Marine City public meetings in 2024
43 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Marine City Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2024, to discuss and vote on a range of financial and operational items. Key decisions include final allocations of ARPA funds, first readings of ordinances adjusting water and sewer rates, and approval to apply for a Michigan COPS grant. The agenda also includes approval of expenditures totaling over $1.7 million and several equipment purchases.
- Final ARPA Allocations
- Ordinance 24-007 (Debt Service Rate Language for DWSRF project) – 1st Reading
- Ordinance 24-008 (Amend Water/Sewer Rate Ordinance #51.35) – 1st Reading
- Police Department approval to apply for Michigan COPS Grant
- Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,739,664.72
City Commission - AMENDED
The Marine City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a consent agenda, and several financial and business items. Key decisions include authorizing over $503,000 in expenditures, purchasing a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 truck and a snow plow for the Department of Public Works, and acquiring Knox boxes and an AED. The commission will also consider a property at 1276 S. Belle River.
- Expenditures (including payroll) – $503,453.13
- Authorization to purchase one 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 truck for DPW
- Snow plow purchase for DPW
- Blue Care Network Medicare Increase and 2024 Recreation Millage Distribution
- Special event permits: Old Newsboys paper sale, Holly Jolly Santa Parade, Council on Aging Woodlawn Cemetery Walk
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will consider expenditures totaling $2,737,040.22 and a Miller Canfield invoice for $47,500. The body will also discuss city manager transition compensation and the designation of authorized signatories for financial accounts.
- Expenditures including payroll: $2,737,040.22
- Miller Canfield Invoice, DWSRF: $47,500
- Business license applications for SERO Innovation LLC, Discount Marine Source LLC, and Great Lakes Taqueria
- City Manager Transition Compensation Consideration
- Amended Resolution - 008-2023 regarding the Social District
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Marine City Planning Commission will meet to consider unfinished business including appointments, site plan reviews for Dollar General and Shipyard Development, and a proposed Adult Use Marijuana Overlay District. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.
- Appoint Planning Commission Chairperson
- Appoint CED Board Representative
- Dollar General Site Plan Review (parcel #74-02-925-0069-001)
- Shipyard Development Site Plan Review (parcel #74-02-001-2030-002)
- Adult Use Marijuana Overlay District
City Commission
The Marine City Commission will consider a consent agenda including a business license and a special event permit, approve minutes, and discuss financial items including $854,563.94 in expenditures, multiple vendor invoices, and the use of funds from the Guy Center sale. New business includes an ordinance review advisory committee discussion.
- Expenditures (including payroll) – $854,563.94
- Evoqua Invoice – $47,186.48
- Evoqua Invoice – $48,447.10
- C-3 Equipment LLC Invoice – $21,540.00
- Discussion on Guy Center Sale Funds and Ordinance Review Advisory Committee
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to review financial statements and expenditures. The body is considering a business license application and several equipment and service contracts.
- Expenditures including payroll totaling $1,581,298.89
- Business license application for Paisley's Apparel & Accessories
- Nyhart Service Agreement for Pension Plan for 2024 and 2025
- Purchase of patrol car radar
- Purchase of Network Fire Wall Security Software
City Commission - AMENDED
The City Commission will meet to review financial statements and approve various city plans. The body is discussing expenditures, a city manager agreement, and infrastructure repairs.
- Expenditures including payroll totaling $1,884,354.72
- Bendzinski & Co. Municipal Finance Advisors invoice for $43,650
- Mechanical Fabricators, Inc. invoice for $4,496
- Approval of Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan
- Clarifier Repair Project approval
City Commission Special Meeting - City Manager Interviews
This special meeting is dedicated to interviewing seven candidates for the city manager role, followed by a discussion and recommendation on next steps in the hiring process. No other business is scheduled.
- Interviews scheduled: Jason Bell (4:00 PM), Adam Kline (4:45 PM), Kenneth Marten (5:30 PM), Bonnie McInenery (6:15 PM), Michael Reaves (7:00 PM), Jordan Roberts (7:45 PM)
- Discussion and recommendation on next steps in the city manager hiring process
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment (Section 160.315), consider first reading of another zoning amendment (Ordinance 24-005), and vote on adoption of a historic district study committee ordinance (24-004). The commission will also award bids for the Safe Drinking Water Project and approve a DPW superintendent employment agreement. Expenditures of $283,501.32 and annual staff payroll adjustments are on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Section 160.315
- Ordinance 24-004 - Historic District Study Committee and Report - 2nd Reading/Adoption
- Ordinance 24-005 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading
- Approval of Bid Award - Safe Drinking Water Project (Contracts #1 and #2)
- Approval of DPW Superintendent Employment Agreement - Aaron Atkinson
City Commission
The Marine City Commission will hold a closed session to discuss trial strategy in a pending lawsuit, Holly Tatman v. City of Marine City. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with expenditures of $290,670.65, preliminary financial statements, and resolutions for budget amendments and a fund transfer. Several new business items include board appointments, insurance renewals, and employment agreements. Public comment is invited on any agenda item.
- Closed session under MCL 15.268(e) to consult with attorney on trial strategy for Holly Tatman v. City of Marine City
- Resolution 018-2024 - Budget Amendments
- Resolution 019-2024 - Fund Transfer from General Fund to Cemetery Fund
- Utility Billing Payment Arrangement and Leak Adjustment policies for approval
- $290,670.65 in expenditures (including payroll) on consent agenda
City Commission @ MC FIRE HALL, 200 S PARKER
At its August 1, 2024 meeting, the Marine City Commission will consider adopting Ordinance 24-005 (zoning ordinance amendment, second reading) and Ordinance 24-006 (bond ordinance for the DWSRF project). The consent agenda includes approval of $762,237.09 in expenditures, annual payroll adjustments, and invoices totaling over $430,000. The commission will also discuss a Comcast Fiber proposal, several charter amendments, and hold closed sessions regarding legal memos and city manager applicants.
- Ordinance 24-005 – Zoning Ordinance Amendment (2nd reading/adoption)
- Ordinance 24-006 – Bond Ordinance for DWSRF Project adoption
- Expenditures (including payroll) – $762,237.09
- Invoice Approval – Fleis & Vandenbrink $267,600
- Closed session to consider applicants for City Manager Position
City Election Commission
The Marine City Election Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider authorizing Election Source to conduct a public Logic and Accuracy Test of the ICP tabulator, ICP2 tabulator, and ICX voting equipment. This test is required to demonstrate that the vote-tabulation software meets legal standards for the August 6, 2024 State Primary Election. The agenda includes typical procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comment, new business, and adjournment.
- Public Logic and Accuracy Test of the ICP tabulator, ICP2 tabulator, and ICX voting equipment for the August 6, 2024 State Primary Election
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to discuss retiree health care account distributions and an attorney's memo regarding benefits eligibility. The meeting also includes a review of investment performance and potential account rebalancing.
- Review of healthcare account distributions and withdrawals
- Discussion of attorney memorandum regarding benefits eligibility
- Review of investment performance by John Firek
- Review of investment allocation and account rebalancing recommendations
- Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Retiree Health Care Plan's financial status. The agenda includes reviewing updated investment policies, portfolio allocations, and potential account rebalancing.
- Approval of April 13, 2023 minutes
- Review of updated Investment Policy Statement
- Review of portfolio allocation and performance reports
- Discussion regarding account rebalancing
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to discuss retiree health care plan communications, including retirement letters and benefit collection intents. The board will also review quarterly investment performance, allocation, and account rebalancing recommendations provided by John Firek.
- Nomination of Board Chairperson
- Review of quarterly investment performance and allocation
- Communication regarding Irene Antoniewicz's intent to collect benefits
- Review of Michael Itrich's retirement letter
- Approval of October 25, 2022, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board reviewed the financial performance of the Retiree Health Care Plan. Members voted to rebalance accounts by increasing gold holdings and decreasing industrial holdings. A motion to waive competitive bidding for an actuarial contract failed.
- Approved account rebalancing to increase gold and decrease industrial holdings
- Failed motion to waive competitive bidding for the Nyhart actuarial contract
- Reviewed year-to-date annualized performance of 3.84%
- Reported Retiree's Health Care Plan market value of $232,799.08
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will review investment performance and preliminary financial statements. The board is also scheduled to discuss proposed ordinance amendments regarding board membership.
- Discussion of ordinance amendments regarding membership
- Review of investment performance
- Approval of preliminary financial statements
- Approval of The Howard E Nyhart Company invoice for $250.00
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Board reviewed investment performance and preliminary financial statements for the retiree health care plan. Members discussed proposed ordinance amendments regarding board membership structure. The meeting also addressed ongoing payments related to the OPEB Corrective Action Plan.
- Proposed ordinance amendments for a five-member Board structure
- Review of 2.89% year-to-date annualized investment performance
- Approval of $250.00 invoice for The Howard E Nyhart Company
- Update on the $12,000 annual contribution per the OPEB Corrective Action Plan
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will discuss proposed ordinance amendments regarding board membership. The meeting also includes a review of investment performance and financial statements for the retiree health care plan.
- Discussion of ordinance amendments regarding membership
- Review of investment performance by Frederick Miller
- Review of actuarial valuation for period ending June 30, 2018
- Approval of Nyhart invoice #R143599 ($4,000.00)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board will meet to discuss matters regarding the Retiree Healthcare Plan. The agenda includes a review of investment performance and consideration of an actuary contract.
- Review of investment performance
- Discussion of actuary contract
- Review of preliminary financial statements
- Approval of October 29, 2019 meeting minutes
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will address unfinished business regarding retiree healthcare eligibility and board member requests. The board also plans to ratify several financial items, including a $5,000 invoice and actuarial valuations.
- Ratification of Nyhart Invoice #0163802 for $5,000
- Review of retiree healthcare eligibility
- GASB 74/75 Actuarial Valuation ratification
- Review of investment performance and account rebalancing
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board will discuss the structure of future sector allocations for investments. The meeting also includes reviewing investment performance and addressing the resignation of Michael Itrich.
- Resignation of Board Member Michael Itrich
- Review of future investment sector allocations
- Approval of two $1,200.00 invoices from The Howard E. Nyhart Company
- Investment performance review
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Pension Board will review the Retiree Health Care Plan's portfolio allocation and performance against benchmarks. Members will also discuss recommended changes to the investment portfolio and incoming contributions to the healthcare account.
- Review of portfolio allocation and individual fund assessment
- Performance review versus benchmark
- Discussion of recommended changes to the portfolio
- Discussion of upcoming contributions to the Healthcare Account
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan
The board reviewed pension plan performance and approved new sector-based investing recommendations. Members also updated bank account signatures and accepted recent actuarial valuations and financial statements.
- Approved sector-based investment recommendations from John Firek
- Updated Cash and Margin/Short Sale Account signatures to Kristen Baxter and Elaine Leven
- Accepted the resignation of Board Member Michael Itrich
- Approved Howard E. Nyhart Company invoices totaling $9,800
- Accepted Retirement System Actuarial Valuation for period ending June 30, 2019
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The board will review investment performance and preliminary financial statements from June through December 2017. The meeting also includes the approval of a $2,500 invoice for Rodwan Consulting Company.
- Review of investment performance by Frederick Miller
- Approval of July 25, 2017 meeting minutes
- Approval of Rodwan Consulting Company invoice ($2,500.00)
- Review of June–December 2017 preliminary financial statements
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board will discuss potential ordinance amendments regarding membership and review investment performance. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from the April 24, 2018 meeting and process retirement communications.
- Discussion of ordinance amendments regarding membership
- Review of investment performance by Frederick Miller
- Approval of Nyhart invoice #0139871 for $3,700.00
- Review of preliminary financial statements for April, May, and June 2018
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review investment performance and preliminary financial statements for April, May, and June 2019. The board also intends to address the drafting of an Investment Policy Statement for approval by the City Commission.
- Review of investment performance by Frederick Miller
- Review of preliminary financial statements for April, May, and June 2019
- Discussion regarding an Investment Policy Statement
- Announcement of re-election results
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The board reviewed the Retiree Health Care Plan's investment performance and approved recommendations to restructure fund allocations by removing underperforming assets. Members also discussed maintaining higher cash reserves due to a vacancy in the Treasurer position. The meeting included the acceptance of Board Member Michael Itrich's resignation.
- Approved investment changes to remove underperforming funds and add new ones
- Accepted the resignation of Board Member Michael Itrich
- Reviewed year-to-date annualized investment performance of 3.82%
- Approved two $1,200 invoices from The Howard E. Nyhart Company
- Discussed GASB Interim Actuarial Valuation for the year ending June 30, 2019
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Board will address unfinished business regarding retiree healthcare eligibility. New business includes a board member request for healthcare and items related to Paul McAlpine. Financial discussions will cover investment performance and updated plan recommendations.
- Retiree Healthcare Eligibility (Unfinished Business)
- Board Member Request for Healthcare
- Paul McAlpine (New Business)
- Investment Performance Review
- Updated Investment Plan review
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board and Retiree Healthcare Board will hold an electronic meeting on January 26, 2021. The agenda includes a review of retiree healthcare eligibility and investment performance. The board also intends to approve a $5,000 invoice from Nyhart.
- Review of retiree healthcare eligibility
- Investment performance review by John Firek
- Approval of $5,000 Nyhart invoice
- GASB 74/75 Actuarial Valuation review
- Approval of October 27, 2020 meeting minutes
City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan
The Marine City Pension Board will review the April 26, 2022 minutes and discuss the Nyhart contract. John Firek is scheduled to present reviews regarding investment performance, allocation, and account rebalancing recommendations.
- Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Nyhart Contract
- Review of investment performance by John Firek
- Review of investment allocation by John Firek
- Recommendation for account rebalancing by John Firek
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a site plan review for 475 S. Water St. The meeting also includes the approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes and items related to the Master Plan.
- Site plan review application for 475 S. Water St. (Parcel # 02-475-0252-000)
- Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Master Plan item
Planning Commission
The Marine City Planning Commission will conduct a site plan review for 6221 King Road and discuss an exemption related to the Capital Improvement Program Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the April 8, 2024, meeting minutes.
- 6221 King Road Site Plan Review (parcels # 02-925-0075-000 & 02-925-0069-000)
- Capital Improvement Program Plan exemption
Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan
The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will review the Retirement System Actuarial Valuation Report for the year ending June 30, 2023. The board will also assess asset allocation, account performance, and upcoming contributions or withdrawals.
- Retirement System Actuarial Valuation Report (Year Ending June 30, 2023)
- Review of asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement
- Discussion regarding rebalancing of accounts
- Review of upcoming contributions and withdrawals
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding Variance Request 23-01 for K&M Developments. The board will also review and approve minutes from the December 7, 2022 meeting.
- Public hearing for Variance Request 23-01 (K&M Developments, 6609 S. Parker Street)
- Approval of minutes from the December 7, 2022, regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding Appeal #19-01 for Mike Thomas. The request seeks a variance to allow a stone parking area on a 1.56-acre parcel zoned for waterfront recreation and marina use.
- Public Hearing: Appeal #19-01 regarding a stone parking lot at 1242 South Belle River Avenue
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request to reduce the front setback for an 8' x 20' covered porch at 158 North Fifth Street. The meeting also includes board member training with City Attorney Davis.
- Variance Request 19-02: Reduced front setback for a covered porch at 158 North Fifth Street
- Board Member Training with City Attorney Davis
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will consider a request for a pole-mounted projection sign at 560 South Water Street and a request for 572 Woodworth Avenue.
- Variance Request 19-03: Pole-mounted projection sign at 560 South Water Street
- Variance Request 19-04: Property at 572 Woodworth Avenue
- Approval of June 5, 2019, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Marine City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding Variance Request 20-01 for properties at 536 S. Water Street and 533 S. Market Street. The board is also scheduled for training with the City Attorney.
- Public Hearing: Variance Request 20-01 (536 S. Water Street & 533 S. Market Street)
- Board Member Training with City Attorney Davis
- Approval of October 2, 2019 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two variance requests. One request involves splitting a lot at 610 South Main Street into two parcels. Another concerns a fence installation on the St. Clair River frontage at 6563 South River Road.
- Lot split request for 610 South Main Street
- Fence installation request for 6563 South River Road
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a training session led by City Attorney Robert Davis. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Variance Request 22-01 and the approval of minutes from March 4, 2020.
- Public Hearing for Variance Request 22-01 at 452 S. Market Street
- Training session conducted by City Attorney Robert Davis
- Approval of March 4, 2020 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. These include a request for Marine City Place Apartments at 2006 S Parker St and a request from Mark Kuefler at 1094 West Blvd.
- Public Hearing – Variance Request 23-02: Marine City Place Apartments, 2006 S Parker St
- Public Hearing – Variance Request 23-03: Mark Kuefler, 1094 West Blvd
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Tax Increment Finance Authority
The Marine City Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve the January 16, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a list of grant seminars and grants for review. No specific new business or financial items are detailed in this agenda.
- Approval of January 16, 2024, TIFA Board Minutes
- Review of grant seminars and grants