Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 10/9/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 25, 2023.

8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held September 25, 2023.

9) Set a public hearing for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on the establishment of a PACE District and approved a resolution of intent.

10) Received a proposed PILOT program and set a public hearing for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment on the matter.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing and read, passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1090, an Ordinance to amend Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 98. Streets and Sidewalks §98.37 Snow and Ice Removal From Sidewalks of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant to require snow and ice removal from sidewalks 24 hours after a snow or ice event.

Held a public hearing and read, passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1091, an Ordinance to amend Title VII: Traffic Code, Chapter 71. Parking Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant to modify definitions, remove even/odd overnight parking system and establish a system for parking lot snow removal, provide reference to special parking arrangements for future ease of recall, and establish regulations for parking at electric car charging stations.

Approved a contract with T.H. Eifert to update the controls on the City Hall HVAC system and budget amendment for same.

Approved allocation of General Funds to continue to cover the costs for the Outdoor Ice Rink and approved a $2,000 budget amendment for a new liner.

Approved GM Dealer Community Charging Program Agreement as presented and direct staff to sign all necessary documents.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on weeds, tall grass and natural vegetation.

Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to Section 8(1)(e) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with the City Attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with pending litigation.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.