Tag: Mt. Pleasant City Commission

Summary of Minutes from the 6/23/2025 City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 23, 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:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 9, 2025.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 9, 2025.

7) Notice of Temporary TCO #1-2025.

8) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #2-2025.

9) Employer delegate for the MERS annual meeting.

10) Amendment to Contract with Kihn Heating & Cooling of Mt. Pleasant, MI for CHILL Furnace & Water Heater Projects 2025 to include a contingency of 15%.

11) Awarded Contract for 2026 Galvanized Services Replacement to Green Tech Systems of Bay City, MI.

12) Received proposed amendments to Chapter 72 Bicycles and Electric Bicycles of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails and set a public hearing for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

13) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of 221 W. Michigan St. from CD-4 to CD-5 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

14) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of 1104 E. Chippewa St. from CD-3 to CD-4 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

15) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of parcels of property located on Crosslanes St. from CD-3 to CD-4 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

16) Received proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance, of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to remove the one Principle Building per lot restriction within CD-4 to better accommodate phased developments and enable the construction of Missing Middle Housing typologies and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

17) Contract with Fishbeck, of Lansing, MI for professional services related to the Island Recharge Stream Restoration project along with a budget amendment for same.

18) Resolution for Reynolds’ Golden Finds Revolving Loan Application.

19) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group of Canton, MI to perform environmental consulting services, including the development of a Conceptual Site Model and Focused Feasibility Study, at the former Mount Pleasant Landfill.

Awarded the contract for Water Treatment Plant Improvements to RCL Construction of Sanford, MI and a budget amendment for same.

Directed staff to complete the process necessary for renewing the CBD TIFA for 10 years at a 75% capture rate.

Approved the Police Services Agreement with the Village of Lake Isabella as presented.

Held a Work Session discussion on Opiod Settlement Funds Allocation.

Held a Work Session discussion on Panhandling Ordinance.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 23, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Vredeveld Haefner.
  • Consider authorizing a contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group for a not-to-exceed amount of $41,525 to perform environmental consulting services, including the development of a Conceptual Site Model and Focused Feasibility Study, at the former Mount Pleasant Landfill.
  • Consider awarding the contract for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements to RCL Construction for $12,002,910 and a budget amendment for the same.
  • Consider proposal for renewal of Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Authority.
  • Police Services Agreement between the City of Mt. Pleasant and the Village of Lake Isabella.
  • Work Session: Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation.
  • Work Session: Consider Panhandling Ordinance concepts.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access Regular%20Meeting%20E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20June%2023,%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/89180397724?pwd=THLMyznSx324cFdo3raUSUFj6TLE33.1

Meeting ID: 891 8039 7724

Passcode: 254311

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

Boomer Wingard         bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang                   jzang@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 City Commission Meeting Minutes 6/9/2025.

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Read a Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Celebration Day as June 19, 2025.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Removed Item #6 “Proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan” from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 27, 2025.

6) Removed from the Consent Calendar.

7) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing and approved Application of Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for a loan through the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program.

Approved the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as amended on June 2, 2025.

Discussed 2025 millage rate. No action taken.

Approved the final draft of EPIC MRA Survey and inclusion of former employees who have left employment with the city in the past 2.5 years.

Conducted a Work Session on Proposed Ordinance to amend Title VII: TRAFFIC CODE, Chapter 72: BICYCLES of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the use of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Approved and conducted Closed Sessions 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 9:46 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 6/9/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider approval of the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Public hearing on proposed application from Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for the CBDG Revolving Loan Fund Program and consider resolution on the same.
  • Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2025 millage rate should be held.
  • Consideration of final draft of EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.
  • Discussion on Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled, “Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20June%209,%202025.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission 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/81794668975?pwd=HFZNeUXFJyz476EgKPb3E9VQAbTvFA.1

Meeting ID: 817 9466 8975

Passcode: 433810

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

Boomer Wingard        bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang                   jzang@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.

Topics to Watch at the 5/27/2025 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 TUESDAY, May 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Public hearing on the amendment and adoption of Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled, “Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.
  • Public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program application and consider approval of resolution on the same.
  • Public hearing on the 2026 – 2031 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Discussion on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20Tuesday,%20May%2027,%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/86254896065?pwd=qHJoz1HN3o3qC2faAvhHSUPlgipDkG.1

Meeting ID: 862 5489 6065

Passcode: 596089

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

Boomer Wingard         bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang                   jzang@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 City Commission Meeting Minutes 5/12/2025.

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #19 “Consider appointments to the various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.”; was removed from the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Items #12 and #15 were removed from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
9) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 28, 2025.
10) Bid of Shain Roofing of Livonia, MI for DPS Building Roof Restoration Agreement and budget amendment for same.
11) Budget amendment for the purchase of essential replacement parts for Well #20.
12) Removed from Consent Calendar.
13) Contract with Kihn Heating & Cooling LLC of Mt. Pleasant, MI for CHILL Furnace & Water Heater Project.
14) Set a public hearing for May 27, 2025, for the Community Block Development Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program.
15) Removed from Consent Calendar.
16)Payrolls and Warrants dated May 1, 2025.

Approved Contract with Mead & Hunt of Lansing, Michigan for Professional Engineering Services to perform required geotechnical and field survey work of Runway 9/27 subbase and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract.

Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title VII: TRAFFIC CODE, Chapter 72: BICYCLES of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the use of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails and set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Approved updates to the MERS Adoption Agreement & Plan Addendum documents.

Authorized Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to work with the City Attorney to draft a contract to provide limited police services to the Village of Lake Isabella with language that there will be no disruption in police services to the City.

Conducted a Work Session on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Conducted a Work Session on Central Business District TIFA.

Conducted a Work Session on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 5/12/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider approval of updates to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) Adoption Agreement & Plan Addendum documents.
  • Consider authorizing Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to work with the City Attorney to draft a contract to provide limited police services to the Village of Lake Isabella.
  • Discussion on 2026 – 2031 Capital Improvement Plan
  • Discussion on Central Business District TIFA.
  • Discussion on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20May%2012,%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/83808845503?pwd=fLKosT50UiOOlU5BfaelFNVmFqRJdr.1

Meeting ID: 838 0884 5503

Passcode: 351424

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

Boomer Wingard        bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang                   jzang@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 – 4/28/2025

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 28, 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:

13) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.

14) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.

15) Transferred Cash and Cash Equivalent funds from the Huntington Account into the Investments held by Meeder.

16) Appointed Melissa Garcia, City Treasurer.

17) Sole source purchase of four fire hydrants from East Jordan Company, formerly East Jordan Iron Works of East Jordan, MI.

18) Payrolls and Warrants dated April 17, 2025.

Approved the Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the water supply system and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.

Approved the proposed 2025 Master Plan update to be released for a 63-day review and comment period.

Appointed Fabian Martinez to the Planning Commission.

Held a work session discussion on draft ordinance on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Held a work session discussion on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:52p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – April 28, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation recognizing 2025 Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Academy participants by Director of Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko.
  • Presentation on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.
  • Consider investing $2,000,000 of the Cash and Cash Equivalent funds from the Huntington Account into the Investments held by Meeder.
  • Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the water supply system and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.
  • Presentation on the 2050 Master Plan Updates by Director of Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko.
  • Work Session: Discussion on draft ordinance of usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.
  • Work Session: Discussion on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20April%2028th,%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/85627212553?pwd=aATuuWzue9ONnSPPd4iJrjDANYXtus.1

Meeting ID: 856 2721 2553

Passcode: 717908

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

Boomer Wingard         bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang                   jzang@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 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 4/14/2025

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

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held March 24, 2025.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held March 24, 2025

7) Proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and set a public hearing for May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

8) Bid of Tancor Company of Midland, MI for 2025 Downtown Masonry Wall Repairs Project and budget amendment.

9) Bid of McGuirk Sand-Gravel, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2025 City Hall Driveway Reconfiguration Project.

10) Purchase of 2025 truck-mounted sewer jetter from Fredrickson Supply of Walker, MI and budget amendment.

11) Budget amendment for both the Planning Department and Parks and Public Spaces Department to cover expenses related to a summer internship program.

12) Renewal of Placer.ai contract and approved budget amendment.

13) Bid of Fisher Transportation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2025 Street Sweepings Disposal.

14) Bid of Dickinson Wright of Saginaw, MI for bond counsel services.

15) Bid of Bendzinski & Co. of Grosse Pointe, MI for Municipal Financial Advising Services.

16) Payrolls and Warrants.

Adopted the proposed 2026 goals and objectives.

Authorized Vice Mayor Maureen Eke as the authorized signatory for the 2025 Sister City exchange program.

Authorized the engineering design and construction engineering services contract for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall Replacement project to Williams & Works of Grand Rapids, MI and approved budget amendment.

Authorized the Mayor and Interim City Clerk to sign the 3-year contract with Precise Tax Assessment LLC of Rodney, MI beginning May 1, 2025, and running through April 30, 2028.

Appointed Seth Lattimore, Assessor of Record and appointed Bradley White as Deputy Assessor.

Made appointments to fill vacancies to City standing and special committees.

Appointed Jennifer Jones to the Parks & Recreation Commission.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material subject to attorney-client privilege; and subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Approved POAM and COAM union contracts.

Adjourned at 9:55 p.m.