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: 

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: 

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: 

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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 10, 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 10, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider the establishment of a Rail Service Advisory Committee.
  • Consider approval of the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Discussion on utility billing shut-off ordinance.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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/85251083647?pwd=zetqetL6y0YE31V1IEWcqsMURp5pRw.wT1vDKRQQ-ABcAAK

Meeting ID: 852 5108 3647

Passcode: 035618

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 – 5/28/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 28, 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 13, 2024.

5) Agreement with Consumers Energy for continued participation in the Demand Response Program.

6) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Electrical Facilities for Town Center.

7) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute airport sponsor contracts and contract amendments with the MDOT, Office of Aeronautics on behalf of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.

8) Contract with Northern Michigan Metal Roofing, LLC of Roscommon, MI, for the Mill Pond Park Restroom/Shelter Roof Replacement Project.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No action required at this time.

Held a public hearing on proposed Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and approved bringing the matter back to a future work session.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available

City Commission nomination petitions for the November 5, 2024, election are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed petitions can be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, June 24, 2024. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Petitions must have no less than 50 and no more than 80 signatures.

Three (3) City Commission seats are available for the term running from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.

The terms of current Commissioners Liz Busch, Maureen Eke and Amy Perschbacher are expiring December 31, 2024.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 28, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Public hearing on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Public hearing on Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and consider approval of the same. 
  • Discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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/82415285756?pwd=cmV5bjl1R0dQcXZQeGErdzVtVTB2Zz09

Meeting ID: 824 1528 5756

Passcode: 959683

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.