Tag: Purchasing Policy

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 14, 2026 

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. 

  • Update on 2025 Annual Audit by Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski. 
  • Receive proposed Annual Operating Budget for 2027 and set a public hearing for November 9, 2026. 
  • Request for developer selection & PILOT and MSA Extension for Mill Street Landing and consider setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026. 
  • Discussion on ordinance on providing free menstrual products in City restrooms. 
  • Work Session discussion on responsible contracting language in the City’s purchasing policy. 

To view the entire meeting packet visit:   

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14th 

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/83717720281?pwd=IFaylqITQO7T91ff0c363RIrXZzPLy.1

Meeting ID: 837 1772 0281 
Passcode: 552908 
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   
Hanna Demerath hdemerath@mt-pleasant.org  
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org  
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org 
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org  
Ryon Skalitzky rskalitzky@mt-pleasant.org  
Boomer Wingard bwingard@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 City Commission Meeting Held April 22, 2019

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 22, 2019, at 7:01 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 8, 2019.

2) Bid of Green Scene Landscaping of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2019 grounds mowing.

3) Bid of Insituform Technologies USA, LLC of Chesterfield, MO, for the 2019 Sewer Relining Project.

4) Bid of Fisher Transportation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2019 Street Sweeping Disposal Project.

5) Bid of Rowe Professional Services Company of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the Island Park Fitness Trail and Bridge Project.

6) MDOT resolution for MDOT Contract 19-5115 authorizing the approval of a contract for reimbursement of funds for the 2019 West Broadway Street over the Chippewa River Scour Protection Project and approved an amendment to the 2019 Parks budget for the Nelson Park riprap work.

7) Receive proposed Ordinance to amend Subsection 154.414.B.4.k. of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances to correct a scrivener’s error within the general sign provisions and set a public hearing for May 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

8) Warrants and Payrolls.

Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract amendment with Consumers Energy for the 35 fixtures recently upgraded. In addition, approve authority for the City Manager to sign future contract amendments for high pressure sodium lights to LED replacements.

Approved a six-month trial program for delivery vehicle permits in the Central Business District.

Approved changes to the Purchasing Policy as recommended including when quotes and bids are required and the dollar threshold for approval.

The Commission recessed at 8:23 p.m. and went into a work session at 8:32 p.m.

Held a work session discussion on the 2020 – 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

Adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m.