What to watch at the next in-person, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6 p.m. This special meeting will be conducted at the Division of Public Safety Building, 804 E. High Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858.
Follow-up discussion on 2024 Goals and Objectives.
The public should enter at the main entrance of the Public Safety Building.
Proposed minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the City Clerk’s Office, 320 W. Broadway St., not more than eight business days after said meeting, and approved minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after the meeting at which they are approved.
This notice is given in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976.
Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well asvirtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Consider acceptance of $75,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for a neighborhood enhancement grant, authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents and approve the allocation of additional funds.
Consider approval of budget amendments for projects carried forward from 2022.
City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.
If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall, or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.
Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.
For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.
To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.
Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.
Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:
Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.
Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
At 4:15 p.m. on February 16, 2023, the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Fessenden Street in Mt. Pleasant. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy flames and smoke coming from a single-story home.
The residents, home at the time of the fire, exited safely with no injuries. The fire was brought under control at 4:38 p.m. The house sustained heavy smoke, heat and fire damage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Township Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, the Mt. Pleasant Police Department and Isabella County Dispatch.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Director Jason Moore introduced Water Distribution Supervisor Andy Keehbauch and Water Distribution Operator Travis McAllister.
Approved the Agenda as amended.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
(6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 23, 2023.
(7) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held January 23, 2023.
(8) Resolution in support of final approval of Temporary Traffic Control Order #3-2023.
(9) Resolution authorizing Deputy Public Works Director Tim Middleton to execute Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) contract documents.
(10) Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
(11) Warrants and payrolls.
Held a public hearing and adopted a Resolution To Establish An Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1086, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 116 Subsection 03(B)(12) of Title XI: Business Regulations of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances entitled “Electric Scooters/Skateboards”.
Appointed Kristin LaLonde to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Conducted a work session on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ).
Approved and conducted a closed session to consult with City Attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with pending litigation and to discuss the strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Approved labor agreement between the City of Mt. Pleasant and POLC.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well asvirtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Public hearing on a request to create an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) District to include the Mission-Pickard DDA boundary and consider approval of the resolution to establish the district as presented.
Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 116 Subsection 03(B)(12) of Title XI: Business Regulations of the City’s Code Entitled “Electric Scooters/Skateboards” and consider approval of the same.
Presentation and discussion on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ).
City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.
If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall, or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.
Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.
For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.
To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.
Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.
Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:
Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.
Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
Summary of Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Division of Public Safety, 804 E. High St.
Discussed status of 2023 goals and thoughts on 2024 goals.
On February 3, 2023 at approximately 3:35 p.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to a two-car accident involving a Chevy Impala and a Ford F-250 at Sweeney and Broomfield Street. A Chevy Impala traveling south on Sweeney failed to yield to oncoming traffic. A Ford F-250 traveling west on Broomfield collided with the driver’s side of the Chevy Impala.
The driver of the Ford F-250, a 61-year-old male, and a 61-year-old female passenger both from the Port Huron area refused medical treatment at the scene.
The passenger in the Chevy Impala, a 92-year-old male was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The driver, an 81-year-old female is currently in critical condition. Both individuals are from the Mt. Pleasant area.
This accident remains under investigation.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Central Michigan University Police, Mobile Medical Response, Isabella County Central Dispatch and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.
The new Island Park Ice Rink is now open to skaters. Located on the south softball field this 54’ x 95’ rink is open daily from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., weather permitting. There is no charge to use this facility, which is maintained by the City of Mt. Pleasant Parks Department.
As you are gathering up your skates, please review the outdoor ice rink rules before you hit the ice.
Island Park Outdoor Ice Rink Rules
Hours of Operation:
The Island Park Ice Rink is open daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm conditions permitting.
The City of Mount Pleasant reserves the right to close the Ice Rink at any time in its sole discretion by posting a sign on the rink which states, “Rink Closed – No Skating.” Skaters shall not enter the Ice Rink area when the sign is posted.
Code of Conduct:
All Ice Rink participants, including skaters and bystanders, will be required to follow the general rules of conduct established in the City’s Parks and Recreation Ordinance (Section 97.01 – 97.21 of the City Code of Ordinances) while at the Ice Rink.
Further, all Ice Rink participants will be required to adhere to the following Ice Rink specific rules and regulations:
Skaters shall be courteous and cautious of other skaters and bystanders while using the skating area. Skaters shall not push, shove, or otherwise engage in raucous behavior while using the skating area.
Skaters shall not dig, spray, chip, throw, or otherwise expel ice or snow within the skating area.
The following shall be prohibited in the skating area:
Food and beverage items;
Tobacco products;
Hockey equipment, including hockey sticks, pucks, and nets;
Street shoes; and
Animals.
Skaters under the age of 5 shall be under adult supervision while in the skating area. The Ice Rink does not have designated supervisors. Skaters shall skate at their own risk.
Failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the Ice Rink could result in enforcement actions against you.
Lost Items and Reporting Misconduct:
The City of Mt. Pleasant is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Report damage or acts of abuse to Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation at (989) 779-5331 or Police Anonymous T.I.P. Line at (989) 779-9111. In case of emergency call 911.
What to watch at the next in-person, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6 p.m. This special meeting will be conducted at the Division of Public Safety Building, 804 E. High Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
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