Marine City, MI

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to vacate a public alley, and will review expenditures totaling $1,112,825.30. The agenda also includes special event permits for holiday events, a trail maintenance grant letter, and a Title VI Plan update.

• Public hearing and Resolution 027-2026 to vacate a public alley
• Expenditures (including payroll) of $1,112,825.30
• Special event permits for Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Merrytime Christmas
• St. Clair County Community Foundation Trail Maintenance Grant letter
• Title VI Plan update and appointment of Title VI Coordinator

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances on e-bike regulations and water/sewer rates, along with budget amendments and a grant contract. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and expenditures totaling $1,874,839.10.

• Ordinance 26-004 - E-Bike Ordinance 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Public Hearing and Ordinance 26-003 - Water/Sewer Rates 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Resolution 025-2026 - Budget Amendments
• Resolution 026-2026 - MDOT TAP Grant Contract
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,874,839.10

CANCELLED - City Planning Commission

The City of Marine City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice was issued by Building Official Tracy Kallek on August 4, 2026. No agenda items or business items are listed for this meeting.

• Planning Commission meeting cancelled
• Meeting was scheduled for August 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: 260 South Parker Street, Marine City, Michigan

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold first readings on two ordinances: one regulating e-bikes (Ordinance 26-004) and another adjusting water and sewer rates (Ordinance 26-003). The board will also vote on an interim city manager contract for Jeffrey Wood, approve $1.79 million in expenditures, and consider a fence quote for the Guy Community Center grant project.

• Ordinance 26-004 – E-Bike Ordinance 1st Reading
• Ordinance 26-003 – Water/Sewer Rates 1st Reading
• Interim City Manager Contract – Jeffrey Wood
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,785,931.97
• Guy Community Center Grant Project Fence Quote Approval

City Commission

At this regular session on June 18, 2026, the Marine City Commission will vote on consent agenda items including $240,849.01 in expenditures, several budget amendments, and health insurance renewal. New business includes a construction bid award for the Guy Community Center improvements, a part-time police chief employment contract for James Heaslip, and a closed session to discuss a legal opinion on a SAD citizen's petition.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $240,849.01
• Resolution 016-2026 - Budget Amendments FY25/26
• Contract Agreement IT Managed Services - Centaris
• Guy Community Center Improvements Construction Bid Award
• Part Time Police Chief Employment Contract - James Heaslip

The Marine City Commission approved several contracts and resolutions, including awarding the Guy Community Center site improvement work to Cortis Brothers Trucking and Excavating for $1,033,627.90 using grant funds, plus an outdoor fire pit alternate for $38,000. The commission also approved a $240,849.01 expenditure list, budget amendments, fund transfers, health insurance renewal, an IT services contract with Centaris, a part-time police chief employment agreement with James Heaslip, and a mural painting at beach restrooms. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,033,627.90 Guy Center site work to Cortis Brothers (all ayes)
• Approved $38,000 outdoor fire pit alternate to Cortis Brothers (all ayes)
• Approved $240,849.01 expenditures including payroll (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 016-2026 budget amendments FY25/26 (all ayes)
• Approved $10,000 hydrant usage fund transfer (all ayes)
• Approved $201,763 Major to Local Street fund transfer (all ayes)
• Approved BCBS/BCN health insurance renewal (all ayes)
• Approved part-time police chief contract with James Heaslip (all ayes)

SPECIAL MEETING - City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 021-2026, which approves a bid award under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The commission will also discuss re-establishing the City Manager Search Committee. Public comment is open on both items. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 021-2026 – CWSRF Bid Award/Approval
• Re-establishment of City Manager Search Committee

The Marine City Commission approved Resolution 021-2026, tentatively awarding a construction contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to Lee Contracting, Inc. DBA Midwest Power Systems, Inc. in the amount of $8,539,799.75. The commission also re-established a City Manager Search Committee comprising Mayor Vandenbossche and Commissioners Bryson and May. Commissioner May was excused from the meeting, and the agenda was approved. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 021-2026 tentatively awarding $8,539,799.75 wastewater treatment plant construction contract to Lee Contracting, Inc. DBA Midwest Power Systems, Inc. (all ayes)
• Re-established City Manager Search Committee with Mayor Vandenbossche and Commissioners Bryson and May (all ayes)
• Excused Commissioner May from the meeting (all ayes)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Care Plan will hold a regular meeting to review financial business, including asset allocation relative to policy targets, account performance of individual funds and strategies, upcoming withdrawals, and any recommended changes. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Review asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement target weightings
• Review account performance including individual funds and strategies
• Review upcoming withdrawals
• Discuss any recommended changes

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees will review account performance and asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement targets. The board will also discuss upcoming withdrawals and a service agreement renewal.

• Review of asset allocation and account performance
• Discussion of upcoming withdrawals
• Renewal of service agreement with The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider setting public hearings for the budget and water/sewer rate adoption. The body is also reviewing a special assessment district estimate and a utility billing payment arrangement policy.

• Expenditures including payroll of $185,172.21
• Ratification of approval for Phase III Sanitary and Storm Repairs
• Special Event Permit Application for RiverSide Gypsy Holistic Wellness Fair
• Adopt A Park Application for Veteran's Park
• Resolution 008-2026 regarding CWSRF Bonds reimbursement

The Marine City Commission approved Resolution 008-2026 authorizing intent to reimburse CWSRF bonds up to $10 million for sanitary and storm repairs. They also accepted a $706,410 special assessment district estimate for police and fire services and set a public hearing for May 7. The commission approved a website redesign with Shumaker Technology Group and set a May 21 public hearing for budget and water/sewer rate adoption.

• Approved Resolution 008-2026 for CWSRF bond reimbursement intent up to $10M (all ayes)
• Accepted $706,410 special assessment district estimate for police/fire services (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for SAD question for May 7 at 7:00pm (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for budget and water/sewer rate adoption for May 21 at 7:00pm (all ayes)
• Approved website design and hosting with Shumaker Technology Group and new city logo (all ayes)
• Approved amended utility billing payment arrangement policy (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $185,172.21 (all ayes)
• Ratified Phase III Sanitary and Storm Repairs to TR Pieprzak for $39,809.25 (all ayes)

City Commission - Budget Workshop

The Marine City Commission is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a public comment period specifically on the budget. No decisions or votes are indicated; the meeting is primarily a discussion and public input session.

• Public comment and discussion on the FY 2026-2027 budget

The Marine City Commission held a budget workshop for FY 2026-2027, where the city manager presented a budget with a $650,000 deficit. The commission agreed to all proposed cuts except for keeping Code Enforcement and the $25,000 for election equipment. No formal vote was taken; the agreement was reached during discussion.

• Agreed to proposed general fund cuts across departments (no formal vote)
• Retained Code Enforcement in the budget
• Retained $25,000 for election equipment

City Commission Budget Workshop

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a public comment period specifically for the budget. No other business items are listed beyond procedural steps.

• Public comment on the FY 2026-2027 budget

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the FY 2026-2027 budget. The general fund deficit was reduced to $278,697 after previously approved cuts. The commission discussed various funds, including sewer, water, local street, and cemetery, with no formal votes taken on the budget itself.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 6:28pm (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City City Commission will approve minutes, business licenses, and a consent agenda including expenditures of $389,592.23 and the renewal of workers' compensation insurance. The body will also vote on a new water/sewer rate ordinance and special assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts.

• Water/Sewer Rates adoption (Ordinance 26-001)
• Expenditures of $389,592.23
• Special Assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts
• Renewal of MML Workers Compensation Insurance
• Approval of 2026 Tax Rate

The Marine City Commission approved the 2026 tax rate, adopted Ordinance 26-001 setting water and sewer rates, and approved several resolutions including special assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts. Expenditures totaling $385,592.23 were approved with a 4-2 vote. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes beyond the rate ordinance.

• Approved 2026 tax rate (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-001 water/sewer rates (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures $385,592.23 (4-2, Hendrick and Roehrig dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 013-2026 special assessment for delinquent utility accounts (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 014-2026 special assessment for delinquent grass cutting accounts (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 015-2026 absent voter counting board authorization (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including business licenses and charitable gaming resolution (all ayes)
• Approved MML workers compensation insurance renewal (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will consider approval of previous meeting minutes, consent agenda items including special event permits and business licenses, and expenditures totaling $1,690,037.48. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to establish a special assessment district. Communications include letters from the Clerk and Treasurer regarding budget personnel cuts and a retirement letter for James Heaslip.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,690,037.48
• Public hearing for Special Assessment District Establishment and Estimate
• Resolution 009-2026 - Special Assessment District and Estimate
• Guy Center Splash Pad Approval - Penchura
• Budget Personnel Cuts letters from Clerk and Treasurer

The Commission voted unanimously to reject Resolution 009-2026, which would have established a PA 33 special assessment district to fund police and fire services. The decision followed a public hearing where many residents objected to the assessment. The City Manager also announced his resignation during the meeting.

• Rejected Resolution 009-2026 for Special Assessment District and Estimate (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,690,037.48 (all ayes)
• Ratified sanitary and storm repairs for TR Pieprzak in the amount of $61,753.24 (all ayes)
• Tabled Guy Center splash pad approval until May 21 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A through G (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 16, and 16, 2026 meetings (all ayes)
• Excused Commissioner O'Brien from the meeting (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule. The body will also consider water and sewer rate changes and address the resignation of City Manager Michael Reaves.

• Public hearings and adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Fee Schedule
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 26-001 regarding Water/Sewer Rates
• Expenditures including payroll totaling $396,072.49
• Interim City Manager contract for Scott Adkins
• Approval of RFP 26-02 for IT Services

The Marine City Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget on a 4-3 vote, with amendments expected later. It also approved the $338,000 Guy Center Splash Pad purchase from Penchura using grant funds (6-1), and approved the first reading of a water/sewer rate ordinance. Several other items were approved unanimously, including the interim city manager contract and IT services award.

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 budget (4-3)
• Approved $338,000 Guy Center Splash Pad purchase from Penchura (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 26-001 water/sewer rates 1st reading (unanimous)
• Approved $396,072.49 expenditures including payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Interim City Manager Contract for Scott Adkins (unanimous)
• Approved RFP 26-02 IT services award to Centaris (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 012-2026 banking authorization changes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 fee schedule (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider bid approvals for restrooms and a pavilion at the Guy Center. The body will also review engagement letters for the FY2026 CWSRF Project and lighting for the Marina Project.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $746,729.59
• Guy Center Restroom and Pavilion bid approvals
• Engagement letters for Bendzinski & Co. and Miller Canfield regarding FY2026 CWSRF Project
• Lighting fixture purchase and installation for the Marina Project
• Business license application for Jenny's Venue LLC

The Marine City Commission approved the purchase of a four-season restroom from CXT for $172,000 and a pavilion from Backyard Living for $231,500, both for the Guy Center project, funded entirely by grant funds. Competitive bidding was waived for both purchases. The commission also approved expenditures including payroll totaling $746,729.59 and engagement letters for the FY2026 CWSRF project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $746,729.59 in expenditures including payroll (unanimous)
• Waived competitive bidding for Guy Center restroom (unanimous)
• Approved $172,000 restroom purchase from CXT (unanimous)
• Waived competitive bidding for Guy Center pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved $231,500 pavilion purchase from Backyard Living (unanimous)
• Approved Bendzinski & Co. engagement letter for FY2026 CWSRF project (unanimous)
• Approved Miller Canfield engagement letter for FY2026 CWSRF project (unanimous)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will consider approving the promotion of a police sergeant, ratifying emergency repair contracts for the wastewater treatment plant, and authorizing various financial expenditures including payroll. The meeting will also cover administrative reports and the approval of meeting minutes.

• Police Sergeant Promotion
• WWTP Emergency Repairs ($39,232.75 total)
• Financial Expenditures ($398,390.63)
• Approval of February 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Early Voting Plan Resolution

The Marine City Commission approved routine expenditures and ratified two emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant. They also approved a museum siding replacement, two resolutions (early voting plan and EGLE grant submission), and several consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $398,390.63 (all ayes)
• Ratified emergency service breaker repairs at WWTP for $17,849.25 (all ayes)
• Ratified emergency generator repairs at WWTP for $21,391.50 (all ayes)
• Approved museum siding replacement with Progressive Siding for $22,825 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 006-2026 for Early Voting Plan (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 007-2026 for EGLE Water Resources Division Grant Submission (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including special event permit for Maritime Days (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2026 meeting (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will consider a consent agenda including business licenses, a fireworks permit, and two RFPs for infrastructure and IT services. They will also discuss an economic development incentive as unfinished business and review preliminary financial statements with $541,815.67 in expenditures.

• Business License Application - Vera Maes LLC
• Maritime Days Fireworks Permit
• RFP 26-01 - CIP-Infrastructure
• RFP 26-02 - Information Technology Consulting and Management Services
• Economic Development Incentive Discussion

The Marine City Commission approved the City Manager's goals, appointed Thomas Posey to the Board of Review, and approved expenditures of $541,815.67. The consent agenda was approved with Commissioner O'Brien dissenting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on economic development incentives.

• Adopted City Manager goals as presented (all ayes)
• Appointed Thomas Posey to Board of Review, term ending Dec 31, 2028 (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $541,815.67 (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F (5-1, O'Brien nay)
• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Excused Commissioner Roehrig (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review annual audit reports and financial statements. The body is scheduled to consider the second reading and adoption of three ordinances regarding drain rules, the motor vehicle code, and purchasing. Members will also discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget schedule.

• Ordinance 25-005: St. Clair County Drain Rules 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Ordinance 25-006: Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code amendment
• Ordinance 25-007: Purchasing Ordinance Amendment
• Bendzinski & Co. Municipal Finance Advisors payment: $33,950.00
• Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.LC. payment: $26,500.00

The Marine City Commission approved several financial items, including $2,678,576.02 in expenditures, a budget amendment resolution, and an audit services agreement. It also adopted three ordinances on second reading: St. Clair County Drain Rules, Michigan Motor Vehicle Code adoption, and a purchasing ordinance amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,678,576.02 in expenditures including payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 001-2026 amending FY 2025/2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved audit services agreement with McBride-Manley & Company P.C. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-005 adopting St. Clair County Drain Rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-006 amending Ordinance 70.001 for Michigan Motor Vehicle Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-007 amending purchasing ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved CWSRF milestone schedule (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget schedule (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review city expenditures and various business license applications. The body will also discuss an escrow fee policy and a lease agreement with the East China School District.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $220,882.24
• Business license applications for Stuff and Things LLC, Mad Hatter Treat Co/Mad Hatter Coffee, Anita's Place, Orange Spike LLC, and Hungry Howie's
• East China School District Lease Agreement
• Escrow Fee Policy
• Special Event Permit Application for Marine City High School Box City 2026

The Marine City Commission approved several routine items, including expenditures of $220,882.24, an escrow fee policy, a lease agreement with East China School District, and personnel policy revisions. They also entered closed session to discuss a landfill site strategy and voted to carry it out. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $220,882.24 (all ayes)
• Approved escrow fee policy as presented (all ayes)
• Approved East China School District lease agreement (all ayes)
• Approved personnel policies and procedures revision (all ayes)
• Appointed Commissioner May to Election Commission (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items a-h including business licenses and special event permit (all ayes)
• Entered closed session at 7:32pm and returned to open session at 7:49pm (all ayes)
• Carried out landfill site strategy as discussed in closed session (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, including the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to authorize expenditures totaling $808,792.70. The agenda also includes discussions on the SAW Work Phase III project and the 2026-2027 fiscal year goals.

• Approve City Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals minutes
• Authorize $808,792.70 in expenditures including payroll
• Approve 2025 Recreation Millage Distribution
• Project Update – SAW Work Phase III
• Resolution 003-2026 - Decertification/Vacation of S Belle River

The Marine City Commission approved a $246,500 contract with F&V for project management and oversight of the Guy Community Center project, along with furniture and trash receptacle purchases for Marina Park using grant funds. The commission also approved several resolutions for road decertifications and the 2026 Poverty Exemption Policy, and accepted the Actuarial Funding Policy as presented. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $246,500 contract with F&V for Guy Center project management (all ayes)
• Approved $16,961.60 furniture purchase from Backyard Living for Marina Park (all ayes)
• Approved $3,462.35 trash receptacle purchase from Barco Products for Marina Park (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 002-2026 for decertification/reclassification of S Belle River (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 003-2026 for decertification/vacation of S Belle River (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 004-2026 for decertification/vacation of Westminster (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 005-2026 for 2026 Poverty Exemption Policy (all ayes)
• Approved Actuarial Funding Policy as presented (all ayes)

RESCHEDULED - City Commission

The Marine City Commission will consider three ordinances on first reading: St. Clair County Drain Rules, an amendment to the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code, and a Purchasing Ordinance amendment. Commissioners will also review expenditures totaling $526,064.19, approve minutes, consent agenda items including a special event permit for Marine City Festival Maritime Days, and make board appointments to the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting was rescheduled from January 21, 2026 to December 11, 2025.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $526,064.19
• Ordinance 25-005 - St. Clair County Drain Rules 1st Reading
• Ordinance 25-006 - Ordinance Amendment to 70.001 - Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code 1st Reading
• Ordinance 25-007 - Purchasing Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading
• Special Event Permit - Marine City Festival Maritime Days Date Hold

The Marine City Commission held a regular session on December 11, 2025, approving all agenda items unanimously. Key actions included approving expenditures of $526,064.19, appointing Jacob Bryson to the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals and Kim Weil to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and giving first reading to three ordinances (St. Clair County Drain Rules, Michigan Motor Vehicle Code adoption, and a purchasing ordinance amendment). The commission also approved a DPW Superintendent PTO benefit adjustment, a City Manager contract addendum, and cancelled the January 1, 2026 meeting.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $526,064.19 (all ayes)
• Appointed Jacob Bryson to Dangerous Building Board of Appeals (term ending 2028)
• Appointed Kim Weil to Zoning Board of Appeals (term ending 2028)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-005 (St. Clair County Drain Rules)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-006 (Michigan Motor Vehicle Code adoption)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-007 (purchasing ordinance amendment)
• Approved DPW Superintendent PTO benefit adjustment as presented
• Approved City Manager contract addendum for benefit time adjustment