Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, December 11, 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:
2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held November 27, 2023.
3) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held November 27, 2023.
4) Bids for 2024 Water Treatment Plant treatment (bulk) chemicals.
5) Contract with Yeo & Yeo for 2024 Network Switch Replacement project.
6) Sole source purchase of in-car camera systems, body worn cameras and tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ.
7) Resolution for 2023 Final Amended Budget.
8) One-year Agreement with the Charter Township of Union for fire protection services.
9) Cancelled the City Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023.
10) Authorized Finance Director Chris Saladine to approve the issuance of payrolls and warrants from December 12, 2023 through January 8, 2024.
11) Set first meeting of 2024 for Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
12) Warrants and Payrolls.
Appointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.
Due to the passage of Prop 2-22, municipalities may now increase precinct sizes to 4,999 registered voters. Therefore, the City of Mt. Pleasant will have three precincts, rather than five. This action will significantly reduce the cost of elections, assist with election worker recruitment, and streamline precinct logistics.
City of Mt. Pleasant Voting Precincts (Effective February 2024):
Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 South Adams Street
Precinct 2: Pullen Elementary School, 251 South Brown Street
Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 South Kinney Avenue
Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street
New Voter ID Cards to be Mailed:
New voter ID cards, including updated voting precinct information, will be mailed to every registered voter in the City on December 15, 2023. On Election Day, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, voters should go to the precinct noted on this updated ID card.
Should you receive a card for a voter no longer at your address, please return the card via the U.S. Postal Service and mark it “unknown.” The Clerk’s office staff will then begin the process of removing the voter from the rolls.
Voter Registration:
Individuals who are not currently registered to vote can register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed by February 12, 2024, to vote in the February 27, 2024, primary election.
Residents may also visit www.mi.gov/vote to confirm voting precincts.
On December 8, 2023, at 5:24 p.m., the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 900 block of W. Michigan Street.
Upon arrival, crews observed a single-story residence with fire and heavy smoke coming from the rear of the home. The house sustained heavy fire, smoke, and heat damage.
The resident was at home at the time of the fire and was able to exit the structure safely.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the MPFD.
The MPFD was assisted by the Saginaw Tribal Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, American Red Cross, 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, December 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Consider resolution approving the final amended 2023 Operating Budget.
Consider contract with Charter Township of Union for fire protection services.
Consider resolution to authorize the Finance Director to approve the issuances of payrolls and warrants from December 12, 2023 through January 8, 2024.
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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Deleted Item #10 regarding S.A. #1-23 Principal Shopping District from the Agenda; and approved the revised Agenda.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held November 13, 202.
7) Contract with Tokio Marine HCC for 2024 stop loss coverage insurance.
8) Revised fee schedule for building permits.
9) Warrants and payrolls.
Approved the addition of replacement WRRF Clarifiers to Phase II of the WRRF Rehabilitation Project.
Conducted a Work Session on trash and recycling programs.
Approved and held a closed session pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Approved collective bargaining agreement with TPOAM and authorized staff to execute necessary documents.
It is time to visit Downtown Mt. Pleasant and enjoy the Christmas Celebration slated for December 1-2, 2023. Please note the following street closures. For detailed event information visit: www.mt-pleasant.org/christmas
Thursday, November 30 starting at 5 p.m. – Saturday, December 2 at 10 p.m.
Broadway St. closed from Main to Franklin.
Court St. closed from Jockey Alley to Broadway St.
University St. closed from Broadway to Michigan St.
Franklin St. closed from Broadway to Michigan St.
Beginning November 30 at 4 p.m., cars left on the streets noted above will be towed to the City Hall parking lot.
Saturday, December 2
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. No street parking on Main St. from Broadway to High St.
Cars left on Main St. will be towed to the City Hall parking lot.
2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Main St. closed to through traffic from Broadway to High St. (In addition to the Broadway Street closure.)
The lighted parade which begins at 6 p.m. on December 2, starts at the First United Methodist Church, travels north on Main Street, east on Broadway Street, south on Lansing Street to Michigan Street. The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation’s Women’s Initiative will serve as parade Grand Marshal in honor of their 20th anniversary supporting women and girls in Isabella County.
PARADE SAFETY NOTE: For the safety of parade-goers and parade participants; please do not venture out into the street during the parade. Stay on the sidewalk during the entire duration of the parade.
If a snow emergency is declared by City staff, on-street parking will NOT be permitted.
During a snow emergency, failure to remove vehicles from the street will result in a ticket. Towing may be utilized if ticketing has proven ineffective and/or the vehicles parked on the street cause a delay in snow removal.
Notice of when a snow emergency is declared, and later lifted, will be provided through the city’s social media channels, website (www.mt-pleasant.org), blog https://mpcityblog.com/, community information phone line (989-779-5320), local media notification, and an email alert.
To receive an email notification, sign up to receive the city’s monthly eConnections newsletter by visiting www.mt-pleasant.org.
Parking ordinance reminders:
Downtown Overnight Parking Permit Holders: Will be informed via email or text on when and where you need to move your vehicle.
Overnight street parking is allowed throughout the City of Mt. Pleasant year-round, except for the Downtown area.
Downtown street parking is prohibited from 4 – 6 a.m. year-round.
When a snow emergency is declared, all cars must be removed from the street.
On November 23, 2023 at 7:59 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5000 block of Kay Street.
Upon arrival to the scene, fire crews observed heavy smoke coming from a double wide trailer. Upon entry, firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control.
The trailer sustained moderate to heavy smoke and fire damage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were sustained.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella County Sheriff’s Department, Mobile Medical Response 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, November 27, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Presentation by Public Works Director Jason Moore on 2023 Year-End Review of Major Public works and Utilities Project.
Public hearing on the necessity of the public improvement, consider resolution #3 to proceed with improvements; consider resolution #4 to accept the special assessment roll and set a public hearing for December 11, 2023, regarding said roll for Special Assessment District #1-2023.
Consider the addition of replacement WRRF Clarifiers to Phase II of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Rehabilitation Project.
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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
Recently, the City of Mt. Pleasant was designated a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) district. PACE is an economic development tool that provides financing to implement energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy projects in commercial, industrial, multi-family, nonprofit and faith-based buildings. Property owners benefit from long term, 100% up front capital to invest in money-saving technologies through a voluntary special assessment.
Mt. Pleasant is the 57th local government in the state to join Lean & Green Michigan’s PACE district. Local businesses now have access to a statewide market of lenders and contractors who can help make clean energy projects a reality – all with no tax payer money. To date, $256 million of private funds have been invested in Michigan projects.
Brian Kench, Mt. Pleasant Building Official shared, “The PACE program provides an opportunity for efficient and energy renewable projects to become a reality in our community. Property owners will now benefit from up front capital, making sustainable energy development projects economically viable.”
Lean & Green Michigan™ helps commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners finance energy projects, eliminate waste and save money through innovative financing solutions that make energy projects profitable for all parties – property owners, contractors and financial institutions. For more information, visit www.leanandgreenmi.com.
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