Bridgman public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider Resolution 2021-16. This resolution involves approving a grant application for the Michigan Coastal Management Program with a city financial commitment not exceeding $15,250.

• Resolution 2021-16: Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant Application (max $15,250)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the adoption of Resolution 2021-16. This resolution concerns a grant application for the Michigan Coastal Management Program.

• Resolution 2021-16: Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant Application with a financial commitment not to exceed $15,250

City Council

The Lake Charter Township and City of Bridgman governing bodies are meeting jointly. The agenda consists of updates from local officials and community organizations.

• Update from Berrien County Drain Commissioner Chris Quattrin
• Update from Bridgman Public Schools representative Shane Peters
• Update from Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President/CEO Arthur Havlicek
• Update from Bridgman Public Library Director Dennis Kreps
• Growth Alliance update

City Council

The City Council will vote on approving bills and a refunding contract with the Galien River Sanitary District. The body will also consider a special event application for a Holiday Village event and schedule a public hearing for a tax increment financing plan.

• Approval of bills totaling $96,245.31
• Resolution 2021-15: Refunding Contract with Galien River Sanitary District for 2013 bonds
• Special Events Application for Holiday Village event on December 11, 2021
• Scheduling of public hearing for Corridor Improvement Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan 2021–2031
• City Engineer's report on the evaluation of William-Essig Drain

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve city bills and a drain assessment invoice. The agenda includes a presentation from Earned Run Real Estate Group and a report on the proposed Berrien County Apportionment Plan.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $120,992.86
• Approval of 2021 Drain Assessment Invoice from Berrien County Drain Commissioner’s Office for $24,659.93
• Presentation by Matt Schmidt, Owner, Earned Run Real Estate Group
• City Clerk’s Report on proposed Berrien County Apportionment Plan

City Council

The City Council will discuss allowing seasonal tenants to store RVs at Weko Beach and Campground from November to April. The body is also reviewing several city expenditures and a property easement.

• Proposed winter RV storage at Weko Beach and Campground for $55 per month
• Approval of bills totaling $25,525.60
• Quote of $11,125.26 to West Side Tractor Sales for 2006 John Deer front end loader repairs
• Easement agreement for fence installation at 4812 Lake Street
• Reappointment of Catherine Worcester to the Corridor Improvement Authority

City Council

The City Council will consider approving bills totaling $267,859.89 and final budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2021. The meeting includes presentations on a financial transparency platform and downtown property development.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $267,859.89
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 City of Bridgman Budget final amendments
• Auction of a 2006 Ford F-150, 2008 UTV Cub Cadet, and ClubCar Golf Cart
• Presentation by Housing Next regarding downtown property development
• Presentation by Munetrix regarding financial and transparency compliance platform

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to amend the city zoning map for a property on Red Arrow Highway. The meeting also includes a presentation on strategic planning and a special event application for a high school parade.

• Resolution 2021-14: Amend zoning map for 9470 Red Arrow Highway
• Approval of bills totaling $105,543.61
• Special Event Application for Bridgman High School Homecoming Parade
• Presentation on Strategic Planning by Keith VanBeek

City Council

The City Council will review a construction contract for the south dune retaining wall at Weko Beach and the purchase of a utility vehicle. The body will also hear updates on home construction and drain improvements. Members are considering the adoption of a policy for assessor inquiries.

• Construction contract with Triple D Excavating & Moore, Inc. for $109,373.50 for Weko Beach south dune retaining wall
• Approval of bills totaling $95,500.12
• Purchase of a 2021 UTV from Leaders RPM for $10,317 for Parks and Recreation
• Resolution 2021-13 regarding Policy and Procedure for Assessor Inquiries and Meetings
• Presentations from Harbor Habitat for Humanity and Berrien County Drain Commissioner

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve city bills and a specific repair proposal. The body will review expenditures and infrastructure maintenance on Beechnut Street.

• Approval of bills totaling $105,735.96
• Proposal from B & Z Company for $9,800 to repair leaching basins and repave Beechnut Street

City Council

The City Council will review preliminary design concepts for downtown property and consider a zoning map amendment for 9470 Red Arrow Highway. The body is also deciding on the approval of city bills and a fire department grant agreement.

• Approval of bills totaling $189,765.39
• First reading of Resolution 2021-12 to amend the zoning map for 9470 Red Arrow Highway
• MOU between Bridgman Fire Department and Berrien Springs / Oronoko Township Fire Department for a 2020 FEMA grant
• Presentation of preliminary design concepts for downtown property by Housing Next

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including new permit fee schedules and a water leak adjustment policy. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Berrien County Trail System and a closed session regarding potential real property transactions.

• Approval of bills totaling $75,965.56
• Ordinance to grant building code enforcement authority to the City
• Resolution 2021-12: Mechanical Permit fee schedule
• Resolution 2021-13: Plumbing Permit fee schedule
• Agreement with Friends of Berrien County Trails for $2,000

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to assume administration authority for the Stille-Derossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act. The body will also consider updating poverty exemption eligibility requirements and approve bills totaling $74,968.65.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $74,968.65
• Resolution to update City of Bridgman Poverty Exemption Eligibility Requirements
• First reading of ordinance for building code enforcement and administration authority
• Presentation on the results of the City of Bridgman Marijuana Survey

City Council

The City Council will vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Members will also consider a budget amendment for the Sewer Department and a pavement marking agreement.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022 City of Bridgman Budget
• Approval of bills totaling $71,419.62
• Pavement marking agreement with Berrien County Road Department for an estimated $5,176
• Fiscal Year 2021 Budget amendment for the Sewer Department

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for the FY 2022 budget and review several action items. Proposed actions include approving social district permits for two businesses on Lake Street and amending the FY 2021 budget.

• Public Hearing: FY 2022 City of Bridgman Budget
• Approval of bills totaling $80,840.21
• Social District Permit for Lazy Ballerina Winery, LLC at 4209 Lake Street
• Social District Permit for Transient Artisan Ales LLC at 4229 Lake Street
• Easement for Ingress and Egress to Mr. Brett Boyd for $100

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve city bills and a grant for water service feasibility. The body will also schedule a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.

• Approval of bills totaling $68,926.50
• $127,900 Affordability and Planning Grant from EGLE for water service options
• Special Events Application for a 5k-10k walk/run on July 10, 2021
• Scheduling of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget public hearing for June 7, 2021
• Proposed resolution opposing Michigan House Bill 4722 regarding short-term rentals

City Council

The City Council will meet via electronic conferencing on May 3, 2021. The agenda provided is a procedural notice regarding remote access and public comment instructions.

City Council

The City Council will consider approving city bills and the purchase of a new fire department compressor. Members will also discuss forming a joint committee with Lake Township for shoreline protection.

• Approval of bills totaling $184,928.40
• Purchase of a Fire Department SCBA compressor from Breathing Air Systems for $24,147.10
• Reappointment of Mark Hurray and Richard Kading to the Planning Commission
• Discussion on an ad-hoc exploratory committee for shoreline protection with Lake Township

City Council

The City of Bridgman and Lake Charter Township are meeting jointly to discuss regional updates and mutual concerns. The body will consider a resolution for park improvements and discuss joint efforts for recycling and shoreline protection.

• Resolution 2021-04 to approve a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund application for Toth Park improvements
• Presentation on a proposed social district in downtown Bridgman
• Discussion on forming an ad-hoc exploratory committee for shoreline protection
• Discussion regarding joint recycling efforts

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to discuss the City Manager's revised employment agreement and approve city bills. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Review and equipment replacements for the Fire Department.

• Approval of bills totaling $43,172.37
• Review and approval of City Manager's revised employment agreement
• Request for sealed bids for Fire Department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) compressor replacement
• Appointment of James Kole to the Board of Review through December 31, 2021

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve city bills and two specific contracts for infrastructure and property evaluation. The body will also consider candidates to fill a City Council vacancy.

• Approval of bills totaling $67,328.97
• Contract with B & Z Company for $66,500 to replace the Baldwin Road lift station discharge manhole
• Site Discovery Services Proposal with Housing Next not to exceed $10,000 for property adjacent to City Hall
• Consideration of candidates for City Council vacancy
• Review of revenues and expenses within the Major and Local Street Funds

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve city bills and an updated employee handbook. The body will also consider candidates for a City Council vacancy and appoint a member to the Construction Board of Appeals.

• Approval of bills totaling $46,703.99
• Approval of revised and updated City of Bridgman Employee Handbook
• Appointment of Rich Kubsch to the Construction Board of Appeals
• Consideration of candidates for City Council vacancy
• Report on Parks and Recreation Department revenues and expenses

City Council

The Bridgman City Council is meeting via Zoom to approve bills and a budget amendment. The body will also discuss the next steps for a proposed downtown housing project.

• Proposed budget amendment of $26,700 for a new Parks and Recreation Department truck
• Approval of bills totaling $22,040.51
• Discussion of proposed downtown housing project

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure grants and beach restoration projects. The body will consider approving bills totaling $251,737.64 and a process to fill a vacant council seat.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $251,737.64
• Proposal for Abonmarche engineering services for Weko Beach Dune Restoration and Stabilization Project for $17,411
• Application for an Affordability and Planning Grant from EGLE for water service options with Lake Township
• Michigan Coastal Management Grant Agreement to replace the south dune retaining wall at Weko Beach
• Revised fee schedule and rental agreement for the Weko Beach House

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including board reappointments and updated poverty exemption requirements. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Downtown Development Project and a proposed budget amendment for a new Parks and Recreation truck.

• Approval of bills totaling $19,196.72
• Reappointment of Board of Review members Dorothea Crocker, Kay Roehl, and Karin Chappell
• Adoption of Resolution 2021-01 regarding March Board of Review dates
• Adoption of Resolution 2021-02 to update poverty exemption eligibility requirements
• Proposed budget amendment for a new Parks and Recreation Department truck