Evart public meetings in 2021
56 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Evart City Council approved OHM's $57,232 bid for engineering costs related to milling and paving High and River Streets, a required upfront expense to secure $219,000 in funding from the Region 8A Rural Transportation Task Force. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, vendor's list, and budget amendments. A discussion was held on McLellan's offer to purchase Lot 2 of the Industrial Park, which will be considered at the January 3, 2022 meeting.
- Approved consent agenda with August and September minutes, vendor's list, and budget amendments (all in favor)
- Approved OHM's $57,232 engineering bid for High and River Street project (all in favor)
- Discussed McLellan's offer to purchase Lot 2 of Industrial Park; tabled to January 3, 2022 meeting
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The City Council will meet to discuss a purchase offer from MacLellan for Lot 2 of the Industrial Park. The body is also reviewing engineering costs for River St. and High St. and considering a vendor's list for payment.
- Discussion of MacLellan’s offer to purchase Lot 2 of the Industrial Park
- Vendor’s list totaling $53,694.99
- OHM Engineering costs for River St. and High St.
- Agreement to sale for Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park
- Budget amendments
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The City Council is reviewing several new business items including employment agreements for the City Manager and Chief of Police. The agenda also includes discussions regarding sewer credits, engineering costs for street improvements, and health insurance renewals.
- Employment agreement for the City Manager
- Chief of Police contract amendment/renewal
- Sewer credit request for 703 N. Pine St.
- Engineering costs for River St. & High St. via OHM
- Vendor list totaling $61,110.72
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The Evart City Council approved several personnel actions: a new employment agreement for City Manager Pepper Lockhart, an amended contract extension for Police Chief John Beam Jr. through 2027, and a job description for a Community Resource Officer, authorizing Chief Beam to offer the position to Paul Cushman. The council also approved a sewer credit for 703 N. Pine Street, modified the McClellan Building listing to 'for sale' only, and authorized obtaining an engineering cost estimate for River St./High St. improvements. The sale of Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park remains tabled.
- Approved Resolution 2021-22 approving City Manager employment agreement (all in favor)
- Approved Chief Beam's amended contract extension through full year 2027 (all in favor)
- Approved Community Resource Officer job description and authorized offer to Paul Cushman (all in favor)
- Approved sewer credit of $734.87 for 703 N. Pine Street (all in favor)
- Modified McClellan Building listing to 'for sale' with 90-day tenant notice (all in favor)
- Authorized proceeding with OHM for engineering cost estimate for River St./High St. (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, vendor list $61,110.72, and budget amendments (all in favor)
- Tabled agreement to sell Lots 2 & 3 at Evart Air Industrial Park
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The City Council will discuss the 2020-2021 fiscal year audit report and a recommendation for the Finance Director/Treasurer position. The body will also consider the management of city parks for 2022 and whether the City Clerk should be elected or appointed.
- Vendor's List totaling $67,198.95
- Baird, Cotter & Bishop Audit Report for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
- Finance Director/Treasurer Position Recommendation
- USDA Rural Development Grant
- Agreement to Sale for Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park (tabled)
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The Evart City Council approved a sidewalk repair bid from Custer Builders, a T-Mobile equipment upgrade lease for the water towers, and a city manager employment contract for Pepper Lockhart, who was sworn in. Council also approved up to $1,500 for holiday events and decorations, including bridge lighting and a skating rink tarp.
- Approved sidewalk repair bid from Custer Builders (all in favor)
- Approved T-Mobile lease for water tower equipment upgrade (all in favor)
- Approved city manager employment contract for Pepper Lockhart (all in favor)
- Approved up to $1,500 for holiday events and decorations (all in favor)
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The City Council will meet to discuss the City Manager employment agreement and a T-Mobile lease for maintenance and upgrades. The body is also considering a bid for sidewalk repairs following a September storm and the sale of industrial park lots.
- Vendor's list totaling $21,974.31
- Agreement to sale for Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park
- Bid for sidewalk repairs caused by 9/7/21 storm
- T-Mobile Lease maintenance and upgrade
- City Manager Employment Agreement
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The City Council is meeting to decide on a new City Manager and review purchase proposals for industrial park property. The body will also consider bids for sidewalk repairs and pump station improvements.
- Vendor's list totaling $236,473.38
- Bid to repair sidewalk at Sixth and Main St.
- Professional services proposal for 5 Mile Rd. Pump Station Improvements/OHM
- Proposals for purchase of Industrial Park Property
- Evart Area Fire Department Draft Budget 2022-2023
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with three finalists for the City Manager position. Following the interviews, the council will begin deliberations.
- Interviews with candidates Yvonne Ridge, Katie Beemer, and Pepper Lockhart
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The Evart City Council held a special meeting to interview candidates for the city manager position. No action was taken, and the matter was placed on the agenda for the regular council meeting on October 26, 2021. Citizens' comments were heard in support of candidate Pepper Lockhart.
- Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
- Interviewed city manager candidates (no action taken)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:10pm (all in favor)
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The City Council is meeting to consider competing proposals for the purchase of Lot #2 and other parcels in the Airport Industrial Park. The body will discuss offers from Red Sky Partners LLC and Birch Run Wellness Center LLC/Utopian HeRxBs LLC.
- Red Sky Partners LLC proposal to purchase Lot 2 for $415,000
- Birch Run Wellness Center LLC/Utopian HeRxBs LLC proposal to purchase Lot #2 for $417,750 and Lots #3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 for $182,250
- Proposed use by Birch/Utopian for medical and recreational cannabis retail
- Discussion of a potential $20-50 million investment and 300-400 employees if Birch/Utopian proposal is accepted
- Potential appraisal of Lots #3, 4, 6, 7, and 8
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The Evart City Council authorized staff to draft a purchase agreement for the sale of Lots 2 and 3 in the Industrial Park to Birch Run Wellness and Utopian HeRxBs. The motion passed unanimously. The sale includes a counteroffer of $415,000 for Lot 2 and appraised value for Lot 3, with financing terms. The council also discussed the withdrawal of a previous offer from Blue Sky Partners and the need for proof of funding from the buyers.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to draft purchase agreement for sale of Lots 2 and 3 to Birch Run Wellness and Utopian HeRxBs (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council heard two proposals for purchasing industrial park property, including Lot 2 (the McClellan property), but took no action. Robert Eklund of Red Sky Partners offered $415,000 cash for Lot 2, while Dr. Steven Kalesperis (Utopian HeRxBs LLC) and Robb LaPeen (Birch Run Wellness Center LLC) proposed a cannabis campus with an offer of $7,500/acre, later stating a maximum of $10,000/acre. Council members raised concerns about the cannabis proposal's timeline, funding, and rental clause, and the interim city manager recommended appraising additional lots. No vote was taken on either offer.
- Approved the agenda as presented.
- Approved the consent agenda, including the September 28, 2021 minutes and vendor's list of $72,389.20.
- Accepted the 2020 audit of the Evart Housing Commission (noted deficiencies are being corrected).
- Took no action on the two purchase offers for industrial park property.
- Adjourned the meeting at 9:23 PM.
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The City Council will meet to review proposals for the purchase of Industrial Park property and discuss the Housing Commission 2020 Audit. The body will also consider a vendor's list for payment.
- Proposals for purchase of Industrial Park Property
- Housing Commission 2020 Audit presentation by Mark Sochocki
- Vendor's List totaling $72,389.20
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to address the search for a City Manager. The council will enter an executive closed session for this item to maintain confidentiality.
- City Manager search (executive session)
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The Evart City Council held a special meeting to discuss the city manager search. After a closed session to review confidential applicants, the council voted to invite candidates #57, 65, 68, and 77 for in-person interviews. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Invited candidates #57, 65, 68, and 77 for city manager interviews (all in favor)
- Entered closed session to review confidential applicants (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:29pm (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council approved a $54,273.96 bid from Monarch for a security camera system, despite it not being in the budget, with potential 50% reimbursement from a grant. They also approved renewal applications for Attitude Wellness marijuana licenses, a water tank maintenance contract addendum, a sewer credit, and a resolution amending emergency spending limits. The council authorized publishing an RFP for planning and zoning services and removed several agenda items for further review.
- Approved $54,273.96 security camera bid from Monarch (unanimous)
- Approved 2021-2022 Attitude Wellness renewal applications for provisioning, processor, and grow licenses (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-21 amending emergency spending limit to $25,000 (unanimous)
- Approved addendum to water tank maintenance contract with Utility Service Co (unanimous)
- Authorized publishing RFP for planning and zoning services (unanimous)
- Approved sewer credit of $910.01 for 219 N. River Street (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, vendor's list of $725,926.66, and budget amendments (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council approved spending up to an additional $25,000 for storm cleanup following the September 7 storm, on top of the nearly $50,000 already spent. The funds will allow crews to continue cleanup, including removal of two hazardous trees on city property. The fire chief reported 77 people worked about 240 man-hours responding to downed power lines, clearing streets, and removing trees from houses, with the fire department spending $10,900 so far. Council discussed seeking reimbursements, including sending letters to residents whose trees were removed to request insurance funds be turned over to the city.
- Approved up to an additional $25,000 for storm cleanup, authorized for Interim City Manager Richard Lewis
- Discussed seeking reimbursements for storm costs, including crane work and insurance funds from residents
- Noted two hazardous trees on city property (Riverside West and Skate Park) will be addressed by contractors
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss additional funding for storm damage cleanup. The agenda includes invoices for tree removal and debris clearing services provided by RCB Contracting Services and Beaver Tree And Irrigation LLC.
- Discussion of additional funding for storm damage cleanup
- Invoice from RCB Contracting Services for $39,545.00 for storm clean up
- Invoice from Beaver Tree And Irrigation LLC for $14,200.00 for tree removal and chipping
- Invoice from Beaver Tree And Irrigation LLC for $2,430.00 for road clearing
- Tree removal services at First and Main SE Corner, 623 N. Pine, Hemlock and Third, and Forest Hill Cemetery
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At an emergency special meeting on September 10, 2021, the Evart City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to spend up to $50,000 on storm cleanup, with a reassessment after $25,000 is spent. The motion passed unanimously. The council also agreed to keep the state of emergency declaration through the weekend and discuss further extension with county officials. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Authorized up to $50,000 for storm cleanup, reassess at $25,000 (unanimous)
- Agreed to keep state of emergency through weekend, discuss extension with county
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The City Council is holding an emergency special meeting to discuss funding for storm cleanup efforts.
- Discussion of funding for storm clean up efforts
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The Evart City Council approved the vendor's list for $116,553.30 and authorized a five-year lease with TelNet Worldwide for a new cloud-based phone system, including service for the Police Department. The decision was made to replace the outdated, unsupported current system.
- Approved vendor's list of $116,553.30 (all in favor)
- Approved five-year lease with TelNet Worldwide for phone service, including Police Department (all in favor)
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a new phone system for City Hall and a vendor's list. The packet includes a proposal from TelNet Worldwide for a Cloud PBX Bundle.
- Discussion of new phone system for City Hall
- TelNet Worldwide quote for Cloud PBX Bundle with a $500.00 non-recurring total and $117.94 monthly total
- Review of Vendor's List
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The City Council will meet to discuss increasing utility rates and appointing a new airport manager. The body is also reviewing a purchase offer for Lot 1 in the Evart Industrial Park and cannabis license renewals for Attitude Wellness, LLC.
- Resolution 2021-18 to increase utility rates
- Resolution 2021-19 to appoint Dustin Moma as Airport Manager
- Vendor's list totaling $120,835.38
- Offer to purchase Lot 1 in Evart Industrial Park
- Renewal marijuana applications for Attitude Wellness, LLC (Lume Cannabis)
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The Evart City Council approved a land contract for Lot 1 in the Industrial Park to Lume Cannabis, with a condition that the site be restored if Lume defaults. They also approved a utility rate increase (water and sewer) by a 3-2 vote, reinstated penalty and late fees, and approved several other resolutions. The council discussed but took no action on a school resource officer and security cameras.
- Approved land contract for Lot 1 in Evart Industrial Park to Lume, conditional on site restoration if default (all in favor)
- Approved marijuana license renewals for Attitude Wellness (all in favor)
- Reinstated utility penalty and late fees (all in favor)
- Approved utility rate increase (3-2, Elliott, Emerick, Szeliga yes; Hildebrand, Duffy no)
- Appointed Dustin Moma as Airport Manager (all in favor)
- Approved Personnel Policies and Employee Benefit Handbook revisions with conditions (4-1, Szeliga no)
- Instructed staff to write and post job description for a community resource officer (discussion, no formal vote)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, vendor list, and budget amendments (all in favor)
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The City Council will consider several new business items including a fiber installation contract for the airport and wastewater plant. Other topics include social media management, an interim city manager agreement, and marijuana application renewals.
- Fiber installation at Airport and Wastewater Treatment Plant via Point Broadband (36-month contract)
- Social Media Management Contract with Savvy Media
- Interim City Manager employment agreement
- Attitude Wellness, LLC (Lume Cannabis) marijuana application renewals
- Offer to purchase Lot 1 in Evart Industrial Park
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The Evart City Council approved plans for a Korean War memorial at Guyton Park, contingent on receiving cost estimates before committing funds. They also approved several contracts, including fiber optic installation at the airport and wastewater plant, a social media management contract, and an interim city manager agreement. The council canceled a Consumers Energy demand response contract and extended a cannabis license renewal, among other actions.
- Approved Korean War memorial plans at Guyton Park, pending cost estimates (all in favor)
- Approved fiber optic installation at airport and wastewater plant for $300 each (all in favor)
- Canceled Consumers Energy demand response contract, paying $300 buyout (all in favor)
- Approved six-month social media management contract with Savvy Media at $150/month (all in favor)
- Approved interim city manager contract with Richard Lewis at $65/hour (all in favor)
- Approved 30-day extension for Attitude Wellness cannabis license renewals (all in favor)
- Approved City administering Housing Commission payroll for $200/month (all in favor)
- Appointed Jennie Duncan as Deputy Treasurer (all in favor)
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The council accepted City Manager Sarah Dvoracek's resignation effective August 30, 2021, and approved hiring Walsh Municipal Services, LLC to conduct a search for her replacement. They also voted to offer an interim city manager position to Richard Lewis. Additionally, the council approved accepting $196,986 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, a police union letter of understanding raising entry officer pay, and a backhoe lease for public works.
- Accepted City Manager resignation effective Aug 30, 2021 (all in favor)
- Approved Walsh Municipal Services, LLC for city manager search (all in favor)
- Offered interim city manager position to Richard Lewis (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2021-16 accepting $196,986 in ARPA funds (all in favor)
- Approved John Deere backhoe lease for DPW (all in favor)
- Approved free yard sales citywide over Labor Day weekend (all in favor)
- Approved police union letter of understanding raising entry pay to $21/hr (all in favor)
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The City Council will address the City Manager's resignation and the search for an interim replacement. The body is also considering a lease for a Public Works backhoe and a resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Vendor's List totaling $220,394.23
- Resolution 2021-16 regarding the American Rescue Plan Act
- Lease options for a backhoe: CAT ($1,107.82/month) or John Deere ($1,018.63/month)
- Proposal for free yard sales during Labor Day weekend
- Budget amendment requests
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The Evart City Council approved a development agreement with 6251 LLC, despite concerns about vague language in Section 2, Part E regarding a youth training program. The council passed the agreement with the understanding that the city manager and attorney would work with 6251 to clarify the language, including a proposed 18-month timeline for program implementation.
- Approved development agreement with 6251 LLC (all in favor)
- Agenda amended to renumber Item B as Item A (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council appointed Interim Director of Public Works Dustin Moma as Street Administrator. It also approved purchasing a 2021 Chevy Silverado work truck and accepted a street sweeping bid from Tri-US. Several items were postponed, including a public hearing on the rental inspection program and a draft interlocal agreement for building board of appeal services.
- Appointed Dustin Moma as Street Administrator via Resolution 2021-15.
- Approved the purchase of a 2021 Chevy Silverado work truck per presented bid.
- Accepted the street sweeping bid from Tri-US.
- Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and vendor's list of $27,757.30.
- Approved continuing to market surplus city properties.
- Postponed scheduling a public hearing for the rental inspection program.
- Postponed action on the draft interlocal agreement for building board of appeal services.
- Took no action on the Attitude Wellness marihuana application extension or the development agreement with ZP.6251 LLC.
6.25.2021 special
The Evart City Council held a special virtual meeting and approved the appointment of five new Housing Commission members to staggered terms. The appointments were made after interviewing nine applicants, with one council member abstaining from the vote. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous roll call vote)
- Appointed Pepper Lockhart to Housing Commission, one-year term expiring 2022 (replacing Keith Halifax)
- Appointed Burton J. Northon to Housing Commission, two-year term expiring 2023 (replacing Donald Maddern)
- Appointed Tammy Dellar to Housing Commission, three-year term expiring 2024 (replacing Mary Hooper)
- Appointed Jill Moyer to Housing Commission, four-year term expiring 2025 (replacing Joyce Huston)
- Appointed Sarah Molenaar to Housing Commission, five-year term expiring 2026 (replacing Sandra Szeliga)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:13am (unanimous roll call vote)
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The City Council will meet to discuss a Letter of Understanding with Teamsters and an application extension for Attitude Wellness. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and a vendor's list totaling $46,735.64.
- Vendor's list totaling $46,735.64
- Planning Commission appointment of Rebecca Tea for a 2-year term
- Marihuana application extension for Attitude Wellness
- Letter of Understanding between Teamsters and the City of Evart
- City Manager evaluation
6.21.2021
The Evart City Council approved constructing a Korean War Memorial in Guyton Park, with the design to be presented for approval before construction. The council also approved a second 30-day extension for Attitude Wellness to complete environmental testing, and denied vendor permits for the July 3 parade and fireworks. All other agenda items were approved as presented.
- Approved agenda with three added items: Guyton Park discussion, vendor policy clarification, and MMRMA insurance quote.
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and vendor's list of $46,735.64.
- Approved constructing a Korean War Memorial in Guyton Park, design to be reviewed by council.
- Approved DPW to replace the electric flagpole mechanism at Forest Hill Cemetery with a manual pulley.
- Appointed Rebecca Tea to the Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring in 2023.
- Granted a second 30-day extension to Attitude Wellness for environmental testing results interpretation.
- Approved a letter of understanding allowing a DPW operator to roll over unused vacation time.
- Denied vendor permits for the July 3 parade and fireworks; approved MMRMA insurance quote.
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The City Council will consider appointments for the Downtown Development Authority and Planning Commission. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and the proposed 2021 budget for the Downtown Development Authority.
- Vendor's List totaling $50,689.41
- DDA Board appointments for Shannon Schmidt and Jason O’Dell
- Planning Commission appointments for Ruth Ann Northon and Karen Higgins
- Sewer credit request for 421 South Pine Street
- Proposed 2021 budget for the Downtown Development Authority
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The Evart City Council approved the Chamber of Commerce's July 3 parade with an amended route avoiding US10, the Party in the Park, and the fireworks plan, all with unanimous votes. The council also reappointed and appointed members to the DDA and Planning Commission, approved the DDA budget and amendments, and granted a sewer credit for 421 S. Pine Street. Two unfinished business items (rental inspection public hearing and Riverside Park improvements) were postponed.
- Approved July 3 parade with amended route avoiding US10 (unanimous)
- Approved July 3 Party in the Park (unanimous)
- Approved Chamber fireworks plan as presented (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jason O'Dell and Shannon Schmidt to DDA Board (4-year terms) and appointed Erica Henry and Sandra Szeliga (1-year terms) (unanimous)
- Reappointed Ruth Ann Northon to Planning Commission (1-year term) and Karen Higgins (2-year term) (unanimous)
- Approved DDA budget amendments as presented (unanimous)
- Approved DDA 2021-2022 budget as presented (unanimous)
- Approved sewer credit request for 421 S. Pine Street (4-1, Duffy opposed)
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The Evart City Council held a virtual special meeting and appointed members to a temporary Housing Commission Board. The motion was supported by Mr. Hildebrand and passed with a roll call vote, with Mr. Elliott and Mr. Duffy in favor. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Appointed temporary Housing Commission Board members (motion passed, roll call vote)
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The Evart City Council held a special virtual meeting on May 28, 2021, but took no formal action on Resolution 2021-15 regarding Housing Commission finances. HUD representative Doug Gordon advised appointing an interim Housing Commission board to handle payroll and expenses, and three volunteers offered to serve. A special meeting was scheduled for June 1 to appoint the interim board.
- No action taken on Resolution 2021-15 (Housing Commission finances)
- Special meeting scheduled for June 1 to appoint interim Housing Commission board
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The council will consider a $996,000 water-related infrastructure project involving the wastewater treatment plant. Other items include clarifying bids for Depot floor refinishing and addressing safety concerns regarding electrical wiring at Riverside West pavilions.
- Resolution 2021-14: $747,000 CDBG grant request and $249,000 local match for wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Depot wood floor refinishing bid clarification
- $6,611.93 electrical repair bid for Riverside West Pavilions
- U.S. Department of Justice Grant discussion
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The Evart City Council held a special virtual meeting and approved Resolution 2021-14, authorizing the Community Development Block Grant application for water-related infrastructure, including wastewater treatment plant and lift station improvements. The council also accepted a bid for depot wood floor refinishing and approved electrical repairs at Riverside West pavilions, waiving the three-bid requirement. No action was taken on a potential DOJ grant for a new police officer.
- Approved Resolution 2021-14 for CDBG water infrastructure grant (unanimous)
- Accepted Cooper WoodCraft bid for depot wood floor refinishing (unanimous)
- Approved electrical repairs at Riverside West pavilions, waiving three-bid requirement (unanimous)
- No action on DOJ grant application for new police officer
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The Evart City Council voted to remove and replace all current members of the Housing Commission after discussions about unprofessional behavior and unsubstantiated complaints. The council also conditionally approved three license renewals for Attitude Wellness (Lume), approved the 2021-2022 budget, and authorized several other purchases and agreements. A public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant was continued to May 27 due to revised funding amounts.
- Removed and replaced all Housing Commission members (4-1)
- Conditionally approved Attitude Wellness license renewals for 30 days (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new City Hall server for $5,426.30 (unanimous)
- Approved City management of Evart Area Joint Fire Department financials (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-13 for 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
- Approved First Amended Interlocal Agreement for Joint Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and vendor list (unanimous)
- Postponed action on CDBG grant until second public hearing on May 27
5.6.2021
The City Council will hold a work session regarding the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The meeting also includes discussion of a CDBG Grant Application for water related infrastructure.
- Proposed 2021-2022 Budget work session
- CDBG Grant Application for Water Related Infrastructure
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The Evart City Council approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget, including moving funds from major to minor streets for repaving sections of 1st, 10th, and 12th Streets, and agreed to sewer and water rate increases as recommended by Baker Tilly. The council authorized the city manager to publish the budget and proceed to a public hearing on May 17, 2021. Council also authorized pursuing a $605,000 CDBG grant for water-related infrastructure with a 25% city match of $151,250.
- Approved 2021-2022 budget with street repaving changes (unanimous)
- Agreed to sewer commodity rate increase of 2% annually and water rates 3.5% annually (unanimous)
- Authorized city manager to publish budget and schedule public hearing for May 17, 2021 (unanimous)
- Authorized pursuit of $605,000 CDBG grant with $151,250 city match (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council met virtually and approved the agenda and consent agenda, including vendor payments of $41,418.06. Two unfinished business items—a public hearing for the rental inspection program and Riverside Park improvements—were postponed. A housing commission request was also postponed pending legal consultation. The council heard a utility rate study presentation recommending a 2% annual sewer commodity charge increase, but took no action.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor list of $41,418.06 (unanimous)
- Postponed scheduling another public hearing for rental inspection program
- Postponed Riverside Park improvements
- Postponed Housing Commission request pending legal consultation
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The Evart City Council approved resolutions appointing City Manager Sarah Dvoracek as Planning and Zoning Administrator, Airport Manager, and Street Administrator, and approved a revised Public Works Director job description. The council also extended the waiver of utility late fees, approved a grant application for solar mixers, appointed the city clerk as interim Public Works Administrator, and authorized a CEDAM fellowship grant application. A request to remove Donald Maddern from the Housing Commission was tabled due to the mayor's absence.
- Approved Resolution 2021-07 appointing Sarah Dvoracek as Planning and Zoning Administrator (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-08 appointing Sarah Dvoracek as Airport Manager (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-09 appointing Sarah Dvoracek as Street Administrator (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-10 extending waiver of utility late fees (unanimous)
- Approved revised Public Works Director job description (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-11 for Community Pollution Prevention Grant with $15,000 city match (unanimous)
- Approved appointing Kathy Fiebig as Interim Public Works Administrator (unanimous)
- Authorized application for CEDAM Fellowship grant with DDA partnership (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council held a regular virtual meeting on April 5, 2021, and adopted Ordinance 2021-01, the final amendment to the recodification of city ordinances, after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved an emergency sewer repair on S. Oak St. for $4,502.22, a bid for exterior painting of the Depot, and publishing RFPs for wood floor restoration and security cameras. Multiple appointments to boards and commissions were made, and a community clean up day was approved with funding up to $6,000.
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-01, recodification of city ordinances (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-06 for emergency sewer repair on S. Oak St. - $4,502.22 (unanimous)
- Approved bid for exterior painting of the Depot (unanimous)
- Approved publishing RFP for wood floor restoration at the Depot (unanimous)
- Approved publishing RFP for security cameras at city facilities (unanimous)
- Approved community clean up day with funding not to exceed $6,000 (unanimous)
- Appointed members to DDA, Planning Commission, Housing Commission, Board of Review, Historic District Commission, and Library Board (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list of $52,429 (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council approved several items, including a $10,000 contribution from Nestle for wellfield operations, a $7,499 emergency sewer repair authorization, and the 2021-2022 Fire Department budget. The council also approved a cross-connection control agreement and followed special legal counsel's recommendation after an executive session. A public hearing on ordinance recodification was held with no public comments.
- Approved the agenda with additions, including the Fire Department capital improvement plan.
- Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a vendor's list of $78,813.32.
- Approved the CCRA Cross Connection Control Agreement.
- Accepted a $10,000 contribution from Nestle for wellfield operations.
- Approved Resolution 2021-05 for emergency sewer repair authorization of $7,499.
- Approved the 2021-2022 Fire Department Budget.
- Held an executive session and then followed the recommendation of special legal counsel.
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:58pm.
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The Evart City Council approved the consent agenda, including the vendor's list of $300,594.73. It appointed Emily Duffy to the Cemetery Commission (3-year term) and Historic District Study Committee (open-ended), and Ralph Carlson to the Board of Review (3-year), Local Compensation Commission (5-year), and Planning Commission (3-year). The council also approved Resolution 2021-03 to amend the MDOT contract for runway rehab, adding a $4,000 local match to use $8,000 for mastic crack sealing, and extended Eric Kehoe's contract as DDA Director. The housing code ordinance and other items were postponed or noted as ongoing.
- Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including the vendor's list of $300,594.73.
- Appointed Emily Duffy to the Cemetery Commission for a 3-year term (3 yes, 2 abstentions).
- Appointed Emily Duffy to the Historic District Study Committee (open-ended term; 3 yes, 2 abstentions).
- Appointed Ralph Carlson to the Board of Review for a 3-year term (all in favor).
- Appointed Ralph Carlson to the Local Compensation Commission for a 5-year term (all in favor).
- Appointed Ralph Carlson to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term (all in favor).
- Approved Resolution 2021-03 to amend MDOT Contract 2020-0863/A1, adding a $4,000 local match for mastic crack sealing on airport runways (all in favor).
- Approved the contract extension for Eric Kehoe, DDA Director (all in favor).
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The Evart City Council approved the Planning Commission's 2020 Annual Report, the 2021 Strategic Plan and Goals, the Evart Historic District Commission Bylaws, and Resolution 2021-02 creating and adopting a budget district commission. They also approved Point Broadband's Metro Act Permit application to install fiber optic cable throughout the city. The council heard the City Assessor's presentation on the 2021 assessment roll, noting increased assessed and taxable values.
- Approved agenda with DDA report added to Item 15 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list of $33,825.35 (unanimous)
- Accepted Planning Commission 2020 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Approved Strategic Plan and Goals for 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Evart Historic District Commission Bylaws (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-02 creating and adopting a Budget District Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Point Broadband's Metro Act Permit application (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council held a virtual special meeting and approved Resolution 2021-1, which extends the poverty exemption application period from one year to three years, aligning with recent state law changes. The agenda was also approved. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021-1 for poverty exemption extension (unanimous)
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The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss one action item. The body will consider the approval of a poverty exemption extension.
- Resolution 2021-1 Approval of Poverty Exemption Extension
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The Evart City Council approved the noise ordinance with amendments, adopted a new standard operating procedures policy for boards and commissions, approved police department policy revisions, and approved the 2021 garden club budget. A public hearing for the housing code ordinance was tentatively scheduled for March 8, 2021.
- Approved noise ordinance with amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Policy #2021-01 Standard Operating Procedures for Boards and Commissions (unanimous)
- Approved Evart Police Department policy revisions (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 garden club budget (unanimous)
- Tentatively scheduled public hearing for housing code ordinance for March 8, 2021
02.01.2021
The City Council will meet virtually to discuss proposed policy revisions for the Evart Police Department and approve standard operating procedures for boards and commissions. The body will also hear a presentation from the Downtown Development Authority and Michigan Main Street.
- Proposed Policy Revisions for Evart Police Department
- Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for Boards and Commissions 2021-01
- Draft Ordinance regarding Housing Code (setting a Townhall meeting)
- Noise Ordinance discussion
- Appointment for Board and Commission terms
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The Evart City Council approved spending up to $8,000 for legal work to revise the marijuana ordinance, authorized negotiations to sell city property south of the Vitro building, and voted to forward housing commission complaints to state authorities. Several items, including a housing code appeals board and park improvements, were postponed.
- Authorized $8,000 for Dickinson & Wright to revise marijuana ordinance (unanimous)
- Authorized signing letter of intent and negotiating development agreement with ZP 6251, LLC for city property south of Vitro building (unanimous)
- Voted to forward housing commission letters to Michigan State Police and Treasury (4-1, Szeliga opposed)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor list of $246,929.68 (unanimous)
- Held executive session to discuss legal opinion (unanimous)
01.19.2021
The City Council will review a request to revise the marijuana ordinance and a proposed letter of intent to purchase city-owned property. The body will also receive a presentation on the 2019-2020 city audit.
- Vendor's List totaling $246,929.68
- Request to revise Marijuana Ordinance
- Proposed Letter of Intent to purchase city owned property with ZP 6251, LLC
- 2019-2020 City of Evart Audit Presentation by Baird Cotter & Bishop
- Postponed items: Housing Code draft ordinance, Riverside Park Improvements, and Noise Ordinance
01.04.2023
The City Council will meet virtually to discuss a special use permit for 901 W. 7th St. and the adoption of major ordinance changes. The body will also review a draft housing code and Riverside Park improvements.
- Special Use Permit for 901 W. 7th St.
- Vendor's List totaling $54,542.22
- Proposed ordinances for dogs, noise, special events, camping, and weeds/grass
- Draft Housing Code ordinance
- Riverside Park Improvements