Evart public meetings in 2022
55 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Council approved the TIF Plan via resolution 2022-19 and a parking agreement designating 14 spaces to South River Holdings, LLC. Other actions included updating bank authorizations, appointing a member to the Historic District Commission, and adjusting a T-Mobile grant amount.
- Approved TIF Plan via resolution 2022-19 (4-0)
- Approved parking agreement for 101 S. Main St. (unanimous)
- Approved up to $7,000 from parks and rec budget for T-Mobile Grant (unanimous)
- Appointed Emily Duffy to Historic District Commission (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved asset removal list (unanimous)
- Authorized removal of Kathy Fiebig and addition of Andrea Grupido to checking accounts (unanimous)
- Authorized online access to Huntington Bank for Lisa Newsome (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Dickenson & Wright to review City Attorney amended contract (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Community Room at the Depot. The agenda includes unfinished business on appointments to boards and the city clerk position, and new business featuring the 2021-2022 audit presentation and a request to dispose of assets. The council will also receive departmental reports and hear citizen comments.
- 2021-2022 Audit Presentation (Item E)
- Appointment of Council Members to Boards, Commissions and Committees (Item C)
- City Clerk Position (Item D)
- Request for Disposal of Assets (Item F)
- Vendor's List $22,461.12 (Consent Agenda Item B)
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Council authorized electrical upgrades to reopen the Riverside West campground and approved 2023 health insurance options for employees. The board also set new meeting dates and reappointed officials to the Fire Board and Water/Sewer/Street Committee.
- Approved electrical work to reopen Riverside West campground for 2023 season
- Approved Priority Health insurance options for 2023 using 20% cost sharing
- Approved Resolution 2022-16 setting meetings for 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 and 7:30 pm
- Reappointed Sandra Szeliga as Mayor Pro Tem (effective Dec 1, 2022)
- Authorized disposal of 1990 Federal E-One fire truck
- Approved Resolution 2022-17 extending the Master Land Use Plan to June 30, 2023
- Reappointed Dan Elliott to the Fire Board for a two-year term
- Appointed Jim Schwab to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee
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The Evart City Council will consider approving 2023 health insurance costs, a budget amendment for special revenue funds, and the disposal of obsolete city assets. They will also discuss extending the city's master plan and the Riverside West project. The meeting includes appointments to boards and committees and setting council meeting dates.
- Health Insurance Costs for 2023
- Budget Amendment for Special Revenue Funds
- Request to approve Disposal of Assets
- Extend Master Plan
- Riverside West
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The City Council approved a variance for apartments at 101 S. Main St. with specific commercial space requirements. The council also authorized a used leaf vacuum purchase and a three-year clothing service contract.
- Approved variance for 101 S. Main St. requiring plans for apartment totals and at least 50% commercial space on the first floor
- Approved purchase of a used 2005 leaf vacuum for $17,500 from the equipment pool fund balance
- Approved three-year contract with Unifirst for employee clothing service at $27.72 per week before fees
- Approved disposal of assets with no book value for DPW inventory cleanup
- Approved vendor's list totaling $24,090.72
- Approved October 25, 2022 regular council minutes
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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 101 S. Main St. and consider approving the disposal of obsolete city assets. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a vendor list of $24,090.72. Unfinished business includes discussion of a Unifirst agreement.
- Public hearing on variance request for 101 S. Main St.
- Request to approve disposal of obsolete city assets (no book value)
- Consent agenda: vendor list $24,090.72
- Unfinished business: Unifirst agreement
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The Evart City Council will consider appointing Don Duncan as airport manager via Resolution 2022-14, discuss meeting dates for a water ordinance, and vote on a request to purchase a truck and approve a playground equipment donation. The meeting also includes approval of a $77,217.89 vendor list and minutes from prior meetings.
- Appoint Don Duncan as Airport Manager – Resolution 2022-14
- Discussion of meeting dates for Water Ordinance
- Request for Purchase of Truck
- Request Approval of Playground Equipment Donation
- Vendor's List $77,217.89
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The City Council will consider appointing Patrick Tiedt to fill the remainder of Tammy Dellar's term on the Housing Commission, which expires in 2024. The agenda also includes a city attorney report covering blighted properties, condemnation, water ordinance enforcement, and escrow funds for 201 N. Cherry.
- Appointment of Patrick Tiedt to Housing Commission (term through 2024)
- City attorney report on blighted properties and condemnation process
- Water ordinance enforcement and lien process for landlords
- Escrow funds held by city for property at 201 N. Cherry
- Auditor correspondence regarding pending litigation and financial condition
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The council authorized the disposal of three fully-depreciated city trucks by selling them to Barnett's Auto Repair for $400 each, contingent on waiving inspection fees, or as scrap for $875 total. It also approved purchasing a new truck for up to $30,000 from the equipment pool fund balance. Additionally, the council accepted a quote from Williams & Works to update the city's Master Plan for up to $16,800, split between the general fund and water/sewer funds.
- Approved disposal of three city trucks (2004 F250, 2006 F250, 2006 F350) to Barnett's Auto Repair for $400 each, contingent on inspection fee waiver, or as scrap for $875 total (all in favor)
- Authorized purchase of a new truck for up to $30,000 from equipment pool fund balance (all in favor)
- Accepted Williams & Works quote to update Master Plan for up to $16,800, split between general fund and water/sewer funds (all in favor)
- Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and vendor list of $117,579.39 (all in favor)
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The City Council will meet to consider requests for purchasing a city truck and disposing of assets. The body will also discuss the Master Plan and meeting dates for the Water Ordinance.
- Vendor's List totaling $117,579.39
- Request to purchase a city truck
- Request to dispose of assets
- Discussion of Water Ordinance meeting dates
- Master Plan discussion
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The council discussed potential amendments to the water ordinance regarding utility service and deposits. Additionally, the council approved various board appointments and park improvement supplies.
- Authorization of $3,805 for park improvement supplies
- Reappointment of Roger Elkins to the Historic District Commission
- Appointment of Amber Landers to the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Reappointment of Erica Henry to the Downtown Development Authority/Michigan Main Street Board
- Reappointment of Ruth Ann Northon to the Planning Commission
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The Evart City Council approved a three-year contract with current IT provider I.T. Right, which includes a substantial rate increase spread over three years. The council also approved a street sweeping bid from Tri-Us and appointed Karen Copeman to the Cemetery Commission. No action was taken on the water ordinance, US 10 light pole replacement, or city attorney performance concerns.
- Approved three-year IT contract with I.T. Right (all in favor)
- Approved street sweeping bid from Tri-Us (all in favor)
- Appointed Karen Copeman to Cemetery Commission for three-year term (all in favor)
- Approved agenda with addition of item G1 (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
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The City Council will meet to discuss a water ordinance and potential park improvements. The body will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and review a vendor's list.
- Vendor's List totaling $222,876.43
- Discussion of Water Ordinance
- Discussion of Park Improvements
- Appointments to Boards & Commissions
- Presentation by State Senator Curt Vanderwall regarding the Sesquicentennial
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The Evart City Council approved $3,805 in supplies for park improvements and accepted a bid from Fleis & Vandenbrink for a new Parks Master Plan. The council also reappointed Roger Elkins to the Historic District Commission, appointed Amber Landers, Matt Hildebrand, and Sandra Szeliga to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and reappointed Erica Henson and Ruth Ann Norton to other boards. No action was taken on the water ordinance discussion or the ferric chloride pump item.
- Approved $3,805 in supplies for park improvements and accepted the Master Plan bid from Fleis & Vandenbrink (motion passed, all in favor).
- Reappointed Roger Elkins to a three-year term on the Historic District Commission expiring in 2025 (motion passed, all in favor).
- Appointed Amber Landers to a three-year term on the Parks and Recreation Commission expiring in 2025 (motion passed, all in favor).
- Appointed Matt Hildebrand and Sandra Szeliga to two-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission expiring in 2024 (motion passed, all in favor).
- Reappointed Erica Henson to a three-year term on the Downtown Development Authority/Michigan Main Street Board expiring in 2025 (motion passed, all in favor).
- Reappointed Ruth Ann Norton to a three-year term on the Planning Commission (motion passed, all in favor).
- Approved the consent agenda including council minutes from August 23, 2022, and accounts payable totaling $1,876.43 (motion passed, all in favor).
- Discussed but took no action on the water ordinance amendment or the ferric chloride pump replacement.
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The City Council is reviewing several items including a proposed water rate increase, the O'Reilly site plan, and upcoming union contract negotiations. The meeting also includes reports from various city departments regarding public works, police, and downtown development.
- Proposed water rate increase of 17 cents per 1,000 gallons
- O'Reilly site plan approval contingent upon sidewalk inclusion
- Purchase of aerators and cabling for sewer system
- Vendor list totaling $268,420.45
- Tentative POLC Union Contract discussion
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The council approved an additional $1,200 for a DPW employee's CDL training, contingent on a signed repayment contract. A resolution appointing Don Duncan as Street Administrator was approved unanimously. The tentative police union contract was approved, subject to final line-item details. No action was taken on a ferric chloride pump due to size issues.
- Approved additional $1,200 for CDL training for DPW laborer Ed Jarrett, contingent on signed repayment contract (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2022-13 appointing Don Duncan as Street Administrator (5-0 roll call)
- Approved tentative POLC union contract, subject to final line-item approval (all in favor)
- No action taken on ferric chloride pump; staff to continue researching options
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The City Council will meet to discuss several municipal items including water/sewer rates and the Department of Public Works Director position. The agenda also includes a review of the vendor list totaling $119,892.63.
- Discussion regarding Water/Sewer Rates
- Discussion regarding DPW Director
- Discussion regarding Aerators/Ferric Chloride Pump
- Review of Vendor's List for $119,892.63
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The Evart City Council approved a DPW director contract with a 3% annual increase, a water rate increase of 3.5% and sewer rate increase of 2%, and the O'Reilly Auto Parts site plan contingent on sidewalk inclusion. The meeting also included discussion of citizen concerns about zoning and city maintenance.
- Approved DPW Director contract with 3% annual increase (all in favor)
- Approved water rate increase of 3.5% and sewer rate increase of 2% (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of aerators and cabling for lagoon system (all in favor)
- Approved O'Reilly Auto Parts site plan contingent on sidewalk inclusion (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including July 26, 2022 minutes and vendor's licenses (all in favor)
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The City Council will discuss several new business items including meter replacement notifications and roof repairs at Riverside Park West. The meeting also includes informational reports from various city departments.
- Vendor's List totaling $226,887.61
- Meter Replacement Notifications discussion
- Riverside Park West roof repairs discussion
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The Evart City Council approved adding 'Economic Community Development Director' to DDA Director Todd Bruggema's title with a $5,000 annual raise, moved to paperless council packets by buying tablets, and approved a two-stage door hanger plan for water meter replacements. They also approved $200,000 for steel roofs at Riverside Park West. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved adding 'Economic Community Development Director' to DDA Director Todd Bruggema's title with $5,000 annual raise (all in favor)
- Approved paperless council packets by purchasing tablets up to $175 each (all in favor)
- Approved two-stage door hanger plan for water meter replacements, with second notice warning water shutoff (all in favor)
- Approved $200,000 for steel roofs on pavilions and buildings at Riverside Park West (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and vendor's list of $226,887.61 (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council approved Resolution 2022-11, changing regular council meetings from the first and third Mondays to the first and third Tuesdays, with the pre-council work session at 6:30pm and the meeting at 7pm, effective after the November 8 general election. The change was made because a council member can no longer attend Monday meetings. The vote was 4-1, with Sandra Szeliga opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution 2022-11 moving council meetings to first and third Tuesdays, effective after Nov. 8 election (4-1, Szeliga opposed)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:59pm
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The Evart City Council approved Resolution 2022-05 to amend the city charter, changing the city clerk from an elected to an appointed position, as requested by the State Attorney General. The council also accepted bids for vehicle undercoating, cemetery boulder installation, and approved funding for CDL licensing for a new DPW employee. An amended DDA contract reducing the director's salary to $52,000 was approved.
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 to appoint rather than elect city clerk (unanimous)
- Accepted Russell's Bodyshop LLC bid for undercoating and bed liners at $1,439 per vehicle (unanimous)
- Approved RCB Contracting bid for boulders and sign at Potter's Field cemetery (unanimous)
- Approved up to $6,000 for CDL licensing for new DPW employee with 3-year work or repayment obligation (unanimous)
- Approved amended DDA contract reducing director's salary from $62,000 to $52,000 annually (unanimous)
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The City Council will meet to consider a vendor's list totaling $78,919.34 and budget amendments. The body will also discuss truck underbody coating, CDL licensing, and an amended DDA contract.
- Vendor's list totaling $78,919.34
- Amended DDA contract
- Housing Commission updated personnel policy
- Housing Commission audit for December 31, 2021
- Discussion on Lake-Osceola State Bank irrigation
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The City of Evart is holding a special council meeting to address one action item. The body will consider the approval of the DDA 2022-2023 budget.
- DDA 2022-2023 Budget Approval
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The council reviewed several infrastructure matters, including engineering studies for Jefferson Street and US10. Discussions also covered repaving options for North River Street and a grant request for skate park equipment.
- Approved Resolution 2022-10 appointing City Manager Pepper Lockhart as assistant airport manager
- Authorized a T-Mobile grant request for new skate park equipment
- Approved an RFP/RFQ for engineering studies on Jefferson Street and US10 infrastructure
- Approved Elan bid for digital speed radar signs
- Approved fireworks contract for July 3 display
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The Evart City Council approved a revised paving option for N. River and High Street, choosing a 3-inch overlay from 7 Mile Road to US 10 with an additional 1.5-inch overlay from 7 Mile to Jefferson, at a total cost of $695,000. The council also approved a poverty exemption resolution, an insurance renewal, taking over maintenance of an Army static display, a truck box purchase, and a moratorium on pole barns.
- Approved mill and resurface with 3" overlay from 7 Mile Road to US 10, plus MDOT's 1.5" overlay from 7 Mile to Jefferson, total $695,000 (all in favor)
- Approved amended Resolution 2022-09 Poverty Exemption (all in favor)
- Authorized City Manager to accept MMRMA & Accident Fund renewal policy (all in favor)
- Approved city takeover of Army static display maintenance (all in favor)
- Approved truck box quote for $18,985 with option 1 (all in favor)
- Approved moratorium on pole barns (all in favor)
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The City Council will address several new business items including appointments, engineering services, and equipment requests. The meeting also includes a review of the vendor list totaling $54,314.73.
- Appointment of Todd Bruggema to the Planning Commission
- Resolution 2022-10: Appointing City Manager as Assistant Airport Manager
- Engineering services for Jefferson St.
- Request for Proposal for Speed Radar Signs
- Request for Proposal for engineering services regarding the US 10 Project
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The Evart City Council approved several items, including publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an engineering study for Jefferson Street improvements, authorizing a grant request to T-Mobile for new skate park equipment, and appointing City Manager Pepper Lockhart as assistant airport manager. The council also approved a fireworks contract for July 3 and authorized a request for US10 closures. No action was taken on River Street repaving options.
- Approved publishing RFQ for Jefferson St. engineering study (all in favor)
- Authorized submitting T-Mobile grant request for skate park equipment (all in favor)
- Appointed City Manager as assistant airport manager via Resolution 2022-10 (roll call: all in favor)
- Appointed Todd Bruggema to Planning Commission for remainder of Higgins term (all in favor)
- Approved fireworks contract for July 3 (all in favor)
- Authorized request for US10 closures with DPW director as signer (roll call: all in favor)
- Approved publishing RFP/RFQ for US10 infrastructure engineering study (all in favor)
- No action taken on River Street repaving options
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The City Council adopted the 2022-2023 budget, which includes funding for cemetery road maintenance and water/sewer depreciation. The council also approved a grant application for a leaf vacuum and accepted a bid for permanent bridge lighting on the Muskegon River railroad bridge.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 budget via Resolution 2022-07
- Approval of CDBG grant application for $847,000 with a 25% city match
- Approval of grant application to purchase a leaf vacuum using equipment pool funds
- Acceptance of bid for permanent LED lights on the Muskegon River railroad bridge
- Waiving of $250 tree removal fee at 506 N. Hemlock
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The Evart City Council accepted a $20,000 cash offer for the city-owned property at 8773 7 Mile Road, after the buyer withdrew a contingency requiring water and sewer service. The council also approved several purchases, including a leaf vacuum grant match, a colorimeter, fire hydrants, crushed limestone for cemetery roads, and police software. A water leak rebate request was denied per city policy.
- Accepted $20,000 cash offer for 8773 7 Mile Road (all in favor)
- Approved additional $9,714 for leaf vacuum grant match, total $31,000 (all in favor)
- Accepted resignation of Shannon Schmidt from DDA Board (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of colorimeter for $2,425.86 (all in favor)
- Accepted East Jordan bid for fire hydrants at $2,780.31 per hydrant (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of 551 tons crushed limestone for $13,113.80 for Forest Hill Cemetery roads (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of Central Square software for $6,510.00 (all in favor)
- Denied water leak rebate request per City Policy 2019-04 (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council held a public hearing and then adopted the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget via Resolution 2022-07, totaling $5,660,324.00 in appropriations. The resolution also sets the property tax millage rates for city operations, library, police, and fire services. The council also approved a revised paving bid from Reith-Riley for $89,500 and voted to sponsor a new police officer through the Kirtland Police Academy.
- Adopted FY 2022-23 budget of $5,660,324 (Resolution 2022-07)
- Approved revised Reith-Riley paving bid for $89,500
- Approved sponsorship of Jesse Hyden for Kirtland Police Academy
- Approved consent agenda including April 18, 2022 minutes and $31,784.58 in vendor payments
- Appointed Jennie Duncan to the Cemetery Commission
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The Evart City Council adopted the 2022-2023 budget and approved a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for water and sewer projects. They also approved a grant application for a leaf vacuum, accepted a bid for permanent bridge lights, and waived a $250 tree removal fee for a homeowner. No public comments were made at the two public hearings.
- Adopted 2022-2023 budget via Resolution 2022-07 (all in favor)
- Approved CDBG grant application for $847,000 with $160,000 admin fee and 25% city match (all in favor)
- Approved grant application for leaf vacuum with city match from equipment pool (all in favor)
- Accepted bid for permanent LED bridge lights, city to cover costs not covered by donors (all in favor)
- Waived $250 tree removal fee for 506 N. Hemlock (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list of $31,784.58 (all in favor)
- No action on surplus property purchase offer at 8773 7 Mile Road due to lack of water/sewer
- Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
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The City Council approved a $535,000 repaving plan for N. River Road and a paving project for W. 1st Street. Additionally, the council passed a resolution regarding the appointment of the city clerk and authorized the use of ARPA funds for road work.
- Approved $535,000 N. River Road paving proposal (includes $219,000 from Osceola County Rural Task Force and $196,000 from ARPA)
- Approved Reith-Riley bid for W. 1st Street paving project
- Passed Resolution 2022-05 regarding the appointment of the City Clerk
- Passed Resolution 2022-06 to authorize ARPA funds for N. River Road repaving
- Approved $32,033.84 Vendor's List
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The Evart City Council approved a revised Reith-Riley bid of $89,500 to mill and pave four blocks of major streets and six blocks of local streets, with funding from current budget and fund balances. They also approved sponsoring Jesse Hyden to attend the Kirtland Police Academy to address officer shortages. The council appointed Jennie Duncan to the Cemetery Commission and approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and a vendor's list of $32,033.84.
- Approved revised Reith-Riley paving bid of $89,500 (all in favor)
- Approved sponsorship of Jesse Hyden for Kirtland Police Academy (all in favor)
- Appointed Jennie Duncan to Cemetery Commission (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list $32,033.84 and budget amendments (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council approved a $535,000 paving project for N. River Road, funded by $219,000 from the Osceola County Rural Task Force, $196,000 from ARPA funds, and $120,000 from major road and sewer funds. The plan includes a 5-inch mill and repave from 7 Mile Road to Jefferson Street, and chip and seal from Jefferson to US 10. The council also approved a bid for the First Street paving project and resolutions appointing the city clerk and authorizing ARPA funds. The 2022-2023 budget was reviewed but no action was taken.
- Approved N. River Road paving option 5a for $535,000 (3-2)
- Approved Reith-Riley bid for First Street paving project (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 appointing city clerk (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-06 authorizing ARPA funds for N. River Road (5-0)
- Reviewed 2022-2023 budget, no action taken
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The City Council will conduct a first review of the 2022-2023 budget and discuss paving projects for River Road and First Street. The body will also consider resolutions regarding ARPA funds and the appointment of a City Clerk.
- Vendor's List totaling $42,749.30
- River Rd. Paving Proposal
- First Street Paving Project
- Resolution 2022-05: Appointing City Clerk
- Resolution 2022-06: ARPA Funds
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The City Council will review the 2022-2023 budget and discuss various paving projects for River Road and First Street. The meeting includes a resolution to appoint a City Clerk and discussions regarding ARPA funding.
- River Rd. paving proposal by OHM
- First Street paving project
- Resolution 2022-05: Appointing City Clerk
- Resolution 2022-06: ARPA Funds
- Vendor's List totaling $42,749.30
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The council met to discuss several municipal items including a proposal for River Road paving and a resolution regarding the police department millage. The meeting also addressed emergency well repairs and various departmental reports.
- OHM – River Rd. Paving Proposal
- Emergency repairs to Well 9 via Baldwin Electric
- Public safety millage renewal (Resolution 2022-04)
- Disposal of City Surplus Property policy
- Vendor’s List totaling $208,312.27
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The Evart City Council approved the Evart Area Fire Department budget, rescheduled two meetings due to election conflicts, appointed Kathy Maddern to the Board of Review, and approved selling updated parcel data to Osceola County. No action was taken on the River Road paving proposal, which was discussed but deferred for more information.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, vendor's list of $208,312.27, and budget amendments (all in favor)
- Appointed Kathy Maddern to Board of Review, term expiring 2023 (all in favor)
- Rescheduled August 1 meeting to August 8, and November 7 meeting to November 14 (all in favor)
- Approved sale of GIS parcel update file to Osceola County (all in favor)
- Approved Evart Area Fire Department budget (all in favor)
- Tabled River Road paving proposal pending cost breakdown, soil boring results, and driveway plans
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The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a paving proposal for River Rd. and a GIS parcel update for Osceola County. The body will also review budget amendments and a vendor's list.
- OHM – River Rd. Paving Proposal
- Vendor’s List totaling $208,312.27
- Budget Amendments
- GIS Parcel Update for Osceola County
- Appointment to Board of Review
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The Evart City Council approved the retirement of police K-9 Blue, allowing him to remain with Officer Patrick McClure, who is leaving for the Michigan State Police. Council also denied a utility bill rebate request, approved a surplus property disposal policy, waived RFP requirements for emergency repairs to Well 9, and approved a public safety millage renewal resolution for the August primary. All decisions were made with votes as recorded.
- Approved K-9 Blue's retirement and care with Officer McClure (unanimous)
- Denied utility bill rebate request (3-1, mayor abstained)
- Approved surplus property disposal policy (unanimous)
- Waived RFP and accepted Baldwin Electric bid for Well 9 repairs (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-04 for millage renewal on August ballot (unanimous)
- Reappointed Alice Mock to Housing Commission for 5-year term (unanimous)
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The City Council will meet to consider a public safety millage renewal and the disposal of city surplus property. The body will also review budget amendments and emergency repairs to Well 9.
- Public Safety Millage Renewal / Resolution 2022-04
- Vendor’s List totaling $15,061.37
- Emergency Repairs to Well 9
- Disposal of City Surplus Property
- Reappointment to Housing Commission Board
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The City Council will meet to discuss a public safety millage renewal and emergency repairs to Well 9. The body is also considering the reappointment of a member to the Housing Commission and the disposal of surplus city property.
- Public Safety Millage Renewal / Resolution 2022-04
- Vendor's List totaling $15,061.37
- Reappointment of Alice Mock to the Housing Commission
- Emergency repairs to Well 9
- Disposal of City Surplus Property
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The City Council is reviewing the appointment of John Hunter to a three-year term on the Planning Commission to fill one of two current vacancies. The meeting materials also include a report from the City Attorney regarding various legal reviews and contracts.
- Proposed appointment of John Hunter to the Planning Commission through 2025
- City Attorney review of a purchase agreement regarding MacLellan
- City Attorney review of a land swap with Evart Industrial Properties, Inc
- City Attorney review of Assessors and DDA Director contracts
- City Attorney review of a mineral lease
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The City Council will meet to appoint a City Clerk and consider the renewal of the City Assessor contract. The body will also discuss parking fees at Riverside West and the zoning permit fee schedule.
- Resolution 2022-03 Appointing City Clerk
- Vendor's List totaling $363,472.96
- Discussion on the sale and split of Lots 6, 7 & 8 of the Industrial Park
- Review of Parking Fees at Riverside West
- Review of Zoning Permit Fee Schedule
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The City Council discussed industrial park lot sales and various city business. The council approved a $400,000 cash offer for property involving Lot 2 and the MacClellan Building, pending a title search.
- Acceptance of $400,000.00 cash offer for Industrial Park property (Lot 2 and MacClellan Building)
- Denial of request to reduce 1,000' setback requirement for marijuana businesses
- Approval of special liquor license application for Green Gold Diner
- Approval of Downtown Development Authority Director contract
- Acceptance of Savoy Energy lease renewal for $6,276 over three years
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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed Community Development Block Grant application for water/sewer infrastructure. The council will also consider new business including a second CDBG grant request, a request regarding 506 N Hemlock, a surplus property purchase offer, the final budget for 5.2.22, a resolution adopting the budget, a USDA grant for a leaf vac, and permanent bridge lights. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a vendor's list of $31,784.58.
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application for water/sewer infrastructure
- Vendor's list totaling $31,784.58
- Resolution 2022-07 adopting the budget
- USDA grant for leaf vac
- Surplus property purchase offer
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The council discussed a draft ordinance for the city's Housing Code and reviewed updates to board appointment procedures. Additionally, the council addressed the 2021 budget and bylaws for the Evart Historic District Commission.
- Draft Ordinance – Housing Code (Public Hearing scheduled for March 22, 2021)
- Resolution 2021-02: Creating and Adopting a Budget for the Evart Historic District Commission
- Evart Historic District Commission Bylaws approval
- Point Broadband’s Metro Act Permit Application
- Vendor’s List totaling $33,825.35
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The Evart City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 7, 2022, with a pre-council work session. The agenda includes consent items (minutes, vendor list, budget amendments), unfinished business on a variance waiver and industrial park lot sales, and new business including a special events permit, DDA director contract, Savoy Energy lease renewal, and an election commission appointment. Departmental reports are informational only.
- Vendor's list $379,041.55
- Sale and split of Lots 6, 7 & 8 of the Industrial Park (tabled pending Planning Commission recommendation)
- Green Gold Diner – Special Events
- DDA Director Contract
- Savoy Energy Lease Renewal
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The City Council approved a $58,000 contract for airport runway maintenance and passed two updated ordinances. The council also addressed industrial park lot sales and approved a new employment contract for the Director of Public Works.
- $58,000 for airport brush removal via RCB Contracting Services
- Approval of Ordinance 2022-01 regarding zoning amendments
- Approval of Ordinance 2022-02 regarding City Code Chapter 8
- Approval of DPW Director employment contract
- Appointment of Jim Schwab to the Compensation Commission
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The Evart City Council denied a request to waive the 1,000-foot setback for marijuana businesses, accepted a $400,000 cash offer for the MacClellan Building and Lot 2 in the Industrial Park, and approved a special liquor license for the Green Gold Diner. The council also approved a DDA director contract, a Savoy Energy lease renewal, and two Election Commission appointments.
- Denied variance waiver to reduce 1,000' setback for marijuana businesses (all in favor)
- Accepted $400,000 cash offer from Steven Eades for MacClellan Building/Lot 2, pending title search and Phase 1 environmental assessment (all in favor)
- Approved special liquor license application for Green Gold Diner (5-0)
- Approved DDA Director contract for Todd Bruggema (all in favor)
- Accepted Savoy Energy lease renewal for $6,276 over 3 years (all in favor)
- Appointed Sandra Szeliga and Marsha Warren to Election Commission (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list of $379,041.55 (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 18, 2022. They will consider a variance waiver exemption, the sale of industrial park lots, and a special events request from Green Gold Diner. The sale and split of lots 6, 7, and 8 is tabled pending Planning Commission review.
- Variance Waiver Exemption
- Sale of Evart Industrial Park Lots
- Sale and Split of Lots 6, 7 & 8 of the Industrial Park (tabled)
- Green Gold Diner – Special Events
- Vendor's List $339,231.12
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The Evart City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2022, at 8:00 PM. The agenda includes unfinished business on MacLellan's offer to purchase Lot 2 of the Industrial Park, and new business on the sale and split of Lots 6, 7, and 8 of the Industrial Park, a DPW employment contract, a compensation commission appointment, airport brush removal, and two ordinances. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, citizen comments, and informational reports.
- MacLellan's Offer to Purchase Lot 2 of the Industrial Park
- Sale and Split of Lots 6, 7 & 8 of the Industrial Park
- Department of Public Works Employment Contract
- Compensation Commission Appointment – Jim Schwab
- Ordinance 2021-02 and Ordinance 2021-03
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The Evart City Council approved a five-year employment contract for DPW Director Dustin Moma, with a correction to reflect his full first year of compensation, and passed Resolution 2022-01 supporting it. Council also accepted a $58,000 bid from RCB Contracting Services for airport runway brush removal, waiving the RFP requirement due to time constraints. Two zoning ordinances (2022-01 and 2022-02) were approved with roll call votes, each with one dissenting vote from Councilman Elliott. The council postponed action on the sale and split of Industrial Park Lots 6, 7, and 8, pending Planning Commission review.
- Approved 5-year DPW Director employment contract for Dustin Moma (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2022-01 supporting DPW contract (roll call, all in favor)
- Appointed Jim Schwab to Compensation Commission for 4-year term (all in favor)
- Accepted $58,000 bid from RCB Contracting for airport brush removal (all in favor)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-01 amending zoning ordinance (4-1, Elliott no)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-02 amending City Code Chapter 8 (4-1, Elliott no)
- Accepted Compensation Commission pay recommendations via Resolution 2022-02 (roll call, all in favor)
- Postponed action on sale/split of Industrial Park Lots 6, 7, 8
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The City Council will discuss the sale and splitting of Industrial Park lots and a proposed employment contract for Public Works Director/Airport Manager Dustin Moma. The body is also reviewing zoning and city code amendments and a vendor's list totaling $45,651.17.
- Vendor's list for approval totaling $45,651.17
- Proposed employment contract for Dustin Moma (Director of Public Works/Airport Manager)
- Sale and split of Lots 6, 7, and 8 of the Industrial Park
- Ordinance 2021-02 to amend the City of Evart Zoning Ordinance
- Ordinance 2021-03 to amend Evart City Code, Chapter 8