Montrose public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council voted unanimously to hire Barbara Valentine as City Manager and waive the waiting period for fringe benefits. They also approved paying bills, re-appointed board members, appointed Mark Richard to the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance with $165 dues, and postponed the audit approval to the next meeting. A motion to honor three outgoing council members as Citizens of the Month failed, but a revised motion to honor them in separate months passed.
- Hired Barbara Valentine as City Manager, waived benefits waiting period (unanimous)
- Approved check register and treasurer report (unanimous)
- Postponed approval of June 30, 2024 financial audit to next meeting (unanimous)
- Directed city manager to contact Brightspeed about right-of-way permit, with video inspection of water/sewer lines (unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Richard to Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance, paid $165 dues (unanimous)
- Approved current council rules and procedures (unanimous)
- Confirmed Dec 26, 2025 as paid holiday or PTO (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Nov 26, Dec 5, and Dec 14 meetings (unanimous)
City Council
The Montrose City Council held a special meeting to interview three city manager candidates. After interviews, the council voted unanimously to direct the city manager and mayor to begin contract negotiations with Barbara Kibler Valentine. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Directed city manager and mayor to begin contract negotiations with Barbara Valentine (7-0)
City Council
The Montrose City Council voted unanimously to interview candidates No. 4, 7, and 11 for the city manager position, with candidate No. 3 as an alternate. Interviews are scheduled for Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 a.m. The council also discussed the search process with Pivot Group, including confidentiality and legal considerations.
- Approved interviewing candidates No. 4, 7, and 11 for city manager (all ayes)
- Set interviews for December 14 at 9:00 a.m.
- Designated candidate No. 3 as alternate
City Council
The Montrose City Council made several key decisions, including appointing Robert Naumann as Interim City Manager and Neil Rankin as part-time Transportation Planner/Grant Coordinator. They also approved a contract with Better 2 Enterprises, a quote from VC3 for office computers, and a resolution supporting a transportation improvement project application. Additionally, they approved the Candlewalk event, a budget amendment, and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Clio.
- Appointed Robert Naumann as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
- Appointed Neil Rankin as part-time Transportation Planner/Grant Coordinator (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Better 2 Enterprises (unanimous)
- Approved VC3 quote for office computers (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for TIP funding application (unanimous)
- Approved Candlewalk event with insurance requirement (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment #1 (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with City of Clio for equipment sharing (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will meet to address administrative approvals and personnel changes. Members will provide direction on replacing flooring at City Offices and discuss code enforcement.
- Discussion on replacement of flooring at City Offices
- Discussion on code enforcement
- Approval of resignation of Josh Sincessin from Planning Board
- Approval of Check Register & Treasurer Report
- Approval of June 25, 2024 Regular and Special Meeting minutes
Special Budget Workshop/Regular Meeting
The City Council will conduct a special budget workshop session regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as roll call and public comment periods.
- FY 2025 Budget Workshop
City Council
The City Council will consider Budget Amendment #4 and several resolutions during this meeting. Agenda items include discussions regarding Howard Street sidewalk bids and a proposal for Park Street. The council will also address the DDA Millage Levy request and establishing an early voting location.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #4
- Discussion regarding Howard Street Sidewalk Bids
- Resolution regarding TEDF-B funding for Hickory Street
- Resolution regarding DDA Millage Levy request
- Resolution to establish a 9-day early voting location
City Council
The Montrose City Council approved several contracts and budget adjustments during its April 23 meeting. Key decisions include directing a request for proposals for a Howard Street sidewalk project funded by a $13,762 CDBG grant, accepting a $40,000 MSHDA grant to fund a joint housing study that will review zoning ordinances to expand housing options, and approving updated contracts for emergency water services. The council also discussed FY 2025 budget planning and how to spend remaining ARPA funds by December 2026.
- Approved Budget Amendment #3 dated 04/15/2024
- Directed city manager to publish RFP for Howard Street sidewalk project using $13,762 CDBG grant; approved $2,900 engineering costs
- Accepted Wade Trim proposal for a joint City/Township housing study funded by a $40,000 MSHDA grant
- Approved $5,600 service agreement with Watkins Ross for GASB 75 OPEB valuation report
- Approved $12,200 purchase of Liberty Trailers dump trailer (model LD14K83B8TS) for DPW use
City Council
The Montrose City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, with no public hearings scheduled. The agenda includes several discussion/direction items, notably a budget request for FY 2025, an emergency water services contract with Rohde Brothers, and repairs to a 2009 Chevy pickup. The council will also consider purchasing an AED and a water pump, and setting summer hours.
- Discussion/Direction: Emergency Water Services Contract - Rohde Brothers
- Discussion/Direction: Budget Request for FY 2025
- Discussion/Direction: Repair of 2009 Chevy Pickup
- Discussion/Direction: Purchase of AED for City Offices
- Discussion/Direction: Purchase of Water Pump
City Council
The Montrose City Council will meet to discuss several items of council action, including a community event permit for the Blueberry Festival and a contract for the 2024 Cape Seal Project. The agenda also includes discussions regarding waste contracts for the DDA alleyway and clerk compensation.
- Community Event Permit for Blueberry Festival
- Priority Waste Contract/Dumpsters for DDA Alleyway
- Contract for 2024 Cape Seal Project
- Clerk Compensation for Election/Early Voting
City Council
The City Council authorized a street cape seal project for specific local roads using sewer funds. The council also approved an amendment to the City Manager's contract regarding severance pay.
- Approved Cape Seal treatment for 1.69 miles of streets, including Russell and Latting
- Amended City Manager contract to increase termination without cause severance from 14 to 120 days
- Rescheduled the February 27 council meeting to February 20 due to the Presidential Primary
- Approved January 2024 Citizen of the Month: Karen Galindo, Chris Middleton, and Betty Matzke
- Reported a potential 16% reduction in employee healthcare plan costs following policy changes