Tag: Appointment

City Commissioner Open Seat Appointment and Election Information

At the December 8, 2025, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting, Commissioner Elizabeth Busch announced she will resign, effective December 31, 2025. This creates one open seat on the City Commission.

Due to election rules and timelines, the City Commission will appoint an individual to fill this seat temporarily. The appointment will last from the date of appointment until the election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

How to apply for the appointment:

  • Applications for the appointed position are being accepted now through Monday, December 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
  • The Appointments Committee will review applications and recommend a candidate to the full City Commission at the January 12, 2026 meeting.

Running for the seat in the August 2026 election:

  • Nominating petitions for the full term (August 4, 2026 – December 31, 2028) are available at City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Petitions must have 50 – 80 certified signatures and be filed with the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The election to fill the seat for the full term will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – November 24, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Joint session with the Planning Commission and local property owners to discuss options for a proposed zoning change for the five properties southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.
  • Consider approving the final 2026 Operating Budget and set next year’s property tax rate.
  • Consider opting out of Public Act 152 of 2011, a Michigan law that limits how much public employers can pay toward employee health insurance plans.
  • Review of recommendations and potential appointments to various boards and commissions.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, November 24th  

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 comment@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84217594299?pwd=pmOa8oYeoqAfG3kZ1laDX4QIrGnSQJ.1

Meeting ID: 842 1759 4299
Passcode: 080994
Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 at 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                                                        
Maureen Eke              meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher    aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins              grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Ryon Skalitzky            rskalitzky@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard       bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

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.

Summary of Minutes from the 10/14/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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 September 22, 2025;

8) Award contract for the replacement of the condensing unit at DPS to T.H. Eifert of Lansing, MI and approved budget amendment for same;

9) Modified the November 24th City Commission agenda to place joint work session with the Planning Commission at the beginning of the meeting;

10) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on intent to renew the CBD and Tax Increment Financing Plan;

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mission Street – Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, Ordinance No. 720, adopted on November 26, 1990, as amended and Resolution in support of same.

Held a Public Hearing to allow for public input on the 2021 Fire Code updates. Matter to be set for work session.

Appointed Hanna Demerath to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Made reappointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Conducted a Work Session on proposed 2026 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:04 pm.

Summary of Minutes from the 9/22/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 22, 2025, 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:
11) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 8, 2025;
12) Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 907 Lease Renewal;
13) Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on an ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mission Street – Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, Ordinance No. 720, adopted on November 26, 1990, as amended;
14) Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on the 2021 Fire Code updates;
15) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing on the proposed Fourth Amendment (the “Plan Amendment”) to the Mission Street Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan (the “Plan”) of the Mt. Pleasant Downtown Development Authority (the “DDA”). No action was taken at this time.

Held a Public Hearing and approved the Resolution to Adopt the Master Plan update
for the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Approved a 10% match for the Mission Pickard shared use path TAP Grant application and
approved a budget amendment for same and approved the Resolution to adopt the 2025 TAP Grant Application for the City of Mt. Pleasant as presented.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for fall 2025 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Appointed Latricia Powell to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 12/31/27.

Held a discussion on the proclamation process.

Held a discussion on the status of the City of Mt. Pleasant as an International City of Peace.

Held a work session on Employee Climate Survey.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the 3/24/2025 City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #12 “Appointment of Interim Clerk” was added to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held March 10, 2025.

6) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held March 13, 2025.

7) Three-year contract with MMDC Contract for Economic Development Services in the amount of $281 per year plus 2.5% annual increase.

8) Removed from the Consent Calendar.

9) Budget Amendment for Internship Programs.

10) Payrolls and Warrants dated March 7 & 20, 2025 totaling $838,204.27.

Approved a five-year contract with HydroCorp of Troy, MI for Cross Connection Control Program and Water Meter Installation.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for Spring 2025 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Appointed Marilyn Wixson as Interim Clerk.

Conducted a work session discussion on trail/pathway speed limit ordinance.

Conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and subsection 9(a) of the Open Meetings Act for personnel evaluation of the City Manager.

Approved the contract between the City and the Paid On-Call Fire Fighters.

Approved the contract between the City and the Police Officers Labor Council (Firefighters) (POLC).

Approved a 4.5% increase to the City Manager’s wages retroactive to January 1, 2025.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:27 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the 2/24/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Recommendation of an appointment to the Planning Commission was added to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 10, 2025.

4) Awarded Professional Services Contract to Fishbeck of Traverse City, MI, to design a food waste receiving station at the WRRF.

5) Revised Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Electrical Facilities for City Hall Driveway Entrance Reconfiguration.

6) Bid of MAK Enterprises of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2025 Lime Residuals Removal.

7) Bid of M & M Pavement Marking, Inc. of Grand Blanc, MI for the 2025 Pavement Marking Project.

8) Amendment to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt to include procurement of a wheel loader for the Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport and authorized the City Manager to sign the amendment.

9) Three-year dumpster service contract with Granger for Public Safety, Streets and Parks Departments.

10) Payrolls and Warrants.

Appointed John Zang to fill the vacant City Commission seat.

Approved contract with EPIC-MRA of Lansing, MI for City Employee Climate Survey Project.

Approved purchase of computer replacements due to Windows 11 upgrade from MI Deal partners CDWG of Vernon Hills, Il, and a budget amendment.

Awarded contract for the 2025 Mill & Overlay Project to Central Asphalt, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Approved a budget amendment to cover costs of 2025 Mill & Overlay Project.

Appointed Rachel Putnam-Farley to the Planning Commission.

Work Session discussion on TIFA.

Approved and conducted 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.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the 2/24/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider recommendation from the appointments committee for the City Commission vacancy.
  • Presentation from city staff on the city hall parking lot driveway entrance.
  • Consider Request for Proposals for City Employee Climate Survey.
  • Resident difficulty with refuse and recycling carts during snow events.
  • Distribute City Manager Review Packet.
  • Work Session: Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Authority (TIFA) discussion.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20February%2024,%202025.pdf

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 comment@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83965613842?pwd=e4LYnDbI2aJA4labxSmgnoFR5t2PKS.1

Meeting ID: 839 6561 3842

Passcode: 425590

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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:

Mary Alsager               malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch           ebusch@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 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.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 1/27/2025

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.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant City Commission Elects Vice Mayor – Seeks to Fill Open Seat

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.

Topics to Watch at the Hybrid Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 26, 2022

Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation on Mt. Pleasant city landfill finding study by David Adler of Mannik Smith Group.
  • Presentation by Building Official Brian Kench on sustainability efforts/plans.
  • Public hearing on the establishment of an Industrial Development District for DL Wilson Properties located at 1219 N. Mission Street and consider resolution on the same.
  • Receive and ordinance to add a Chapter 116 to Title XI: Business Regulations of the City’s Code entitled, “Electric Scooters/Skateboards” and set a public hearing for October 10, 2022 on the same.
  • Consider recommendation from the Appointments Committee for the City Commission vacancy.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access 9-26-22.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, 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/81042677480?pwd=WGEvOWpWN2o3cS94YXhDUWtSN3JUZz09

Meeting ID: 810 4267 7480

Passcode: 241648

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

Brian Assmann            bassmann@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch           ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke               meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher       aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

George Ronan             gronan@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.

Topics to Watch at the Hybrid Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 12, 2022