East Jordan public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission rejected the submitted proposal for the 98 Bridge Street (Old Boat Launch Property) RFP and extended the request for proposals until May 30th. The commission also approved several other items, including a lease amendment, a city logo selection, a train painting proposal, and multiple ordinance introductions. All votes were unanimous.
- Rejected proposal for 98 Bridge Street RFP and extended deadline to May 30 (7-0)
- Approved Friends of the Jordan Building lease amendment with zip code correction (6-0)
- Approved city logo submission #3 with requested edits (6-0)
- Approved Lorin Burch train painting proposal, waived bid process (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 143 R-A amending waterfront development zoning (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 144K and 144-L amending official zoning map (7-0 each)
- Approved Change Order 2 to Tri-County Excavating for $2,838.35 (7-0)
- Approved Pay Application #2 to Tri-County Excavating for $85,736.04 (7-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission adopted three zoning ordinance amendments: one updating sign regulations, one expanding the park overnight ban to include vehicles and ORVs, and one overhauling the Central Business District to focus on retail and food service. The commission also approved several construction payments and the 2025 Tourist Park rates. All votes were unanimous except for two zoning items where Commissioner Gillespie abstained due to a conflict of interest.
- Adopted Ordinance 145-L amending sign regulations (5-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Adopted Ordinance 190-A expanding park overnight ban to vehicles and ORVs (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 145-K amending Central Business District uses (5-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Approved Change Order #2 to South Arm Construction for $16,674 (6-0)
- Approved Pay Application #1 to Tri County Excavating for $80,973 (6-0)
- Approved Pay Application #3 to South Arm Construction for $51,275.70 (6-0)
- Approved Pay Application #4 to South Arm Construction for $43,537.50 (6-0)
- Approved 2025 Tourist Park rates (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved a $25,809 change order for Tri-County, a $24,030 pay application for South Arm Construction, the 2025 Waterways rate schedule, and introduced three ordinances (CBD amendment, park loitering, and sign code). They also approved a loan to Jordan Valley EMS Authority (4-1) and selected 6 logo finalists for public vote.
- Approved Resolution 108-2024 loan to Jordan Valley EMS Authority (4-1)
- Approved Tri-County Change Order #1 for $25,809 (5-0)
- Approved South Arm Construction Pay App #2 for $24,030 (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Waterways rate schedule and winter storage fee (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 145-K CBD amendment (4-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Introduced Ordinance 190-A park loitering amendment (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 145-L sign code amendment (4-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Selected 6 logo finalists for public vote starting Oct 21
City Commission
The City Commission approved a contract for water service material investigations and a change order for harbor master building renovations. The board also authorized a sub-lease for the Friends of the Jordan building and approved an MDOT contract.
- Awarded Water Service Material Investigations bid to National Industrial Maintenance for $79,150 (4-0)
- Approved Change Order 1 for Memorial Park-Harbor Master Building Renovations for $27,840 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 107-2024 for MDOT Contract NO. 24-5359 (4-0)
- Approved sub-lease request for Friends of the Jordan Building Rental (4-0)
- Approved casting ballots for two incumbent members for MML Liability and Property Pool (4-0)
- Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes and $147,324.47 in paid bills (4-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved Ordinance 145-J amending the zoning code to add wayfinding sign regulations, approved changes to the Civic Center development agreement, and awarded the Elm Pointe roof bid to ASAP Roofing for $37,400. All votes were 6-0, with Commissioner Daniel Miller absent. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including paid bills totaling $253,640.96, and the Pumpkin Walk event packet.
- Approved Ordinance 145-J amending sign regulations (6-0)
- Approved Civic Center development agreement changes and sent to developers (6-0)
- Awarded Elm Pointe roof bid to ASAP Roofing for $37,400 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including paid bills totaling $253,640.96 (6-0)
- Approved Pumpkin Walk event packet (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved several items at its August 20, 2024 meeting, including a $96,770 generator bid to ECB Solutions, LLC, a Ford lease for a new police patrol vehicle, and the introduction of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding signs. The commission also canceled the September 3rd meeting due to a lack of agenda items and gave consensus to release a city logo contest flyer.
- Approved $96,770 generator bid to ECB Solutions, LLC (6-0)
- Approved Ford lease and outfitting for new police patrol vehicle (6-0)
- Approved introduction of Ordinance 145-J amending zoning sign regulations (6-0)
- Approved event packet for EJPS Regional Cross Country Meet (6-0)
- Canceled September 3rd City Commission meeting (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and $243,486.45 paid bills (6-0)
- Gave consensus to release city logo contest flyer
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission voted 6-0 to direct the Planning Commission to work off the City of Charlevoix's CBD ordinance for a draft of Ordinance 145K. They also approved several other items, including rescinding a traffic control order, approving a cross country event packet, and waiving the bid process for harbor gas pump replacement. The commission expressed consensus to convert the harbor bath house into an Airbnb, though no formal vote was recorded on that item.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills, and reports (6-0)
- Rescinded Traffic Control Order 103/2024 (6-0)
- Approved East Jordan Cross Country event packet (6-0)
- Directed Planning Commission to use Charlevoix's CBD ordinance for draft Ordinance 145K (6-0)
- Waived bid process for harbor gas pump replacement with Northern Pump Services, Inc. (6-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved Ordinance 262-B to regulate short-term rentals, establishing licensing requirements and occupancy limits. The board also approved a boat launch property RFP and a new city mission statement.
- Approved Ordinance 262-B regulating short-term rentals (6-0)
- Approved Boat Launch Property RFP with $349,900 asking price (6-0)
- Approved new city mission statement (6-0)
- Rescinded Traffic Control Orders 101/2024 and 102/2024 (6-0)
- Approved Gaming License for The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center (6-0)
- Approved TMF Grant Engineering Agreement with C2AE (6-0)
- Approved land reconfiguration for Bridge and Water Street (6-0)
- Appointed Nate Weber and Jason LaPointe to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission approved amendments to the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and authorized multiple payments and change orders for the Jordan River Trail and Sportsman's Park projects. The board also awarded construction bids for Memorial Park improvements and renovations.
- Approved Ordinance 268-A: Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Amendments (6-0)
- Approved Administrative Policy #119 Winter Burial Storage amendment (5-0)
- Approved Jordan River Trail payments to Wickcraft Boardwalks ($101,742.39) and others ($179,933.77) (6-0, 7-0)
- Approved Jordan River Trail payment to Elmer's ($46,042.59) (7-0)
- Approved Sportsman's Park Boardwalk payment to Hejka & Son's ($37,351.32) (7-0)
- Awarded Memorial Park Site Improvements bid to Tri-County (7-0)
- Awarded Memorial Park Harbor Building Renovation bid to South Arm Construction (7-0)
- Approved introduction to Ordinance 262-B: Short Term Rental Ordinance as amended (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission unanimously approved amendments to Ordinance 202-A regarding liability appeals and ratified the 2024-2027 DPW Union Contract. They also denied a PILOT request from the East Jordan Housing Commission and approved several event permits, including for the Sweaty Yeti Run and Up North Busker Fest. A public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Amendment was scheduled for June 18, 2024.
- Approved Ordinance 202-A amending Section 44-56 (5-0)
- Approved social district permit for Hugger Mugger, Inc-DBA East Jordan Inn (5-0)
- Approved requests for 10th Annual Sweaty Yeti Run (5-0)
- Approved Up North Busker Fest event packet and liquor license application (5-0)
- Approved Traffic Control Order 102/2024 for Up North Busker Festival (5-0)
- Accepted introduction of Ordinance 268-A Budget Amendment; hearing set for June 18 (5-0)
- Denied East Jordan Housing Commission PILOT request (5-0)
- Ratified 2024-2027 DPW Union Contract (5-0)
City Commission
The City Commission created a Parking Violations Bureau to handle municipal civil infractions and established the 2024 property tax millage rates. The board also approved several traffic control orders, event packets, and vendor payments.
- Adopted Ordinance 279 to create a Parking Violations Bureau (6-0)
- Established 2024 Property Tax Millage Rate: General Operations 17.1647 mills, Fire Equipment 1.4754 mills (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 105-2024 to accept partial tax payments for 2024 through March 1, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved DPW Union contract pay raises of 4%, 4%, and 3% (6-0)
- Approved $260,198.35 payment to RCI and $21,950.85 payment to Elmer's Crane and Dozer (6-0)
- Approved social district permit for Foundry Bar & Grill LLC (6-0)
- Approved lot split application for 615 Maple Street (6-0)
- Approved Traffic Control Orders 101-2024 and 102-2024 (5-0 and 6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission adopted Ordinance #278, the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget, with a General Fund of $2,024,891.00 in revenue and expenditures and a property tax millage rate of 17.7401 mills or less. The commission also approved water and sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2024, adopted the 2024-2029 Parks and Recreation Plan, and approved several items related to the Jordan River Trail. All votes recorded were 7-0, and no public comments were received at either public hearing.
- Adopted FY2024/2025 budget (Ordinance #278) with $2,024,891.00 General Fund (7-0)
- Set property tax millage rate at 17.7401 mills or less (7-0)
- Approved water and sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)
- Adopted 2024-2029 Parks and Recreation Plan (Resolution 104-2024) (7-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Jordan River Trail Development, $57,155.00 (7-0)
- Approved Pay Application #2 for Jordan River Trail Boardwalk Installation, $301,614.55 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 103-2024 placing delinquent bills on 2024 summer tax roll (7-0)
- Approved MDOT LAP Sunset Street Amendment #1 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission awarded a bid to Michigan Kenworth for a 2024 dump truck and approved several infrastructure payments and projects. The board also accepted the introduction of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget and approved a social district for Marty's On Main Street LLC.
- Awarded 2024 dump truck bid to Michigan Kenworth (6-0)
- Approved Jordan River Pay Application #1 for $17,724.15 (6-0)
- Awarded boardwalk improvements bid to Hejka and Sons Construction (6-0)
- Approved Community Clean Up Day for May 18, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution for Marty’s on Main Street LLC Social District (6-0)
- Approved Industrial Park Lot Split Application (6-0)
- Approved Industrial Park Lot Purchase Agreement Addendum (6-0)
- Accepted Introduction to Ordinance 278: Proposed Fiscal Year Budget 2024/2025 (6-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved a $182,946.86 pay application to Wickcraft Boardwalks and revised its EMS lease to raise the monthly contribution to $850 in year one, with 20% increases in years two and three. It also approved the 2024 South Arm Classics Event Packet with food vendors moved from Main Street to Spring Street, and acknowledged the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget while scheduling a public hearing for March 19 at 5:20 p.m. The commission accepted Jennifer Aenis's resignation from the DDA and directed the Clerk to post the vacancy. An item on findings of fact with Aetea Group regarding a restrictive covenant was removed from the agenda due to a scheduling conflict.
- Approved meeting agenda with removal of item #2 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including paid bills list of $306,247.88 (5-0)
- Approved Wickcraft Boardwalks pay application of $182,946.86 (5-0)
- Approved 2024 South Arm Classics Event Packet, moving food vendors from Main Street to Spring Street (4-0, Daniel Miller abstained)
- Approved EMS lease changes: monthly contribution to $850 in year one, increasing 20% each year in years two and three (5-0)
- Acknowledged receipt of 2024/2025 fiscal year budget (5-0)
- Scheduled budget public hearing for March 19 at 5:20 p.m. (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Jennifer Aenis from DDA and directed Clerk to post the vacancy (5-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved a proposal for a tornado and curfew siren using ARP funds and granted a redevelopment liquor license to 214 Holdings, LLC. The board also amended the Tourist Park Deficit Elimination Plan and made several board appointments.
- Approved Tornado/Curfew Siren Proposal using ARP Funds (7-0)
- Approved 214 Holdings, LLC Redevelopment Liquor License Application (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 102/2024-A: Tourist Park Deficit Elimination Plan Amendment (7-0)
- Appointed Taylor Malpass to the DDA Board Vacancy (7-0)
- Re-appointed Benjamin Newington to the EMS Board as City Representative (6-1)
- Accepted resignation of Daniel Miller from the EMS Board (6-1)
- Approved paid bills totaling $166,596.94 (7-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved Resolution 101/2024 establishing an early voting plan and Resolution 102/2024, a deficit elimination plan for the Tourist Park Fund, both 6-0. It also approved the 2024 Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines, a change order and draw for Sportsman's Park, and supported the JRAC patio project on city property, all 6-0. A motion to accept Commissioner Daniel Miller's resignation from the EMS Authority Board and appoint Benjamin Newington failed 5-0 with Miller abstaining. The commission reached consensus to have the Mayor and City Administrator work with the City Attorney on amending the Administrator's contract, and to place the EMS Authority discussion on the next agenda.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including paid bills of $116,097.49 and $159,754.27 (6-0)
- Supported JRAC patio project within city property (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 101/2024: Early Voting Plan (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 102/2024: Deficit Elimination Plan Tourist Park Fund (6-0)
- Approved 2024 Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines (6-0)
- Approved Sportsman's Park Change Order #2 and Draw #4 (6-0 each)
- Motion to accept Daniel Miller's resignation from EMS Authority Board and appoint Benjamin Newington failed (5-0, Miller abstained)
City Commission
The City Commission approved the creation of a Civil Infractions Bureau and accepted a purchase agreement for an Industrial Park Lot with Ferro Erectors LLC. The board also approved the 2022/2023 audit and several park and trail infrastructure payments.
- Approved Ordinance 277 to create a Civil Infractions Bureau (7-0)
- Accepted Industrial Park Lot purchase agreement with Ferro Erectors LLC (7-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Audit (7-0)
- Approved 2024 Tourist Park Rates (7-0)
- Approved $55,199.28 payment to Elmer's Crane & Dozer for Jordan River Trail (7-0)
- Approved Sportsman’s Park Universal Access Change Order #2 (7-0)
- Approved Kayak Launch Change Order (7-0)
- Approved RAP Grant Engineering Proposal for Memorial Park (7-0)