Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Accepted Bryan Chapman’s resignation from the City Commission.
Commissioner Eke was elected Vice Mayor for 2025.
Approved the Agenda as presented.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 13, 2025.
2) Set a special meeting for discussion on goals and objectives for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at DPS.
3) Resolution for Christian Counseling of Mid Michigan Gaming License.
4) Decertification Resolution for Mosher Street from Broadway Street to Main Street.
5) Revised Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Facilities at 1303 N. Franklin St.
6) Purchased Water Valve Maintenance Trailer from Hurco Technologies.
7) Warrants and Payrolls.
Made appointments to City Boards and Commissions.
Made appointments of City Commissioners to City standing and special committees.
Made appointments of City administrative officials to boards and commissions.
Held a Work Session discussion on development of RFP for organization culture survey consultant.
Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Mt. Pleasant Police Officer Josh Theisen invites the community to the 2025 Polar Plunge. For the third year, Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria is taking the chilly plunge to benefit Special Olympics of Michigan athletes.
The annual Polar Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the O’Kelly’s/Wayside parking lot, 2000 S. Mission Street. Diver registration is at 11 a.m., with diving at 12 noon.
At the January 27, 2025, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting, Maureen Eke was elected Vice Mayor by the commission. This was due to Mayor Bryan Chapman’s resignation. Boomer Wingard, who was Vice Mayor, is now serving as Mayor.
As a result of former Mayor Chapman’s resignation, the City Commission has one vacancy to fill. Due to election parameters and timelines, an individual will be appointed to fill this seat. This appointment term will run from the appointment date until Election Day on August 5, 2025.
Applications for the appointed position are being accepted now through February 12, 2025, before 4:30 p.m. The Appointments Committee will consider applications and make a recommendation to the full City Commission at the February 24, 2025, meeting. This appointed term would expire on August 5, 2025, when the election for the vacancy will take place. Application information is available at the City Manager’s Office (320 W. Broadway Street) as well as www.mt-pleasant.org/boardapplication.
Nominating petitions to run for this open seat, which term runs from August 5, 2025 – December 31, 2026 are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Completed nominating petitions which require a minimum of 50, and a maximum of 80 certified signatures, may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, March 24, 2025. The deadline to file is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The city election will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Accept Mayor Bryan Chapman’s resignation from the City Commission.
Election of Vice Mayor.
Appointment of City Officials to the applicable City Boards and Commissions.
Appointment of City Commissioners to City standing and special committees.
Consider appointment of City Commissioners to applicable City boards and commissions.
Development of Request for Proposal (RFP) for organization culture survey consultant.
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 comment@mt-pleasant.org.
The 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 on (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 plants a variety of trees in the city’s right-of-way as part of the Urban Forestry Plan. Residential property owners within the city limits, are eligible for one free tree per year, to be planted in the right-of-way in front of their property. The Street Department will determine the best location for the tree. Once planted, the property owner is asked to water the tree as directed, especially during the hot summer months, or extended periods without rainfall.
To view the tree brochure as well as complete a tree application, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/streets. Applications are due by March 14, 2025.
Residents who wish to plant their own tree in the right-of-way must obtain a permit from DPW. There is no charge for the permit, but there are a few tree species that are prohibited by city ordinance. For more information, please contact the Division of Public Works office at 989-779-5401.
On January 22, 2025, at 5:16 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Wellington Drive in Union Township’s Summerhill Village Mobile Home Park.
Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a mobile home. The fire was caused by attempting to heat frozen pipes and is a total loss.
The owner was home at the time of the fire, but did not sustain any injuries.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
On January 14, 2025, at 4:22 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Stoneridge Court in Union Township’s Summerhill Mobile Home Park.
Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a double wide mobile home. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The mobile home sustained heavy smoke and fire damage.
There were no occupants home at the time of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Michigan State Police, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Commissioner Bryan Chapman was elected Mayor for 2025.
Commissioner Boomer Wingard was elected Vice Mayor for 2025.
Adopted resolution setting time and day of regular meetings as presented.
Approved the agenda as presented.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
10) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held December 9, 2024.
11) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held December 30, 2024.
12) Resolution in support of making Temporary TCO No. 2-2024 a permanent TCO.
13) Resolution in support of making Temporary TCO No. 3-2024 a permanent TCO.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Administer Oath of Office to Commissioners Busch, Eke and Perschbacher
Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Consider resolution in support of making Temporary Traffic Control Order No. 2-2024 a permanent traffic control order.
Consider resolution in support of making Temporary Traffic Control Order No. 3-2024 a permanent traffic control order.
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 comment@mt-pleasant.org.
The 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 on (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 Island Park Ice Rink is now open to skaters. Located on the south softball field this 54’ x 95’ rink is open daily, 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, weather 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.
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