Tag: Mt. Pleasant City Commission

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.

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.

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.

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 – 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:

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.

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.

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 – 7/22/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 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 with the change to Item #9.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 8, 2024.

8) Appointment of Mayor Perschbacher as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Alsager as the alternate for the MML Board of Directors Annual Conference.

9) Contract with Willy’s Contracting of Saginaw, MI to raze and restore 402 N. Arnold St. and 1306 Upton St.

10) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved the purchase of two (2) BMW police motorcycles and reallocated police officer position vacancy savings from the 2024 budget to cover same.

Reallocated funds earmarked for replacement of the Police Department interview room which was included in the 2024 budget to be used to purchase a new Detective vehicle.

Approved the purchase of Pontem Cemetery Management software and a budget amendment for same.

Approved appointments to applicable City boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Held a work session discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 22, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation on 2024 mid-year goals and objectives progress.
  • Consider approval of a contract with Pontem for the purchase of cemetery management software and accompanying budget amendment.
  • Discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20July%2022,%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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87369982938?pwd=03da2KiRxVAgOYNEALNZsCMgetZhJK.1

Meeting ID: 873 6998 2938

Passcode: 753960

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 – 7/8/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 8, 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:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 24, 2024.

2) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 24, 2024.

3) Appoint Public Works Director Jason Moore, as the Employer Delegate and City Treasurer, Christine Witmer as the alternate to attend the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) annual meeting.

4) Resolution in support of Michigan Arts & Culture Council 2025 Arts Project Mini-Grant-Paint the Pavement Application.

5) Sole source purchase and budget amendment for the purchase of a 30’ panel Christmas tree from Holiday Outdoor Décor of Bethlehem, PA.

6) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1096, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 50: Solid Waste to replace the bag and tag system and recycling collection operations.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 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, July 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation by Progressive Companies on the Mission Street Improvement Plan’s existing conditions evaluation and survey results.
  • Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 50: Solid Wastes and consider approval of the same.
  • Consider approval of an additional contribution to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) pension system.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20July%208,%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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87180838684?pwd=pWblvEoRDFs0GaFoC6Mz1hxuB8v8bY.1

Meeting ID: 871 8083 8684

Passcode: 586986

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 – 6/24/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 24, 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. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 10, 2024.

5) Contract with Fedewa, Inc. of Hastings, MI for the 2024 1MG Elevated Tank Painting Project and approved a contract with Dixon Engineering of Lake Odessa, MI for project and construction engineering oversight.

6) First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Initiatives and MEDC.

7) Warrants and payrolls.

Received proposed ordinance governing refuse and recycling and set a public hearing for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.

Approved and conducted 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 8:57 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 24, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Vredeveld Haefner.
  • Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) – Recertification Presentation.
  • Receive Granger Waste Services Franchise Agreement and set a public hearing for July 8, 2024, on proposed amendments to the solid waste ordinance.
  • Discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20June%2024,%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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987946823?pwd=mVrAHhrRacJTgHv1AUNDmlDaWO0hgQ.1

Meeting ID: 889 8794 6823

Passcode: 160963

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 – 6/10/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 10, 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:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 28, 2024.

5) Establish a Rail Service Advisory Committee.

6) Resolution to dissolve the Mid-Michigan Aquatic Recreational Authority.

7) Contract with Yeo & Yeo of Saginaw, MI for 2024 SAN and Host Replacement Project and budget amendment.

8) 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a work session discussion on utility billing shut-off ordinance.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.