2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Mt. Pleasant Paid On-Call Firefighters Andrew Foster, Jordan VanAvery, and Demetrius (Eli) Walker were introduced and sworn in.

Mt. Pleasant Police Officer Tyler Hall was introduced and sworn in.

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 March 25, 2024.

8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held March 25, 2024.

9) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held April 1, 2024.

10) Five-year contract with Sunrise Assessing Services.

11) Received proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and set a public hearing for May 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

12) Established Mission Street Corridor Plan Steering Committee.

13) Resolution authorizing a 2024 MSHDA MI Neighborhood Program grant application.

14) Warrants and payrolls.

Authorized the purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles from Berger Chevrolet as well as authorized a budget amendment for the purchase of same.

Adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – April 8, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Introduction and swearing in of three Paid On Call Firefighters and one Police Officer.

Receive proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and set a public hearing for May 28, 2024, on the same.

Consider the establishment of a Mission Street Corridor Plan Steering Committee.

Consider resolution authorizing a 2024 Michigan State Housing Development (MSHDA) MI Neighborhood Program grant application.

Consider purchase of (2) police pursuit vehicles from Berger Chevrolet and authorize a budget amendment for the same.

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Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

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Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

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Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

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City of Mt. Pleasant Receives MSHDA Grant for Home Exterior Improvement Projects

The City has been awarded a $50,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) grant through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The purpose of this grant is to boost neighborhood aesthetics, improve property values, and enhance safety and quality of life for residents. The City has also committed up to $50,000 to this program, resulting in a possible total of $100,000 available for home exterior projects.

Since the program’s inception in 2020, 37 exterior household improvement projects, totaling $388,885.84, have been completed. Finished projects include roof repairs, porch and deck replacements, as well as window and door installations.

Project selection criteria includes:

Homes must be located within the boundaries of Pickard, Main, High and Isabella Street.
Single-family, owner-occupied homes whose taxes are up to date.
Exterior projects only.
Household income at or below 120% median income.
No outstanding code violations.
No prior tax foreclosure on property within the city limits.
Properties who were awarded funds in the past are not eligible.
Minimum funding for a project is $1,000.
Maximum funding for a project is $15,000.
Any project costing $10,000 or above, requires the homeowner to make a $250 contribution, or file a lien on the property for a period of five years for the full amount of the project.
If the property is sold during the five-year lien period, the owner of the home at the time of project completion is required to pay the full amount of the project back.

The deadline for homeowners to apply is March 26, 2024. Grant funding applications can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/neighborhoods.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 2/26/2024

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

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 12, 2024.

7) Authorized the Mayor to sign an acceptance contract for the grant from MSHDA, approved allocation of $50,000 HODAG funds, and confirmed the program parameters as presented.

8) Bid of Monchilov Sewer Service, LLC of Fairgrove, MI for 2024 Sewer Relining and a portion of the alternate bid work.

9) Bid of M&M Pavement Marking of Grand Blanc, MI for 2024 Pavement Marking Project.

10) Bid of Hutch Paving, Inc. of Warren, MI for 2024 Milling & Resurfacing Project and budget amendment.

11) Bid of Lakeshore Construction of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project, and budget amendment.

12) Bid of Block Farm Operations, LLC of Weidman, MI for 2024 Lime Residuals Removal Project.

13) Contract with Metron Farnier of Boulder, CO for authorization to purchase AMI-equipped residential water meters.

14) Contract with Mead and Hunt for the Airport Feasibility Study and budget amendment.

15) Warrants and payrolls.

16) Contract with Lakeshore Construction of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2024 Chipp-A-Waters Sidewalk Project.

17) Correspondence to CMU Board of Trustees regarding the upcoming CMU President search.

Held a public hearing and approved resolution #5 to accept the special assessment roll and set payment terms for Special Assessment District #1-2024.

Approved a contract with Malley Construction Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2024 Parking Lot #3, Town Center Reconstruction Project; and a contract with Three Rivers Corporation of Midland, MI for the Town Center Restroom Building Construction Project.

Approved contract with Progressive AE of Grand Rapids, MI for Mission Street Corridor Plan, and budget amendment.

Approved Resolution in Support of Ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Climate Change Action Plan.

Adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – January 22, 2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 22, 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:

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 8, 2024.

7) Set special meeting for discussion on goals and objectives for Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

8) Allocated additional funding from the City’s HODAG funds for the MSHDA NEP.

9) Resolutions #1 and #2 to commence the proceedings for special assessment, tentatively determine the necessity and set a public hearing for February 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm regarding the necessity of Special Assessment District #1-2024.

10) Bid of Kawkawlin Roofing of Kawkawlin, MI for the 2024 Water Treatment Plant Reroof project.

11) Contract with American Fiberglass Tank Repair of Franklin, NH, for repairs to the Sodium Hypochlorite Tank and approved a budget amendment for same.

12) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and approved the CHILL Grant Application as required by the MSHDA and resolution in support of same.

Approved purchase of a Pierce Aerial Ladder Truck and a Pierce Rescue Pumper Truck through Halt Fire.

Approved a professional services agreement with Mannik Smith Group for quarterly groundwater testing and reporting.

Moved to eliminate administrative fees for use of certain electronic payment forms for Farmers Market.

Moved to extend the current 6-week PEAK Summer Camp program duration from 6 weeks to 8 weeks and discontinue the Day Camp Program.

Made appointments of City administrative officials to boards and commissions; City Commissioners to City standing and special committees; and City boards and commissions.

Postponed Agenda Item #21 – Work Session Discussion on tall grass, weeds, and natural gardens.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act to consider a period personnel evaluation.

Approved a 9.8% raise for 2024 not having a raise for the past two subsequent years for City Manager Aaron Desentz.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:49 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 1/8/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

City Clerk Bouck administered the Oath of Office to Bryan Chapman and Grace Rollins for the term January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026.

Commissioner Perschbacher was elected Mayor for 2024.

Commissioner Alsager was elected Vice Mayor for 2024.

Approved Resolution Setting Time and Day of Regular Meetings.

Mayor Perschbacher read and presented a proclamation in support of Peacemaking Recognition Day “January 15, 2024” to Laura Gourlay of Mount Pleasant Public Schools.

Accepted the agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

9) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held December 11, 2023.

10) Set public hearing for Monday, January 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on CHILL Grant Application as required by MSHDA.

Adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – January 8, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Administer Oath of Office to Commissioners Chapman and Rollins

Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor

Consider setting a public hearing for January 22, 2024, on a Community Development Block Grant Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) Grant Application as required by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

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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

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

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.

City Receives MSHDA Grant for Home Exterior Improvement Projects

The City has been awarded a $75,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) grant through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The purpose of this grant is to boost neighborhood aesthetics, improve property values, and enhance safety and quality of life for residents. The City has also contributed $45,000 to this program, resulting in a total of $120,000 available for home exterior projects.

Since the program’s inception in 2020; 27 household improvement projects, totaling $233,511.41, have been completed. Finished projects include roof repairs, porch and deck replacements, as well as window and door installations.

Project selection criteria includes:

Homes must be located within the boundaries of Pickard, Bradley High and Mission Street.
Single-family, owner-occupied homes whose taxes are up to date.
Exterior projects only.
Household income at or below 120% median income.
No outstanding code violations.
No prior tax foreclosure on property within the city limits.
Properties who were awarded funds in 2022 are not eligible.
Minimum funding for a project is $1,000.
City funding, increasing the project cost to $10,000 or above, will require the homeowner to make a $250 contribution, or file a lien.

Deadline for homeowners to apply is April 25, 2023. Grant funding applications can be found at

www.mt-pleasant.org/neighborhoods.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 27, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Public Works Director Jason Moore gave a presentation on DWSRF.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

2) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held February 6, 2023.

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 13, 2023.

4) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held February 13, 2023.

5) Re-appointed Corey Friedrich as the representative of the Planning Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

6) Bid of Central Asphalt, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2023 Thin Overlay Project.

7) Bid of M & M Pavement Marking of Grand Blanc, MI for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project as well as a budget amendment.

8) Acceptance of $75,000 from the MSHDA for a neighborhood enhancement grant, authorized the Mayor to execute the necessary documents, approved program guidelines and allocation of additional funds.

9) Purchase of AMI-equipped residential water meters from Metron-Farnier, LLC of Boulder, CO.

10) Amended the Professional Services Contract with Fishbeck Engineering of Grand Rapids, MI as part of the DWSRF program application and budget amendment.

11) Contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group of Canton, MI for Professional Environmental Consulting Services and Groundwater Analysis.

12) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved contract with F & M Concrete of Dimondale, MI for the 2023 Sidewalk Project to include the base bid and bid alternate and approved a budget amendment.

Approved budget amendments for projects carried forward from 2022.

Held a work session discussion on Downtown parking.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.