Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 25, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Receive an ordinance to amend the City Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks ordinance and set a public hearing for October 9, 2023 on the same.
Receive an ordinance to amend the City Parking Ordinance and set a public hearing for October 9, 2023 on the same.
Receive an ordinance to amend Table 154.410.A Building and Lot Principal Use, Section 154.410.B Special Uses and Article VII of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances Regarding Institutional Uses and set a public hearing for October 23, 2023 on the same.
Consider prioritization and approval of submission of City requests for Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocation.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

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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:

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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.

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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

Brian Assmann bassmann@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

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

City Commission Adopts International Property Maintenance Code

City Commissioners recently adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which establishes minimum and consistent maintenance requirements for existing residential, rental and commercial buildings.

History and Implementation of IPMC

Established in 1999 by the International Code Council, the IPMC is widely used in more than 40 states as well as the following comparable Michigan communities: Allendale, Alma, Ann Arbor, Bay City, Brighton, Charlevoix, Grand Rapids, Iron Mountain, Kalamazoo and Royal Oak. In Mt. Pleasant, the IPMC has been in effect for rental properties since 2007.

Benefits

The IPMC ensures consistency across all building types, and is compatible with International and State Codes. This provides clear expectations for property owners and occupants and specifically defines the Code Official’s role. With the IPMC, additional grant funding may be available.

Notification, Education and Enforcement

If a property has an exterior maintenance issue, city staff will contact the resident and/or property owner directly. The city will then follow these steps:

Provide education regarding property standards and responsibilities.
Suggest how to remedy the situation.
Share grant funding information, if applicable.
Issue a citation if the matter is not rectified.
Appeals are heard and ruled upon by the Building, Fire and Sanitation Sewer Board.
Appeals of board decisions go to Isabella County Court.

With IPMC, what property maintenance ordinances will remain the same?

Tall Grass Ordinance (96.05)
Solid Waste Ordinance (50.02)
Lighting Standard (96.13)

For more information regarding the IPMC and examples of exterior maintenance issues visit: www.mt-pleasant.org/IPMC.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/11/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 11, 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:

10) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 28, 2023.

11) Resolution in support of final approval of Temporary Traffic Control Order #5-2023.

12) Amendment to bond counsel contract with Dickinson Wright.

13) Contract with R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2023-2024 leaf hauling.

14) Contract with R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan for 2023-2025 snow hauling.

15) Contract with Fleis & Vandenbrink of Midland, MI for Professional Engineering Services – Mill Pond Park Weir & Pedestrian Bridge Repairs and Chipp-A-Waters Park Riverbank Restoration.

16) Received Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments.

17) Received proposed 2024 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

18) Resolution to amend 2023 Operating Budget.

19) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved appointments to the LOCC as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Approved the purchase of three Netzsch Peripro peristatic pumps and one set of replacement parts from Kerr Pump & Supply of Oak Park, MI.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/11/2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Receive Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments.
Receive proposed 2024 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for November 13, 2023 on the same.
Consider resolution to amend 2023 Operating Budget.
Consider approval of a sole source purchase of peristaltic lime pumps.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

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How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 846 3189 6529

Passcode: 068270

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.

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

Brian Assmann bassmann@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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 8/28/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 14, 2023.

6) Amendments to the PSA with Mead & Hunt for Taxiway A Rehabilitation and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement.

7) Authorized the City Manager to digitally sign the MDOT contract amendment 2022-0858 for Taxiway A Rehabilitation Project design.

8) Allocation of $25,000 in funding from the City’s HODAG funds for Round 8 of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Neighborhood Enhancement Program to be used for two (2) additional projects outside of the current year budget.

9) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved PILOT proposal at 410 Mill St. and 200 Walnut St. from Spire Development.

Held a work session discussion on EV Charging Stations.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

View the 8/28/2023 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting on YouTube, Zoom or In-Person

How to Follow the City of Mt. Pleasant’s City Commission Meeting – 8/28/2023

PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the 7 p.m. 8/28/2023 City Commission meeting will not be broadcast on Spectrum Channel 188.

Residents may attend the meeting in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street).

Virtual attendance options include viewing the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable, 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/84291634276?pwd=cEMvUmZGdVIxOUx1RXB4QU9kdFB6Zz09

Meeting ID: 842 9163 4276

Passcode: 210479

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 28, 2023 – UPDATED: 8/28/2023 at 12:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Due to technical difficulties, the 7 p.m. 8/28/2023 City Commission meeting will not be broadcast on Spectrum Channel 188. Residents may attend the meeting in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street). Virtual attendance options include viewing the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, or via Zoom. See below for details.

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Presentation on City’s trap, neuter, and release program.
Consider approval of a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) resolution and authorize execution of MDOT contract amendment for Taxiway A Rehabilitation Project design.
Consider PILOT proposal at 410 Mill Street and 200 Walnut Street from Spire Development.
Discussion on EV Charging Stations.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20August%2028,%202023.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84291634276?pwd=cEMvUmZGdVIxOUx1RXB4QU9kdFB6Zz09

Meeting ID: 842 9163 4276

Passcode: 210479

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.

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

Brian Assmann bassmann@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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Absentee Ballot Changes Due to Prop 2

As a result of Proposition 2-22 passing in November 2022, the process of obtaining an absentee ballot has changed. Voters now have the option of automatically receiving a ballot rather than an Application for Absentee Ballot by request.

Permanent absentee voters were mailed an application for the November Election, and an educational insert regarding this absentee ballot change. To automatically receive a ballot for future elections, voters must check the box on the application. Individuals are responsible for mailing address updates. Ballots will be mailed approximately 45 days prior to an election.

If you wish to continue the Application for Absentee Ballot before each election, no action is required at this time.

PLEASE NOTE: All election materials now have pre-paid postage, per Proposition 2-22.

Applications may also be delivered to the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, (320 W. Broadway Street), or placed in the election drop box outside the entrance of City Hall.

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 14, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 14, 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 July 24, 2023.

8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 24, 2023.

9) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1089, an Ordinance to adopt the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and amend Title IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS; Chapter 96. NUISANCES; Title XV: LAND USAGE, Chapter 150. BUILDING REGULATIONS and Chapter 152. HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the Mt. Pleasant City Code to align with the new property maintenance standards.

Appointed Mayor Perschbacher as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Alsager as alternate for the MML 2023 Annual Convention.

Approved the MI-LEO Michigan Community Center Grant Resolution and directed staff to sign all grant documentation as necessary.

Directed staff to negotiate terms of the proposed PILOT at 410 Mill St. and 200 Walnut St.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 24, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 24, 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:

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 10, 2023.

7) Three-year contract renewal with Brown & Brown of Central MI, Inc. for insurance broker services.

8) Trade-in of a Ford F-250 and purchase a 2023 Ford Edge for MPPD.

9) Resolution in support of Michigan Arts & Culture Council 2024 Arts Project Mini-Grant-Paint the Pavement application.

10) Received proposed Ordinance to adopt the 2021 IPMC and amend Chapter 96. NUISANCES; Chapter 150. BUILDING REGULATIONS, §150.30 Property Standards and Chapter 152. HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the Mt. Pleasant City Code to align with the new property maintenance standards and set public hearing on same for Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing on Application for DDA License for JCB Entertainment (Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing) at 1711 S. Mission St. and adopted the Resolution in support as presented.

Held a Work Session discussion on Payment in lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program.

Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.