East Jordan public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission authorized the property tax millage rate for winter taxes and amended the zoning code regarding group child care home definitions. The commission also rejected a bid for restrooms and lighting at Sportsman's Park.
- Approved Resolution 117-2022 to levy property tax millage rate for winter taxes (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 144F to amend Zoning Code definition for Group Child Care Home (5-0)
- Approved bid rejection for Sportsman's Park Restroom and Site Lighting (5-0)
- Tabled 80's Decade Reunion Logistics Letter Request pending further clarification (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including November 1, 2022 minutes and paid bills totaling $163,415.63 (5-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved a $44,850 force main replacement proposal and a preliminary engineering agreement for the harbor. The board also approved 2023 rate increases for the harbor and the tourist park.
- Approved $44,850 force main replacement proposal with Roemer Utility Services (6-0)
- Approved Harbor Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Gosling Czubak (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Tourist Park Rates (5-1)
- Approved 2023 Harbor Rates (6-0)
- Acknowledged receipt of Introduction to Ordinance 144F regarding Group Child Care Home definitions (6-0)
- Scheduled Annual Organizational Meeting for Nov 14, 2022, at 5:15 p.m. (6-0)
- Approved paid bills totaling $157,022.06 (6-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved a 5-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan proposal and a trail agreement with the Little Traverse Conservancy. The board also approved a Civic Center pre-negotiation agreement and updated the city's cellular phone policy.
- Approved Little Traverse Conservancy Agreement and Easement (7-0)
- Approved Civic Center Pre-Negotiation Agreement (7-0)
- Approved 5 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Proposal with Beckett and Raeder (7-0)
- Approved Administrative Policy #149: City Issued Cellular Phone Policy Amendment (7-0)
- Approved Christmas Parade Logistics Letter (7-0)
- Approved 3rd Annual Pumpkin Walk Logistics Letter (7-0)
- Approved paid bills list totaling $201,936.84 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved Resolution 116-2022 to vacate an undeveloped alley in Block C of John R. Vance's Addition to the Village of South Arm Plat, following a public hearing with no comments. The commission also rejected an offer for a parcel in the Light Industrial Park after discussion, and tabled a trail agreement with the Little Traverse Conservancy for revisions. A request from JVEMSA to use city mechanic services was discussed but not accommodated.
- Approved Resolution 116-2022 vacating undeveloped alley in Block C (5-0)
- Rejected offer from Ashton Clark for Light Industrial Park parcel (motion withdrawn)
- Tabled City/Little Traverse Conservancy Trail Agreement for revisions
- Approved waiver of bid policy for Airport project (5-0)
- Approved closing City Hall on Oct 25 for State of the Community (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission voted 6-0 to reject Ashton Clark's purchase proposal for a Light Industrial Park parcel and requested an amended proposal. The commission also approved an intent to vacate an undeveloped alley on Beech Street, approved Fall Fest logistics letters, a lot split for Little Traverse Conservancy, legal services with Miller Canfield for Civic Center redevelopment, and the Airport Improvement Plan. No public hearings or ceremonial items were scheduled.
- Rejected Ashton Clark's parcel offer for Light Industrial Park, requested amended proposal (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 115-2022 to vacate undeveloped alley in Block C of John R. Vance's Addition (6-0)
- Approved Fall Festival Logistics letter requests (6-0)
- Approved Little Traverse Conservancy lot split request (6-0)
- Approved legal services agreement with Miller Canfield for Civic Center Redevelopment (6-0)
- Approved Airport Improvement Plan (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills totaling $693,517.22, and various reports (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission voted 5-0 to move forward with Ashton Clark's proposal for warehousing units at the Light Industrial Park and directed staff to bring back recommendations. The Commission also approved two lot split requests, paid $32,466.23 for emergency electrical work at Tourist Park not covered by insurance, and approved $954 in ARP funds for a generator installation. No public hearings or public comments were held.
- Approved moving forward with Ashton Clark's warehousing proposal at Light Industrial Park (5-0)
- Approved Rob Moblo's Mill Street lot split request (5-0)
- Approved KJD Enterprises (Donna Doctor) lot split request pending legal description (5-0)
- Approved $954 of ARP funds for City Hall generator installation (5-0)
- Approved $32,466.23 payment to Atlas Electric for Tourist Park electrical work not covered by insurance (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills of $1,368,821.22, and reports (5-0)
- Approved cancellation of September 6, 2022 Commission meeting due to lack of agenda items (5-0)
City Commission
The City Commission voted 5-2 to place a 1.5-mill fire millage on the November ballot for four years. The commission also approved a consent agenda including minutes, paid bills, and reports. A resolution was adopted allowing a private sewer line on Shepard Lane. The GAR Park concept improvements were recommended to the Planning Commission.
- Approved Resolution #114-2022 placing a 1.5-mill fire millage on the November ballot for 4 years (5-2 vote)
- Approved Resolution #113-2022 consenting to a private sewer line on Shepard Lane (7-0 vote)
- Approved Resolution and Grant Agreement for Harbor Engineering Study (7-0 vote)
- Approved Resolution and Grant Agreement for Harbor Docks & Mooring Construction (7-0 vote)
- Recommended GAR Park concept improvements go to Planning Commission for approval (7-0 vote)
- Approved consent agenda including July 19 meeting minutes, paid bills of $735,632.87, and various reports (7-0 vote)
- Approved meeting agenda as presented (7-0 vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved several items, including rescinding traffic control orders, revising cemetery rules, naming a private road 'Airport Drive Private', and directing staff to draft fire millage ballot language for a November vote. A tap fee waiver request was denied, and the August 2 meeting was moved to the bandshell due to the primary election.
- Approved rescinding Traffic Control Orders 101, 102, 103 of 2022 (7-0)
- Approved revised Administrative Policy #119 for Sunset Hill Cemetery (7-0)
- Approved naming private road 'Airport Drive Private' via Resolution 112-2022 (7-0)
- Denied Rob Moblo's tap fee waiver requests (7-0)
- Approved staff work on fire millage language for November ballot at 2 mills for 4 years (7-0)
- Approved MERS delegate appointments (7-0)
- Approved moving August 2 meeting to the bandshell (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $334,398.43 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission approved Ordinance 261-A, amending the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget, with a 6-0 vote. The amendment adjusts revenues and expenditures across multiple funds, including increases for Tourist Park and Harbor operations and decreases for certain grants and equipment purchases. The Commission also approved a Pine Street Music Block Party request and two traffic control orders for BrewFest and South Arm Classics, all by 6-0 votes.
- Approved Ordinance 261-A: 2021/2022 Budget Amendment (6-0)
- Approved Pine Street Music Block Party request (6-0)
- Approved Traffic Control Order 102/2022 for BrewFest (6-0)
- Approved Traffic Control Order 103/2022 for South Arm Classics (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills of $138,812.92, and reports (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission rejected a lease or sale proposal from South Arm Retreats for the city-owned parcel at 218 North Lake Street. The commission also approved several routine items, including consent agenda, festival logistics letters, a lot split, a budget amendment introduction, and a traffic control order. A bid for the Sportsman's Park Project was rejected, and the July 5 meeting was canceled.
- Approved consent agenda including May 17 minutes and $242,014.93 paid bills (5-0)
- Approved Up North Busker Festival logistics letter requests (5-0)
- Rejected Sportsman's Park Project bid (5-0)
- Approved Sweaty Yeti logistics letter requests (5-0)
- Approved Schwartzfisher lot split for 106 Fourth Street (6-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 261-A budget amendment, public hearing set for June 21 (6-0)
- Approved Traffic Control Order 101-2022 (6-0)
- Rejected South Arm Retreats lease/sale for 218 North Lake Street (6-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved Resolution 111-2022 authorizing an application to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for a $1,000,000 Revitalization and Placemaking Program grant to improve Memorial Park, with $110,000 in local DDA funds as match. The commission also approved the consent agenda, Memorial Day parade logistics, and discussed placing the storage warehousing issue back on a future agenda. No public hearing was held.
- Approved Resolution 111-2022 for $1M RAP grant application (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including May 3 minutes and $222,277.29 paid bills (6-0)
- Approved 2022 Memorial Day Parade logistics requests (6-0)
- Agreed to place storage warehousing discussion on next agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission adopted the FY2022/23 budget (Ordinance #266) with a 17.7401 mill levy, approved resolutions for partial tax payments and the 2022 millage rate, and rejected a motion to introduce the Marijuana Business Ordinance (Ordinance 267) by a 2-5 vote. The commission also rejected a parcel offer for luxury storage in the Light Industrial Park, and discussed street maintenance.
- Adopted FY2022/23 budget (Ordinance #266) (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 109-2022 accepting partial tax payments for 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 110-2022 levying 17.4509 mills for 2022 (7-0)
- Rejected introduction of Marijuana Business Ordinance (Ordinance 267) (2-5)
- Rejected parcel offer for luxury storage in Light Industrial Park (7-0)
- Approved Freedom Festival 2022 logistics letter (7-0)
- Approved Networks Northwest contract amendment 2022-2024 (7-0)
- Amended agenda to add street maintenance discussion (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission introduced Ordinance #266, the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Proposed Budget, and approved a logistics letter for South Arm Classics' swap meet. In a budget work session, the commission agreed to raise weekend cemetery rates to $700 and holiday rates to $750, and to stop winter burials from December 1 to May 1. The commission also discussed a request to vacate the Beech Street alley, with staff to review and bring back information.
- Introduced Ordinance #266: FY2022/2023 Proposed Budget (6-0)
- Approved logistics letter request for South Arm Classics swap meet (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills of $121,714.37, and reports (6-0)
- Consensus to increase weekend cemetery rate to $700 and holiday rate to $750
- Consensus to discontinue winter burials from December 1 to May 1, waivable by City Administrator
City Commission
The City Commission adopted Ordinance 144D, which removes the R-2 Duplex-Family Residential District from the zoning code in its entirety. The commission also introduced two other zoning amendments (144B and 144E), approved a revised deficit elimination plan for the Tourist Park, and approved several administrative items including a website bid and the 2022 Senior Parade request.
- Adopted Ordinance 144D removing R-2 Duplex-Family Residential District (6-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 144B to amend zoning code (6-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 144E to amend zoning code (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution #105A-2022 Tourist Park Deficit Elimination Plan (5-1, Timmons opposed)
- Approved 2022 Senior Parade request (6-0)
- Approved Elm Pointe Agreement with Merit (6-0)
- Approved DTE easement under Monroe Creek (6-0)
- Approved website proposal bid from Revise (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Commission
The City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 106-2022, establishing a temporary 90-day moratorium on new variety stores to allow time for studying and drafting regulations. Existing variety stores as of March 14, 2022 may continue operating. The moratorium includes provisions for expedited hearings if property owners claim constitutional violations.
- Adopted Resolution 106-2022 establishing 90-day moratorium on new variety stores (6-0, Sherman absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission tabled Ordinance 144B (zoning amendment) and sent it back to Planning to amend sections 46-352 and 46-357(8). They introduced Ordinance 144D (zoning amendment) and approved a $23,540 remediation contract with Leddy Site Development for Elm Pointe. The commission also approved the consent agenda, an administrative policy revision, and scheduled public hearings for the budget and delinquent bills.
- Tabled Ordinance 144B (zoning amendment) and sent back to Planning (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 144D (zoning amendment) (7-0)
- Approved Elm Pointe Remediation Contract with Leddy Site Development for $23,540 (7-0)
- Approved Administrative Policy 105 revision on thawing frozen water lines (7-0)
- Scheduled budget public hearing for March 22, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. (7-0)
- Scheduled delinquent bills public hearing for April 5, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including paid bills totaling $334,877.83 (7-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission adopted two zoning ordinances: one amending home-based business definitions and another rezoning 5.4 acres at 117 South Lake Street from Industrial to Multiple Family. A motion to accept Edward Street into the city street system failed 1-5, and the item was removed from the agenda. The commission also approved several resolutions for Charlevoix County millage funding, a water system study, a deficit elimination plan, and a police 12-hour shift.
- Adopted Ordinance 144C amending home-based business zoning definitions (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 144-G rezoning 5.4 acres at 117 South Lake Street from I to R-3 (6-0)
- Rejected accepting Edward Street into city street system (1-5)
- Approved resolution requesting $10,000 from Charlevoix County for basketball court resurface (6-0)
- Approved resolution requesting $5,184 from Charlevoix County for ice rink water hydrant (6-0)
- Approved resolution requesting $7,199 from Charlevoix County for Watson Field Park furnishings (6-0)
- Approved $15,700 contract with C2AE for Water System Reliability Study (6-0)
- Approved EJ Harbor Marina Deficit Elimination Plan (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved the 2020/2021 fiscal year audit, 2022 Tourist Park Rates, and introductions to two zoning ordinances (144C and 144-G) — all by 7-0 votes. They also re-appointed several board members, canceled the January 4, 2022 meeting, and discussed but took no action on Edward Street adoption. The meeting ended with a closed session on the police union contract with no action taken.
- Approved 2020/2021 Fiscal Year Audit (7-0)
- Approved 2022 Tourist Park Rates (7-0)
- Accepted introduction to Ordinance 144C (zoning code amendment) (7-0)
- Accepted introduction to Ordinance 144-G (zoning map amendment) (7-0)
- Re-appointed board members to Board of Appeals, Housing Commission, Parks & Recreation, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
- Canceled January 4, 2022 City Commission meeting (6-0)
- Re-appointed Tom Teske and Michael Bennett to DDA (6-0)
- Appointed John Doebel to Planning Commission vacancy (6-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved two zoning ordinances: one allowing seasonal docks on lakefront lots with a minimum of 200 feet of frontage for a second dock, and another rezoning several properties from Professional Office to Multiple Family District. The commission also approved a resolution for compliance with state health insurance contribution limits, a meeting cancellation process, and authorized the city attorney to procure counsel as needed. The Edward Street update was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 144-A amending zoning code to allow one seasonal dock per lakefront lot, with 200 ft frontage required for a second dock (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance 144-F rezoning six properties from PO to R-3 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 118-2021 for compliance with Public Act 152 of 2011 (7-0)
- Approved Meeting Cancellation Process/Criteria with addition of item #5 (7-0)
- Authorized City Attorney to procure counsel as needed (7-0)
- Tabled Edward Street update until next meeting