly Conduct
0 Disturbing the Peace
5 Driving While License Suspended
6 Minor in Possession of Alcohol
25 Nuisance Party-Attending
18 Nuisance Party-Hosting
24 Open Intoxicants
3 OWI
4 Possession of Drugs
10 Traffic Citations
4 Warrant Arrest

Calls for Service:

There were 79 calls for service from 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23 to 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24.
There were 89 calls for service from 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25
There were 96 calls for service from 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. to 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26.

In 2014, the City of Mt. Pleasant developed a multi-year plan to address the history of violations and increasing tension among residents in the neighborhood north of Central Michigan University’s campus where owner-occupied properties and student rentals are intermingled. To decrease disruptive behavior and improve relationships between the full and part-year residents, City officials have worked to improve partnerships with local landlords, CMU and its students, as well as enforce ordinances on a more consistent basis.

“We are proud to be home to Central Michigan University. The students are a great asset to our community and the energy and diversity they bring strengthens the City as a whole,” said Mt.Pleasant City Manager Nancy Ridley. “The students are also City residents, and all residents are expected to uphold our community standards, which include respecting your neighbors and taking care of each other to ensure Mt. Pleasant continues to be a safe and desirable place to live and visit.”

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department and Fire Department were assisted by the Central
Michigan University Police Department, Central Michigan University Dispatch, Isabella County Central Dispatch, Isabella County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, Mobile Medical Response, Alma Police Department, Gratiot County Sheriff’s Department, Clare Police Department, Midland City Police Department, and Midland County Sheriff’s Department.

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North Main Street (Pickard to Lincoln) Closed on Wednesday, August 29 at 5 p.m.

UPDATE: Due to the rain on Friday, August 24, 2018 – the paving of Main Street from Pickard Street to Lincoln Street will now take place on Wednesday, August 29 starting at 5 p.m.

North Main Street residents are advised to move their vehicles out of driveways and off of North Main Street by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29. On-street parking on North Main Street will not be allowed. Parking is available on the side streets. Cars parked on side streets will not be ticketed during the road work project.

Post Office Access:

Please visit the Post Office before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29 since there will be limited to no access after 4 p.m.

Island Park Access:

Residents may still enter Island Park coming from the south (downtown area) on Wednesday after 4 p.m.

5 Things to watch at the next City Commission meeting

Here are the five things to watch at the August 27, 2018 City Commission meeting.

To see the full City Commission agenda and packet for August 27, 2018 click here.

Consider approval of amended Sanitary Sewer House Lead Reconnection Policy.
Introduce an ordinance to repeal Chapter 53 Section 53.01-Storm Sewer District No. 1 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances, in its entirety and set a public hearing for September 10, 2018 on the same.
Consider confirmation of sale of land in Industrial Park South by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
Consider approval of 2019 downtown budget request for 2019 Back to the Bricks Promo Tour.
Consider closed session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act for material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statue.

MT. PLEASANT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CREDIT CARD FRAUD ARREST

Mt. Pleasant, Mich., – On August 20, 2018 at 3:46 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) received a call of credit card fraud at 1805 S. Mission Street (Silverberg Finer Jewelers) in Mt. Pleasant.

MPPD Officers made contact with a Silverberg Finer Jewelers employee who stated two males entered the store and purchased a necklace for $450.00. The store employee told Officers he received a telephone call 15 minutes later from a subject in Iowa stating his credit card had been fraudulently used at the store for the $450.00 purchase. The Silverberg Finer Jewelers employee immediately notified local pawn shops to be on the lookout for the subjects, and the recently purchased necklace.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., Central Dispatch received a telephone call from New Millennium Pawn Shop (5281 E. Pickard Road) indicating the two possible suspects had been in their store attempting to make purchases with a credit card. The employee of New Millennium Pawn Shop was able to give a description and direction of travel of the possible suspect’s vehicle.

MPPD Officers located the suspect’s vehicle and performed a traffic stop on Mission Street near High Street. As a result of this stop, a 19-year-old male from Flint was arrested for both Possession and Use of a Fraudulent Credit Card. Officers conducted an investigation which quickly resulted in the recovery of the necklace and fraudulent credit card. Surveillance video and witness statements indicated that only one of the subjects used the fraudulent credit card.

The 19-year-old male suspect is currently lodged at the Isabella County Jail awaiting arraignment.

UPDATE: North Main Street Construction to take place August 24 after 5 p.m. due to forecasted rain on August 25.

UPDATE: Due to the forecasted rain on Saturday, August 25, 2018 – the paving of Main Street will begin on Friday, August 24 starting at 5 p.m.

North Main and North Washington Street residents are advised to move their vehicles out of driveways and off of North Main Street by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24.

On-street parking on North Main Street will not be allowed. Parking is available on the side streets east of North Main or at Pickens Field on West Pickard. Cars parked on side streets will not be ticketed during the road work project.

Main Street WILL be open on Saturday, August 25. The post office lobby will also be OPEN on Saturday, August 25.

City Commission Meeting Summary of Minutes – August 13, 2018

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 13, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Commission Chamber.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 23, 2018.

2) Sole-source purchase of a UniMac industrial grade gear washer/extractor unit from Universal Laundry Machinery, of Westland, MI.

3)Resolution setting fees for 4-on-4 Youth Basketball Program.

4) Resolution setting fee for Medical Marihuana Facility Application.

5) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign license agreements with CMU for the CMU wayfinding signs placed in the City right-of way.

6) Authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement with Renaissance Public School Academy for PEAK services for 2018-2019 academic year.

7) Purchase-buyback of three F-250 trucks from Krapohl Ford and appropriate budget amendment.

8) Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract extension with CoreSource for the next three years.

9) Warrants and Payrolls

Approved the 2018 Economic Development Action Plan as presented.

Appointed City Manager Nancy Ridley as the voting delegate representing the City of Mt.

Pleasant at the MML annual member’s meeting and appoint City Planner Jacob Kain as the alternate.

Conducted a work session on Sidewalk Snow Removal Bids/Draft Ordinance.

Adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – As of 2:06 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 the boil water advisory for Broadway Street between University and Franklin Streets has been lifted. All water samples tested for Total Coliform and E. coli have come back negative.

Water Department staff have been in contact with affected residents. If you have additional questions please contact the Water Department (989) 779-5427.

Mt. Pleasant Police Respond to Gunshot Call – No Risk to the Public

Mt. Pleasant, Mich., August 10, 2018 – Mt. Pleasant Police were dispatched to a call at the 1100 block of West Broadway Street in Mt. Pleasant at 1:51., p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018.

Upon arriving at the scene police found a 59-year old male with a gunshot wound. The subject was transported to Mid Michigan’s Emergency Room.

Mt. Pleasant Police are currently investigating the incident as a potential suicide and have determined there is no risk to the public.

5 Things to watch at the next City Commission meeting

Here are the five things to watch at the August 13, 2018 City Commission meeting.

Consider approval of resolutions supporting fees and charges.
- 4-on-4 Youth Basketball Program
- Medical Marihuana Facility Application
Consider license agreements with Central Michigan University for wayfinding signs.
Consider extension of contract with Renaissance Public School Academy for PEAK services.
Consider approval of Economic Development Action Plan.
Consider purchase-buyback program with Krapohl Ford for the renewal purchase of three trucks and budget amendment.

To see the full City Commission agenda and packets for August 13, 2018 click, here.

Mt. Pleasant City Commission meetings are held at City Hall on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. from May 28 – September 3, 2018.