Prevent Costly Sewage Back-Ups

The City of Mt. Pleasant’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is responsible for treating all residential and commercial sanitary sewage generated within the city limits. Lift stations assist with the transport of sewage from the collection system to the WRRF where it is treated. Recently, there have been several clogged pumps due to mop heads and other items being flushed and poured down the drains.

Your home’s plumbing and the City’s sewage collection system are designed to handle water, human waste, and toilet tissue only. Clogged pumps lead to equipment failure and can cause sewer backups, which are costly to repair. Please review the guidelines listed below.

Do not dispose of these items down drains or toilets:

Mop heads of any kind (recently found at the pump station).
Baby wipes, disposable personal wipes, towelettes, disinfecting wipes, or cloth wipes of any kind, even if the container indicates they are “flushable.”
Paper (other than toilet paper).
Medications: (Prescription or over the counter.) These may be dropped off for free at the City’s Public Safety Building, 804 E. High Street.
Feminine hygiene products of any kind.
Beauty products, Q-Tips, dental floss, makeup sponges.
Plastics of any kind.
Food
Grease of any kind, especially grease from cooking. Grease quickly congeals and clogs private sewer lead pipes and municipal sewer mains.
Garden supplies, such as pesticides or herbicides, paint, varnish, paint remover, nail polish remover, or chemicals of any kind.
Motor oil, gasoline, or any explosive material.

The items listed above should be thrown away in the trash or disposed of at a recycling center or during a community household hazardous waste collection.

The Isabella County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), 4208 E. River Road, Mt. Pleasant, accepts motor oil for a small fee.

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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 8, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Presentation of the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Presentation on Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) project.
Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2023 millage rate should be held.
Presentation and discussion on 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20May%208,%202023.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/87354884880?pwd=K1VteEQ3Q2lTUGF2OXAzaDZnWUhJZz09

Meeting ID: 873 5488 4880

Passcode: 971366

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

Brian Assmann bassmann@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

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2022 Annual Report

Economic development, infrastructure upgrades, neighborhood beautification, enhanced public safety services and outreach, recreational offerings and more are highlighted in the City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2022 Annual Report. To view the detailed report, visit: https://issuu.com/mtpleasantmi/docs/annual_report_2022_2

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 27, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Public Works Director Jason Moore gave a presentation on DWSRF.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

2) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held February 6, 2023.

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 13, 2023.

4) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held February 13, 2023.

5) Re-appointed Corey Friedrich as the representative of the Planning Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

6) Bid of Central Asphalt, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2023 Thin Overlay Project.

7) Bid of M & M Pavement Marking of Grand Blanc, MI for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project as well as a budget amendment.

8) Acceptance of $75,000 from the MSHDA for a neighborhood enhancement grant, authorized the Mayor to execute the necessary documents, approved program guidelines and allocation of additional funds.

9) Purchase of AMI-equipped residential water meters from Metron-Farnier, LLC of Boulder, CO.

10) Amended the Professional Services Contract with Fishbeck Engineering of Grand Rapids, MI as part of the DWSRF program application and budget amendment.

11) Contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group of Canton, MI for Professional Environmental Consulting Services and Groundwater Analysis.

12) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved contract with F & M Concrete of Dimondale, MI for the 2023 Sidewalk Project to include the base bid and bid alternate and approved a budget amendment.

Approved budget amendments for projects carried forward from 2022.

Held a work session discussion on Downtown parking.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 13, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Director Jason Moore introduced Water Distribution Supervisor Andy Keehbauch and Water Distribution Operator Travis McAllister.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

(6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 23, 2023.

(7) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held January 23, 2023.

(8) Resolution in support of final approval of Temporary Traffic Control Order #3-2023.

(9) Resolution authorizing Deputy Public Works Director Tim Middleton to execute Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) contract documents.

(10) Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation.

(11) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and adopted a Resolution To Establish An Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1086, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 116 Subsection 03(B)(12) of Title XI: Business Regulations of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances entitled “Electric Scooters/Skateboards”.

Appointed Kristin LaLonde to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Conducted a work session on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ).

Approved and conducted a closed session to consult with City Attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with pending litigation and to discuss the strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Approved labor agreement between the City of Mt. Pleasant and POLC.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – December 12, 2022

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held November 28, 2022.

8) Contract award for 2023 water treatment chemicals.

9) Final amended 2022 operating budget.

10) Agreement with Core Technology for new records management system.

11) Submittal of MDNR Spark Grant Application.

12) Cancellation of December 19, 2022 City Commission meeting.

13) Finance Director May Ann Kornexl to approve payrolls and warrants from December 13, 2022 through January 8, 2023.

14) First City Commission meeting of 2023 for January 9, 2023.

15) Warrants and Payrolls.

Adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

City to hold Citizens’ Academy; accepting applications now

The seventh Citizens’ Academy is now accepting applications. Presented by the City of Mt. Pleasant, the academy is designed to engage members of the community and to expand their knowledge of the structure and functions of local government.

Participants will attend seven, weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, February 21. Each session will offer an in-depth look at the fundamentals of the City’s administration and budget; public works and utilities; parks and recreation; public safety; and community development. Additional topics covered include the basics of local government, elections and more.

The Citizens’ Academy is open to anyone living, working, owning property or attending school in the City of Mt. Pleasant. Director of Planning & Community Development Manuela Powidayko shared, “The Citizens’ Academy is an opportunity for residents to capture a close up view of how a municipality operates and the many services the city provides on a daily basis.”

Registration for the academy is free and space is limited. Sessions will occur on the following Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m.: February 21, February 28, March 14, March 21, April 4, April 11, and April 18. Graduates of the academy will be recognized at the April 24 City Commission meeting.

Applications are available at City Hall or online, and are accepted until January 17, 2023. Find the application and learn more at www.mt-pleasant.org/citizensacademy.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for City of Mt. Pleasant

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Mt. Pleasant’s boil water advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution, due to a regulatory exceedance of turbidity. There was never any contamination of water as the testing/sampling proved. Therefore, water lines do not have to be flushed.

The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Mt. Pleasant has been lifted and consumption of the drinking water can resume immediately.

The city’s water supply has successfully completed two rounds of testing and all samples have passed. For a short period of time, residents may notice a chlorine smell. This is due to Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) request for an elevated chlorine residual during the boil water advisory. This smell raises no safety concerns and will dissipate in the next few days.

The boil water advisory was issued on September 2, 2022 out of an abundance of caution. We thank our city residents for their understanding and patience. Appreciation is also extended to our community partners: Isabella County 911 Central Dispatch & Emergency Management, the Central Michigan District Health Department, Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for their assistance.

If you have not done so already, please register for Smart911 to receive future emergency notifications via phone, text and/or email. This can easily be done by visiting www.Smart911.com. Isabella County previously replaced CodeRed with Smart911. Therefore, individuals who were signed up for CodeRED need to register for Smart911 to receive timely and actionable emergency alerts.

For detailed information about this enhanced emergency notification system please visit, https://mpcityblog.com/2021/11/19/isabella-county-enhances-9-1-1-services-and-emergency-notification-with-smart911-replacing-codered/

Crapo Street Reconstruction Project to Begin August 1

The Crapo Street reconstruction project (between Broadway and High Street) is scheduled to begin on August 1 with an anticipated completion date of October 22, 2022. During this time, asphalt pavement, curbs and gutters, and water main will be removed and replaced. There will be partial sidewalk replacements completed and a section of new sidewalk installed. The street will be reconstructed at the same width and re-striped to shift parking to the west side of the street.

Street Closure and Access

Crapo Street will be closed to thru traffic between Broadway and High Street for the duration of the project. Residents will have direct access off of Crapo Street except when work is being done on their driveways and during asphalt paving operations. The Contractor (McGuirk Sand & Gravel of Mt. Pleasant) will notify residents prior to the work beginning on their driveway. During this time, residents will be asked to park on the nearest side street.

Residents on Illinois and Heritage Court will have direct access from their homes off of Crapo Street, except when work is being done at the intersection of Illinois and Crapo.

Entrances to The Laurels, DaVita Dialysis, and the medical professional buildings on Crapo Street will remain open.

Trash Collection: Residents should write their address on all trash cans and recycling bins and place those containers out for collection no later than 7 a.m. on Thursday. The contractor is responsible for moving trash and recycle bins to pre-designated collection areas and returning the containers to property owners after collection. The contractor is not responsible for moving trash and recycling containers if items are not out for pick-up by 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Mail delivery will not be affected.

Water Service: Interruptions to water service is anticipated. The contractor will notifiy residents in advance via a door tag.

If you have questions, concerns, or you need a special accommodation due to a physical disability, please contact:

Bill Ernst, Engineering Tech City of Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-5406

Stacie Tewari, City Engineer City of Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-5404