Marine City public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will approve financial transfers totaling over $1.4 million, including expenditures and water/sewer cash balance notifications. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding water/sewer rates and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,464,188.90
• Water/Sewer Cash Balance and Transfer Notification
• Ordinance 25-004 - Water/Sewer Rates 1st Reading
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Closed Session to consult with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation

The Marine City Commission approved Ordinance 25-004 regarding water and sewer rates on first reading, with amendments to align after-hours turn-on/off fees with the union wage table and add 'storm water systems' to the Ready to Serve Fees section. The commission also approved expenditures totaling $1,464,188.90, an invoice for road salt, and a rating fee for a capital improvement bond. A closed session was held to discuss pending litigation, after which the commission authorized executing settlement documents and collecting half of the amount from F & V.

• Approved Ordinance 25-004 water/sewer rates as amended for 1st reading (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,464,188.90 (all ayes)
• Approved Detroit Salt Company invoice of $15,373.02 for road salt (all ayes)
• Approved S&P Global Ratings invoice of $15,500.00 for bond rating (all ayes)
• Received and filed 2024-25 Pension Valuation and GASB reports (all ayes)
• Received and filed 2024-25 Retiree Healthcare GASB 74-75 report (all ayes)
• Approved canceling Dec 4 meeting and rescheduling Dec 18 to Dec 11, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved 2026 Meeting Schedule as presented (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing and a second reading for Ordinance 25-004 regarding water and sewer rates. The body will also consider a resolution for special assessments on delinquent blight enforcement accounts.

• Public Hearing: Water/Sewer Rates
• Ordinance 25-004: Water/Sewer Rates 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Resolution 024-2025: Special Assessment for Delinquent Accounts Related to Blight Enforcement
• Expenditures including payroll: $879,837.66
• MDOT Performance Resolution

The Marine City Commission adopted Ordinance 25-004, which increases water and sewer rates, following a public hearing and rate study. The commission also approved a special assessment for delinquent blight enforcement accounts, an MDOT performance resolution for pedestrian safety, and routine financial items. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-004 for water/sewer rate increases (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 024-2025 for special assessment on delinquent blight accounts (all ayes)
• Approved MDOT Performance Resolution for pedestrian safety at Ward and South Parker (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $879,837.66 (all ayes)
• Received and filed preliminary financial statements for period ending October 31, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 regular and closed sessions (all ayes)

Town Hall

The city will hold a town hall meeting to hear presentations from the Historical Commission and Historical Society. The City Manager will also provide a status update and look forward. The session includes a period for public comment.

• Historical Commission presentation by Kim Turner
• Historical Society presentation by Georgia Phelan
• City Manager status update

The Marine City Town Hall on October 21, 2025, was an informational session focused on the future of the 300 Broadway building. Presentations were given by the Historical Commission and Historical Society, and the City Manager provided an update on the building's sale and potential redevelopment. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at the town hall

City Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marine City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on two lot-variance requests at its regular session. The board will also approve the July 9 meeting minutes and set the 2026 meeting start time.

• Variance Request 25-01 for West Blvd vacant lot(s) (Parcel 74-02-925-0063-001)
• Variance Request 25-02 for 6609 S Parker (Parcel 02-825-0003-000)
• Approve July 9, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes
• Set 2026 meeting start time

The Marine City Zoning Board of Appeals granted two rear-yard setback variances for vacant lots on West Blvd (file 25-01) and tabled four of six variance requests for a proposed 32-unit manufactured home community at 6609 S Parker (file 25-02) until January 7, 2025. The board also granted a variance allowing development of the 2.62-acre S Parker site despite the 10-acre minimum, and the applicant withdrew a request for extra parking spaces. The 2026 meeting start time was set to 6:00 p.m.

• Granted rear-yard setback variances for West Blvd lots (file 25-01) (6-0)
• Tabled four variance requests for 6609 S Parker (file 25-02) until Jan 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Granted variance allowing 2.62-acre development at 6609 S Parker (file 25-02) (6-0)
• Withdrawn: request for 3 parking spaces per unit at 6609 S Parker
• Set 2026 ZBA meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss and potentially authorize capital improvement bonds. The body will also review city expenditures and hold a closed session regarding litigation and statutory exemptions.

• Resolution 023-2025: Authorizing 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds
• Review of expenditures including payroll totaling $3,881,232.05
• Bond Authorizing Resolution presentation by Stephen Hayduk of Bendzinski & Co
• Closed session to consult with attorney on pending litigation strategy

The Marine City Commission approved expenditures including payroll totaling $3,881,232.05 and Resolution 023-2025 authorizing 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds. The bond resolution was presented as assisting with repairs for the water project, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Water Plant. The commission also approved the consent agenda, meeting minutes, and entered closed session to discuss exempt material and litigation strategy.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $3,881,232.05 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 023-2025 authorizing 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A through C (all ayes)
• Approved City Commission minutes of September 18, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved Closed Session minutes of September 18, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Excused Commissioner Trish May (all ayes)
• Entered closed session and followed strategy discussed (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review financial statements and approve expenditures. The body will also discuss Halloween trick-or-treating hours and CWSRF approval.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $986,999.41
• CWSRF Approval
• Halloween Trick or Treating Hours
• Preliminary Financial Statements
• Dangerous Building Board of Appeals minutes from July 9, 2025

The Marine City Commission approved the CWSRF plan as presented, which secures state funds for updating facilities; if not accepted, the city could not reapply for two years. The commission also approved $986,999.41 in expenditures including payroll, set Halloween trick-or-treating hours for November 1st from 5-8pm, and received the preliminary financial statements for September 30, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CWSRF plan for facility updates (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $986,999.41 (all ayes)
• Approved Halloween trick-or-treating hours for Nov 1, 5-8pm (all ayes)
• Received and filed preliminary financial statements for period ending Sept 30, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of Oct 2, 2025 regular and closed sessions (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A-C (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review expenditures totaling $1,658,049.26 and an amended resolution regarding Capital Improvement Bonds. The body will also consider a wastewater treatment plant SCADA purchase and an insurance renewal for Blue Care Network Advantage.

• Expenditures including payroll: $1,658,049.26
• Amended Resolution 022-2025: Notice of Intent Capital Improvement Bonds
• Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Purchase
• Blue Care Network Advantage Insurance Renewal
• MML Marine City Opportunity Report Presentation

The Marine City Commission approved $1,658,049.26 in expenditures including payroll, received and filed the MML Marine City Opportunity Report, and approved Amended Resolution 022-2025 authorizing notice of intent for capital improvement bonds. It also approved the Blue Care Network Advantage insurance renewal for 2026 and waived competitive bidding to purchase and install a SCADA alarm system for the wastewater treatment plant, not to exceed $20,000. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,658,049.26 (all ayes)
• Received and filed MML Marine City Opportunity Report (all ayes)
• Approved Amended Resolution 022-2025 for capital improvement bonds (all ayes)
• Approved BCN Advantage insurance renewal for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026 (all ayes)
• Waived competitive bidding for SCADA system purchase (all ayes)
• Approved SCADA alarm system purchase/installation not to exceed $20,000 (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss financial business and board appointments. The body is scheduled to review expenditures and consider T-Bill renewals.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $270,452.23
• T-Bill Renewal advisory
• ADA Door Opener purchase and installation
• Zoning Board of Appeals appointment
• TIFA Board appointment

The Marine City Commission approved expenditures including payroll of $270,452.23, accepted the T-Bill renewal, and approved the purchase and installation of ADA door openers by Preferred Glass under the MAMC grant not to exceed $11,000. Addison Bade was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending December 31, 2026, and to the TIFA Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. The commission also entered closed session to consult with the city attorney and followed the advice provided. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $270,452.23 (all ayes)
• Approved ADA door opener purchase/installation by Preferred Glass under MAMC grant not to exceed $11,000 (all ayes)
• Appointed Addison Bade to Zoning Board of Appeals for term ending December 31, 2026 (all ayes)
• Appointed Addison Bade to TIFA Board for term ending June 30, 2028 (all ayes)
• Accepted T-Bill renewal as outlined by administration (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A through C (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2025 (all ayes)
• Followed city attorney's advice from closed session (all ayes)

Town Hall

The Marine City Town Hall will walk residents through proposed water and sewer rate adjustments and how to read their bills. The meeting includes a presentation followed by a public Q&A session.

• Understanding your Water Bill presentation
• Water/Sewer Rates discussion

The Marine City Town Hall on September 23, 2025, was informational only. City Manager Reaves, Clerk Bell, Treasurer Posey, and MRWA's Joe VanDommelen presented background on water/sewer rates, how to read water bills, and proposed rate increases based on a state-flagged underfunding study. No formal decisions were made; the proposed rates will be presented to the Commission for a vote at a later date in ordinance form.

• No formal decisions made; town hall was informational only
• Proposed water/sewer rate increases presented by MRWA; vote deferred to Commission

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from July 2024, review the Nyhart Pension Actuarial Valuation Report, and discuss financial matters including asset allocation, fund performance, market outlook, withdrawals, and potential account rebalancing.

• Approve July 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review Nyhart Pension Actuarial Valuation Report
• Review asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement target weightings
• Review performance of pension accounts and assess individual funds and strategies
• Discuss rebalance of pension accounts

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees received and filed the Nyhart actuarial report, noting the city's contribution will decrease by $15,000 next year. The board approved raising cash reserves to 0.25% from the money market fund and transferring $29,000 to the benefit account, following the financial advisor's recommendations. No rebalancing was recommended at this time.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved July 30, 2024 minutes (all ayes)
• Received and filed Nyhart Pension Actuarial Valuation Report (all ayes)
• Approved raising cash to 0.25% from money market fund (all ayes)
• Approved transferring $29,000 to benefit account (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and discuss investment performance, asset allocation, and potential changes to the pension plan.

• Approve Pension Board Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2025
• Review Asset Allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement Target Weightings
• Review Performance of accounts and assess individual funds & strategies
• Review Asset Allocation Study / Discuss potential for Private Equity Inclusion
• Review upcoming withdrawals

The Marine City Pension Board approved a $53,000 transfer from the pension to the benefit account for daily operations and authorized a second wave of portfolio rebalancing by selling gold to buy dividend equity, value stock, and market-linked CDs. The board also appointed Melinda Rochon to the Citizen At Large Position. Financial Consultant John Firek reported the total pension plan market value at $5,805,242.69 with year-to-date performance of 1.44%.

• Approved $53,000 transfer from pension to benefit account (all ayes)
• Authorized second wave of portfolio rebalancing by selling gold for dividend equity, value stock, and market-linked CDs (all ayes)
• Appointed Melinda Rochon to Citizen At Large Position (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 3:58 PM (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan - AMENDED

The City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, discuss the retiree health care plan, and review investment performance and policy statements. The meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025, at the Guy Community Center.

• Approve minutes from a prior meeting
• Review updated Investment Policy Statement
• Review updated Investment Strategy
• Discuss recommended changes to investment strategy
• Review upcoming withdrawals

The board tabled the citizen-at-large appointment until more applicants apply, elected Commissioner Hendrick as chair and Mary Ellen McDonald as vice chair, and changed the meeting start time to 3:30 PM. It also received the Active Retirement System election results, authorized swapping NOBL for SCHD, and approved reducing the Vanguard 500 fund to move excess into a cash balance account. Financial consultant John Firek reported the total pension plan market value at $389,194.36 with 2.38% year-to-date performance.

• Tabled citizen-at-large board appointment until next meeting (all ayes)
• Elected Commissioner Hendrick as chair (all ayes)
• Elected Mary Ellen McDonald as vice chair (all ayes)
• Changed meeting start time to 3:30 PM (all ayes)
• Received and filed Active Retirement System election results (all ayes)
• Authorized swap of NOBL for SCHD (all ayes)
• Approved reducing Vanguard 500 fund and moving excess to cash balance account (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and review the performance of retiree healthcare investments, asset allocations, and potential changes to the investment policy, including a study on private equity inclusion. The board will also consider board appointments and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review Asset Allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement Target Weightings
• Review Performance of accounts and assess individual funds & strategies
• Review Asset Allocation Study / Discuss potential for Private Equity Inclusion
• Board Appointment - Citizen At Large Position

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Care Plan approved a second wave of portfolio rebalancing, funded by selling gold investments to buy dividend equity, value stock, and market-linked CDs. The board also appointed Melinda Rochon to the citizen at-large position. Financial consultant John Firek reported the plan's market value at $385,615 with 1.44% year-to-date performance.

• Approved second wave of portfolio rebalancing by selling gold to buy dividend equity, value stock, and market-linked CDs (all ayes)
• Appointed Melinda Rochon to citizen at-large board position (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees will discuss the Nyhart Retiree Healthcare Actuarial Valuation Report and a Blue Care Network Medicare increase. The board will also review asset allocation, account performance, and potential account rebalancing.

• Nyhart Retiree Healthcare Actuarial Valuation Report
• Blue Care Network Medicare increase
• Review of Asset Allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement Target Weightings
• Review of account performance and individual funds/strategies
• Discussion on rebalance of accounts

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Care Plan met on October 29, 2024, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They received and filed the Nyhart Retiree Healthcare Actuarial Valuation Report, and discussed the Blue Care Network Medicare increase approved by the City Commission. The board voted to raise cash to 0.25% from the money market fund, as recommended by the financial advisor, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved July 30, 2024 minutes (all ayes)
• Received and filed Nyhart Retiree Healthcare Actuarial Valuation Report (all ayes)
• Raised cash to 0.25% from money market fund (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 4:34 PM (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review the pension plan's asset allocation and account performance. The board will also discuss recommended changes and upcoming withdrawals.

• Review of Asset Allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement Target Weightings
• Review of account performance and individual funds and strategies
• Review of upcoming withdrawals
• Discussion of recommended changes
• Lifeline Screening Discounts available for August 28

The Marine City Pension Board reviewed the pension plan's performance, noting a total market value of $6,208,331.62 and year-to-date annualized performance of 9.48%. The board approved the pension advisor's recommendation to purchase additional market-linked CDs, move $57,000 from the investment account to the payment account, and rebalance the portfolio as per advisor recommendations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of additional market-linked CDs (all ayes)
• Approved moving $57,000 from investment account to payment account (all ayes)
• Approved portfolio rebalancing per advisor recommendations and purchase of 3rd installment of market-linked CDs (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will hold a regular session to discuss and approve minutes from its April 30, 2024 meeting. The board will also review market commentary, fund performance, asset allocation, upcoming withdrawals, and potential rebalancing of accounts.

The Marine City Pension Board approved reducing the cash allocation to 0.25% and investing 0.75% in a municipal money market account (FRSXX). They also approved moving $50,000 to the pension payment account and rebalancing accounts as recommended by the financial advisor. The board excused City Manager Adkins and approved the agenda and prior minutes.

• Excused City Manager Adkins (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved April 30, 2024 minutes (all ayes)
• Reduced cash allocation to 0.25%, with 0.75% to municipal money market (all ayes)
• Moved $50,000 to pension payment account and rebalanced accounts (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review retiree healthcare coverage, investment performance, and asset allocation. The board will also discuss recommended changes to the retiree health care plan and receive public comment.

• Review Asset Allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement Target Weightings
• Review Performance of accounts and assess individual funds & strategies
• Rx Coverage History and Update

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Care Plan approved moving $12,000 from cash into the healthcare investment account, authorized the pension advisor to purchase additional market-linked CDs, and approved rebalancing the investment account using a dollar-cost averaging strategy. The board also reviewed the account's performance, noting a market value of $416,124.38 and a year-to-date return of 9.46%, and received an update on prescription plan changes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 transfer from cash to healthcare investment account (unanimous)
• Authorized pension advisor to purchase additional market-linked CDs (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing investment account per dollar-cost averaging strategy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 PM (unanimous)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan - AMENDED

The City Pension Board of Trustees will review the updated Investment Policy Statement and Investment Strategy. The board will also assess account performance and discuss recommended changes to asset allocation.

• Review of Asset Allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement Target Weightings
• Review of updated Investment Policy Statement and Investment Strategy
• Review of upcoming withdrawals
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Board Appointment for Citizen At Large Position

The Marine City Pension Board approved several investment-related motions, including following the investment strategy overview for rebalancing, adopting Raymond James structured investments (market link CDs, F40, F41, F43), transferring $50,000 from core equities to the pension cash account for daily operations, and capping satellite equities at 5% with more focus on ARKK. The board also received and filed Active Retirement System election results, tabled the citizen-at-large board appointment, elected officers, and changed the meeting start time to 3:30 PM.

• Approved following investment strategy overview for rebalancing (all ayes)
• Approved Raymond James structured investments: market link CDs, F40, F41, F43 (all ayes)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from core equities to pension cash account (all ayes)
• Approved capping satellite equities at 5% with more focus on ARKK (all ayes)
• Received and filed Active Retirement System election results (all ayes)
• Tabled citizen-at-large board appointment until next meeting (all ayes)
• Elected Commissioner Hendrick as chair (all ayes)
• Elected Mary Ellen McDonald as vice chair (all ayes)

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from April 2024, review the GASB 75 agreement with Nyhart, assess fund performance, and discuss account rebalancing. The board will also receive market commentary and review upcoming withdrawals.

• Approve April 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review GASB 75 agreement with Nyhart
• Assess performance of retiree healthcare funds
• Discuss rebalancing of accounts
• Review upcoming withdrawals

The Marine City Pension Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Care Plan approved a motion to recommend the City Commission approve a GASB 75 agreement with Nyhart for actuarial services. The board also approved moving $3,500 to the healthcare payment account and rebalancing accounts as recommended, and reducing cash allocation to 0.25% with 0.75% going to a municipal money market account (FRSXX). All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of GASB 75 Agreement with Nyhart to City Commission (all ayes)
• Approved moving $3,500 to healthcare payment account and rebalancing accounts as recommended (all ayes)
• Approved reducing cash allocation to 0.25% with 0.75% to municipal money market account FRSXX (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a regular session to approve minutes, hear public comments, and vote on financial resolutions including notices of intent for revenue and capital improvement bonds. The meeting will also discuss interlocal agreements with China Township for water and sewer services, as well as East China water consumption.

• Expenditures totaling $1,030,148.45
• Resolution 021-2025 - Notice of Intent for Revenue Bonds
• Resolution 022-2025 - Notice of Intent Capital Improvement Bonds
• Interlocal Agreement - China Township Water
• Intergovernmental Agreement - China Township Sewer

The commission approved a $3 million, 20-year revenue bond resolution, interlocal agreements for water distribution and sewage disposal with China Township, and a drinking water purchase agreement with East China Township. It also appointed Scott Adkins as interim city manager during City Manager Reaves' time off. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 021-2025 for $3M revenue bonds at 20 years (all ayes)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for water distribution with China Township (all ayes)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for sewage disposal with China Township (all ayes)
• Approved Drinking Water Purchase/Consumption Agreement with East China Township (all ayes)
• Appointed Scott Adkins as Interim City Manager during Reaves' time off (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,030,148.45 (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss financial business including the ratification of repairs for Alger and Hill Streets. The body is also reviewing proposals for Phase III Watermain Project work and the purchase of Kubota equipment for the DPW.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $1,544,203.97
• Ratification of authorized repairs for Alger & Hill Streets
• DPW equipment purchases: Kubota Utility Cab Tractor and Kubota Utility Vehicle
• Phase III Watermain Project sanitary and storm engineering proposal and Jet Vac cleaning services
• Traffic Control Order 25-001 regarding no parking on S Belle River

The Marine City Commission approved several contracts and purchases, including a $276,344 agreement with Michigan Pipe Inspection for jet vac cleaning and CCTV work on the Phase III watermain project, and an $11,200 engineering services agreement with AEW. The commission also ratified $29,412 in sewer repairs, approved DPW equipment purchases with a trade-in, and accepted engagement letters for capital improvement bonds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,544,203.97 (all ayes)
• Ratified $29,412 sanitary sewer repair on Alger & Hill Streets (all ayes)
• Approved Kubota tractor ($58,637.78) and utility vehicle ($28,951.07) with trade-in (all ayes)
• Appointed Mayor Vandenbossche as MML voting delegate (all ayes)
• Appointed City Manager Reaves as alternate MML delegate (all ayes)
• Approved Traffic Control Order 25-001 no parking on S Belle River Ave (all ayes)
• Approved City Attorney legal services agreement with Davis Listman (all ayes)
• Approved $276,344 jet vac/CCTV contract with Michigan Pipe Inspection (all ayes)

City Commission - AMENDED

The City Commission will discuss financial statements and expenditures totaling $1,585,690.44. The body is also considering several infrastructure approvals and board appointments.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $1,585,690.44
• TR Pieprzak sewer rehabilitation open cut approval on N Parker Street
• TR Pieprzak Marina & Fishing Pier improvements approval
• TR Pieprzak change order for sanitary & sewer repair on Hill Street
• East China School District School Resource Officer contract

The Marine City Commission approved several contracts and appointments. They approved a $188,352.96 quote from TR Pieprzak for Marina & Fishing Pier Improvements after waiving competitive bidding for the fishing pier portion. They also ratified a $216,064.02 sewer repair for manhole covers on S Third and Hill Streets, approved a $116,011.73 open sewer cut on N Parker Street, and approved the property and casualty insurance renewal at $180,774 with higher deductibles. The commission also removed the kayak launch until ADA-compliant upgrades can be funded, and approved a School Resource Officer contract with East China School District.

• Approved $188,352.96 TR Pieprzak quote for Marina & Fishing Pier Improvements (all ayes)
• Waived competitive bidding for fishing pier improvements (all ayes)
• Ratified $216,064.02 sewer repair for manhole covers on S Third and Hill Streets (all ayes)
• Approved $116,011.73 open sewer cut on N Parker Street (all ayes)
• Approved property and casualty insurance renewal at $180,774 with higher deductibles (all ayes)
• Removed kayak launch until funds for ADA compliance are secured (all ayes)
• Approved East China School District School Resource Officer Contract (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,585,690.44 (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several fund transfers and budget amendments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The body will also review board appointments for multiple city commissions and bid awards for pavilion covers.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $350,239.24
• Resolution 015-2025: 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget Amendments
• Bid award for Marina Pavilion & Fish Station Pavilion Cover
• Board appointments for Planning Commission, Library Board, and TIFA Board
• Special Event Permit Applications for Karaoke in the Park and Maritime Days

The Marine City Commission approved the purchase of three pavilions: Marina and Fish Station pavilions from Backyard Living for $61,587.50, and a Guy Center pavilion from Backyard Living Co. for $167,580.80, pending grant funds. The commission also approved budget amendments, fund transfers, and multiple board appointments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Marina and Fish Station pavilion purchase from Backyard Living for $61,587.50 (all ayes)
• Approved Guy Center pavilion purchase from Backyard Living Co. for $167,580.80, pending grant funds (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 015-2025 for FY 2024/2025 budget amendments (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 016-2025 transferring capital projects funds to General Fund (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 017-2025 transferring General Fund to Cemetery Fund (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 018-2025 transferring Major Streets to Local Streets (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 019-2025 transferring General Fund to Water/Sewer Fund for unmetered usage (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 020-2025 transferring General Fund to Water/Sewer Fund for hydrant usage (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the 2025 tax rate and approve city expenditures. The body will also discuss resolutions regarding delinquent utility and grass cutting accounts.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $907,262.76
• Approval of 2025 Tax Rate
• Resolution 012-2025: Special Assessment for Delinquent Utility Accounts
• Resolution 013-2025: Delinquent Accounts Related to Grass Cutting
• Termination and Release of Easement for Zaremba Group (Dollar General)

The Marine City Commission approved a listing agreement with Pilot Group to seek interest in the Historic City Hall at 300 Broadway, with further research into deeding the building to the state and a future public meeting. The commission also ratified contracts for sewer inspection and repair, approved resolutions for delinquent utility and grass-cutting assessments, and approved the 2025 tax rate.

• Approved listing agreement with Pilot Group for 300 Broadway (all ayes)
• Ratified $2,731/day sewer inspection contract with Michigan Pipe Inspection (all ayes)
• Ratified $209,299.60 sewer repair contract with TR Pieprzak Co. (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 012-2025 for delinquent utility special assessments (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 013-2025 for delinquent grass-cutting special assessments (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 tax rate request (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 014-2025 exempting city from Act 152 health insurance requirements (all ayes)
• Approved termination of easement for Zaremba Group (Dollar General) (all ayes)

Community & Economic Development Board

The Marine City Community & Economic Development Board will hold its regular session at the Guy Community Center, 260 South Parker Street, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled; items include a presentation on Open Meetings Act policy, approval of November 2024 minutes, and discussion of unfinished business such as the Social District Promotion and meeting start time.

• Social District Promotion (unfinished business)
• CED Meeting Start Time (unfinished business)
• Hometown Cam through Stream Time Live (unfinished business)
• City Clerk presentation on OMA Policy & Agenda Deadlines
• Public comment period for resident input

The board approved funding not to exceed $2,800 from restricted funds for a Hometown Cam tourism camera, with further research to be done. The Chamber of Commerce committed up to $1,200 toward the $3,995 project. Other items were procedural, including agenda and minutes approval, and discussions on a business welcome letter packet, social district promotion, and meeting start time.

• Approved funds not to exceed $2,800 for Hometown Cam from CED restricted funds (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (all ayes)

Community & Economic Development Board

The Community & Economic Development Board will meet to address unfinished business regarding city signage and local events. The board will review the visitor guide and the use of expiring funds.

• Social District Signs
• Guy Community Center/Farmers Market 2025
• Marine City Visitor Guide
• Funds Use/Expiration
• Letter from Maritime Days Committee

Community & Economic Development Board

The board will meet to review project updates and discuss the installation and launch date of the Hometown Cam. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the MML Workshop scheduled for April 10th.

• Update on Hometown Cam installation and launch date
• MML Workshop April 10th
• Review of goals and concerns

The Community & Economic Development Board approved changing its meeting start time to 5:30pm and meeting every other month, with special meetings as needed. The board also discussed updates on the Hometown Cam installation, marina and community center projects, and various community concerns. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved changing meeting time to 5:30pm and every other month schedule (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 7:15pm (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and fee schedule. The meeting also includes routine proclamations, approval of minutes, and a public comment period. Financial business includes expenditures totaling $675,994.37 and the proposed budget.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Expenditures totaling $675,994.37
• Resolution 010-2025 - Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget/Appropriations Act
• Resolution 011-2025 - MDOT Category B Program Funding Request

The commission unanimously approved Resolution 010-2025 adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget with changes that reduced the use of fund balance from $304,335 to $231,180. They also approved the FY 2025-2026 fee schedule, a $50,000 School Resource Officer contract with East China School District, and a resolution to request MDOT Category B funding for street repaving. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget (Resolution 010-2025) with changes reducing fund balance use to $231,180 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 fee schedule as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 School Resource Officer contract with East China School District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 011-2025 for MDOT Category B funding request for street repaving (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $675,994.37 (unanimous)
• Received and filed preliminary financial statements as of April 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-C (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 regular and closed sessions (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund WWTP Project. The body will also review expenditures and vote on a fire prevention code ordinance.

• Public Hearing: Clean Water State Revolving Fund WWTP Project
• Expenditures including payroll: $646,466.46
• Ordinance 25-003: Amended Fire Prevention Code Adoption (2nd Reading/Adoption)
• Non-Exclusive Property Lease: Marine City Little League
• Business License Application: TK Cuisine

The Marine City Commission approved expenditures including payroll totaling $646,466.46, adopted Ordinance 25-003 amending the Fire Prevention Code, and passed Resolution 008-2025 adopting the final project plan for wastewater system improvements. The commission also approved a $1 lease with Marine City Little League and approved updated personnel policies in draft form. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $646,466.46 (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-003 amending Fire Prevention Code (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 008-2025 for WWTP improvements (all ayes)
• Approved St. Clair County Equalization Assessing Agreement (all ayes)
• Approved Non-Exclusive Property Lease with Marine City Little League for $1 (all ayes)
• Approved updated Personnel Policies and Procedures as drafted (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from April 3 and April 10 meetings (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review financial statements and expenditures. The body will also discuss facility conditions and several commission appointments.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $288,421.72
• 300 Broadway Facility Condition Analysis
• PASER Project Recommendations
• Business License Non-Renewal for The Hive
• Planning Services Contract Review

The Marine City Commission approved expenditures including payroll totaling $288,421.72, received and filed the February 2025 preliminary financial statements, and approved a $60,000 principal payment on the Brownfield Redevelopment Loan. They also approved an updated investment policy, authorized use of Michigan CLASS as an investment fund, and tabled the business license non-renewal for The Hive. Several appointments were made, including Commissioner Rita Roehrig to the Historical Commission and Commissioner Sean O'Brien to the Arts, History & Culture Commission.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $288,421.72 (all ayes)
• Approved $60,000 principal payment on Brownfield Redevelopment Loan (all ayes)
• Approved updated investment policy (all ayes)
• Approved utilizing Michigan CLASS as an investment fund (all ayes)
• Tabled business license non-renewal for The Hive (all ayes)
• Appointed Rita Roehrig to Historical Commission (all ayes)
• Appointed Sean O'Brien to Arts, History & Culture Commission (all ayes)
• Approved planning consulting services agreement with Carlisle-Wortman (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review city expenditures and discuss updates to personnel policies. The body will also discuss estimates for repairing damaged goods related to the Watermain Construction & Saw Project-Phase I.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $256,602.07
• Resolution 009-2025 regarding Michigan CLASS Authorized Signer and Participation
• Special Event Permit for Chamber of Commerce StreamTime Live Cam Crawl
• Discussion on Watermain Construction & Saw Project-Phase I repair estimates
• Discussion on St. Clair County Council on Aging Appropriations

The Marine City Commission approved updated personnel policies and procedures, authorized the City Manager to proceed with emergency watermain repairs once pricing is received, and approved several other routine items including expenditures and a resolution for Michigan CLASS participation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved personnel policies and procedures with minor grammar corrections (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to complete emergency watermain repairs once quote received (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $256,602.07 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 009-2025 for Michigan CLASS participation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Historical Commission minutes and special event permit (unanimous)
• Approved nominations to Ordinance Review Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to decline St. Clair County Council on Aging appropriation request (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for City Manager salary at May 15 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission - Budget Workshop

The City Commission is meeting for a budget workshop to receive public comment on the FY 2025-2026 Budget. The agenda also includes a request from the City Manager for a closed session.

• Public comment on FY 2025-2026 Budget
• City Manager request for closed session under MCL 15.268(a)

The Marine City Commission held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. City Manager Reaves presented an overview, highlighting new IT budget, conservative revenue estimates, and capital projects. The commission voted unanimously to move the budget forward to the May 15th meeting for further consideration. No final budget approval was made.

• Approved moving FY 2025-2026 budget to May 15th meeting (all ayes)
• Excused Commissioner May from meeting (all ayes)
• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Entered closed session at 8:03 PM (all ayes)
• Returned to open session (all ayes)
• Accepted city manager performance review with positive results (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 8:45 PM (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review city expenditures and discuss the Marina Project Phase I. The body is also considering several appointments and updates to personnel and computer use policies.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $819,284.05
• Marina Project Phase I Review
• Special Event Permits for Spring Fling and MCHS Box City
• Resolution 007-2025 regarding Guy Center Dedication
• Personnel Policies and Procedures addition for Earned Sick Time Act

The Marine City Commission approved several actions, including allowing the City Manager to proceed with bidding on Phase I of the Marina Project, appointing Patricia May to fill a Commission vacancy, and approving expenditures of $819,284.05. The Commission also approved a T-Bill reinvestment, a resolution dedicating the Guy Community Center, and several board appointments. The Computer Use Policy was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $819,284.05 (all ayes)
• Approved reinvestment of T-Bill #912797MH7 for six months at $1,322,552.54 (all ayes)
• Appointed Patricia May to City Commission until November 2028 (all ayes)
• Authorized City Manager to proceed with bidding on Marina Project Phase I (all ayes)
• Approved City Manager evaluation policy with short and long forms (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 007-2025 dedicating 545 Ward Street as Guy Community Center (all ayes)
• Added Earned Sick Time Act to personnel policies (all ayes)
• Tabled Computer Use Policy until next meeting (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review financial statements and a pension investment policy. The body is also discussing a water and sewer agreement with Cottrellville Township and sidewalk assessment collections.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $116,640.25
• Cottrellville Township Water & Sewer Agreement
• Outstanding Sidewalk Assessment Review and Collection Decision
• Pension Plan Investment Policy Statement change
• University of Michigan - Dearborn eCities Program presentation

The Marine City Commission approved waiving all outstanding sidewalk assessment fees, principal, and interest totaling $7,704.59, as recommended by the City Manager. They also approved the updated Pension Investment Policy Statement, a new meeting procedure policy, and a boilerplate agreement to begin water and sewer negotiations with Cottrellville Township. The General/City Manager Annual Review Policy was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved waiver of $7,704.59 in sidewalk assessments (all ayes)
• Approved Pension Investment Policy Statement as presented (all ayes)
• Approved City Commission Meeting Procedure & Policy as amended (all ayes)
• Approved boilerplate agreement as starting point for Cottrellville Township water & sewer negotiations (all ayes)
• Appointed John Paulun to Board of Review, term ending December 2027 (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $116,640.25 (all ayes)
• Received and filed preliminary financial statements for January 2025 (all ayes)
• Tabled General/City Manager Annual Review Policy until next meeting (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will review city expenditures and set a date for a public hearing on the budget and water rates. The body will also discuss the demolition of a garage and the purchase of a DPW dump truck.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $1,241,491.69
• 1st reading of Ordinance 25-003 for Amended Fire Prevention Code Adoption
• Garage demolition at 149 S William
• DPW dump truck purchase
• Business license application for Alpha Energy

The Marine City Commission approved expenditures including payroll totaling $1,241,491.69, and authorized the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550 dump truck for $103,428. They also set a May 15 public hearing for the budget and water rates, approved the 2025 adopted goals, and authorized a hazardous material study at 300 Broadway not to exceed $4,000. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,241,491.69 (all ayes)
• Set May 15, 2025 for budget and water rates public hearing (all ayes)
• Approved adopted goals for 2025 (all ayes)
• Tabled city property list until future meeting (all ayes)
• Authorized up to $4,000 for hazardous material study at 300 Broadway (all ayes)
• Authorized CDBG Letter of Intent submission (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 25-003 Fire Prevention Code Adoption 1st reading (all ayes)
• Approved demolition of garage at 149 S William for $2,950 (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will review and approve expenditures totaling $681,256.63, finalize the TAP Grant route, and discuss a resolution for an MDOT contract. Other agenda items include a code of ethics policy, city property list, and community garden discussion. The meeting also covers business license applications and minutes approval.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $681,256.63
• TAP Grant Route Finalization
• Resolution 006-2025 – MDOT Contract
• Code of Ethics Policy
• Community Garden Discussion

The Marine City Commission approved the final TAP Grant route (5-1), a resolution for an MDOT contract, a Code of Ethics Policy, and the use of library land for a community garden. All other agenda items, including expenditures of $681,256.63, were approved unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved final TAP Grant route (5-1, Roehrig nay)
• Approved Resolution 006-2025 for MDOT contract (unanimous)
• Approved Code of Ethics Policy (unanimous)
• Approved community garden at Marine City Library (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures of $681,256.63 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A & B (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 23, 2025 regular and closed sessions (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a planned development project and zoning map update for Marine City Place Apartments at 2006 S. Parker Street. They will also consider second readings of ordinances creating a Historic District Commission and an Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission. Other business includes appointments to several boards, a presentation on the PASER study, and a proposal to purchase 545 Ward Street. The agenda also includes approval of expenditures totaling $143,225.37.

• Public hearing for Planned Development Project & Zoning Map Update at 2006 S. Parker Street (Marine City Place Apartments)
• Ordinance 24-009 (Historic District Commission) - 2nd reading/adoption
• Ordinance 24-010 (Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation) - 2nd reading/adoption
• Proposal to purchase 545 Ward Street using Guy Center Funds
• Approval of expenditures including payroll totaling $143,225.37

The Marine City Commission approved the planned development project and zoning map update for the Marine City Place Apartments at 2006 S. Parker St., accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation, adopting ordinance 24-013, and approving the execution of the agreement. The Commission also approved the purchase of 545 Ward Street using $200,000 in Guy Center funds plus $18,557.85 for upgrades, and approved several other items including new department head contracts, a cross connection service agreement with HydroCorp, and a wastewater treatment plant capital improvement plan with Spicer Group.

• Approved planned development and zoning map update for Marine City Place Apartments (all ayes)
• Adopted ordinance 24-013 for the planned development project (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of 545 Ward Street with $200,000 from Guy Center funds and $18,557.85 for upgrades (all ayes)
• Approved amended contracts for City Clerk, Treasurer, DPW Superintendent, and Police Chief (all ayes)
• Approved cross connection service agreement with HydroCorp (all ayes)
• Awarded wastewater treatment plant capital improvement plan bid to Spicer Group for $24,000 (all ayes)
• Approved change of City Hall office hours starting January 9, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance 24-011 setting Mayor compensation at $3,000 and Commissioners at $2,000 annually (5-2)

City Commission

The City Commission will hear presentations on a lifesaving award and the annual audit. They will consider consent agenda items including a special event permit for the Fire, Ice and Spice Winter Festival, a business license, and a request to rename Marine City Beach. Under financial business, they will vote on two ordinances (purchasing and water debt service), approve $927,239.90 in expenditures, and adopt resolutions for poverty exemption and federal funding applications. Unfinished business includes a commissioner resignation, SEMCOG delegate designation, and a closed session for legal advice.

• Ordinance 25-001 – Purchase Ordinance second reading/adoption
• Ordinance 25-002 – Debt Service Charge for Water Delivery amendment second reading/adoption
• Expenditures of $927,239.90 and preliminary financial statements
• Special event permit for Fire, Ice and Spice Winter Festival
• Request to rename Marine City Beach

The Marine City Commission accepted the resignation of Commissioner Brian Ross after a motion to table it failed. The commission approved $927,239.90 in expenditures including payroll, adopted two ordinances (purchasing and water debt service), and authorized several resolutions for funding applications and infrastructure projects. Emergency repairs for the Belle River Pump Station were approved with multiple contracts totaling up to $67,300.

• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Brian Ross (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $927,239.90 (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-001 (purchasing, contracts, property disposal) (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-002 (debt service charge for water delivery) (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 004-2025 for CWSRF wastewater treatment plant upgrade application (all ayes)
• Approved $50,000 over 5 years for AEW water/sanitary/storm sewer mapping (all ayes)
• Approved emergency repairs for Belle River Pump Station: M.L. Chartier ($10,000), Kennedy Industries ($22,000), Zimmer Roofing ($30,000), Allied Instrumentation ($5,300) (all ayes)
• Approved strategy for Phase 1 SAW sanitary/sewer not to exceed $52,000 (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss utility billing policies and the approval of the Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan. The body is also reviewing several ordinances and appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $333,579.63
• Ordinance 24-008 to amend Water/Sewer Rate Ordinance # 51.35
• Ordinance 24-007 regarding Debt Service Rate Language for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project
• First readings of Ordinance 24-009 (Historic District Commission) and Ordinance 24-010 (Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation)
• Approval of the Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan

The Marine City Commission approved the Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Plan, two utility rate ordinances, and several new policies and contracts. They also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and made appointments to various boards.

• Approved Master Plan with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-007 (DWSRF debt service rate) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-008 (water/sewer rate amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Billing Payment Arrangement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Billing Leak Adjustment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved BS&A Cloud upgrade and modules up to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Office 365 Government purchase up to $12,261.60 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the S Parker Road Diet and a RAP Grant for 545 Ward Street. The body will also review expenditures totaling $356,665.49 and discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget schedule.

• Expenditures including payroll: $356,665.49
• Public Hearing: S Parker Road Diet from West Blvd to Chartier
• Public Hearing: 545 Ward Street RAP Grant
• Ordinance 25-002: Debt Service Charge for Water Delivery Amendment (1st Reading)
• Ordinance 25-001: Purchase Ordinance (1st Reading)

The Marine City Commission voted 5-2 against Resolution 001-2025, which would have approved the M-29 road diet. The commission also approved first readings of ordinances on purchasing and water delivery debt service charges, and adopted policies on Open Meetings Act, grant applications, and FOIA. Several IT upgrades and a flooring purchase were approved, and the 300 Broadway Advisory Committee was dissolved.

• Rejected M-29 Road Diet Resolution 001-2025 (5-2)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $356,665.49
• Approved FY 2025-2026 Budget Schedule
• Dissolved 300 Broadway Advisory Committee
• Approved Ordinance 25-001 (Purchasing) 1st reading
• Approved Ordinance 25-002 (Debt Service Charge) 1st reading
• Approved Open Meetings Act, Grant Application, and FOIA policies
• Approved IT upgrades at DPW, Police, WWTP, and Water Plant

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a road diet for S Parker Street and consider the adoption of ordinances regarding official compensation and zoning map updates. The body will also review expenditures totaling $452,249.71.

• Expenditures including payroll: $452,249.71
• Ordinance 24-011: Commissioner and Mayor Compensation (2nd Reading/Adoption)
• Ordinance 24-013: Zoning Map Update (2nd Reading/Adoption)
• S Parker Street Road Diet between West Blvd and Chartier
• 545 Ward Street RAP Grant Approval - F & V Engineering

The Marine City Commission approved Ordinance 24-011 setting commissioner and mayor compensation (5-2), and Ordinance 24-013 updating the zoning map (unanimous). They also authorized a RAP grant application for 545 Ward Street, approved a computer hardware upgrade, and adopted a new community property rental agreement and fee schedule. The road diet on S Parker Street was discussed but no decision was made; a vote is scheduled for January 9.

• Approved Ordinance 24-011 on commissioner/mayor compensation (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 24-013 zoning map update (unanimous)
• Authorized F&V Engineering to apply for RAP grant for 545 Ward Street, not to exceed $23,700 (unanimous)
• Approved computer hardware upgrade from Hi-Tech, not to exceed $10,615 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Property Rental Agreement as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 545 Ward Street Rental Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $452,249.71 (unanimous)
• Authorized legal strategy and outside consulting up to $20,000 (unanimous)