Charlotte public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Camp Frances Board of Directors met and approved the November 12, 2024 minutes unanimously. They discussed rental management options, noting the library and bank cannot currently manage rentals, and deferred memorial walkway fundraising to the next meeting. A fundraiser at Applebee's was scheduled for February 6, 2025, and the board agreed to donate a rental gift certificate and S'mores basket to a silent auction.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Applebee's fundraiser for February 6, 2025, 4-9 pm
• Approved donation of rental gift certificate and S'mores basket to Charlotte Community band silent auction
• Deferred memorial walkway fundraising to next meeting

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 9, 2024 for Ordinance 2024‑02 to amend the definition of public nuisance. The council will also approve several sealed‑bid contracts, including IT managed services ($58,164 annually) and engineering services for the airport parking lot ($26,500). Additionally, the consent agenda authorizes claims and expenditures totaling $578,378.47.

• First reading and scheduling of public hearing for Ordinance 2024‑02, Public Nuisance Defined and Prohibited
• Sealed‑bid contract with MicroTech for IT Managed Services – $58,164 annually plus $100 per hour for special projects
• Contract with Prein & Newhof for Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Reconstruction Engineering – $26,500
• Sealed‑bid contract with Spalding DeDecker for Walnut Street Engineering and Construction Services – $26,778
• Contract with McKenna for CHILL Housing Grant Third‑Party Administration – up to $36,000

The Charlotte City Council approved the 2023/2024 fiscal year audit, amended the public nuisance ordinance, and exempted the city from PA 152 for 2025. It also set a public hearing for Markdom International's industrial facilities exemption, approved a city-issued credit card policy, and adopted a grant accounting policy. All votes were unanimous except the credit card policy, which passed 6-1.

• Approved 2023/2024 fiscal year audit (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-02 amending public nuisance code (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Markdom International IFT application on Dec 23 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-46 to exempt city from PA 152 for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Council Policy 2024-02 on city-issued credit cards (6-1)
• Approved Council Policy 2024-03 on grant accounting as amended (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-45 for 2025 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims and expenditures (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance defining and prohibiting public nuisances and review several professional service contracts for engineering and IT. The body will also consider the appointment of a Finance Director/Treasurer.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-02: 'Public Nuisance Defined and Prohibited'
• IT Managed Services contract with MicroTech: $58,164 annually
• Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Reconstruction Engineering (Prein & Newhof): $26,500
• Walnut Street Engineering and Construction Services (Spalding DeDecker): $26,778
• CHILL Housing Grant Third Party Administration (McKenna): not to exceed $36,000

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a $720,000 reimbursement grant for the FY24 COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program and authorize equipment purchases. The council will also approve claims and expenditures totaling $466,176.81 and confirm mayoral appointments. Additional business includes a sealed‑bid contract for Oak Park preliminary design services and a discussion of the Street Maintenance Program.

• Approve claims and expenditures totaling $466,176.81
• Approve mayoral appointments
• Approve sealed‑bid contract with Mannick Smith Group for $11,820 for Oak Park Preliminary Design Services
• Approve FY24 COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program reimbursement grant of $720,000 and authorize equipment purchase
• Council discussion: Street Maintenance Program Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on site plans and conditional use requests for three properties. The body will also consider a recommendation for the proposed City of Charlotte Master Plan.

• Public hearing and site plan action for Excel Propane at 475 Packard Hwy
• Public hearing and conditional use action for Independent Bank at 129 Lansing St
• Public hearing and site plan action for 800 E. Shepherd St
• Public hearing and recommendation for the proposed Master Plan

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider a resolution to place delinquent snow‑removal payments on the December property‑tax roll, a resolution to amend the operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025, and approval of employee health‑care benefits for 2025. The council will also approve several sealed‑bid contracts, including a $72,192 public‑works services contract and a $42,500 airport snow‑removal contract. These items are listed on the business agenda for the October 28 regular meeting.

• Resolution 2024-40: place delinquent snow‑removal payments on the December property‑tax roll
• Resolution 2024-41: amend operating and capital budget appropriation for FY 2024‑2025
• Approval of 2025 employee health‑care plans (BlueCare Network, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan)
• Sealed‑bid contract with Spalding De Decker for public‑works services – $72,192.00
• Sealed‑bid contract with Eric Rogers LLC for airport snow removal – $42,500.00

City Council

The City Council will review several sealed bid purchases and a resolution for street closures during the Lighted Holiday Parade. The body will also discuss consulting services for the DDA TIF and hold a closed session regarding a HUD inquiry.

• Purchase of backwash pump from Kennedy Industries for $55,785.00
• Purchase of patrol vehicle outfitting from MacQueen Equipment for $23,995.20
• Claims and expenditures totaling $562,642.81
• Resolution 2024-39 for street closures for the Lighted Holiday Parade on November 30, 2024
• Fireworks application for Senior Night at Charlotte High School on October 25, 2024

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will set the date for the public hearing on the Charlotte Master Plan, scheduled for November 6 2024. The commission will also review a zoning ordinance item concerning the assignment of one or two members to join an administration review. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Set public hearing date for Charlotte Master Plan – Nov 6 2024
• Zoning ordinance review: assign 1–2 members to administration review
• Approve minutes from August 13 2024 meeting
• Approve agenda
• Early public comment limited to 5 minutes per presenter

City Council

The Charlotte City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 will consider several business agenda items, including a set of liquor‑license resolutions for four establishments in the Social District. Council members will also vote on a sole‑source contract with Trojan Technologies for $22,000 and approve claims and expenditures totaling $637,245.11. Additional items include forming a Manager Evaluation Committee, mayoral appointments, and a volunteer firefighter stipend resolution.

• Approve claims and expenditures totaling $637,245.11 (consent agenda)
• Consider establishment of a Manager Evaluation Committee and approval of mayoral appointments
• Consider approval of Resolution 2024-34 for Volunteer Firefighter Stipends & Dues
• Consider approval of Social District Liquor License Resolutions 2024-35 to 2024-38 for 214 S. Cochran, LLC; Acapulco Mexican Grill #2, Inc.; Riedy & Riedy, Inc.; and TCaps Tavern, LLC
• Consider approval of sole‑source purchase with Trojan Technologies for $22,000

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a workshop to discuss "The Framework" and to review a series of city service and development items. Topics include fire agreements, public works programs, police traffic studies, and community development plans. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Fire Agreement – Carmel Township/Rural Fire Association Review (December)
• Safe Routes to School Review (September)
• High Street Traffic Review (October)
• Downtown Social District Review (September)
• Capital Improvement Plan Review

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a consent agenda authorizing $431,991.44 in claims and expenditures. The business agenda includes appointments for code enforcement and rental inspectors, a letter of agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, an amendment to the Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services contract, a CDBG grant agreement with MSHDA, and a sole‑source purchase of Flock Safety cameras. Additional items cover street closures for the Charlotte High School Homecoming parade and a downtown Trick‑or‑Treat event, as well as food‑truck requests for October events.

• Approve claims and expenditures totaling $431,991.44
• Approve Letter of Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
• Approve amendment to Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services contract
• Approve CDBG grant agreement between MSHDA and the City of Charlotte
• Approve sole‑source purchase of Flock Safety cameras

The Charlotte City Council approved several items, including the Eaton Area EMS contract amendment (6-1), the sole source purchase of Flock Safety cameras (6-1), and food truck requests for Needful Things (5-2) and the CROP Walk (6-1). All other agenda items, including appointments, a firefighter agreement, a CDBG grant, and street closures, were approved unanimously. The council also amended and approved the August 26 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2024-31 Code Enforcement and Rental Inspector Official Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with International Assn. of Fire Fighters (7-0)
• Approved Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services contract amendment (6-1, Rodriguez opposed)
• Approved CDBG grant agreement between MSHDA and City of Charlotte (7-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Flock Safety cameras (6-1, Rodriguez opposed)
• Approved Resolution 2024-32 street closures for Charlotte High School Homecoming parade (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-33 street closures for Almost Midnight Madness Trick or Treating (7-0)
• Approved Needful Things food truck request for Oct 5 (5-2, Christensen and Chin opposed)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of Ordinance 2024-01, which would amend city code sections on alcoholic beverages, public consumption, and uncapped containers in designated social districts. The council will also consider several resolutions, including the distribution of the Community Master Plan, support for a fixed‑tax limitation millage in Eaton County for the November 5, 2024 election, and regulations for outdoor cafés in the Central Business District. A consent agenda will approve claims and expenditures totaling $848,185.24.

• Ordinance 2024-01: amend City Code sections 38‑2, 6‑3, and 6‑4 on alcoholic beverages in social districts
• Resolution 2024-28: approve distribution of the City of Charlotte Community Master Plan
• Resolution 2024-29: support a fixed‑tax limitation millage for Eaton County in the Nov 5, 2024 election
• Resolution 2024-30: regulate establishment of outdoor cafés in the Central Business District
• Consent agenda: approval of claims and expenditures totaling $848,185.24

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a special presentation regarding the Charlotte Master Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Special Presentation: Charlotte Master Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss specific financial and administrative items. The session includes reviews of the MERS pension and special assessment districts.

• MERS pension review
• Special Assessment District discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss supporting a fixed tax limitation millage for Eaton County and review several city contracts. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend the city code regarding alcoholic beverages.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $900,613.39
• Resolution 2024-25 to support a fixed tax limitation millage for Eaton County
• Ordinance 2024-01 to amend city code section 38-2 regarding Alcoholic Beverages
• Resolution 2024-23 for Charlotte Frontier Days Festival street closures (Sept 4-8, 2024)
• Contract renewals for Airport Manager and Google Workspace

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will discuss the FY 2025 budget presentation, the approved budget, a review of the MERSD pension, and a special assessment district. The meeting includes a detailed look at projected General Fund revenues of $6,061,910 and matching expenditures, as well as capital project spending. Council members will consider specific capital items such as upgrades to City Hall, police equipment, and public‑works projects.

• FY 2025 General Fund projected revenue $6,061,910
• Upgrade flooring in City Hall – $24,000
• Replace 2 patrol cars – $125,000
• Police Axon contract – $50,000
• DPW Major Streets capital project – $500,000

City Council

The City Council will discuss the ratification of a 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 517. The body will also review claims and expenditures and hold closed sessions regarding a HUD inquiry and labor negotiations.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 517 (2024-2027)
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $473,584.83
• Approval of 2024 MERS annual conference delegate appointments
• Closed session regarding a HUD inquiry and attorney-client privilege
• Discussion on MML Annual Meeting scheduled for Sept. 11 to 13, 2024

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action regarding a conditional use permit for 700 W. Lawrence Ave. The commission will also review the approval of minutes from June 4, 2022.

• Public hearing for 700 W. Lawrence Ave – Conditional Use Permit
• Action on 700 W. Lawrence Ave – Conditional Use Permit
• Approval of minutes from June 4th, 2022

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet on July 8, 2024, to consider several equipment purchases for the DPW and Fire Inspector. The agenda also includes approving claims totaling $451,427.27 and reviewing a housing grant reauthorization.

• Purchase of a DPW backhoe loader through AIS Construction
• Purchase of a DPW truck chassis through Lunghamer Ford
• Purchase of an SUV for the Fire Inspector
• Resolution 2024-22 regarding CDBG Housing Grant Reauthorization
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $451,427.27

City Council

The City Council will consider ratifying a tentative agreement with Charlotte Fire Fighters Local 5290 for 2024-2028. The agenda also includes the sale of three DPW trucks through an online auction and approval of bank account signatory changes. Additionally, the council will review claims and expenditures totaling $680,944.73.

• Ratification of Charlotte Fire Fighters Local 5290 agreement (2024-2028)
• Sale of three DPW trucks via Rangerbid Online Auction
• Approval of bank account signatory changes (Resolution 2024-20)
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $680,944.73

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet to consider the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, which includes setting taxation rates. The agenda also includes discussions on street closures and several equipment contracts.

• Approval of the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and taxation rates (Resolution 2024-18)
• Street closure authorization for the Charlotte Rising cornhole tournament on July 20, 2024
• Contract award for the 750,000-gallon elevated tank project to Fedewa, Inc.
• 60-month lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. for copier machines
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $283,126.79

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a temporary fireworks sales tent at 1780 Lansing Rd. Staff reports are also scheduled regarding the Commercial Cannabis Program, Combs Industrial Park, Fence Ordinance, and Mobile Food Vending Program.

• Public hearing for a temporary fireworks sales tent at 1780 Lansing Rd.
• Action on Resolution 2024-07 regarding 1780 Lansing Rd. fireworks tent
• Staff report on the Commercial Cannabis Program
• Staff report on Combs Industrial Park
• Staff report on Fence Ordinance and Mobile Food Vending Program

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The body is also considering several contracts, police vehicle purchases, and collective bargaining agreements for police units.

• Public hearing for 24/25 Fiscal Year Budget
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $518,743.96
• Sealed bid contract for T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors torque tube replacement project
• Professional services contract with Assessing Solutions, Inc.
• Collective bargaining agreements for Police Non-Supervisory and Supervisory Units (2024-2027)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Assessment District for fire protection. The body is also deciding on new water and sewer rates, a city manager contract, and the creation of a social district.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $961,436.13
• Resolution 2024-13 for Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Resolution 2024-14 to authorize the creation of Charlotte Social District
• Resolution 2024-15 for an updated Fee Schedule
• Contract for firefighter turnout gear and boots from Axes and Irons paid 100% with grant funds

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and take action regarding a temporary fireworks sales tent at 116 Lansing St. The commission will also review the Zoning Fee Schedule and receive updates on several city programs.

• Public Hearing: 116 Lansing St. Temporary Fireworks Sales Tent
• Action Item: 116 Lansing St. Temporary Fireworks Sales Tent
• Zoning Fee Schedule review
• Commercial Cannabis Program update
• Combs Industrial Park update

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews with two City Manager candidates. Following the interviews, the council will engage in a discussion regarding the candidates.

• Interview with City Manager candidate at 7:00
• Interview with City Manager candidate at 8:00
• Council discussion on City Manager candidates

City Council

The City Council will discuss the creation of a Social District in downtown Charlotte to allow alcoholic beverages in designated common areas. The body is considering Resolution 2024-10 and an agreement with CharlotteRising regarding the district's management.

• Resolution 2024-10: Creation of Social District and approval of plan
• Consideration of agreement between the City and CharlotteRising
• Proposed boundaries: E. Harris Avenue, S. Washington Street, E. Seminary Street, S. Bostwick Street, and W. Harris Avenue
• Proposed hours of operation: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, seven days a week
• Requirement for participating licensees to maintain $1 million general liability insurance

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review employment applications in a closed session. Following this, the council will select City Manager candidates and schedule a special meeting for interviews.

• Selection of City Manager candidates
• Scheduling of special meeting for City Manager interviews

City Council

The City Council is conducting a budget work session to review the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. The session covers general fund revenues and expenditures, department-specific funds, and upcoming public hearing dates.

• Proposed General Fund revenue of $6,061,910
• Proposed General Fund expenditures of $6,061,910
• General Fund capital projects including $125,000 for two patrol cars
• Department of Public Works proposed capital of $1,936,500
• Fire Fund proposed capital of $785,623 for a rescue pumper and equipment

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed balanced General Fund budget of $6,061,910 and discussing several new funding requests for police, public works, and fire services. The body is also considering a zoning variance for an ADA-accessible ramp at 122 Lansing St.

• Proposed FY 24/25 General Fund budget of $6,061,910
• Zoning variance request for a roof over an ADA ramp at 122 Lansing St.
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $289,216.32
• Proposed termination of fire services to Carmel Township on June 30, 2026
• Proposed $500,000 for paving in the industrial park (LDFA Fund)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative approvals, including insurance policies and a city attorney contract. The body is also considering a lawn mowing contract and an amendment to the district library agreement.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $373,410.17
• Proposed closure of E. Harris Street on May 4, 2024, for Needful Things anniversary
• Consideration of a lawn mowing contract for Kenyon and Sons of Charlotte
• Review of the updated City Attorney contract
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-04 to amend the district library agreement

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss priorities for the city. The discussion will include road rehabilitation, infrastructure projects, and the Master Plan update.

• Road rehabilitation plan
• Safe Routes to Schools sidewalk project
• Island Highway reconstruction
• Hall/Washington/McClure reconstruction
• Master Plan update

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the permanent city manager search process and several municipal service agreements. The agenda includes potential actions on water tower maintenance, chemical supplies, and road salt purchasing.

• Approval of a statewide cooperative purchasing agreement for road salt
• Contract with Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for water tower maintenance and painting
• Contract with Alexander Chemical to provide ferric chloride
• Change order for Fishbeck regarding the Drinking Water Asset Management grant
• Claims and expenditures totaling $235,380.80

City Council

The City Council will review a report from the City Manager Investigative Team. Members will also consider options for conducting a search for a city manager.

• Report from the City Manager Investigative Team
• Discussion of options for city manager search

City Council

The City Council will consider contracts for an Interim City Manager and executive search services for a permanent City Manager. The body will also review a funding grant from Congresswoman Slotkin and approve various expenditures.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $464,744.50
• Proposed contract with The Woodhill Group
• Proposed contract for Interim City Manager
• Sole Source Request for FY24 Community Project Funding grant through Congresswoman Slotkin
• Review of RFPs for City Manager Executive Search Services

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview Doug Terry for the position of Interim City Manager. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the candidate.

• Interview of Doug Terry for Interim City Manager

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting. The primary item of business is a meet and greet with Jeff Thornton.

• Meet and greet with Jeff Thornton

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG CHILL grant application to fund local home repairs. The body will also consider a zoning variance for a residential duplex and various city contracts.

• Application for $236,000 CDBG CHILL grant for homeowner improvement program
• Zoning variance request for a two-story duplex at the corner of Seminary and Horatio
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $603,870.94
• Runway 21 obstruction removal bid for New Life Arboricultural Services
• Professional services contract with Fishbeck for GIS map maintenance

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss updating the hiring process for Darryl Letroy “Troy” Bell. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion on updating the hiring process for Mr. Darryl Letroy “Troy” Bell

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approvals for two proposed site plans. The items involve properties at 801 Packard Highway and the intersection of 302 S. Cochran Ave & 109 W. Seminary St.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Site Plan – 801 Packard Highway
• Approval: Proposed Site Plan – 801 Packard Highway
• Public Hearing: Proposed Site Plan – 302 S. Cochran Ave & 109 W. Seminary St
• Approval: Proposed Site Plan – 302 S. Cochran Ave & 109 W. Seminary St

City Council

The City Council will review requests for sole-source vendors regarding TIF planning and Combs Park engineering services. The body is also considering a phone system upgrade with BSB Communications and approving various claims and expenditures.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $298,742.66
• MDOT airport weather station contract (Resolution 2024-01)
• Sole-source vendor request for TIF planning services
• Sole-source vendor request for Combs Park engineering services
• Phone system upgrade with BSB Communications

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications regarding the City Charter.

• Closed session regarding City Charter attorney-client communication

City Council

The City Council will meet to continue the existing process of hiring a new City Manager. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Process to hire a new City Manager

City Council

The City Council will discuss the employment contract for the City Manager and the use of a labor attorney. The body will also review claims and expenditures totaling $513,345.27.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $513,345.27
• Consideration of City Manager employment contract
• Discussion on labor attorney
• Approval of attendance to MMLElected Officials Training program

City Council

The City Council will consider a recommendation to appoint Police Chief Paul Brentar to the role of Acting City Manager. This appointment is intended to provide administrative continuity during a transition period until Mr. Campbell assumes his official duties.

• Appointment of Police Chief Paul Brentar as Acting City Manager