Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Approved the agenda with the change to Item #9.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 8, 2024.
8) Appointment of Mayor Perschbacher as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Alsager as the alternate for the MML Board of Directors Annual Conference.
9) Contract with Willy’s Contracting of Saginaw, MI to raze and restore 402 N. Arnold St. and 1306 Upton St.
10) Warrants and payrolls.
Approved the purchase of two (2) BMW police motorcycles and reallocated police officer position vacancy savings from the 2024 budget to cover same.
Reallocated funds earmarked for replacement of the Police Department interview room which was included in the 2024 budget to be used to purchase a new Detective vehicle.
Approved the purchase of Pontem Cemetery Management software and a budget amendment for same.
Approved appointments to applicable City boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.
Held a work session discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Presentation on 2024 mid-year goals and objectives progress.
Consider approval of a contract with Pontem for the purchase of cemetery management software and accompanying budget amendment.
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.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 8, 2024, 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:
1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 24, 2024.
2) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 24, 2024.
3) Appoint Public Works Director Jason Moore, as the Employer Delegate and City Treasurer, Christine Witmer as the alternate to attend the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) annual meeting.
4) Resolution in support of Michigan Arts & Culture Council 2025 Arts Project Mini-Grant-Paint the Pavement Application.
5) Sole source purchase and budget amendment for the purchase of a 30’ panel Christmas tree from Holiday Outdoor Décor of Bethlehem, PA.
6) Warrants and payrolls.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1096, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 50: Solid Waste to replace the bag and tag system and recycling collection operations.
The community can enjoy $1.99 coney dogs while helping the youth of Isabella County during Coneys for a Cause. This event is scheduled for August 12-16, 2024, at the Pixie Restaurant (302 N. Mission Street).
The Pixie will donate to the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit (YSU) 100% of the profits for every coney sold.
Customers can purchase individual coney dogs for $1.99 at the restaurant, or they can pre-order a minimum of one dozen coney dogs to be delivered. All delivery orders must be submitted before 3 p.m. on August 6 and emailed to GMstore100@inspiredcpts.com. Delivery times are between 10 a.m. and noon, August 12 – 16. Event organizers will do their best to meet the desired delivery time.
The “Pixie Pig Out” is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Pixie. Stop by to watch this friendly coney-eating competition between law enforcement agencies.
Youth Services Unit (Mt. Pleasant Police Department)
This valuable program involves police positively interacting with youth at an early age. Two YSU Officers serve more than 3,000 K-12 students in the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools (MPPS), providing guidance and support for students, ultimately forming lifelong bonds. The popular Youth Police Academy, as well as Shop with a Cop, are just a few of the programs YSU hosts.
At 9:19 a.m. on July 4, 2024, officers of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to a felonious assault involving a vehicle in the 2100 block of Mission Street.
Upon arrival officers observed a male victim who had been hit by a truck in a parking lot. The victim, from Rosebush, sustained non-life-threatening head injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The male driver of the truck who is from Remus stayed at the scene to talk with police. This was an isolated incident between the victim and driver, who engaged in an argument earlier in the day.
The driver of the truck is currently lodged in the Isabella County jail awaiting arraignment.
This is an ongoing and open investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Anonymous Tip Line at (989) 779-9111 or Central Dispatch (989) 773-1000.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by Central Michigan University Police, MMR, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Presentation by Progressive Companies on the Mission Street Improvement Plan’s existing conditions evaluation and survey results.
Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 50: Solid Wastes and consider approval of the same.
Consider approval of an additional contribution to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) pension system.
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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