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.
If a virtual option becomes unavailable, 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.
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.
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/, 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, August 14, 2023, 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 July 24, 2023.
8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 24, 2023.
9) Payrolls and Warrants.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1089, an Ordinance to adopt the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and amend Title IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS; Chapter 96. NUISANCES; Title XV: LAND USAGE, Chapter 150. BUILDING REGULATIONS and Chapter 152. HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the Mt. Pleasant City Code to align with the new property maintenance standards.
Appointed Mayor Perschbacher as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Alsager as alternate for the MML 2023 Annual Convention.
Approved the MI-LEO Michigan Community Center Grant Resolution and directed staff to sign all grant documentation as necessary.
Directed staff to negotiate terms of the proposed PILOT at 410 Mill St. and 200 Walnut St.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Public hearing on an ordinance to amend City Code regarding International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and consider approval on the same.
Consider approval of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity resolution approving the submittal of a grant application for the replacement of the Island Park South/Farmers’ Market Pavilion.
Consider PILOT proposal at 410 Mill Street and 200 Walnut Street from SPIRE Development.
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, July 24, 2023, 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 July 10, 2023.
7) Three-year contract renewal with Brown & Brown of Central MI, Inc. for insurance broker services.
8) Trade-in of a Ford F-250 and purchase a 2023 Ford Edge for MPPD.
9) Resolution in support of Michigan Arts & Culture Council 2024 Arts Project Mini-Grant-Paint the Pavement application.
10) Received proposed Ordinance to adopt the 2021 IPMC and amend Chapter 96. NUISANCES; Chapter 150. BUILDING REGULATIONS, §150.30 Property Standards and Chapter 152. HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the Mt. Pleasant City Code to align with the new property maintenance standards and set public hearing on same for Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
11) Payrolls and Warrants.
Held a public hearing on Application for DDA License for JCB Entertainment (Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing) at 1711 S. Mission St. and adopted the Resolution in support as presented.
Held a Work Session discussion on Payment in lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program.
Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Presentation on energy efficiency by Community Services Department intern, Mason Squillets-Peterson.
Receive an ordinance to amend City Code regarding International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and consider setting a public hearing for August 14, 2023 on the same.
Public hearing on Development District (DDA) License for JCB Entertainment (Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing) and approve resolution for the same.
Discussion on Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program.
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, July 10, 2023, 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 June 26, 2023 City Commission Meeting.
7) Minutes June 26, 2023 City Commission closed session.
8) Resolution in support of TCO #4-2023.
9) Extension to the contract with Nutrigro Environmental Solutions, Inc. of Olivet, MI for biosolids services.
10) Set a public hearing for July 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for DDA License for Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing.
11) Pass-through MEDC funding for architectural and engineering services for Broadway Land Management and authorized the City Manager to sign the necessary documentation.
12) Payrolls and Warrants.
Approved the buyout of 18 vehicles in the purchase-buyback program with Krapohl Ford.
Approved the resolution to authorize the issuance of Water Resource Recovery System Revenue Bonds for Phase II WRRF upgrades.
Conducted a work session on Property Maintenance Standards and International Property Management Code (IPMC).
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Presentation on air quality by Jennifer Morse of the Central Michigan District Health Department.
Consider setting a public hearing for July 24, 2023, for Development District (DDA) License for Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing.
Consider resolution to authorize the issuance of Water Resource Recovery System Revenue Bonds for Phase II Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) upgrades.
Work Session regarding Property Maintenance Standards and International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).
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, June 26, 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:
6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 12, 2023.
7) One-year extension to the Municipal Recycling Curbside Collection Services contract with MMI of Mt. Pleasant, MI.
8) Contract with Gateway Refrigeration of Clare, MI for replacement of two boilers serving the Public Safety Building and accompanying budget amendment.
9) Payrolls and Warrants.
Awarded contract for Phase II WRRF upgrades to RCL Construction, of Sanford, MI and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract contingent on available financing and pending value engineering.
Approved and conducted closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with City of Mt. Pleasant v Michelle Lange, et al, Court of Claims Case No. 23-000034-MB, because an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the City.
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