Bridgman public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved its meeting schedule for 2023. The commission reviewed updates on Oak Wilt education, accessory dwelling units, and two proposed site plans without taking action on the latter items.
- Approved 2023 Planning Commission Meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 15, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
Corridor Improvement Authority
The Corridor Improvement Authority authorized the CGA to apply for a grant to increase funding for the courtyard development project. The board also approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and updated the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved application for Public Spaces Community Places Grant via CGA (unanimous)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved amended 2023 meeting schedule, changing January date to January 16, 2023 (unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved a $5,000 match for a Michigan Coastal Management Grant and renewed a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant. The council also established a $5.00 reservation fee for Weko Beach & Campground and appointed a representative to Medic 1. Discussions were held regarding a proposed housing development and water affordability.
- Approved $67,120.68 in bill payments (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Mutual Aid Agreement renewal with Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (unanimous)
- Approved Michigan Coastal Management Grant application with $5,000 match from Parks and Recreation fund (unanimous)
- Approved $5.00 reservation fee for Weko Beach & Campground (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-15 approving Restated Rules and Regulations of the GRSD Sewer Authority (unanimous)
- Appointed Levi Kiester as representative to Medic 1 (unanimous)
- Approved November 21 and November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council convened for a special meeting to receive an update regarding the City's contracted medical emergency provider, Medic 1. The council voted to move the discussion into a closed session. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved motion to enter closed session regarding Medic 1 (6-0)
City Council
The City Council elected its leadership for the new term and appointed a new City Clerk. The council also approved several municipal resolutions, city bills, and infrastructure purchases for Weko Beach.
- Appointed Jan Trapani as Mayor (5-2)
- Appointed Sam Stine as Mayor Pro Tempore (6-1)
- Appointed Sheila Reitz as City Clerk (Unanimous)
- Appointed Juan Ganum as Title VI Coordinator (Unanimous)
- Approved $537,441.39 in bills (Unanimous)
- Approved $6,900 for Weko Beach cellular booster (Unanimous)
- Approved $6,390 for Weko Beach House grinder pumps (Unanimous)
- Approved Holiday Village special event for Dec. 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
Corridor Improvement Authority
The Corridor Improvement Authority approved the purchase of lumber for the Courtyard Development Project and funded holiday decorations for city planters. The board also discussed future planter contracts and received updates on local development projects.
- Approved $19,776.24 lumber purchase from Carson Wood Specialties INC. for courtyard materials, contingent on funding
- Approved $2,400 proposal from Arcadia Gardens LLC for 2022 holiday planter decorations
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes