2024

On November 5, 2024, an election will be held to vote on various federal, state, and local offices as well as an Isabella County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Proposal. Four individuals are vying for three Mt. Pleasant City Commission seats.

The City Commission candidates are:

Brian Assmann

Liz Busch

Maureen Eke

Amy Perschbacher

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

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations for the November 5, 2024, election.

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
Precinct 2: Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney
Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Voter Registration:

Individuals who are not currently registered to vote can register online at www.mi.gov/vote or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed on or before October 21, 2024. After October 21, you must register in person at the Clerk’s Office (320 W. Broadway Street) to vote in the November 5, 2024, election.

Early In-Person Voting:

For state and federal elections, qualified voters can cast their ballot during the nine day early voting period.

October 26 – November 3, 2024; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Powers Hall, Central Michigan University, Washington Street
Parking available in Lot 6.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. To have a ballot mailed, you must return the application before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024. For those individuals who previously requested a ballot, ballots have been mailed. Voted ballots may be mailed to the City Clerk’s office or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

For those not on the Permanent Absentee Voter list, you can submit a request for an absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s office by mail, or email (vote@mt-pleasant.org). This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office began Thursday, September 26, 2024, during regular business hours. Additional hours are scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes – 9/23/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved items 6 thru 9 on the Consent Calendar.

Item #5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Commissioner Wingard.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held September 9, 2024.

7) Designation of Marilyn Wixson as Deputy Clerk.

8) Resolution changing signatory authorized to transact business of the City bank accounts.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Allowed Commissioner Wingard’s request that the minutes from September 9, 2024 be corrected to reflect his motion read “Approve the text changes with the exception of text changes regarding the requirement of a second story on a new development.”

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1101 an Ordinance to amend Title XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, Chapter 110 GENERAL LICENSING, §110.27 Vendors of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances and approved the Resolution setting fees for same.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1102 an Ordinance to amend Title XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, Chapter 110 GENERAL LICENSING, §110.28 MOBILE FOOD SERVICE PROVIDERS of the City’s Code of Ordinances and approved the Resolution setting fees for same.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for fall 2024 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Proposed 2025 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/9/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Item #14, “Maner Costerisan Engagement Letter” 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 August 26, 2024.

4) Received Fall 2024 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments. No action required at this time.

5) Received proposed 2025 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

6) Resolution to amend 2024 Operating Budget.

7) Received proposed ordinance to amend Section 110.27 Vendors and to set a public hearing to allow for public input on said ordinance amendment for Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

8) Received proposed ordinance to amend Section 110.28 Transitory Food Service Units and to set a public hearing to allow for public input on said ordinance amendment for Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1098 an Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards: CD-4 General Urban, and CD-5 Urban Central Character Districts and related sections in Article IV: Building and Lot Plans & Standards, Article VI: Administration & Enforcement and Article VII: Definitions of the Mount Pleasant Zoning Ordinances.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1099 an Ordinance to amend Title V: PUBLIC WORKS, Chapter 52: WATER of the City’s Code of Ordinances to add a new section entitled Administration and Enforcement.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1100 an Ordinance to amend Title XV: LAND USE, Chapter 152: HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Approved the termination of the PRD Agreement for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield as received.

Approved the Maner Costerisan Engagement Letter as presented.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Climate Change Response Plan Goals & Objectives.

Approved and entered into Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m.

New Trash & Recycling Program FAQs

Why am I receiving this notice?
The city’s refuse bag/tag program will be discontinued as of December 31, 2024. Granger will be the city’s exclusive franchise hauler for residential trash and recycling collection.

When does Granger trash/recycling service begin?
Service begins the week of January 1, 2025. Trash and recycling (Curby carts) will be delivered during the week of December 9, 2024. These carts will be placed at the end of driveways or at the curb pick-up site.

Do I need to sign up for service? How do I sign up?
Yes. Residents can sign up by calling Granger at 888-947-2643 or visiting their online portal at https://www.grangerwasteservices.com/mtpleasant/. Granger will manage all billing and customer service.

Do I have to use Granger for trash/recycling service?
No, but you may not use another waste hauler for service.

How do I opt out of service?
If you want to opt out of service, no action is needed. Only residents who sign up will receive wheeled Granger Curby trash and recycling carts and be billed for service.

Can I share trash/recycling carts?
You may choose to share carts with a friend, family member or neighbor if you do not exceed allowable service limits (see bag limits below).

What are the trash service options?
Regular 96-gallon wheeled Curby cart with a brown lid. $9.76/month
Holds up to (7) trash bags.
43.5” high (including lid), 29.2” wide, 33.3” deep
Small 65-gallon wheeled Curby cart with a black lid. $8.78/month
Holds up to (5) trash bags.
41.3” high (includes lid), 26.7” wide, 28.1” deep

What is the size of the wheeled recycling cart?
96-gallon cart with a yellow lid is the only size offered for recycling.

Is recycling service automatic?
Yes. Residents opting in for trash service will automatically have recycling and will be billed $3.16/month for every other week (bi-weekly) collection. If you do not sign up for trash service, you will not have recycling service.

Can trash bags or non-Granger trash carts be used?
No. Granger will not service any personal containers. Extra bags can be placed next to the cart and be picked up for $2 a bag. This charge will be reflected on your Granger invoice.

Will my trash/recycling collection day remain the same?
Granger will make every effort to keep your service on the current collection day. Trash will be picked up weekly. Recycling will be picked up every other week. More information will be available in the customer portal after you sign up for service. The first collection will be delayed by one day due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

Per City Ordinance: Trash and recycling can be placed out after 5 p.m. the night before collection day and all carts must be removed by midnight on your collection day.

Where will trash/recycling be collected – curbside or alley?
Collection will only occur curbside. If you do not have curbside access, contact Granger.

What if I have trouble getting my trash and recycling to the street?
Front-of-house service is available at no additional charge when all members of a household have physical limitations preventing them from taking wheeled carts to the street. Contact Granger.

What is the final date for using City bags, tags, and large item stickers?
These items must be used on or before your last 2024 collection date.

Where can I purchase City bags or tags before the end of the year?
Until 12/1/2024: City bags and tags are available for purchase at City Hall (320 W. Broadway St.), Ric’s, Meijer and GreenTree.
12/2 – 12/31/24: only City Hall will sell bags and tags, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

What should I do with unused City bags and tags?
Unused city bags and tags can be returned to City Hall before May 30, 2025, for a refund. Options include a city water bill credit or a cash refund.

What should I do with unused City large item stickers?
Use these stickers on or before your last collection day in 2024. Refunds will not be offered.

Does Granger offer large item collection?
Yes. Service for larger items may be scheduled using Granger’s customer portal.

What do I do with my existing trash can(s) and recycle bin(s)?
Consider repurposing both cans and bins. If you wish to recycle your recycle bin, you may drop it off at the Street Department, 1303 N. Franklin Street, January 6-10, and May 5-9, 2025, from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

What about leaf collection and brush chipping services?
Granger will not collect yard waste. The city will continue to offer these services.

Granger Waste Services: info@grangernet.com | 517-372-2800 | 1-888-947-2643
http://www.grangerwasteservices.com/mtpleasant

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 9, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7 p.m.

· Public hearing to consider text change (TC-24-01); Building Standards in Commercial Districts.

· Public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance to amend Title V: Public Works Chapter 52: Water of the City’s Code of Ordinances Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”.

· Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Title XV: Land Use, Chapter 152: Housing Licensing Code of the City’s Code of Ordinances.

· Approve the Termination of the PRD Agreement for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield as received.

· Climate Change Response Plan Goals & Objectives Work Session

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20September%209,%202024.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/89244093533?pwd=kgJp4OP2NoBmEHG7JAlaJeP7y21R8N.1

Meeting ID: 892 4409 3533

Passcode: 255853

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 – 8/26/2024

Summary Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 26, 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:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 12, 2024.

6) Minutes of the Closed Session of the City Commission held August 12, 2024.

7) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title V: PUBLIC WORKS, Chapter 52: WATER of the City’s Code of Ordinances to add a new section entitled Administration and Enforcement and set a public hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

8) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title XV: LAND USE, Chapter 152: HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the City’s Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

9) Bid of Gateway Refrigeration, Inc., of Clare, MI for the 2024 Boiler Replacement Bid.

10) Gave support of Mid-Michigan Regional Lime Calciner Study and appointed DPW Director Jason Moore as the City Representative.

11) Approved warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1097 an Ordinance to amend Title IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS, Chapter 96: Nuisances, Section 96.05 LAWN MAINTENANCE; HEIGHT; REMOVAL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 26, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Presentation by GRS Consulting Actuary Casey Ahlbrandt-Rains on Police and Fire Pension.

Presentation by Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS).

Presentation by Data Analysis Interns Alexis Reed and Austin Benchley on Consumer Behavior Research Project.

Public hearing to consider the adoption of 96.05 Lawn Maintenance Ordinance Amendments and consider resolution for the same.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20August%2026,%202024.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The 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.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86017271383?pwd=XhS5AgfwgiZyLJTQOaD1qycY263Bpb.1

Meeting ID: 860 1727 1383

Passcode: 430815

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

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

MPPD Reminds Drivers of the Dangers of Impaired Driving

During the busy, end-of-summer travel season that includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) to remind drivers of the dangers of impaired driving.

In 2023, 41% of fatalities on Michigan roadways involved alcohol and/or drugs. According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, out of the 8,817 alcohol-involved crashes, 297 were fatalities. Whereas the 2,250 drug-involved crashes resulted in 256 fatalities.

In Michigan, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, although motorists can be arrested at any BAC level if an officer believes they are impaired.

MPPD’s Public Information Officer David Coffman, shared, “No matter what the substance may be, if it has impaired you, you should not be driving. The MPPD wants everyone to enjoy the end of the summer. Commit to yourself and to your community that you will drive safe and sober every day.”

To increase awareness and encourage safe and sober driving, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is funding a statewide media campaign about the dangers of impaired driving. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is coordinated by the OHSP and supported with federal traffic safety funds provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 12, 2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 12, 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:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 22, 2024.

6) Acceptance of funding from Charter Township of Union for the north section of the Mid-Michigan/GKB Pathway.

7) Purchase of Neptune 360 AMR Software and equipment from Ferguson Waterworks of Mt. Pleasant, MI.

8) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved an extension of the Month-to-Month Lease Agreement with Robert Lee Ervin with an amendment to require quarterly reporting on a calendar year schedule with a termination date of December 31, 2025.

Approved the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150 Pickup truck through the MiDeal extended purchasing program and a Ram ProMaster work van from dealer stock.

Approved entering into a Per Hour contract with Blystone & Bailey CPAs of Mt. Pleasant, MI for Third Party Accounting Services.

Approved the Deficit Elimination Plan for the Storm Sewer Fund as of December 31, 2023.

Received a proposed ordinance to amend Section 96.05 Lawn Maintenance and to set a public hearing to allow for public input on said ordinance amendment for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Receive a proposed ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards: CD-4 General Urban, and CD-5 Urban Central Character Districts and related sections in Article IV: Building and Lot Plans & Standards, Article VI: Administration & Enforcement and Article VII: Definitions of the Mount Pleasant Zoning Ordinances regarding Setbacks and Building Standards and set a public hearing on same for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 12, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Presentation from Downtown Development Director Michelle Sponseller on the Town Center Civic Space project.

Presentation on Climate Change Vulnerability Survey results.

Consider Extension of Month-to-Month Agreement Lease with Robert Lee Ervin.

Consider a Per Hour Contract with Blystone & Bailey CPAs for Third Party Accounting Services.

Consider approval of Storm Sewer Fund Deficit Elimination Plan.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-packet%20for%20Monday,%20August%2012,%202024.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87821490422?pwd=XqGcRBmkvMXa1NPbRPulndw3psbsoU.1

Meeting ID: 878 2149 0422

Passcode: 185294

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

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