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Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 10, 2024
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7 p.m.
- Consider the establishment of a Rail Service Advisory Committee.
- Consider approval of the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Discussion on utility billing shut-off ordinance.
To view the entire meeting packet visit:
How to follow public meetings:
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.
To participate via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85251083647?pwd=zetqetL6y0YE31V1IEWcqsMURp5pRw.wT1vDKRQQ-ABcAAK
Meeting ID: 852 5108 3647
Passcode: 035618
Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799
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:
Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org
Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org
Bryan Chapman bchapman@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org
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 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 5/28/2024
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 28, 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:
4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 13, 2024.
5) Agreement with Consumers Energy for continued participation in the Demand Response Program.
6) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Electrical Facilities for Town Center.
7) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute airport sponsor contracts and contract amendments with the MDOT, Office of Aeronautics on behalf of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.
8) Contract with Northern Michigan Metal Roofing, LLC of Roscommon, MI, for the Mill Pond Park Restroom/Shelter Roof Replacement Project.
9) Warrants and payrolls.
Held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No action required at this time.
Held a public hearing on proposed Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and approved bringing the matter back to a future work session.
Conducted a Work Session discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.
Adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available
City Commission nomination petitions for the November 5, 2024, election are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Completed petitions can be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, June 24, 2024. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Petitions must have no less than 50 and no more than 80 signatures.
Three (3) City Commission seats are available for the term running from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
The terms of current Commissioners Liz Busch, Maureen Eke and Amy Perschbacher are expiring December 31, 2024.
Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 13, 2024
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7 p.m.
- Receive Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and set a public hearing for May 28, 2024, on the same.
- Public Hearing on a Development District (DDA) License for Narrativality Artisan Coffee Roasters, LLC and consider approval of resolution authorizing the same.
- Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2024 millage rate should be held.
- Discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.
- Discussion on 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Discussion of Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plan extension.
To view the entire meeting packet visit:
How to follow public meetings:
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.
To participate via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146257531?pwd=STJpL3Zmb1FNdmdibzJQUyttbFpDdz09
Meeting ID: 891 4625 7531
Passcode: 292798
Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799
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:
Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org
Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org
Bryan Chapman bchapman@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org
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.
More Convenient Bill Pay Options Available to City Residents
Residents are now able to pay their City bills via Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, credit cards, Auto Pay, or by phone (833) 277-8691.
Visit: www.mt-pleasant.org/onlineservicecenter.
Questions? Call (989) 779-5387.
TNR Program to Resume
The city is once again on the prowl and ready to ’round up’ our feral feline friends. Established in 2021, our Trap Neuter Release (TNR) program stabilizes the feral cat population by humanely trapping, sterilizing, and vaccinating cats before they are returned to their outdoor habitat. The TNR program runs from April – October. Call (989) 779-5105 to report feral cat issues.
Barn Fire in Union Township
On April 23, 2024, at 6:28 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 4300 block of South Isabella Road in Union Township.
Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a free-standing barn.
The structure was a complete loss. No injuries were sustained.
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, Isabella County Sheriff Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 4/22/2024
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Mayor Perschbacher read and presented a proclamation recognizing Workers Memorial Day April 28, 2024.
Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko and Mayor Perschbacher presented Certificates of Completion to the 2024 Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Academy participants.
Approved the agenda as presented.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 8, 2024.
7) Resolution authorizing a 2024 Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) grant application for Town Center civic space amenities.
8) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #1-2024.
9) Set a public hearing for May 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for Development District (DDA) License for Narrativality Artisan Coffee Roasters, LLC..
10) Contract with Bornor Restoration, Inc. of Lansing, MI for DPS – Masonry Screen Wall project.
11) Warrants and payrolls.
Approved a contract with Placer.ai for one year of access and a budget amendment for the same and a budget amendment for the internship program.
Adopted the 2025 Goals and Objectives.
Director Lauria provided an overview of suggested changes to the current draft Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance. Commissioner consensus ruled against any form of registration and the term “Managed” versus “Planned.”
Appointed Mayor Perschbacher as the City representative to the County Tax Allocation Board.
Conducted work session discussions on 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and on Refuse and Recycling Pickup Services.
Adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 4/22/2024
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7 p.m.
- Presentation recognizing 2024 Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Academy participants.
- Consider approval of purchasing one-year access to Placer.ai software for $18,000 and consider budget amendment for the same.
- Consider adoption of 2025 Goals and Objectives.
- Discuss Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance
- Consider appointment to the County Tax Allocation Board.
- Presentation and discussion on 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Discussion on Refuse and Recycling Pickup Services.
To view the entire meeting packet visit:
How to follow public meetings:
The City Commission 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.
To participate via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962983280?pwd=Q05ES3BadHpJN3NkT1hMNXhFV0I5UT09
Meeting ID: 829 6298 3280
Passcode: 091593
Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799
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:
Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org
Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org
Bryan Chapman bchapman@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org
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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