On March 29, 2024 at 11:12 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD)
responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of South Isabella Road in Union Township.
Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a large unattached garage.
The structure was a complete loss. No injuries were sustained.
The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Michigan State Police and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Approved addition of salt commitment to the agenda.
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 March 11, 2024.
7) Resolution supporting submittal of MDNR Trust Fund Grant application for the proposed 2025 Mid-Michigan GKB Pathway North Connection Project.
8) Warrants and payrolls.
8b) Commitment to purchase 500 tons of road salt for the 2024-2025 season through the State of Michigan MiDeal Extended Purchasing Program.
Contract for the 2024 Design and Engineering Services – GKB/Mid-Michigan Pathway North Connection Project awarded to Fleis & Vanderbrink of Midland, MI.
Discussed proposal for a community orchard in conjunction with the City of Mt. Pleasant Community Garden. The consensus of the group is to move forward with the proposed orchard.
Approved submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe two percent allocations with a summary of the Commission’s top priorities.
Work Session Discussion on Natural Landscape Ordinance. Reviewed the language and revisions were recommended.
Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Presentation by Center for Public Safety Management on fire department and EMS analysis.
Consider a proposal for a community orchard in conjunction with the City of Mt. Pleasant Community Garden.
Prioritize and approve submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.
The 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. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
The City of Mt. Pleasant’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is responsible for treating all residential and commercial sanitary sewage generated within the city limits. Lift stations assist with the transport of sewage from the collection system to the WRRF where it is treated. Recently, there have been several clogged pumps due to mop heads and other items being flushed and poured down the drains.
Your home’s plumbing and the City’s sewage collection system are designed to handle water, human waste, and toilet tissue only. Clogged pumps lead to equipment failure and can cause sewer backups, which are costly to repair. Please review the guidelines listed below.
Do not dispose of these items down drains or toilets:
Mop heads of any kind (recently found at the pump station).
Baby wipes, disposable personal wipes, towelettes, disinfecting wipes, or cloth wipes of any kind, even if the container indicates they are “flushable.”
Paper (other than toilet paper).
Medications: (Prescription or over the counter.) These may be dropped off for free at the City’s Public Safety Building, 804 E. High Street.
Grease of any kind, especially grease from cooking. Grease quickly congeals and clogs private sewer lead pipes and municipal sewer mains.
Garden supplies, such as pesticides or herbicides, paint, varnish, paint remover, nail polish remover, or chemicals of any kind.
Motor oil, gasoline, or any explosive material.
The items listed above should be thrown away in the trash or disposed of at a recycling center or during a community household hazardous waste collection.
The Isabella County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), 4208 E. River Road, Mt. Pleasant, accepts motor oil for a small fee.
On March 18, 2024 at 12:48 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 800 block of S. Mission Road in Union Township.
Upon arrival, crews observed a single-story home with smoke coming from both ends of the roof. The fire was brought under control by 1:19 p.m. The house sustained smoke, heat, and fire damage to the attic. The occupants were home at the time of the fire and were able to exit the home safely.
The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Appointed Maureen Eke as Chairperson of the meeting.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 26, 2024.
3) Received City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.
4) Warrants and payrolls.
Adopted a Michigan Department of Transportation resolution authorizing the approval of the contract for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Taxiway Lighting Construction Projects.
Approved contract with Mead & Hunt for engineering and project management services for the Taxiway A Project.
Approved contract with Crawford Contracting of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.
The City has been awarded a $50,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) grant through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The purpose of this grant is to boost neighborhood aesthetics, improve property values, and enhance safety and quality of life for residents. The City has also committed up to $50,000 to this program, resulting in a possible total of $100,000 available for home exterior projects.
Since the program’s inception in 2020, 37 exterior household improvement projects, totaling $388,885.84, have been completed. Finished projects include roof repairs, porch and deck replacements, as well as window and door installations.
Project selection criteria includes:
Homes must be located within the boundaries of Pickard, Main, High and Isabella Street.
Single-family, owner-occupied homes whose taxes are up to date.
Exterior projects only.
Household income at or below 120% median income.
No outstanding code violations.
No prior tax foreclosure on property within the city limits.
Properties who were awarded funds in the past are not eligible.
Minimum funding for a project is $1,000.
Maximum funding for a project is $15,000.
Any project costing $10,000 or above, requires the homeowner to make a $250 contribution, or file a lien on the property for a period of five years for the full amount of the project.
If the property is sold during the five-year lien period, the owner of the home at the time of project completion is required to pay the full amount of the project back.
The deadline for homeowners to apply is March 26, 2024. Grant funding applications can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/neighborhoods.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Consider Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) resolution and contract for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.
Consider a contract with Mead & Hunt for engineering and project management services for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation project at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.
Consider a contract with Crawford Contracting for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.
The 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. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
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