Evart public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Evart City Council authorized Director of Public Works Don Duncan to proceed with repairing a leak at the corner of 11th Street and Oak Street, with costs up to $10,000 for a Traverse City company. The source of the leak is unknown, and if it is from the sewer line, Four Seasons would be on standby to dump in the lagoon at $776 per load. The motion passed unanimously.
- Authorized Duncan to fix the leak at 11th & Oak, up to $10,000 (all in favor)
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The council will review a development opportunity for a 3.99‑acre (173,804 sf) parcel located at US Highway 10, identified as Lot 3 Evart Air Industrial Park. The agenda item includes consideration of splitting, rezoning, or combining the property. A minimum bid price of $70,000 is set, with a required development agreement. The property is zoned General Industrial District and has 400 ft of frontage on US 10.
- Sale of 3.99‑acre industrial parcel (Parcel ID 67‑51‑610‑003‑00) on US 10
- Consideration of splitting, rezoning, or combining the property
- Minimum bid price set at $70,000, requiring a development agreement
- Property zoned General Industrial District
- 400 ft of frontage on US 10; Phase 1 environmental completed March 2020
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The Evart City Council approved a $1,500 purchase option for Industrial Lot #3 to CBE, LLC at a price of $100,000, after an initial $70,000 offer failed on a 2-2 vote. The council also approved a one-time $100,000 payment to MERS, appointed Gary Terrill to the Board of Review, and renewed the UniFirst agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $1,500 purchase option for Industrial Lot #3 at $100,000 to CBE, LLC (passed)
- Rejected $1,500 purchase option for Industrial Lot #3 at $70,000 (failed 2-2)
- Approved one-time $100,000 payment to MERS (passed)
- Appointed Gary Terrill to Board of Review, term expiring 2027 (passed)
- Approved UniFirst Agreement Renewal (passed)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list $240,661.34 (passed)
City Council , Packets &
The work session discussed two items: a proposed one-time $100,000 lump-sum payment to the MERS pension plan using excess funds, and a proposal from CBE, LLC to purchase Industrial Lot 3 at the Airport Industrial Park for a Tractor Supply store. No formal votes were taken; the council heard recommendations and will consider actions at a future meeting.
- Discussed $100,000 one-time MERS payment (no vote)
- Discussed CBE, LLC purchase of Industrial Lot 3 (no vote)
- Noted incorrect surplus property document posted; correct version to be posted
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The City Council will meet to discuss a potential purchase of Industrial Lot 3 and a Housing Commission update. The body is also considering a Unifirst agreement renewal and a Board of Review appointment.
- Offer to Purchase Industrial Lot 3
- Vendor's List totaling $240,661.34
- Unifirst Agreement Renewal
- Board of Review Appointment
- MERS Payment
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The Evart City Council will approve its consent agenda, which includes a Vendor’s List totaling $145,664.43. Council members will appoint Ralph Carlson and Michael Fulton to two vacant seats for two‑year terms ending November 2026. The council will also adopt the 2025 Priority Health Insurance plan with an 80/20 cost share and $250/$500 deductibles, opting out of Public Act 152. A motion will approve the Department of Public Works to remove miscellaneous assets such as old playground equipment and an inoperable plow.
- Appointment of Ralph Carlson to City Council (partial term ending Nov 2026)
- Appointment of Michael Fulton to City Council (partial term ending Nov 2026)
- Approval of Priority Health Insurance policy for 2025 – 80% employer cost share, $250/$500 deductibles, opting out of Public Act 152
- Approval of DPW removal of miscellaneous assets (old playground equipment, inoperable plow, decking, etc.)
- Vendor’s List on consent agenda totaling $145,664.43
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The Evart City Council will vote on the consent agenda, which includes the pre‑council and regular meeting minutes, a vendor list totaling $37,081.76, and budget amendments sent by email. New business items are city council appointments, the 2025 health‑insurance plan, and removal of miscellaneous assets. No other agenda items are detailed.
- Vendor’s List – $37,081.76
- City Council Appointments
- Health Insurance 2025
- Miscellaneous Assets removal
- Budget Amendments (email attachment)
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The Evart City Council meeting will address routine consent agenda items, including vendor payments totaling $119,881.12. New business includes reviewing the site plan for a Taco Bell development, a presentation by the mayor and council members, and a reappointment to the Planning Commission. The council will also discuss the design of a US 10 water main, a request for action on outfitting a K9 police vehicle, and appointments to the fire board.
- Consent agenda Vendor’s List $119,881.12
- Site Plan Approval Taco Bell
- US 10 Water Main Design
- Request for Council Action – K9 Vehicle outfit
- Reappointment to Planning Commission
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The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a site plan for Taco Bell and the design of the US 10 water main. The body will also address appointments for the Planning Commission and Fire Board.
- Site plan approval for Taco Bell
- US 10 Water Main Design
- Vendor's List totaling $119,881.12
- Request for Council Action regarding K9 vehicle outfit
- Reappointments to Planning Commission and Fire Board
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The Evart City Council approved several major expenditures at its October 21 meeting. Items included a $103,753.40 purchase of a new Ford 550 plow/utility vehicle, a $129,520.26 in‑house mowing equipment purchase, a $164,990 award to Apex Excavating & Underground LLC for hydro‑excavating, a $7,200 street‑sweeping contract with Sani‑Sweep, and the schedule for October 31 trick‑or‑treating and Monster Mash events.
- Replacement of Plow/Utility DPW Vehicle – Ford 550 purchase for $103,753.40
- Mowing services moved in‑house – equipment purchase for $129,520.26
- TMF Hydro‑Excavating contract awarded to Apex Excavating & Underground LLC for $164,990.00
- Street Sweeping contract with Sani‑Sweep for $7,200.00
- Trick‑or‑Treating hours approved: Oct 31, 5 pm‑8 pm; Monster Mash 5 pm‑7 pm
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The City Council will meet to consider several new business items including the replacement of a DPW plow/utility vehicle and the selection of a bid for TMF hydro-excavating. The council will also review a vendor's list totaling $717,436.77 and budget amendments.
- Vendor's list totaling $717,436.77
- Replacement of Plow/Utility DPW Vehicle
- TMF Hydro-Excavating bid selection
- Budget amendments
- Discussion on street sweeping and Trick or Treating
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The Evart City Council will hold a special meeting on September 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and limited citizen comments. The only item listed for action is a public bid approval. The meeting will end with adjournment.
- Public bid approval (Item B) for action
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The City Council discussed a partial grant/loan award for a water project that is less than the submitted amount, requiring consideration of scaling down the project or finding additional funding. They also reviewed a $22,800 quote for resurfacing the alley behind the Library, a billboard lease renewal with a proposed rent increase, and heard a presentation on a Civil War veteran's grave restoration. No formal votes were taken during this work session.
- Discussed partial DWSRF grant/loan award, less than requested; options include scaling project or funding gap
- Reviewed $22,800 quote from Fenstermacher for alley resurfacing behind Library
- Discussed billboard lease renewal with Image Graphics; proposed increase to $2,500/5-years, possible 3-year term
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The Evart City Council approved additional street paving in the alley behind the Library for $22,800, and approved a $500/year billboard lease with Image Graphics for three years. They also approved a reimbursement to the Masonic Lodge for a sewer backup cleanup. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including DWSRF financing options and library tree care.
- Approved $22,800 additional street paving in alley behind Library (all in favor)
- Approved $500/year billboard lease with Image Graphics for 3 years (all in favor)
- Approved reimbursement to Masonic Lodge for sewer backup (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor's list $420,368.70 (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council will approve the consent agenda items, including the Vendor’s List totaling $420,368.79. The council will then consider new business items such as a discussion of the Michigan DWSRF water‑infrastructure funding, a request for additional street paving, a library discussion, a sewer issue at the Masonic Lodge, and a billboard lease agreement. Departmental reports will be presented with no action required.
- Vendor’s List $420,368.79 (consent agenda)
- MFCI‑DWSRF discussion on watermain and well rehabilitation projects
- Request for additional street paving
- Library discussion
- Billboard Lease Agreement
City Council , Packets &
The work session covered several items but no formal votes were taken. The council discussed purchasing a motor for well 8 ($15,885 with installation) to have on hand, a 3-year city attorney contract extension for Eric Williams, a proposed 3-year dumpster agreement with Republic Services, and election outreach for three open council seats. No decisions were made; items were for discussion only.
- Discussed purchasing well 8 motor for $15,885 (no action taken)
- Reviewed 3-year city attorney contract extension (no action taken)
- Discussed Republic Services dumpster agreement with 5% annual increases (no action taken)
- Discussed election outreach for three expiring council seats (no action taken)
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The Evart City Council approved several contracts and expenditures, including well pump repairs, a new attorney agreement, a dumpster service contract, and a request for bids for lawn maintenance. They also discussed a potential water infrastructure project and election updates, but took no action on those items.
- Approved consent agenda including vendor list of $224,533.51 (all in favor)
- Approved City Attorney contract with Eric Williams through June 30, 2027 (all in favor)
- Approved 3-year dumpster agreement with Republic Services (all in favor)
- Approved request for bids for lawn maintenance services (all in favor)
- Approved well 9 repairs for $62,068.55 and well 8 repairs for $15,885.00 (all in favor)
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The Evart City Council voted to fund a new K9 patrol vehicle, authorizing up to $52,000 from restricted development funds. The council also approved the disposal of a 1993 vac truck and other miscellaneous DPW items, and accepted a $3,368‑per‑year aviation insurance policy for three years. Additionally, the council authorized rolling over a $250,000 certificate of deposit at Northland Credit Union. A variance was granted for a shed at 510 N. Cedar St., allowing placement three feet from the property line.
- K9 vehicle purchase: 2020 Tahoe, equipment upgrades, up to $52,000 from development funds
- Vac truck disposal: approval to sell or salvage 1993 Ford L8000 vac truck
- Miscellaneous DPW items disposal: approval to discard inoperable equipment
- Aviation insurance: $3,368 per year for a three‑year term with Lighthouse Insurance Group
- CD rollover: $250,000 rolled over into a new certificate of deposit at Northland Credit Union
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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a shed at 510 N Cedar St. The meeting includes a consent agenda and discussion on the Centennial Arms housing project.
- Public hearing: Variance request for shed at 510 N Cedar St
- Centennial Arms Phase 1 and 2 PILOT ordinances and resolutions
- Vendor's List $149,955.74
- K9 Vehicle purchase request
- Aviation Insurance
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The Evart City Council will consider an RFP award to replace a failed pump at the 5‑mile lift station. Other items on the agenda include a preliminary site‑plan approval, a well‑14 RFP/RFQ, and budget amendments for water‑tower cleaning and police department vests. A consent agenda bundles routine items such as the vendor list totaling $299,156.70 and end‑of‑fiscal‑year budget amendments.
- RFP Award 5 Mile Lift Station – authorization to issue a request for proposals to replace the failed pump
- Preliminary Site Plan Approval – Mark Sochocki
- RFP/RFQ – Well 14
- Water Tower Cleaning Budget Amendment
- Police Dept. Vest Budget Amendment
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The City Council will discuss accepting a CMF/DNR Sparks Grant for improvements to Riverside Park West. The body is also considering a request for proposals to replace a failed pump at the 5 Mile lift station.
- Acceptance of $575,000 CMF/DNR Sparks Grant for Riverside Park West bathhouse, sidewalks, and landscaping
- RFP for 5 Mile lift station pump replacement (estimated cost near $100,000)
- Vendor's list totaling $90,311.85
- Housing Commission PILOT for Mark Sochocki
- Ventra bill adjustment request
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The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024–2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on hydrant installation, road improvement projects, and cemetery policy updates.
- Public hearing for the 2024–2030 Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion of hydrant installation requests for proposals
- Discussion regarding road improvement projects
- Review of $97,968.25 vendor list
- Updates to cemetery policies and procedures
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The Evart City Council will address several items, including the 2024 paving projects and a request for proposals for hydrant installation. The council will also revisit the T-Mobile tower space lease regarding generator installation. A presentation from the Sons of Union Veterans is also scheduled.
- T-Mobile Tower Space Lease – Generator Install
- RFP for hydrant installation
- Paving Projects 2024
- Vendor payments totaling $66,280.51
- Michigan Municipal Risk Authority coverage renewal
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The council will consider a resolution to establish a fire insurance escrow account for $21,496 in claims. Agenda items also include a request for proposals for a splash pad and approval of 2024 fireworks. Additionally, the council will receive an update on early voting from Osceola County.
- Resolution 2024-07 to establish a Fire Insurance Escrow Account
- Request for Proposal for a Splash Pad
- Approval of 2024 Fireworks
- T-Mobile Tower Space Lease regarding generator installation
- Vendor payments totaling $58,090.92
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The council will conduct a public hearing and vote on the 2024-2025 city budget. The agenda also includes reviewing MDOT trunkline contracts and potential sampling plans for Wells 1 & 4.
- Public hearing for 2024-2025 City Budget
- Approval of DDA 2024-2025 Budget
- MDOT Trunkline Contract 2025-2030 (Resolution 2024-06)
- Wells 1 & 4 potential sampling plan
- Review of letters of interest for City Council vacancy
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The City Council will address the updated 2024-2025 budget and set a date for a public hearing on May 20, 2024. The meeting also includes discussions regarding utility rate increases and appointments to local commissions.
- Setting a public hearing for the 2024-2025 budget
- Discussion of utility rate increases
- Appointments to Cemetery and Historic District Commissions
- EGLE Lead Service Line Grant Agreement
- Review of $59,715.58 vendor list
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The council will consider a proposal for water tower cleaning and a quote for a 4-inch meter. Members will also address closing a bank account. Discussions regarding the 2024-2025 budget and utility rate increases remain tabled.
- Water tower cleaning proposal
- 4” meter quote
- Bank account closure
- $49,230.01 vendor list approval
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The City Council will consider a resolution for utility rate increases and a new vaping ordinance. The meeting also includes a preview of the 2024-2025 budget and an AT&T permit extension.
- Utility Rate Increase/Resolution 2024-03
- Ordinance 2024-01 regarding vaping
- AT&T METRO Act Permit Extension
- 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- Approval of Vendor's List totaling $97,251.81
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The Evart City Council will review recent meeting minutes and a vendor list totaling $75,954.01. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an MDOT Title VI policy change and a Snaptrack Receiver for water and sewer lines.
- Appointment to Planning Commission
- MDOT Title VI Policy Change
- Snaptrack Receiver (Water/Sewer Line Detector)
- Approval of March 4, 2024, meeting minutes
- Vendor's List totaling $75,954.01
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The Evart City Council will discuss the draft budget and several new business items. Agenda topics include cemetery water lines and the Michigan Main Street Agreement. The council will also review a vendor list totaling $176,612.14.
- Review of draft budget
- Cemetery Water Lines discussion
- Michigan Main Street Agreement
- Housing Commission reappointments
- BS&A Cloud discussion
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The February 20, 2024, agenda includes discussions on Riverside Wifi and a new assessing contract proposal. Recent council decisions include approving an amended rental ordinance and authorizing a $3,000 annual fee for the Middle Michigan Economic Board seat.
- Vendor disbursements totaling $801,232.95
- Riverside Wifi project update
- Assessing Contract Proposal
- $29,000 zoning ordinance proposal from Williams and Works
- $3,000 annual cost for Middle Michigan Economic Board seat
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The City Council will address a new zoning ordinance proposal and an amended rental ordinance. The agenda also includes a utility bill dispute for a property on West First Street.
- Zoning Ordinance Proposal
- Amended Rental Ordinance (Resolution 2024-02)
- Utility Bill Dispute: 216 W. First St. #3
- Certificate of Deposits (Resolution 2024-01)
- Vendor List totaling $458,875.30
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The City Council will consider requests for proposals regarding a new 911 Authority Board representative and professional services to update the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on Huntington Bank liquidity and an interlocal agreement for rental property inspections.
- Request for Proposal: 911 Authority Board representative
- Request for Proposal: Professional services to update Zoning Ordinance
- Request for Proposal: Purchase of AEDs
- Request for Proposal: Filling vacant Police Committee position
- Interlocal Agreement for Rental Property Inspection Services
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The City Council will meet to discuss the potential purchase of a snowplow and review the Huntington Bank Liquidity Portal. The agenda also includes reviewing recent vendor payments totaling $161,246.95.
- Purchase of plow
- Discussion regarding Huntington Bank Liquidity Portal
- Review of Vendor's List totaling $161,246.95
- Review of Riverside Wifi (tabled item)