Recreational Marihuana Establishment Results

The Mt. Pleasant City Commission adopted ordinances related to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) on September 9, 2019. These ordinances “opt in” to the state law allowing recreational marihuana establishments to operate within the City subject to certain limitations.

Applications for retailers, growers, and micro-businesses are numerically limited and applications were due by 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2020. As of the deadline, the City is in receipt of the following:

Ten (10) applications for retailers (3 licenses available).

No applications for Class A growers (5 licenses available).

No applications for Class B growers (3 Class B and C licenses available).

One (1) application for Class C growers (3 Class B and C licenses available).

No applications for microbusinesses (2 licenses available).

Since more applications were received for retailers than the limits specify, the City will hold a competitive selection process, which will select applicants best suited to operate in compliance with the MRTMA. Applicants will be asked to submit supplementary applications which will be reviewed and scored by a selection committee. More information about the supplementary application process will be provided in the near future.

Since fewer applications were received for Class A growers, Class B and C growers, and micro-businesses than the limits specified, the City will continue to accept applications for those licenses on a first-come, first-served basis until the limits are reached. The City will also continue to accept applications for processors, safety compliance facilities, and secure transporters which are not numerically limited.

Updated recreational marihuana establishment information can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/marihuana.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting – February 24, 2020.

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.

Parks and Public Spaces Director Bundy gave a departmental presentation.

City Planner Kain and Mayor Joseph presented the 2019 Community Improvement Awards to the selected property owners.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 10, 2020; 2) Bid of Central Asphalt of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2020 Pickard Street Overlay Project.
Bid of Wolverine Sealcoating, LLC of Jackson, MI for the City’s annual crack sealing project.
Bid of Robbin Harsh Excavating of Clare, MI for Parking Lot #7 Reconstruction and appropriate budget amendment from the TIFA.
Bid of Duperon Corporation of Saginaw, MI for the purchase of a Wastewater Washer Compactor and appropriate budget amendment from the Wastewater Reserve Fund
Appointment of Corey Friedrich as the representative of the Planning Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term.
MDOT resolutions for the addition and deletion of streets to the City’s local street system.
Resolution to Allow for Partial Funding from MDOT for the 2020 Pickard Street Mill and Overlay Project.
Warrants and Payrolls.

Approved Resolutions #3 and #4 for Special Assessment District #1-2020.

Received proposed 2050 Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission and released for review and comment.

Approved budget amendments to the DDA budget and to the Public Safety Building account.

Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign a second amendment to the 2013 Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Mr. Olivieri as drafted by the City Attorney according to the parameters as proposed.

Postponed appointments to various board and commissions until next meeting.

Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Approved the labor contract with full-time firefighters represented by the POLC as presented.

Held Work Session Discussions on potential drain easement for Mission Creek Dam.; and recommendation from TIFA regarding $80,000 from Economic Initiatives Fund.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Man Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct

On November 30, 2019 the Mt. Pleasant Police Department was contacted regarding an alleged criminal sexual conduct complaint involving a child. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department in conjunction with Child Protective Services, began an investigation.

The investigation, involving David Alsager, a 66-year-old Mt. Pleasant man, and a 12-year old female was forwarded to the Isabella County Prosecutors Office. A warrant for Alsager’s arrest was issued on February 26, 2020.

Alsager is charged with criminal sexual conduct-second degree and is out on bond.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted in the investigation by the Michigan State Police, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Open Arms Child Advocacy Center.

UPDATE (2/24/2020): Suspect in Wayside Central Stabbing Arraigned

Around midnight on February 22, 2020, officers of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) responded to a fight involving a knife at the Wayside Central Bar (2000 S. Mission Street). Upon arrival, MPPD officers identified three injured victims which were transported to local hospitals.

After numerous witnesses were interviewed, and video footage was reviewed, the suspect was quickly identified as 19 year-old Octayvious Jerome Sanchez-Lewis. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Isabella County Jail. This was an isolated incident and there was no risk to the public.

Sanchez-Lewis was arraigned in the Isabella County Court on February 24, 2020 and charged with:

-(3) Counts of Assault with Intent to Murder

-(2) Counts of Dangerous Weapon, Carrying with Unlawful Intent

The suspect is currently lodged in the Isabella County jail on a $850,000 cash bond.

Two of the three victims who suffered injuries have been treated and released from local hospitals. The third victim is still hospitalized and is in stable condition.

At this time a clear motive has not been established and at least one of the victims knew the suspect.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Anonymous Tip Line at 989-779-9111.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by Central Michigan University Police, Michigan State Police, Isabella County Sheriff’s Department, Mobile Medical Response and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.

Mt. Pleasant Police Arrest Suspect in Wayside Central Stabbing – No Threat to the Public

MT. PLEASANT, MI – Around midnight on February 22, 2020 officers of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to a fight at Wayside Central Bar (2000 S. Mission Street). Upon arrival, officers identified three injured victims which were transported to local hospitals.

After numerous witnesses were interviewed, and video footage was reviewed, a suspect was identified and arrested. This was an isolated incident and there is no safety concern to the public at this time.

This is an ongoing and open investigation. Updates on victim injuries and suspect information will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Anonymous Tip Line at 989-779-9111.

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Topics to Watch at the City Commission Meeting – February 24, 2020

Here are the topics to watch at the next Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2020.

Consider resolution #3 as postponed from February 10, 2020 to proceed with pedestrian lighting improvements and consider resolution #4 to accept the special assessment roll and set a public hearing for March 9, 2020 regarding said roll for Special Assessment District #1-2020.
Receive proposed 2050 Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission and consider release for review and comment.
Consider Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) resolutions for the addition and deletion of streets to the City’s local street system.
Consider resolution to allow for partial funding from Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the 2020 Pickard Street Mill and Overlay Project.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: http://www.mt-pleasant.org/docs/board/city.commission/agendas/2020/2.24.20.pdf

Summary of Minutes of the City Commission Meeting – February 10, 2020

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.

Mt. Pleasant Police Officer Jason Haines was introduced and sworn in by Public Safety Director Lauria.

Mayor Joseph read and presented a Proclamation to members of the Mt. Pleasant Area League of Women Voters in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the United States League of Women Voters.

City Clerk Howard gave an update on the 2020 Census in the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 27, 2020.

2) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held February 3, 2020.

3) Bid of Thielen Turf Irrigation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for Island Park ball field irrigation.

4) Bid of Isabella Corporation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the Island Park Bridge and Trail Project and the appropriate budget amendments.

5) Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the amended Standard Street Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy as presented.

6) Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the assessing services contract with Coucke Property Services, LLC as presented.

7) Warrants and Payrolls.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1055, an Ordinance to amend Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.03 “Medical Marihuana Facilities” of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to provide greater clarity on what materials are needed upon application.

Held a Public Hearing on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Infrastructure Resiliency Grant application for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and

authorized the resolution and development plan as presented.

Postponed action on Special Assessment District #1-2020 until a future meeting where at least five commissioners are present for discussion.

Gave consent to the recording of the restrictive covenants from the EDA for the City owned parcel and EDC owned parcel in Industrial Park South.

Conducted a work session on Central Michigan University Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies (CARRS) Report on Mayor Election Research.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responds to fire at 325 N. Lansing St.

On February 11, 2020 at 4:13 p.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded with two engines, one rescue unit and twenty personnel to a structure fire at 325 N. Lansing Street. Firefighters arriving on scene observed heavy smoke coming from the north side of the structure. The fire was quickly brought under control. There is heavy smoke and fire damage to the lower apartment. The second floor apartment sustained heavy smoke damage only.

No firefighter injuries occurred on scene. All occupants were able to escape the building. Two occupants were treated and transported to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Damages are estimated to be $150,000.00

On scene assistance was provided by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department and Mobile Medical Response.

Topics to Watch at the City Commission Meeting – February 10, 2020

Here are the topics to watch at the next Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Census 2020 update.
Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Section 112.03 of Chapter 112, Entitled “Medical Marihuana Facilities”, in Title XI of the Mt. Pleasant City Code and consider approval of the same.
Public hearing on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Infrastructure Resiliency Grant application for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and consider resolution approving the same.
Consider resolution #3 as postponed from January 27, 2020 to proceed with improvements and consider resolution #4 to accept the special assessment roll and set a public hearing for February 24, 2020 regarding said roll for Special Assessment District #1-2020, Pedestrian Lighting on Michigan Street from Oak to Washington.
Consider restrictive covenant requirements associated with the Economic Development Association (EDA) Grant for Industrial Park South Detention Pond project postponed from January 27, 2020.
Consider resolution authorizing an amendment to the Standard Lighting Contract between the City and Consumers Energy for new LED street lighting at Mission and High and Mission and Pickard.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: http://www.mt-pleasant.org/docs/board/city.commission/agendas/2020/2.10.20.pdf