Charlotte public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving claims and expenditures, mayoral appointments, council policy changes, and participation in the LIWAP program. They will also introduce a resolution for grant funding appropriations. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from city officials.

• Resolution 2021-165: Approve claims and expenditures
• Resolution 2021-166: Mayoral appointments
• Resolution 2021-167: Council policy changes
• Resolution 2021-168: LIWAP participation
• Resolution 2021-169: Grant funding appropriations

The Charlotte City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (6-0, with one absent), including $554,352.63 in claims and expenditures, mayoral appointments to multiple boards, rescinding a council policy requiring resolutions for all actions, authorizing participation in a low-income water assistance program, and supporting grant funding for water system improvements.

• Approved $554,352.63 in claims and expenditures (6-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to boards including Planning Commission, Board of Review, and others (6-0)
• Rescinded Council Policy 2021-01 and amended Policy 2021-04 on order of business (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MOU for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (6-0)
• Supported grant funding appropriations for water system improvements (6-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Open Meetings Act, Robert's Rules of Order, and Council Policies 2021-01 and 2021-04. The administration recommends rescinding the resolution policy and modifying the order of business to use a consent agenda. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Presentation by City Attorney Hitch on the Open Meetings Act
• Review of Robert's Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures
• Discussion on Council Policy 2021-01 (Resolutions) - possible rescission
• Discussion on Council Policy 2021-04 (Order of Business) - proposed changes to agenda format

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no public comment and no formal votes. Attorney Hitch presented on the Open Meetings Act, and the council reviewed Robert's Rules of Order and discussed Council Policies 2021-01 and 2021-04. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Charlotte City Council approved $375,738.36 in claims and expenditures, including payroll and insurance claims. It also introduced and passed for second reading ordinances and resolutions authorizing a bio-solids injection contract with Biotech Agronomics, a water meter purchase from ETNA Supply, and a cross-connection control contract with H2O Compliance Services. The 2022 meeting dates resolution was tabled for updates and will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Approved $375,738.36 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-11 to codify first/third Monday meetings (7-0)
• Authorized bio-solids injection contract with Biotech Agronomics at $0.044/gallon (7-0)
• Authorized $28,310 water meter purchase from ETNA Supply, waiving bids (7-0)
• Authorized H2O Compliance Services contract for cross-connection control (7-0)
• Tabled 2022 meeting dates resolution for updates

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use request for 815 High Street. The commission will also discuss a sign ordinance, home occupation standards, and its own by-laws. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Public hearing on 815 High Street conditional use request
• Consideration of 815 High Street conditional use request
• Sign ordinance presentation and discussion
• Home occupation standards discussion
• Planning Commission by-law discussion

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2021-156, granting Julia Mangrum a conditional use permit to operate a therapy riding facility as a home occupation at 815 High Street, despite public concerns. The permit includes conditions limiting horses to four, patients to four per day, prohibiting overnight stays, requiring two adult supervisors, and mandating a two-year review. The vote was 5-0 with two absent. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on sign ordinance, home occupation standards, and by-laws were held without action.

• Approved conditional use permit for therapy riding facility at 815 High Street (5-0, 2 absent)
• Imposed conditions: max 4 horses, max 4 patients per day, no overnight stays, 2 adult supervisors, 2-year review
• Tabled approval of September 8, 2021 minutes to December 7, 2021 meeting
• Discussed sign ordinance, no action taken
• Discussed home occupation standards, no action taken
• Discussed Planning Commission by-laws, no action taken

City Council

The Charlotte City Council held its organizational meeting, during which newly elected officials took the oath of office. Council member Tamra Weissenborn was elected Mayor Pro-Tem with four votes. The council discussed proposed 2022 meeting dates but took no formal action, deferring a vote to the next regular meeting.

• Elected Tamra Weissenborn as Mayor Pro-Tem (4 votes)
• Approved regular agenda as published (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet in person or via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. The agenda includes a proclamation honoring Councilmember Daryl Baker, approval of the prior meeting's minutes and a $402,000+ invoice list, and several expedited resolutions. These include authorizing the city attorney to file a nuisance complaint on a property at 221 W. Shaw, applying for a state grant, and buying a new truck. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

The Charlotte City Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including the approval of claims and expenditures totaling $402,616.94, the distribution of essential worker premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act, a circuit court action for a nuisance property, a grant application for a neighborhood enhancement program, and the purchase of a new fire department truck. All votes were 6-0 with one absent. The meeting also included a proclamation honoring outgoing council member L. Daryl Baker.

• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $402,616.94 (6-0)
• Authorized distribution of essential worker premium pay under ARPA (6-0)
• Authorized circuit court filing for nuisance property at 221 E. Lawrence Ave. (6-0)
• Authorized application for $75,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Program grant (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F350 for Fire Department for $35,340 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Excused absence of council member Hoogstra (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider the approval of claims and expenditures for October 18, 2021. The body will also consider an appointment to the Board of Review and review a memo regarding 220 W. Shaw.

• Resolution 2021-149: Approval of Claims and Expenditures October 18, 2021
• Resolution 2021-150: Approve Board of Review Appointment
• Discussion of memo regarding 220 W. Shaw

The City Council approved the regular agenda and unanimous consent agenda, and passed two resolutions: one approving claims and expenditures totaling $399,364.64, and another appointing Rico Rios to the Board of Review. A resident raised concerns about disturbances near the Siren/Eaton shelter, but no action was taken.

• Approved October 4, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Approved regular agenda as published (7-0)
• Approved unanimous consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-149 for claims and expenditures of $399,364.64 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-150 appointing Rico Rios to Board of Review (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss resuming water shut-offs for non-payment and establishing a fee schedule for water reconnection. The body is also deciding on several contracts and the authorization of essential work pay.

• Resolution 2021-140: Proposal to resume water shut-offs for non-payment
• Resolution 2021-139: Proposed fee schedule for water reconnection costs
• Resolution 2021-127: Contract for ROWE PSC for Hall/Washington/McClure Streets
• Resolution 2021-138: Budget amendment to hire code staff
• Resolution 2021-145: Firework permit for Charlotte High School on October 15, 2021

The council approved a $286,400 contract with Rowe PSC for engineering services related to the reconstruction of Hall, Washington, and McClure Streets, funded by the Major Street Fund. It also approved a budget amendment to fund a part-time code enforcement officer and rental inspector, and directed administration to establish essential worker premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act. The council voted to resume water shut-offs for non-payment starting January 1, 2022, and set a $50 water reconnection fee, rejecting a motion to reduce it to $0.

• Approved $286,400 contract with Rowe PSC for Hall/Washington/McClure street reconstruction engineering (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment adding $100,000 for part-time code enforcement and rental inspector, with $50,000 projected revenue from rental registration fees (5-0)
• Approved resolution to resume water shut-offs for non-payment effective January 1, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved $50 water reconnection fee effective January 1, 2022 (4-1); motion to reduce fee to $0 failed (3-2)
• Approved $302,283.47 in claims and expenditures for October 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Camp Frances Board, including Cathy Bogner as President (5-0)
• Approved $8,639.37 contract with Chrouch Communications and AXON for police vehicle outfitting (5-0)
• Approved directing administration to establish essential worker premium pay up to $60,000 under ARPA (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for two lot splits. The body will also discuss recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2021-132 for lot split at 339 & 341 North Bostwick Street
• Public hearing and Resolution 2021-133 for lot split at 437 & 441 West Lawrence Ave.
• Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement Recommendations

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions including the appointment of Robert Vogel as Fire Chief. The council also authorized a contract with Rowe PSC for engineering services related to the reconstruction of Hall, Washington, and McClure streets.

• Confirmed appointment of Robert Vogel as Fire Chief
• Authorized $45,380.00 change order for Rowe PSC for E. Harris Street project
• Approved $39,985.00 purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Police Tahoe from Berger Chevrolet Inc.
• Approved $689,634.96 in claims and expenditures
• Authorized contract with Rowe PSC for Hall/Washington/McClure streets reconstruction

The City Council approved several resolutions, including establishing rental registration and inspection fees, authorizing hiring part-time code enforcement and rental inspection officers, and resuming water shut-offs for non-payment starting January 1, 2022. A contract with Rowe PSC for engineering services on Hall/Washington/McClure streets was initially rejected (0-7) but later tabled for further discussion. Budget amendments and fee changes were moved to second reading.

• Approved rental registration and inspection fees (7-0)
• Authorized hiring part-time Code Enforcement Officer and Rental Inspector (7-0)
• Approved resuming water shut-offs for non-payment effective Jan 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $751,349.67 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
• Approved MDOT contract amendment for airport crack sealing (7-0)
• Approved change order #2 and final payment for C&D Hughes street paving (7-0)
• Approved Brownfield grant with Soymilk, LLC up to $20,000 (7-0)
• Tabled Rowe PSC engineering contract for Hall/Washington/McClure streets (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss whether to resume, temporarily extend, or indefinitely discontinue the practice of shutting off water service for non-payment. This follows a moratorium issued by the state of Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Discussion on resuming water shut-offs for non-payment of bills
• Review of Section 68-99 Billing and Collection ordinance
• Discussion on the $80 service resumption fee
• Discussion on marijuana businesses within city limits

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no public comments. Council asked the city manager to draft a first reading resolution on water shutoff fees for the September 10 regular meeting. Council tabled marijuana regulations, deciding to leave the issue to the next elected council and to consider a ballot proposal for voters. No formal decisions were made at this workshop.

• Directed city manager to draft a first reading resolution on water shutoff fees for the Sept. 10 regular meeting
• Tabled marijuana regulations, deferring to next council and possible ballot proposal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings and vote on two boundary adjustments for properties on North Bostwick Street and West Lawrence Avenue. The body will also discuss recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement regarding outdated ordinances.

• Resolution 2021-132: Lot split for 339 & 341 North Bostwick Street to remedy building encroachments
• Resolution 2021-133: Lot split for 437 & 441 West Lawrence Ave. to eliminate a shared driveway
• Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement recommendations for Chapter 82 zoning ordinance review

The Charlotte Planning Commission met on September 8, 2021, but could not take any official action because three members were absent, leaving no quorum. The commission discussed the Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement Recommendations but made no decisions. The meeting was adjourned with plans to possibly reschedule or postpone items to the next regular meeting on October 5, 2021.

• No action taken on minutes – quorum not met
• No action taken on agenda – quorum not met
• No public hearing held on lot splits – quorum not met
• No resolutions approved (2021-132, 2021-133) – quorum not met
• Discussed Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement Recommendations – no action

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of a Fire Chief and the purchase of a police vehicle. The body is also considering contracts for street reconstruction and a property offer for 220 W Shaw.

• Resolution 2021-129 to appoint a Fire Chief
• Resolution 2021-127 for reconstruction of Hall, Washington and McClure Streets
• Resolution 2021-131 to authorize the purchase of a police vehicle
• Resolution 2021-125 to change the fee schedule to add rental fees
• Resolution 2021-130 to accept the offer for 220 W Shaw

The Charlotte City Council confirmed the appointment of Robert Vogel as Fire Chief, approved a $39,985 contract for a 2021 Chevrolet Police Tahoe, and authorized a $45,380 change order for Rowe PSC on the E. Harris Street project. A resolution to add rental fees was postponed for two weeks, and the sale of 220 W. Shaw Street was rejected (0-7) to allow public advertising.

• Confirmed Robert Vogel as Fire Chief (7-0)
• Approved $39,985 purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Police Tahoe from Berger Chevrolet (7-0)
• Approved $45,380 change order #1 for Rowe PSC on E. Harris Street project (7-0)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $689,634.96 (7-0)
• Postponed rental fee schedule resolution for two weeks (7-0)
• Authorized $286,400 contract with Rowe PSC for Hall/Washington/McClure streets engineering (7-0)
• Rejected sale of 220 W. Shaw Street to Randy Jewell for $4,000 (0-7)
• Approved National Rail Safety Week proclamation (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to establish a rental registration and inspection program. The body is also considering updates to the city fee schedule and various administrative resolutions.

• Ordinance 2021-09 to establish a Rental Registration and Inspection Program
• Resolution 2021-115 to amend the Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2021-125 to add rental fees to the Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2021-123 to extend the time to hire a Fire Chief
• Resolution 2021-121 regarding an application for a firework display

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2021-09, establishing a rental registration and inspection program for rental dwelling units, effective November 1, 2021. The council also approved a fee schedule for rental registration and inspection, set to take effect September 1, 2021. Additionally, the council approved several resolutions, including extending the time to hire a fire chief to September 30, 2021, and purchasing a new records management system for the police department.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 establishing rental registration and inspection program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-125 adding rental fees to fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-123 extending fire chief hiring deadline to September 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-120 to purchase records management system from Core Technologies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-115 amending fee schedule for cost recovery (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-119 to change council meeting schedule for November 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-121 for firework display at Eaton County Fairgrounds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-118 adding City Clerk as bank signatory (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two specific items. The meeting includes time for public comment on these topics.

• Discussion of Rental Registration Program
• Discussion of Marihuana Regulations

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a proposed rental registration and inspection program (Ordinance 2021-09) but took no formal action. The ordinance would require registration and biennial inspections of rental units, with fees and penalties, and is scheduled for a public hearing at the next regular meeting. The council also discussed potential marijuana regulations, gathering feedback from other communities, but did not vote on either item.

• Approved agenda as published (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved absent members Hoogstra and Weissenborn (5-0, 2 absent)
• Discussed rental registration ordinance, no action taken
• Discussed marijuana regulations, no action taken
• Adjourned at 9:42 p.m. (5-0, 2 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the approval of a site plan for 1001 West Lawrence Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 1, 2021, meeting.

• Public Hearing: Site Plan – 1001 West Lawrence Avenue
• Consideration: Site Plan Approval – 1001 West Lawrence Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for 1001 W. Lawrence Ave. with a condition to move landscaping from the front to the west side of the property. The motion carried 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and the agenda.

• Approved site plan for 1001 W. Lawrence Ave. with landscaping moved to west side (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 with corrections (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

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The City Council approved Ordinance 2021-10, changing the water and sewer bill due date from end of month to 30 days from billing date. They also approved several resolutions, including a contract for airport easement acquisition, filling a police vacancy, and claims totaling $820,182.69. A rental registration and inspection ordinance was introduced for further discussion.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 amending water/sewer billing due date to 30 days (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-112 approving claims and expenditures of $820,182.69 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-116 authorizing contract with Prein & Newhof for airport easement acquisition (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-113 authorizing filling a police patrol officer vacancy (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-114 adding Finance Director Eric Smith as bank signatory (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-09 establishing rental registration and inspection program (for further discussion)

City Council

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The council approved the July 6 and July 13 meeting minutes, the regular agenda, and a unanimous consent agenda. It passed resolutions 2021-102 through 2021-110, covering street closures for Charlotte Frontier Days and an Eaton Theater event, water meter purchases, a RAVE Alerts interlocal agreement with Eaton County, claims and expenditures, confirmations of the Finance Director/Treasurer and City Clerk, acceptance of ARPA funds, and a stipend amount for the Assistant Chief. The council also introduced ordinances 2021-09 (rental registration and inspection program) and 2021-10 (billing and collection amendment), but no final action was taken on these introductions.

• Approved minutes from July 6 and July 13, 2021 meetings
• Approved Resolution 2021-102 for Charlotte Frontier Days street closures and related activities
• Approved Resolution 2021-103 for Lovett Street closure for Eaton Theater event
• Approved Resolution 2021-104 for purchase of water meters and appurtenances
• Approved Resolution 2021-105 for interlocal agreement to use RAVE Alerts with Eaton County
• Approved Resolution 2021-106 for claims and expenditures
• Approved Resolution 2021-107 confirming Finance Director/Treasurer
• Approved Resolution 2021-108 confirming City Clerk

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The Charlotte City Council held a workshop meeting on July 13, 2021, and discussed two topics: social districts and marijuana regulations. The council decided to table the social district topic, citing a lack of demand. For marijuana, they discussed whether to allow grow operations or only retail shops, with Councilmember McRae suggesting a ballot measure to let residents decide. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Tabled social district discussion due to perceived lack of demand
• Discussed marijuana regulations, considering grow operations vs. retail only
• McRae proposed putting marijuana question on the ballot for residents
• Approved agenda as published (6-0, 1 absent)
• Excused Councilmember VanStee from the meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 p.m. (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to separate the Clerk and Treasurer offices. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU and a temporary use permit for vehicle storage.

• Ordinance 2021-08 to separate Clerk-Treasurer offices
• Resolution 2021-100: Temporary use permit for vehicle storage at 504 E Lovett Street for 12 months
• Resolution 2021-101: Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU
• Resolution 2021-098: Traffic Control Order for street parking
• Resolution 2021-105: Interlocal Agreement with Eaton County for RAVE Alerts

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The City Council approved the FY 2021-22 budget, setting a 14.2524 mill general operating levy and other millages, and adopted a new fee schedule effective July 1, 2021. The council also approved a police supervisory union contract with 2% annual wage increases and a $500 signing bonus, and rezoned 121 E. Harris Street to B-1 Local Business District. Water and sewer rates were maintained without an increase.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget with 14.2524 mills general operating levy (7-0)
• Approved updated fee schedule effective July 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved police supervisory union contract with 2% annual raises and $500 signing bonus (7-0)
• Rezoned 121 E. Harris Street from OS-1 to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved $301,280.61 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
• Maintained water and sewer rates without increase (7-0)
• Authorized $8,700 contract with Moore & Bruggink for tertiary filtration study (7-0)
• Approved first reading of traffic control order for no parking near Saints Church (7-0)

City Council

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The City Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed FY21-22 budget, focusing on cost reductions and service impacts. Council members agreed to prioritize hiring a dedicated code enforcement officer and directed administration to draft rental ordinance language. They also discussed American Rescue Plan funding, requesting more information on water/sewer infrastructure investments and premium pay for essential employees. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 21st.

• Excused absent Councilmember Baker (motion carried, 6-0-1)
• Approved the agenda as published (motion carried, 6-0-1)
• Concurred that hiring a dedicated code enforcement officer is a priority for the upcoming year
• Directed administration to begin drafting rental ordinance language
• Requested additional information on using American Rescue Plan funds for water/sewer infrastructure and premium pay
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. (motion carried, 6-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a public hearing for the FY21-22 budget. The agenda includes zoning variance requests and property rezoning at 121 E Harris Street and 123 East Stoddard.

• Public hearing for FY21-22 Budget (Resolution 2021-087)
• Zoning variance for front yard setback at 123 East Stoddard
• Rezoning of 121 E Harris Street from OS-1 to B-1
• Replacement of Methane Boiler at Wastewater Treatment Plant (Resolution 2021-089)
• Contract with Moore & Bruggink for tertiary filtration study (Resolution 2021-091)

The City Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to prepare reports on allowing commercial marijuana and establishing a social district, with reports due at the July 13 work session. The Council also approved an ordinance to charge for certain emergency response services, a $87,493.38 boiler replacement, and a rezoning at 121 E. Harris Street. All other resolutions and ordinances were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2021-088 to study commercial marijuana and social districts (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 for emergency response cost recovery (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-089 for methane boiler replacement at $87,493.38 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-090 granting zoning variance at 123 East Stoddard St. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-076 brush grinding contract with Hammond Farms for $15,165.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-077 contract with Fishbeck for drinking water asset management (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-084 General Fund Balance Policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-093 and Ordinance 2021-07 rezoning 121 E. Harris St. to B-1 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and provide a recommendation regarding a rezoning request for 121 E. Harris Street.

• Public Hearing: Request for Rezone – 122 E. Harris Street
• Recommendation: Request for Rezone – 121 E. Harris Street

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to approve a rezoning request for 121 E. Harris St., supporting a business owner's plan to expand her shop, Needful Things, to add booth space for more vendors. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. The commission also approved the April 6, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by 7-0 votes.

• Approved rezoning request for 121 E. Harris St. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 with corrections (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a WRI Grant Application and a Special Assessment Roll. The body will then consider resolutions to approve the grant application and confirm the assessment roll.

• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 2021-075 regarding WRI Grant Application
• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 2021-086 regarding Special Assessment Roll

The City Council confirmed the special assessment roll for fire department operations and maintenance, totaling $828,615, despite opposition from numerous residents and landlords. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a $2,000,000 Water-Related Infrastructure grant for water system improvements along Lansing Street. Both resolutions passed 6-0 with one absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-075 authorizing a $2,000,000 WRI grant application for water system improvements (6-0, 1 absent)
• Confirmed Special Assessment Roll No. ____ in the amount of $828,615 for fire department operations and maintenance (6-0, 1 absent)
• Set special assessment at 3.745 mills per annum, with 1.745 mills collected July 2021 and 2 mills December 2021
• Excused absent Councilmember Hoogstra (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda as published (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance regarding charges for emergency response services. The body is also considering budget amendments and several service contracts.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2021-04 for Cost Recovery
• Resolution 2021-073 authorizing General Fund Budget Amendments
• Resolution 2021-076 authorizing a brush grinding contract
• Resolution 2021-077 approving FTCH contract for Drinking Water Asset Management Grant
• Resolution 2021-080 approving fireworks display at CPS

The City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council for the non-supervisory unit, including 2% annual wage increases and a $500 signing bonus, effective through June 30, 2024. The council also adopted Ordinance 2021-04, which allows the city to charge for certain emergency response services, with amendments adding a hardship waiver and protecting individuals in custody from medical charges caused by city employee negligence. Additionally, the council approved a $871,969.53 claims payment, a farmland lease bid, and a fund balance policy.

• Approved police union contract with 2% annual raises and $500 signing bonus (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 for emergency response cost recovery (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $871,969.53 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded farmland lease bid to Tom Archer (7-0)
• Approved fireworks display at Charlotte Public Schools on June 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Confirmed City Manager LaPere as Acting City Clerk-Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved General Fund budget amendments reducing appropriations to $5,966,479 (7-0)
• Approved fund balance policy setting a 2-month reserve target (7-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet electronically for a workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the MERS pension system.

• MERS presentation and discussion on pension system

The City Council held a workshop meeting with a presentation from MERS on the city's pension system. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, covering actuarial changes and funding options.

• Approved agenda as published (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. The body is also considering the introduction of a cost recovery ordinance and the creation of park ranger positions within the DPW.

• Resolution 2021-061: Contract with Fedewa, Inc. for painting the North Water Tower
• Resolution 2021-062: Contract with TH Eifert for rebuilding the Main Primary Clarifier Drive
• Ordinance 2021-04 for Cost Recovery
• Resolution 2021-071: Authorizing Park Ranger positions in the DPW
• Resolution 2021-073: General Fund Budget Amendments

The Charlotte City Council approved claims and expenditures totaling $652,429.51, including payroll, claims, and insurance. They also approved contracts for painting the north water tower and rebuilding the primary clarifier drive, and authorized street closures for Charlotte Celebrates. The council introduced an ordinance to charge for certain emergency response services and a resolution to hire park rangers, with an amendment to hire one ranger instead of two.

• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $652,429.51 (6-0)
• Approved contract with Fedewa, Inc. for painting north water tower for $69,699 (6-0)
• Approved contract with T.H. Eifert for rebuilding primary clarifier drive for $35,600 (6-0)
• Authorized street closures for Charlotte Celebrates June 17-19, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-04 for emergency response cost recovery (6-0)
• Approved resolution to hire one park ranger (amended from two) (5-1)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2021-073 for General Fund budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-069 appointing Tamara Line and Amy Jo Smith to Camp Frances board (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet electronically to discuss the establishment of a Special Assessment District. The body will also consider authorizing a public hearing regarding the distribution of a levy.

• Resolution No. 2021-057: Approving Special Assessment District Cost Estimates and Establish District
• Resolution No. 2021-059: Authorizing the Public Hearing for Distribution of Levy

The City Council voted 7-0 to establish a special assessment district to fund the Charlotte Fire Department, approving a $974,841 cost estimate with 85% of costs spread across all city parcels. The council also voted 7-0 to schedule a public hearing on May 24, 2021, for the distribution of the levy. Several residents spoke in opposition during public comment.

• Approved Resolution 2021-057 establishing fire department special assessment district (7-0)
• Approved $974,841 cost estimate for fire protection, 85% assessed to district (7-0)
• Authorized public hearing on levy distribution for May 24, 2021 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special electronic meeting to discuss the FY 2021-2022 Budget. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding a collective bargaining agreement.

• FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement

The City Council postponed action on the special assessment district for fire department funding until a special meeting on April 26, 2021, after hearing protests from numerous residents. The council approved a $55,200 contract with Axon for 16 tasers, with an amendment for a 5-year purchase plan, despite opposition. Other approvals included the sale of a dump truck, insurance renewal, airport contracts, and two rezoning requests.

• Postponed fire special assessment district resolution to April 26 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved $55,200 Axon taser contract with 5-year purchase plan (5-2)
• Authorized sale of dump truck and equipment via Sheridan's Auction (7-0)
• Approved MML insurance renewal for $128,024 (7-0)
• Renewed airport manager contract with Todd Cotter for 3 years (7-0)
• Renewed fixed base operator contract with Charlotte Air Services for 3 years (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on West Seminary Street from B-1 to RT (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on West Lawrence Avenue from B-3 to I-1 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding special assessment district cost estimates and height and area regulations for 704 St. Mary’s Blvd. The body is deciding on several contracts, airport leases, and rezoning requests for West Seminary Street and West Lawrence.

• Resolution 2021-057: Approving Special Assessment District Cost Estimates
• Resolution 2021-065 and 2021-066: Rezone requests for West Seminary Street and West Lawrence
• Resolution 2021-030: Contract with Axon for Tasers
• Resolution 2021-061: Contract with Fedewa, Inc. for painting North Water Tower
• Resolution 2021-062: Contract with TH Eifert for rebuilding Main Primary Clarifier Drive

The council postponed action on the fire department special assessment district (Resolution 2021-057) until a special meeting on April 26, 2021, after hearing protests from numerous residents. It approved the purchase of 16 tasers from Axon for $55,200 on a 4-3 vote, with an amendment for a 5-year purchase plan passing 5-2. Other actions included approving claims totaling $1,579,154.05, authorizing the advertising of clerk and treasurer positions, and approving several contracts and rezoning requests.

• Postponed fire assessment district resolution to April 26 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved Axon taser purchase for $55,200 (4-3)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $1,579,154.05 (7-0)
• Authorized advertising for clerk and treasurer positions (7-0)
• Approved MML insurance renewal for $128,024 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on West Seminary Street to RT-Two Family Residential (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on West Lawrence Avenue to I-1 Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved first reading of water tower painting contract with Fedewa, Inc. for $69,699 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions, including mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and approval of the 2021 Eaton County Fairgrounds event calendar. The council also authorized $2,480,174.49 in claims and expenditures and set a public hearing for fire protection special assessment district cost estimates.

• Approved mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and Camp Frances
• Approved $2,480,174.49 in city claims and expenditures
• Authorized 2021 calendar of events for Eaton County Fairgrounds
• Set public hearing for April 19 regarding Special Assessment District cost estimates
• Authorized $50,000 loan repayment to OI for Parking Services

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 21-22 budget, including millage rates and budget concerns, with the city manager and department heads. No formal decisions were made during the workshop. The council determined that the April 19, 2021 meeting would be held completely virtual.

• Determined April 19, 2021 meeting will be held completely virtual
• Adjourned meeting at 11:03 p.m. (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two lot splits on Daryl's Way, two rezoning requests (121 W. Seminary St. and W. Lawrence Ave.), and receive a report on Safe Routes to School. The meeting will be held electronically per PA 254 of 2020.

• Lot split at 3572 E. Daryl's Way
• Lot split at 3526 E. Daryl's Way
• Rezone 121 W. Seminary St. from B-1 to RT
• Rezone 8.38-acre parcel on W. Lawrence Ave. for Fleet Services
• Safe Routes to School report

The Planning Commission approved two lot splits on E. Daryl's Way and recommended rezoning for properties on W. Seminary St. and W. Lawrence Ave. All motions passed with majority votes, with one dissenting vote on each rezoning.

• Approved lot split at 3572 E. Daryl's Way (7-0).
• Approved lot split at 3526 E. Daryl's Way (7-0).
• Approved rezoning of 121 W. Seminary St. from B1 to RT (6-1).
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning on W. Lawrence Ave. from Ag to business (6-1).

City Council

The City Council met to approve several financial, administrative, and municipal items. Actions included approving claims and accounts, making mayoral appointments, and authorizing a road salt purchase agreement with the State of Michigan.

• Approved $385,432.08 in claims and accounts
• Approved Mayoral appointments for the Airport Advisory Board, Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, and Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee
• Authorized a contract with the State of Michigan for road salt purchase
• Approved a revised inter-local agreement with Eaton County regarding the Designated Assessor
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding to establish City Hall as an Eaton County continuity facility

The City Council approved expenditures totaling $2,480,174.49, including payroll and claims, and adopted Ordinance 2021-03 to rescind city enforcement of the state construction code, transferring administration to Eaton County. They also approved several resolutions, including establishing a Fire Chief Search Committee after Tyger Fullerton withdrew his candidacy, and authorized various contracts and purchases.

• Approved claims and accounts totaling $2,480,174.49 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 rescinding city authority to enforce state construction code (7-0)
• Established Fire Chief Search Committee and accepted Tyger Fullerton's withdrawal (7-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to Planning Commission and Camp Frances (7-0)
• Approved 2021 calendar of events at Eaton County Fairgrounds (7-0)
• Authorized expenditures for sequestered items, including $15,000 to CARC and $50,000 loan repayment (6-1)
• Approved contract with Eric Rogers, LLC for lawn care services (7-0)
• Approved first reading of resolution to purchase 16 tasers from AXON for $55,200 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss two rezoning requests on West Seminary and West Lawrence. The body is also considering contracts for road salt, tasers, and lawn care services, as well as amendments to city ordinances regarding streets and fire prevention.

• Rezone request on West Seminary from B-1 Local Business to RT-Two Family Residential
• Rezone request on West Lawrence from B-3 General Business to I-1 Light Industrial
• Contract with Axon for Tasers
• Contract with Eric Rogers, LLC for lawn care services
• Contract with State of Michigan for road salt purchase

The City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including payments totaling over $580,000, a revised assessor agreement, mayoral appointments, a road salt contract, a continuity facility MOU, a water tower color, and amendments to sidewalk and fire codes. They also introduced several items for future discussion, including a rezoning and a lawn care contract, and tabled a resolution to purchase tasers.

• Approved minutes from March 1 and March 9, 2021.
• Approved Resolution 2021-029 for claims and accounts totaling $385,432.08.
• Approved Resolution 2021-032 adopting revised Eaton County Assessor Interlocal Agreement.
• Approved Resolution 2021-033 approving mayoral appointments to various boards.
• Approved Resolution 2021-036 authorizing participation in state road salt contract.
• Approved Resolution 2021-037 approving MOU with Eaton County for City Hall as continuity facility.
• Approved Resolution 2021-026 determining color for north water tower.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 amending sidewalk clearing rules and Ordinance 2021-02 amending fire code.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a public safety millage and the council policy calendar. This meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.

• Discussion of Public Safety Millage
• Discussion of Council Policy Calendar

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the public safety millage, budget concerns, and the need for a policy calendar. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included public comment on fire department funding and city spending.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 p.m. (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a temporary use request for a fireworks tent and a previously tabled lot split. The body will review whether to approve a boundary adjustment to create a waterfront lot in Sanstone Estates.

• TNT Fireworks temporary use request for a sales tent in the Meijer parking lot
• Lot split request for 3498 Daryl’s Way to create a waterfront lot
• Revised 2021 meeting schedule

The Planning Commission approved a lot split for 3498 Daryl's Way and a temporary use request from TNT Fireworks. Both motions passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. The commission also approved the revised 2021 meeting schedule and the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved the minutes of February 2, 2020 with corrections (6-0).
• Approved the agenda with the addition of Election of Officers (6-0).
• Approved the revised 2021 Planning Commission meeting schedule (6-0).
• Approved the lot split request for 3498 Daryl's Way (6-0).
• Approved the temporary use request by TNT Fireworks (6-0).

City Council

The City Council will meet electronically to discuss several resolutions, including the appointment of a Fire Chief and a contract with MDOT. The body is also considering amendments to city ordinances regarding fire prevention and public places.

• Resolution No. 2021-028: Authorizing a contract with MDOT for the East Harris Street Project
• Resolution No. 2021-027: Approving the appointment of Fire Chief
• Resolution No. 2021-020: Establishing an Ad Hoc Code Enforcement Committee
• Ordinance 2021-01: Amending Chapter 58 regarding Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
• Ordinance 2021-02: Amending Chapter 30, Section 27 regarding Fire Prevention and Protection

The City Council approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of East Harris Street from Cochran Avenue to Lansing Road, with the city responsible for an estimated $1,147,000. The council also confirmed Tyger Fullerton as Fire Chief, approved a petition to fix the Higby Drain, and established an Ad Hoc Code Enforcement Committee. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution 2021-024 for payment of claims and accounts totaling $385,432.08.
• Approved Resolution 2021-025 supporting continued local control of 911 fee diversion.
• Approved Resolution 2021-027 confirming Tyger Fullerton as Fire Chief effective May 1, 2021.
• Approved Resolution 2021-028 authorizing a contract with MDOT for the East Harris Street project.
• Approved Resolution 2021-020 establishing an Ad Hoc Code Enforcement Committee.
• Approved Resolution 2021-021 authorizing a petition for the Higby Drain.
• Approved Resolution 2021-023 recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a city holiday.
• Introduced Resolution 2021-026 (water tower color) and Ordinances 2021-01 and 2021-02 for discussion.

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions including payments for claims, equipment purchases, and ambulance service renewals. The council also authorized engineering contracts for water tower maintenance and a safe routes to school project.

• Approved $362,802.90 for city claims and accounts
• Authorized $22,124.00 purchase of dump truck box and equipment from Truck & Trailer Specialties
• Renewed ambulance services agreement with Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services for three years
• Approved reimbursement to City Manager for COBRA payments up to $2,328.23
• Authorized $14,330.00 contract with Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for water tower maintenance

The Charlotte City Council approved $342,759.02 in payroll and claims, authorized filling the vacant Deputy Clerk and Accounting Clerk positions, and adopted several council policies including citizen comments, ordinance procedures, and meeting order. The council also confirmed Pearl Tidwell as City Clerk-Treasurer, established an ad hoc code enforcement committee, and recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a city holiday.

• Approved claims and accounts totaling $342,759.02 (7-0)
• Authorized filling vacant Deputy Clerk and Accounting Clerk positions (7-0)
• Approved Council Policy 2021-02 Citizen Comments with amendments (7-0; address requirement removed 6-1)
• Approved Council Policy 2021-03 Ordinance Procedures (7-0)
• Approved Council Policy 2021-04 Order of Business with 'Finance Director' changed to 'Treasurer' (7-0)
• Confirmed Pearl Tidwell as City Clerk-Treasurer (7-0)
• Introduced Resolution 2021-020 to establish Ad Hoc Code Enforcement Committee (7-0)
• Introduced Resolution 2021-021 authorizing petition for Higby Drain improvements (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss an Operational Analysis, Fiscal Assessment and Recommendations Report. The meeting includes discussions on administrative office staffing and the formation of an advisory board.

• Operational Analysis, Fiscal Assessment and Recommendations Report
• Administrative Office Staffing recommendations
• Formation of an Advisory Board

The City Council held a workshop to discuss recommendations from an operational analysis, focusing on administrative office staffing and the formation of an Ad Hoc Advisory Board to study code enforcement service options. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and ended with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Discussed administrative office staffing recommendations
• Discussed forming an Ad Hoc Advisory Board for code enforcement services
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council met to approve several financial and operational resolutions. Actions included approving payroll and claims, supporting a regional trail feasibility study, and authorizing a sidewalk snow removal contract.

• Resolution No. 2021-004: Approved $263,277.25 for city claims and accounts
• Resolution No. 2021-007: Supported a USDA grant application for a regional trail feasibility study
• Resolution No. 2021-008: Authorized a sidewalk snow removal contract with Kenyon & Sons
• Resolution No. 2021-009: Considered approval of the Wide Open West franchise agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request to adjust lot boundaries at 3498 Daryl’s Way to create a waterfront lot. The body will also consider the approval of the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Lot split request for 3498 Daryl’s Way to expand the parcel to the water line
• Approval of 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

The Planning Commission tabled a lot split request for 3498 Daryl's Way after residents raised concerns about encroachment on a common area. The board also elected officers, approved the 2021 meeting schedule, and heard from the new city manager.

• Tabled lot split at 3498 Daryl's Way (6-0)
• Re-elected Brummette as Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed McRae as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Appointed Gonzales-Pennington as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (6-0)
• Approved December 1, 2020 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several financial resolutions including city claims, a road reconstruction change order, and fire department software. The council also discussed the potential formation of a joint fire authority during a special meeting.

• Resolution 2021-1: Approved $227,065.03 for city claims and accounts
• Resolution s2021-2: Approved Change Order #1 and final payment of $19,523.69 to Mike and Son Asphalt, Inc. for Independence Blvd. reconstruction
• Resolution 2020-167: Approved purchase of incident reporting software from Emergency Reporting for $5,000 in year one
• Discussion of a potential joint fire authority and associated millage

The City Council approved several resolutions, including $263,277.25 in claims and accounts, a resolution supporting a USDA grant application for a regional trail feasibility study, a sidewalk snow removal contract with Kenyon & Sons, and a franchise agreement with WideOpenWest. They also authorized a contract with Rowe PSC for engineering services for the Safe Routes to School project and the purchase of a dump truck box. A motion to approve a tentative fire department union agreement failed due to lack of support.

• Approved Resolution 2021-004 for claims and accounts totaling $263,277.25 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-007 supporting USDA grant application for regional trail feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-008 authorizing sidewalk snow removal contract with Kenyon & Sons (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-009 approving WideOpenWest franchise agreement with 4% franchise fee (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-005 authorizing contract with Rowe PSC for Safe Routes to School engineering services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-006 authorizing purchase of dump truck box from Truck & Trailer Specialties for $22,124.00 (7-0)
• Motion to approve tentative fire department union agreement failed (no support)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the formation of a fire authority and establish council policy priorities. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Formation of Fire Authority
• Council Policy Priorities

The council unanimously consented to pursue outreach and discussions with cooperating inter-local jurisdictions and continue researching the formation of a joint fire authority. The discussion included legal aspects, challenges, benefits, and a potential millage to fund the authority. No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

• Unanimously consented to pursue outreach and discussions with inter-local jurisdictions on forming a joint fire authority
• Continued research into the formation of a fire authority
• Adjourned at 8:11 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of incident reporting software for the Fire Department. The body is also considering a final payment for the Independence Blvd. reconstruction and the payment of city claims and accounts.

• Resolution No. 2021-1: Payment of Claims and Accounts
• Resolution No. 2021-2: Change Order #1 and Final Payment to Mike and Son Asphalt, Inc. for Independence Blvd. Reconstruction
• Resolution No. 2020-167: Purchase of Fire Department Incident Reporting Software

The City Council approved four resolutions: payment of claims and accounts totaling $227,065.03, a change order and final payment for the Independence Blvd. reconstruction, a statement of doing business, and the purchase of fire department incident reporting software. All votes were 7-0. No public comment was made.

• Approved Resolution 2021-1 approving claims and accounts for $227,065.03 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-2 authorizing Change Order #1 and final payment to Mike and Son Asphalt, Inc. for Independence Blvd. Reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-3 Statement of Doing Business with City of Charlotte (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-167 authorizing purchase of fire department incident reporting software from Emergency Reporting (7-0)