East Jordan, MI

City Commission

City Commission

The East Jordan City Commission adopted two zoning ordinance amendments: one rezoning 340 South Lake Street from C-1/R3 to PUD, and another rezoning 605 Maple Street from R2A to R4. The commission also approved an IT services contract with Black Rock Technologies, a 5K event packet, MERS conference delegate appointments, and a Housing Commission appointment. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Commissioner Scott Gillespie absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 144-P rezoning 340 South Lake Street from C-1/R3 to PUD (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 144-O rezoning 605 Maple Street from R2A to R4 (6-0)
• Approved IT services contract with Black Rock Technologies (6-0)
• Approved Walk the Wild 5K Event Packet (6-0)
• Approved MERS Annual Conference delegates (6-0)
• Appointed Jennifer White to Housing Commission vacancy (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including paid bills of $158,790.34 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended option B for zoning map changes from WF and C-1 to CBD-W to the City Commission, and approved a 3-year special use permit for a chiropractic office at 103 Esterly Street. Rezoning requests for 605 and 615 Maple Street were tabled pending site plan review. Public comments raised concerns about property exclusions and non-conforming use.

• Recommended option B rezoning from WF and C-1 to CBD-W to City Commission (all ayes)
• Approved 3-year special use permit for chiropractic office at 103 Esterly Street, renewable for 3 more years (all ayes)
• Tabled rezoning request for 605 Maple Street from R2A to R4 until site plan review
• Tabled rezoning request for 615 Maple Street from R2A to R4 until site plan review
• Approved meeting minutes of April 9, 2026 as presented

City Commission

Planning Commission

City Commission

The City Commission adopted two ordinances amending the official zoning map, rezoning properties along Water, Bridge, Jordan, and John streets to the Central Business District West (CBD-W) district. The commission also approved event packets for the Portside Art Fair, Cross Country Invitational, and West Michigan Offshore event, and appointed two members to the Library Board. The August 4, 2026 meeting was moved to the Emergency Services Facility due to the election.

• Adopted Ordinance 144-M rezoning 3 properties from WF to CBD-W (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 144-N rezoning 9 properties from C-1 to CBD-W (6-0)
• Approved 63rd Annual Portside Art Fair event packet (6-0)
• Approved East Jordan Cross Country Invitational event packet (6-0)
• Approved West Michigan Offshore Play the River event packet (6-0)
• Moved August 4, 2026 meeting to Emergency Services Facility (6-0)
• Appointed Bailey Kishefsky to Library Board 1st vacancy (4-1, Manor abstained)
• Appointed Thomas Breakey to Library Board 2nd vacancy (5-0, Manor abstained)

City Commission

The East Jordan City Commission approved the Sunset Showdown Tournament event packet and Administrative Policy #169 for board and commission appointments, both unanimously. They also introduced two zoning map amendments (Ordinances 144-M and 144-N) and accepted a library board resignation, authorizing the clerk to post the vacancy. No public comments or conflicts of interest were reported.

• Approved Sunset Showdown Tournament event packet (6-0)
• Approved Administrative Policy #169: Board and Commission Appointment Policy (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 144-M to amend Official Zoning Map (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 144-N to amend Official Zoning Map with address correction (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Margaret Holes from Library Board and authorized posting vacancy (5-0, Manor abstained)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held public hearings and voted to recommend rezoning areas from WF and C-1 to CBD-W, and approved a 3-year special use permit for a chiropractor at 103 Esterly Street. Rezoning requests for 605 and 615 Maple Street were tabled pending site plan review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended option B rezoning from WF and C-1 to CBD-W to City Commission (all ayes)
• Approved special use permit for chiropractic office at 103 Esterly Street for 3 years with renewal option (all ayes)
• Tabled rezoning request for 605 Maple Street until site plan review
• Tabled rezoning request for 615 Maple Street until site plan review

City Commission

The City Commission approved Ordinance 280-A, amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget with changes across multiple funds, including increases for snow removal and capital outlay. The Commission also adopted new water and sewer rates, increasing flat rates and usage charges, and approved resuming the 9:30 p.m. curfew siren. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and the Freedom Festival event packet, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 280-A, the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget amendment, with a roll call vote of 6-0.
• Approved resuming the 9:30 p.m. curfew siren, with a vote of 5-1 (Commissioner Daniel Miller dissenting).
• Adopted new water and sewer rates, including increased flat rates, usage charges, and surcharges, with a vote of 6-0.
• Approved the East Jordan Freedom Festival Event Packet as presented, with a vote of 6-0.
• Approved the meeting agenda for June 16, 2026, with a vote of 6-0.
• Approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, paid bills totaling $230,699.72, and various reports, with a vote of 6-0.

Planning Commission

The East Jordan Planning Commission held a public hearing and then approved a special use request for 121 Main Street to allow a medical/chiropractor office on the first floor. The approval includes a 2-year time limit with a review in 1 year, starting April 9, 2026, and an option to extend after the 2-year period. The motion carried unanimously. The commission also approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes and acknowledged the City Administrator's report for March 17, 2026.

• Approved the special use request for 121 Main Street for a medical office/chiropractor, with a 2-year time limit and a review in 1 year, starting April 9, 2026.
• Approved the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026 as presented.
• Acknowledged receipt of the City Administrator's Report for March 17, 2026.

City Commission

The City Commission approved Resolution 113-2026, placing 10 charter amendment propositions on the ballot, covering elections, city administrator duties, and other changes. It also denied a water bill adjustment request for 111 Hillcrest Drive, approved the Sweaty Yeti Run and Up North Busker Festival events, and introduced a budget amendment ordinance with a public hearing set for June 16, 2026. The curfew siren discussion was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 113-2026, placing 10 charter amendment propositions on the ballot (7-0).
• Denied the water bill adjustment request for 111 Hillcrest Drive (4-3).
• Approved the 12th Annual Sweaty Yeti Run event (7-0).
• Approved the Up North Busker Festival event packet (7-0).
• Introduced Ordinance 280-A (FY 2025/2026 budget amendment) and scheduled a public hearing for June 16, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. (7-0).
• Appointed Bille Jo Tracey to the DDA Board (7-0).
• Appointed Margaret Manor to the Library Board (6-0, Manor abstained).
• Tabled discussion of the 9:30 curfew siren until June 16, 2026.

City Commission

The City Commission approved three marina improvement contracts: $523,760 for marine construction and dredging to RB Lyons, $1,076,292 for floating docks and plumbing to Meeko Sullivan, and $822,500 for marine electrical to Atlas Electric. The Commission also adopted Ordinance 213, which establishes cost recovery for emergency responses, and Resolution 111-2026, setting the 2026 property tax millage rate at 16.4490 mills for general operations and 1.4138 mills for fire equipment. The charter amendment process was approved to move forward, and a water/sewer rate study was presented for future consideration.

• Approved marina construction and dredging contract to RB Lyons for $523,760 (5-0, Kroll abstained)
• Approved floating docks and plumbing contract to Meeko Sullivan for $1,076,292 (5-1, Kroll opposed)
• Approved marine electrical contract to Atlas Electric for $822,500 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 213 amending cost recovery for emergencies (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 111-2026 establishing 2026 property tax millage rate (6-0)
• Approved moving forward with charter amendment process (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including paid bills list totaling $113,202.82 (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 282, the FY 2026/2027 budget, with a general fund of $2,920,931 in revenue and $2,920,154 in expenditures, and a property tax millage rate of 17.7401 mills. The commission also ratified a three-year police union contract (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) and approved a resolution allowing partial tax payments for the 2026 tax year. An ordinance amending emergency cost fees was tabled for further clarification from the City Attorney.

• Adopted FY 2026/2027 budget (Ordinance 282) with $2.92M general fund (6-0)
• Ratified police union contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 110-2026 accepting partial tax payments for 2026 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 213 on emergency cost fees for attorney clarification (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 21 minutes and $109,896.64 paid bills (6-0)
• Accepted Kristy Kelley's resignation from Jordan Valley District Library Board (6-0)
• Directed research and poll on 9:30 curfew siren for June 16 meeting (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 145-T, creating a West Side Business District with permitted uses, special uses, and dimensional requirements. The commission also approved placing delinquent bills on the 2026 summer tax roll, accepted a proposal for an Industrial Pretreatment Program with Burnette Foods, and approved event packets for South Arm Classics and Main Street Market. Several other routine items were approved, including consent agenda, meeting relocation, and budget introduction.

• Adopted Ordinance 145-T creating West Side Business District (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 109-2026 to place delinquent bills on 2026 summer tax roll (6-0)
• Accepted Industrial Pretreatment Program proposal with Gosling Czubak and Burnette Foods (5-0, Sherman abstained)
• Approved South Arm Classics event packet for July 11, 2026 (6-0, Miller abstained)
• Approved Main Street Market event packet for May 30, 2026 (6-0)
• Moved May 5 commission meeting to Emergency Services Facility (6-0)
• Authorized Spring Clean Up Day in May using existing budget funds (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 213 (Cost for Emergencies) and Ordinance 282 (FY 2026/2027 Budget) (6-0 each)

City Commission

The City Commission accepted the introduction of Ordinance 145-T for the West Side Business District and approved amendments to it. The commission also approved scope of services and change order contract amendments for the TMF Grant. Appointments were made to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission and City Commission, and a resignation from the Housing Commission was accepted. The meeting included a public hearing on the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget with no public comments received.

• Introduced Ordinance 145-T: West Side Business District, amended as discussed (6-0)
• Approved C2AE Scope of Services amendment for TMF Grant (6-0)
• Approved National Industrial Change Order Contract Amendment for TMF Grant (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Steve Kosto from Housing Commission, vacancy to be posted (6-0)
• Appointed Nathan Swailes to Planning Commission vacancy (6-0)
• Appointed Joe Kroll to City Commission vacancy (5-1)
• Acknowledged 2026 Annual Report of Delinquent Bills, scheduled public hearing for April 21, 2026 at 5:20 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills lists, and reports (6-0)

Planning Commission

The East Jordan Planning Commission approved the Phase 1 site plan for the Lake Street Center expansion at 117 South Lake Street, as presented by Kyle Price of Lake Street Center LLC. The commission also elected Nate Weber as Chairperson and John Doebel as Vice Chairperson for 2026, approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes, and accepted the by-laws with no changes. No public comments were made.

• Approved Lake Street Center Phase 1 site plan at 117 South Lake Street (all ayes)
• Elected Nate Weber as Chairperson for 2026 (all ayes)
• Elected John Doebel as Vice Chairperson for 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted by-laws as submitted with no changes (consensus)

City Commission

The East Jordan City Commission accepted Commissioner Peter Sladick's resignation and authorized posting the vacancy. It approved a $18,217 quote for a Piranha dredge system, waiving the bid process, and approved the $23,000 sale of a city-owned landlocked parcel. The commission also acknowledged the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget, scheduling a public hearing for March 17, 2026, and approved a budget work session schedule that cancels two regular meetings.

• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Peter Sladick; vacancy to be posted (5-0)
• Approved $18,217 Piranha dredge PS-165E from Equipment Specialties Company, bid process waived (5-0)
• Approved sale of parcel 15-053-014-050-00 to 2024 Main Ventures, LLC for $23,000 (5-0)
• Acknowledged 2026/2027 fiscal year budget; public hearing set for March 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved budget work session schedule, canceling March 3 and April 7 regular meetings (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Administrative Policy #143: Tourist Park Reservation Policy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including paid bills totaling $264,606.20 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The East Jordan Planning Commission held a public hearing and regular meeting on February 12, 2026. The commission approved draft Ordinance 145-T, which establishes the Central Business District West zoning district, and recommended it to the City Commission. No public comments were received during the hearing or meeting. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting and acknowledged receipt of administrator reports.

• Approved draft Ordinance 145-T Central Business District West and recommended to City Commission (all ayes)
• Approved meeting minutes of December 11, 2025 (all ayes)
• Acknowledged receipt of City Administrator's Reports (December 16, 2025; January 20, 2026; February 3, 2026)

Planning Commission

The East Jordan Planning Commission met on December 11, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. They scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance 145-T (West Side Business District) at the next meeting, and acknowledged receipt of the 2025 Annual Report. A presentation on the library property was discussion only, with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 145-T West Side Business District (all ayes)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for WES Corp. Enterprises at the Air Industrial Park, and authorized a $159,520 installment purchase agreement for a 2025 Kenworth T480 plow chassis. The Commission also approved a payment plan for a large water bill at 111 Hillcrest Drive, appointed Steve Kosto to the Housing Commission and Anthony Azzopardi to the DDA Board, and accepted Commissioner Peter Sladick's resignation. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Resolution 106-2026 granting WES Corp. Enterprises a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 107-2026 authorizing $159,520 installment purchase of 2025 Kenworth T480 plow chassis (7-0)
• Approved payment plan for 111 Hillcrest water bill (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $109,262.29 paid bills (7-0)
• Appointed Steve Kosto to Housing Commission vacancy (7-0)
• Appointed Anthony Azzopardi to DDA Board vacancy (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Peter Sladick

City Commission

The East Jordan City Commission approved three resolutions requesting Charlevoix County millage funding for park improvements, including $8,645 for a Murphy Field scoreboard and sound system and $10,000 for Community Park infield dirt maintenance. The commission also approved sharing assessing and tax information with the county for a new property website, an amended fireworks permit, an amended meal reimbursement policy, and a sewer rate study proposal. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution 103-2026 requesting $8,645 from Charlevoix County for Murphy Field scoreboard and sound system (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 104-2026 requesting $10,000 from Charlevoix County for Community Park infield dirt maintenance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 105-2026 to share assessing and tax information with Charlevoix County for new property website (7-0)
• Approved amended fireworks permit for Oberg Wedding on August 29, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved amended Administrative Policy #132 on meal reimbursements (7-0)
• Approved Bendzinkski & Co. sewer rate study proposal (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills, and reports (7-0)

City Commission

The East Jordan City Commission approved Ordinance 281, which adds a new article to the city code regulating vacant buildings, including registration requirements, maintenance standards, and penalties. The commission also approved the 2026 Poverty Exemption Guidelines, awarded the Solid Waste Hauling Bid to GFL, and approved the 2026 Freedom Festival Fireworks Application. All votes were 6-0, with Commissioner Amy Sherman absent.

• Approved Ordinance 281 regulating vacant buildings (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Poverty Exemption Guidelines (6-0)
• Awarded Solid Waste Hauling Bid to GFL (6-0)
• Approved 2026 East Jordan Freedom Festival Fireworks Application (6-0)
• Approved extension of EMS loan payment to April 15, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved cancellation of January 6, 2026 Commission meeting (6-0)
• Approved appointments to various boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including paid bills totaling $101,176.22 (6-0)