Summary of Minutes of the City Commission Meeting – October 23, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #17 “Utility Billing” was added to the agenda.

Approved the agenda with the addition of Item #17.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held October 9, 2023.

5) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held October 9, 2023.

6) Copier Lease Agreement with CMU.

7) Letter of support for MSHDA Neighborhood Enhancement Program application.

8) Designation of Powers Hall as Early Voting Center for all State and Federal elections beginning in 2024.

9) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing and approved the establishment of a PACE District.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1092, a PILOT Ordinance; Approved Resolution for Municipal Services Agreement and Approved Municipal Services Agreement.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1093, an Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances regarding driveway widths.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1094, an Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances regarding the ratio of houses versus garage at frontage.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1095, 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.

Approved contract with Fishbeck for professional services to update the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan and approved a budget amendment on same.

Reconsidered EV charging supplier recommendation and approved EV charging contract with EV Holdings.

Approved credit for the September late fee on the next utility bill.

Work Session discussion on 2024 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.

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.

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.

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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.

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Bryan Chapman bchapman@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org

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