Norton Shores public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council authorized the purchase of five police patrol vehicles and approved several land divisions for the Water Resources Commissioner. A special use permit for outdoor vehicle storage was granted, and the FY 2024 Revised Budget for the Equipment Revolving Fund was approved.

• Approved FY 2024 Revised Budget for Equipment Revolving Fund (unanimous)
• Approved land division for 3471 S. Getty Street (unanimous)
• Approved land division for 3492 Wayne Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved land division for 3584 Airline Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 6905 Grand Haven Road (unanimous)
• Authorized $23,000 not-to-exceed change order for Fleis & VandenBrink (unanimous)
• Postponed mid-year adjustment to FY-2024 budget (unanimous)
• Authorized order for 5 police patrol vehicles via Macomb County Contract Bid (unanimous)

Planning

The Commission recommended three land divisions for the Muskegon County Water Resources Commissioner to City Council. It also recommended a special land use permit and approved a site plan for an outdoor vehicle storage area on Grand Haven Road.

• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended land division at 3471 S. Getty Street to City Council with parcel combination condition (unanimous)
• Recommended land division at 3492 Wayne Avenue to City Council with parcel combination condition (unanimous)
• Recommended land division at 3584 Airline Road to City Council with parcel combination condition (unanimous)
• Recommended special land use permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 6905 Grand Haven Road (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for outdoor vehicle storage at 6905 Grand Haven Road pending staff revisions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a zone change for a property on Worden Street and updated rate schedules for the Norton Cemetery. The council also approved revisions to the Water & Sewer Division Rules & Regulations.

• Approved rezoning 2649 Worden Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to General Office (unanimous)
• Approved updated Norton Cemetery rate schedule effective January 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Water & Sewer Division Rules & Regulations revisions effective January 1, 2024
• Approved 2024 Boards and Commissions Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Public Transportation Authority – Public Act 196 (unanimous)
• Approved November 21 city council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 28 work session meeting minutes (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Norton Shores Election Commission met on December 4, 2023, and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2023 meeting. The commission also unanimously approved precinct boundary alterations for all future elections before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of the October 6, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Precinct Boundary Alterations for all elections moving forward (unanimous)

Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss potential changes to the Muskegon Area Transit Systems, reviewed a clean fiscal year 2023 audit, and expressed support for proposed updates to water and sewer regulations and cemetery fees. No formal votes were taken during this work session, as the items were presented for discussion and consensus.

• Supported continued participation in transit committee meetings
• Reviewed and accepted clean fiscal year 2023 audit
• Supported proposed water and sewer regulation changes
• Supported updated fee schedule for Norton Cemetery

City Council

The City Council approved a special land use application for a residence at 7339 Grand Haven Road. Council also introduced a zone change for a property on Worden Street and approved several department reports.

• Approved special land use application for residence at 7339 Grand Haven Road (unanimous)
• Introduced zone change for 2649 Worden Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to General Office (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Police, Fire, Public Works, Administrative Services, and Library reports (unanimous)
• Approved Project Engineering Agreement Amendment for Davis Road, Ione Avenue, Ransford Lane Watermain Grant (unanimous)
• Approved November 6 and November 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023, was cancelled. City Clerk Rachel Pavlich cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a special land use permit and site plan to construct a residence at 7339 Grand Haven Road. They also recommended that the City Council approve a zone change for 2649 Worden Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to General Office. Additionally, Commissioner Romine was elected as the new Vice Chair.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended special land use permit for 7339 Grand Haven Road (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 7339 Grand Haven Road (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change for 2649 Worden Street to General Office (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Romine as Vice Chair (unanimous)

RESCHEDULED City Council

The Norton Shores City Council approved meeting minutes, consent agenda items, two planning commission appointments, and a contract change order for a state-funded grant project. Public comment included discussions on the city's deer management program and ordinance enforcement.

• Approved October 17, 2023 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 24, 2023 work session meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool Directors and Alternate Water Supply Grant Agreement for Davis Road Area (unanimous)
• Appointed Marc Lans to the Planning Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarah Romine to the Planning Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized a contract change order to Jackson-Merkey Contractors for the PFAS Part 201 State Grant Funded project of up to $137,651.22 with no cost change to the FY-2024 budget (unanimous)

Council

The Norton Shores City Council held a work session on October 24, 2023, where they received an update on the Lake Harbor Trail Project and discussed potential project expansions, donations, and maintenance costs. No formal votes or binding decisions were made during the work session.

• Discussed Lake Harbor Trail Project update (no formal vote)
• Supported pursuing a project expansion to include a connector to Little Black Lake (no formal vote)

City Council

The City Council approved a special land use permit for a 26-unit residential development at 373 Seminole Road. Additionally, the council authorized participation in a consolidated early voting center and approved a deer management program. A proposed $17,380 contract change order for Ellis Cemetery was denied.

• Approved 26-unit residential development at 373 Seminole Road (9-0)
• Approved deer management program (9-0)
• Authorized funding for Muskegon County Early Voting Center (9-0)
• Denied $17,380 Ellis Cemetery contract change order (4-5)
• Approved October 3 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including department reports and pay plan (9-0)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve the necessary materials and personnel for the upcoming General Election. The body will discuss ballot approval, worker appointments, and equipment testing.

• Approval of November 7, 2023 General Election ballots
• Appointment of poll, Absentee Counting Board, and Receiving Board workers
• Authorization for the Clerk to conduct accuracy testing of tabulators and voter assist terminals
• Authorization for the Absentee Counting Board to begin counting ballots at 9:00 a.m. on November 7, 2023

City Council

The City Council authorized a written agreement for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Motion Dynamics Corporation. The council also approved an agreement with Mona Shores Public Schools for student resource officer services.

• Approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Motion Dynamics Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mona Shores Public Schools for student resource officer services (unanimous)
• Approved September 19 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 26 council work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including department reports, CDBG Lien Release for 276 Eugene Ave, and Water and Sewer Rate Study RFP (unanimous)

Council

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. No formal votes were taken during this session. A public hearing to adopt the budget is scheduled for May 1, 2023.

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve ballots and appoint workers for the May 2, 2023 Special Election. The body will also authorize the Clerk to prepare election materials and conduct equipment testing.

• Approval of May 2, 2023 Special Election ballots
• Appointment of election workers
• Authorization for Clerk to prepare election and conduct testing
• Discussion of Absentee Counting Board

CANCELLED City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for April 4, 2023, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council approved the purchase of a new fire squad truck and a Brownfield Tax Increment Finance Plan for Mona Shores Flats, LLC. The council also granted a special use permit for a drive-thru restaurant and approved a senior millage allocation for a detective position.

• Approved $377,013 purchase of Fire Squad Truck from Emergency Vehicles Plus (unanimous)
• Introduced zone change for 2019 & 2123 W. Sherman Blvd. to Planned Unit Development (unanimous)
• Approved land division at 3732 Wickham Drive to create four new parcels (unanimous)
• Approved special land use permit for drive-thru restaurant at 2906 Henry Street (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Tax Increment Finance Plan for Mona Shores Flats, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $93,326 Senior Millage allocation for Safe Seniors Detective position (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ellis Cemetery power/water payment and memorial benches (unanimous)