Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 12/9/2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Public Hearing on the Planning Commission’s proposed Zoning Map Amendment (Z-24-01) for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.
  • Public Hearing on the Planning Commission’s TC-24-02-Amendment to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance as it relates to SD-U University Special District Rules.
  • Consider resolution approving the final 2025 Operating Budget and set the millage rate for 2025.
  • Consider resolution supporting amended rates, fees, and charges.
  • Consider contract with UME-Gerber Life for 2025 stop loss coverage insurance.
  • Discussion on City Manager Evaluation Process.

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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/81427929317?pwd=2P1aut1B3uoOb8snfkfrWofaiDdAhq.1

Meeting ID: 814 2792 9317

Passcode: 146246

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 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 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 – 11/13/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 13, 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:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held October 23, 2023.

6) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #6-2023.

7) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #7-2023.

8) Committed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to revenue replacement.

9) Resolutions #1 and #2 to commence the proceedings for special assessment, tentatively determine the necessity and set a public hearing for November 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm regarding the necessity of Special Assessment District 1-2023.

10) Resolution reconfirming City of Mt. Pleasant Development License Development Districts.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing on propose 2024 Annual Operating Budget.

Accepted recommendation from LOCC regarding compensation for elected city officials and approved the Resolution setting forth the annual compensation schedule.

Adopted a Resolution approving the 2024 Operating Budget and establishing the millage rate.

Approved the Resolution supporting amended rates, fees, and charges.

Approved contract amendment with Fishbeck Engineering to provide additional services and oversight for the completion of the WRRF Rehabilitation Project.

Approved reappointments to the various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Moved to discontinue Broadway Central going forward.

Held a Work Session discussion on TNR Program.

Adjourned at 8:56 p.m.