Burton public meetings in 2025

Election Commission

The City of Burton Election Commission will meet to discuss a proposal from the City Clerk regarding the permanent consolidation of voting precincts.

• Proposal for permanent consolidation of City of Burton voting precincts

City Council

The City Council will consider funding for bond obligations related to the Fenton Road Watermain Project. The body is also reviewing a 2026 employment agreement for the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Resolution 2025-22 to secure funds for principal and interest on Fenton Road Watermain Project bond obligations
• 2026 employment agreement for Theodore Valley, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations
• Payment of $2,009.00 for Attorney Billing (Odette) from 12/1/25 to 12/10/25
• Approval of the 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule

City Council

The Burton City Council will hold a regular meeting to receive the Plante Moran annual comprehensive financial audit presentation. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• Audit Presentation: Plante Moran Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 4303 S. Center Road

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review the Pizza with Santa and Christmas Tree Lighting events. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Recap of Pizza with Santa
• Recap of Christmas Tree Lighting

City Council

The Burton City Council will consider several financial actions, including payment of an attorney bill and multiple resolutions. Key items are a resolution to let the mayor sign a land‑acquisition agreement for Southmoor Golf Course, and deficit‑elimination plans for three development projects. The council will also review a cost‑sharing resolution and a zoning change request.

• Approve payment of $3,455.75 for attorney billing (Odette) for 11/14/25‑11/30/25
• Approve Resolution 2025-17 to acquire Southmoor Golf Course property using a 75% grant and 25% city match
• Approve Resolutions 2025-18, 2025-19, and 2025-20 for deficit elimination plans for Amy Street, Maplewood Meadows, and Maple Leaf Estates projects
• Approve 80/20 Resolution 2025-21 for cost‑sharing model under State Public Act of 2011
• First reading of zoning change request for 8515 Highgrove Ct. from M‑2 Industrial to C‑2 Business

The Burton City Council unanimously approved a $3,455.75 attorney payment and adopted several resolutions, including Resolution 2025‑17 to acquire the Southmoor Golf Course property using a 75% grant and 25% city match. It also approved deficit‑elimination resolutions for the Amy Street, Maplewood Meadows, and Maple Leaf Estates capital projects and adopted the 80/20 cost‑sharing model. The council voted 5‑1 to send a zoning change request (Case No. 336) back to the Planning Commission for clarification.

• Approved payment of attorney billing $3,455.75 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑17 to acquire Southmoor Golf Course with 75% grant funding (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑18 for Amy Street Capital Project deficit elimination (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑19 for Maplewood Meadows Project deficit elimination (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑20 for Maple Leaf Estates Project deficit elimination (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑21 adopting 80/20 cost‑sharing model (6-0)
• Sent Case No. 336 rezoning request back to Planning Commission for clarification (5-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two variance applications. One request (ZBA 25-28) seeks to lower the required density from 574,000 to 530,125 square feet and reduce parking from 748 to 580 spaces for a high‑rise multifamily parcel (ID 59-22-100-041). The second request (ZBA 25-29) asks to exceed the accessory‑structure allowance by 802 square feet and to build three accessory structures on a single‑family parcel (ID 59-12-526-065). The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and allow audience participation.

• ZBA 25-28: Reduce required density to 530,125 sq ft and parking to 580 spaces (Parcel ID 59-22-100-041, HRM zoning)
• ZBA 25-29: Increase accessory‑structure allowance to 3,552 sq ft and permit three structures (Parcel ID 59-12-526-065, R‑1A zoning)
• Approval of minutes from the prior Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. A motion to approve the first part of variance SPR 25‑29 was defeated 2‑5. The board then approved the second part of the same variance, adding stipulations, with a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved Oct 16, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Motion to approve SPR 25-29 #1 failed (2-5)
• Motion to approve SPR 25-29 #2 with stipulations passed (6-1)

Downtown Development Authority

The Burton Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss improvements at the Saginaw and Columbine location and Christmas decorations. The meeting will be held at 4303 S. Center Road.

• Discussion of improvements to the Saginaw and Columbine location
• Discussion of Christmas decorations
• Regular meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025

The Downtown Development Authority board reviewed ongoing improvements on Saginaw and Columbine, noted a food drive for seniors, and talked about Christmas decorations and a potential Back to the Bricks event. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council

The Burton City Council regular meeting will address routine items such as agenda and minutes approval, staff reports, and audience participation. The council will vote to approve attorney billing for Odette in the amount of $3,419.00 for the period 10/30/25‑11/12/25, and for Miller Johnson in the amount of $2,865.00 for the period 10/1/25‑10/31/25. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve attorney billing (Odette) – $3,419.00 for 10/30/25‑11/12/25
• Approve attorney billing (Miller Johnson) – $2,865.00 for 10/1/25‑10/31/25
• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting
• Audience participation – limited to three‑minute comments

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. They also approved two attorney billing invoices: $3,419.00 for Odette covering 10/30/25‑11/12/25, and $2,865.00 for Miller Johnson covering 10/1/25‑10/31/25. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 3 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Odette attorney billing $3,419.00 (7-0)
• Approved Miller Johnson attorney billing $2,865.00 (7-0)

City Council

The Burton City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect a new Council President and a new Council Vice President. Council members will vote on each position and the newly elected President will receive the gavel and lead the remainder of the meeting. The agenda also includes standard items such as staff reports, audience participation, and general council discussion.

• Election of City Council President
• Election of City Council Vice President
• Audience participation (3‑minute public comments)
• Organizational meeting procedures
• Council discussion

The newly sworn‑in council members voted to appoint Gregory Fenner as City Council President. They also appointed Gary Wines as City Council Vice President. Both motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Gregory Fenner elected Council President (7-0)
• Gary Wines elected Council Vice President (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review recent Halloween events and discuss upcoming December activities. These include a holiday decorating contest and two events scheduled for December 6, 2025.

• Recap of Halloween Home Decorating Contest and Trick or Treat Trail
• Twas' the Lights Before Christmas Holiday Home Decorating Contest
• Pizza with Santa on December 6, 2025, at Bendle High School
• Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6, 2025, at Fire Station 1

The meeting recapped the Halloween home decorating contest winners and the Trick‑or‑Treat Trail turnout. It announced the upcoming Christmas decorating contest, Pizza with Santa on Dec. 6, and the Dec. 6 Christmas tree lighting. No votes, approvals, or other formal decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two site plan requests and hold one public hearing regarding a zoning change. The body is considering new construction projects on S. Dort Hwy and Davison Rd.

• Site plan SPR 25-47 for a new truck terminal at 3408 S. Dort Hwy
• Site plan SPR 25-48 for a new detached sales building at 4180 Davison Rd
• Public hearing for zoning change request (ZC 336) from M-2 General Industrial to C-2 General Business at G3271 S. Dort Hwy

The Planning Commission approved SPR 25-47 for MPL Holdings LLC's new truck terminal, adding conditions on parking, lighting, signage, fencing and utilities. It also approved SPR 25-48 for Alfredo Garcia's detached sales building, requiring an address sign, a no‑delivery sign and prohibiting patio use until further approval. Both motions passed 7‑0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved SPR 25-47 truck terminal site plan with conditions (7-0)
• Approved SPR 25-48 detached sales building site plan with conditions (7-0)

City Council

The Burton City Council authorized two professional engineering contracts: one with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for up to $164,075 and another with Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. for up to $169,600. The council also approved attorney fee payments of $3,018 and $6,427.50 and re‑appointed five members to the Downtown Development Authority through November 2029.

• Approve payment of $3,018 to attorney Odette for services 10/16/25‑10/29/25
• Approve payment of $6,427.50 to attorney Miller Johnson for services 8/1/25‑8/31/25
• Re‑appoint Joseph Richvalsky (G‑4387 S. Saginaw St.) to DDA term expiring Nov 2029
• Contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. (34000 Plymouth Rd., Livonia) for engineering Phase 2 Pathway Design, not to exceed $164,075
• Contract with Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. (3754 Ranchero Dr., Ann Arbor) for Center Road watermain upgrade, not to exceed $169,600

The council approved payments to two attorneys totaling $9,445.50, re‑appointed five members to the Downtown Development Authority for terms ending November 2029, and authorized two engineering contracts—up to $164,075 for a Healthy Endowment Grant Phase 2 pathway design and up to $169,600 for a Center Road watermain upgrade. All motions passed unanimously 6‑0.

• Approved payment of $3,018 to Attorney Odette (10/16/25‑10/29/25) – 6‑0
• Approved payment of $6,427.50 to Attorney Miller Johnson (8/1/25‑8/31/25) – 6‑0
• Re‑appointed Joseph Richvalsky to DDA term through Nov 2029 – 6‑0
• Re‑appointed Neil Martz to DDA term through Nov 2029 – 6‑0
• Re‑appointed Steven A. Coates to DDA term through Nov 2029 – 6‑0
• Re‑appointed Nate Henry to DDA term through Nov 2029 – 6‑0
• Authorized contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment for engineering of Healthy Endowment Grant Phase 2 pathway, up to $164,075 – 6‑0
• Authorized contract with Stantec Consulting Michigan for engineering of Center Road watermain upgrade, up to $169,600 – 6‑0

City Council

The Burton City Council will meet to approve payments for attorney services and authorize the sale of several city-owned properties to private buyers. The council will also review financial reports and investment updates.

• Authorize payment of $8,135 for attorney billing (Odette)
• Authorize payment of $3,725.50 for attorney billing (Miller Johnson)
• Authorize sale of 3339 Sayre Ct. to CMS Investments Trust for $8,700
• Authorize sale of 2214 Whittemore to Mathew Delaney and Megan Sage for $27,560
• Authorize sale of 1358 Donovan St. to CMS Investments Trust for $5,800

The Burton City Council authorized two attorney fee payments and approved the sale of ten vacant parcels, each with a cash price. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The Mayor and Clerk were directed to execute the required documents. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.

• Approved payment of Attorney Odette billing $8,135 (6‑0)
• Approved payment of Attorney Miller Johnson billing $3,725.50 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of 3339 Sayre Ct. to CMS Investments Trust for $8,700 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Christner lot to Tobin & Sandra Hubbard for $1,000 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Laurel lot to Edith Grimes for $500 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Norton lot to Terry & Julie Hays for $550 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of 1358 Donovan St. to CMS Investments Trust for $5,800 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Kenneth lot to Tammy Lamb for $1,007 (6‑0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review plans for fall decorations and discuss upcoming holiday festivities. No financial commitments or contracts are listed. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September 15 minutes and a financial update through August 31, 2025.

• Fall decorations discussion
• Holiday festivities discussion
• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial update through 08/31/25

The board approved the September 15, 2025 Downtown Development Authority meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0). They also approved a $1,000 donation to the Parks and Recreation Department for holiday projects, again unanimously (7‑0). No other motions were adopted.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Parks and Rec (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three variance applications. One request seeks to construct a covered porch that would extend beyond the required front setback on a single‑family residential lot at 2216 Bergin Ave. Another request asks for permission to operate a contractor’s office in a restricted office zone at 3312 S. Center Rd. The third request seeks to add an accessory structure in a restricted office zone and to locate it in the front yard at the same address.

• ZBA 25-26: Richard Ward requests a covered porch that exceeds 8 ft into the front setback (required 20 ft) on 2216 Bergin Ave., zoned R‑1C Single Family Residential.
• ZBA 25-27: Chance and William Hensley request a contractor’s office in an RO Restricted Office zone at 3312 S. Center Rd., currently zoned RO and C‑2 General Business.
• ZBA 25-23: Chance and William Hensley request an accessory structure in an RO Restricted Office zone and placement of the structure in the front yard at 3312 S. Center Rd., zoned C‑2 General Business.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 18 meeting minutes (7‑0). It then approved variance SPR 25‑26 for 2216 Bergin Ave to allow a covered porch that exceeds the 20‑foot front setback (7‑0). The board also approved SPR 25‑27 for 3312 S. Center Rd. to permit a contractor’s office with a condition prohibiting any outdoor storage (7‑0), and approved SPR 25‑23 for the same property to allow an accessory structure with the same no‑outdoor‑storage condition (7‑0).

• Approved September 18 minutes (7-0)
• Approved variance SPR 25-26 for 2216 Bergin Ave porch extension (7-0)
• Approved variance SPR 25-27 for contractor office at 3312 S. Center Rd., with no outdoor storage stipulation (7-0)
• Approved variance SPR 25-23 for accessory structure at 3312 S. Center Rd., with no outdoor storage stipulation (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Burton Planning Commission will review five site plan applications. Items include a Center Point Church office, a new truck terminal, a detached sales building, a child activity center, and a restaurant ownership change. The commission will discuss zoning compliance and project details before deciding on approvals.

• SPR 25-44 – Center Point Church office at 4103 Lapeer Rd., zoned RO (restricted office)
• SPR 25-47 – New construction of a truck terminal at 3408 S. Dort Hwy, zoned C-2 (general business)
• SPR 25-48 – Construction of a new detached sales building at 4180 Davison Rd., zoned C-2
• SPR 25-45 – Child Activity Center at 1091 E. Bristol Rd.
• SPR 25-46 – Change of ownership for Royal Sushi Restaurant at 4190 E. Court St. Suite 801

The commission tabled the truck‑terminal application (SPR 25‑47) and the new sales building proposal (SPR 25‑48) after unanimous votes. It approved the site plan for SPR 25‑38 and approved adding a fifth fuel pump at 6025 Lapeer Road (SPR 25‑17), both by 5‑0 votes. No action was taken on the withdrawn Center Point Church office plan.

• Tabled SPR 25-47 (new truck terminal) (5-0)
• Tabled SPR 25-48 (new detached sales building) (5-0)
• Approved SPR 25-38 site plan (5-0)
• Approved SPR 25-17 to add a fifth pump and modify canopy islands (5-0)
• Application withdrawn for SPR 25-44; no action taken

General

The council will discuss a tabled item to approve budget amendments for the 2025-26 fiscal year, transferring $225,000 from the General Fund to the Police Fund and allocating $225,000 for police vehicles. The amendments are identified by codes 101-999-995.207, 207-000-699.101, and 207-301-985.001. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve $225,000 transfer to Police Fund (code 101-999-995.207)
• Approve $225,000 transfer from General Fund (code 207-000-699.101)
• Allocate $225,000 for police vehicles (code 207-301-985.001)

The council removed a budget amendment for police vehicle funding from the table and then approved it. Both motions passed with a 6‑0 vote. The amendment adds $225,000 to the Police Fund for police vehicles.

• Removed budget amendment for police vehicle funding from the table (6-0)
• Approved $225,000 police vehicle allocation in the 2025‑26 budget (6-0)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to authorize the logistics for the upcoming General Election. The body will consider the printing of ballots and the appointment of election workers.

• Authorization of ballot printing for the November 4, 2025 General Election
• Appointment of Election Workers for the November 4, 2025 General Election
• Public Accuracy Testing scheduled for October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM

The Election Commission approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It authorized printing and use of ballots for the November 4, 2025 General Election. It authorized the appointment of election workers for that election. It approved a public accuracy test on October 28, 2025. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved printing and use of ballots for November 4, 2025 General Election (5-0)
• Approved appointment of election workers for November 4, 2025 General Election (5-0)
• Approved public accuracy testing on October 28, 2025 (5-0)

City Council

Council members will vote on several items, such as a $5,459 attorney fee and the re‑appointment of two Zoning Board of Appeals members. They will also approve a $39,800 contract for storm‑water infrastructure inventory and a $225,000 budget transfer to the Police Fund for vehicle purchases.

• Approve payment of attorney billing (Odette) $5,459.00
• Re‑appoint Timothy Rapacz to City of Burton Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires Oct 2028)
• Re‑appoint Rick Fuhst to City of Burton Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires Oct 2028)
• Approve contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for stormwater infrastructure inventory/GIS development, $39,800
• Approve $225,000 transfer from General Fund to Police Fund for police vehicles

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burton Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the minutes from its August 21, 2025 meeting and then consider a variance request (ZBA #25-25) for a property at 4259 Maplewood Meadows. The applicant seeks to rebuild a deck with a 30‑foot rear setback instead of the required 35 feet. The board will also allow audience members up to three minutes to comment on city business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on August 21, 2025
• Consideration of variance ZBA #25-25 for 4259 Maplewood Meadows, Grand Blanc, MI – request to reduce rear setback from 35 ft to 30 ft
• Audience participation period – speakers limited to three minutes each
• Board discussion (general)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Salary Commission

The Burton Salary Commission will meet to discuss and determine the salaries for the City of Burton's elected officials. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of past meeting minutes.

• Discussion of salaries for City of Burton Elected Officials
• Approval of Salary Commission minutes from November 28, 2023
• Approval of Salary Commission minutes from December 5, 2023

The commission unanimously approved a $1,000 per year salary increase for council members for two years, effective July 1, 2026. It also approved raising the cash‑in‑lieu health benefit from $1,500 to $2,000 for council members who decline the health package. Additionally, the mayor’s base salary will increase by $5,000 on January 1, 2026, with CPI adjustments capped at 3.5% and a floor of 2% each July 1.

• Approved $1,000 per year salary increase for council members for two years (6-0)
• Approved increase of cash‑in‑lieu health benefit from $1,500 to $2,000 for council members (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 base salary increase for mayor effective Jan 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved CPI increase cap of 3.5% with 2% floor for mayor, effective July 1 each year (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Burton City Council will consider several financial authorizations, including a $1,000,000 lump‑sum payment to the Municipal Employees Retirement System to address the city’s unfunded pension liability. The council will also approve payments for attorney services, demolition contracts, an electric‑contract for the Bristol at Fenton Road improvement, and a professional‑engineering study for the Atherton Road sanitary sewer upgrade. Additionally, the council will move a draft Master Plan to a public hearing and adopt budget amendments for street projects.

• Approve and authorize payment of $4,994.00 for attorney billing (Odette) covering 8/25/25‑9/10/25.
• Approve and authorize a $1,000,000 lump‑sum wire transfer to the Municipal Employees Retirement System for pension liability.
• Approve and authorize a $12,000.00 demolition contract for 2444 N. Center Rd. with Bartman Excavating (4065 Dowdall St., Flint, MI).
• Approve and authorize a $7,900.00 demolition contract for 3158 Ludwig with DR AC Enterprise Maintenance Contracting (3533 Flushing Rd., Flint, MI).
• Approve and authorize a $60,783.80 contract with J. Ranck Electric, Inc. (1993 Gover Parkway, Mt. Pleasant, MI) for the Bristol at Fenton Road Improvement Project.

The City Council voted unanimously (7‑0) to authorize a $1,000,000 wire transfer to the Municipal Employees Retirement System to reduce the pension plan’s unfunded liability. The council also approved several contracts and budget amendments, including a $4,994 attorney fee, demolition work at two sites, an electric contract for the Bristol‑Fenton Road project, and a sanitary‑sewer engineering study. All actions were adopted with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved $4,994 attorney billing payment (7‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 pension lump‑sum payment to retirement system (7‑0)
• Approved $12,000 demolition contract for 2444 N. Center Rd. with Bartman Excavating (7‑0)
• Approved $7,900 demolition contract for 3158 Ludwig with DR AC Enterprise Maintenance Contracting (7‑0)
• Approved $60,783.80 electric contract with J. Ranck Electric for Bristol at Fenton Road improvement (7‑0)
• Approved up to $61,429 engineering study contract with Stantec Consulting for Atherton Road sanitary sewer upgrade (7‑0)
• Approved draft City of Burton Master Plan public hearing and required notice publication (7‑0)
• Approved $67,100 budget amendment for Bristol/Fenton Intersection upgrades (7‑0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial updates for June and July 2025, approve the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting, and hear an update on the Welcome to Burton Monument. The meeting also includes routine audience participation and administrative reports.

• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting
• Financial update through 06/30/25
• Financial update through 07/31/25
• Update on the DDA Welcome to Burton Monument
• Audience participation for public comments

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved and authorized the purchase of fall mums for the flower pots, up to $800, using line item 248-000-880.001 Community Decoration, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved purchase of fall mums up to $800 for flower pots (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Burton Parks & Recreation Commission will review several community event proposals and the upcoming deadline for park pavilion reservations. Items include a Halloween home‑decorating contest, a Trick‑or‑Treat trail at Bentley High School, a holiday decorating contest, a Pizza with Santa event, and a Christmas Tree Lighting at Fire Station 1. The commission will also note that park pavilion reservations end on September 30, 2025. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Park Pavilion Reservations – ending September 30, 2025
• Halloween Home Decorating Contest
• Trick or Treat Trail – Saturday, October 18, 2025 (12 pm‑2 pm) at Bentley High School
• Pizza with Santa – Saturday, December 6, 2025 (11 am‑2 pm) at Bendle High School
• Christmas Tree Lighting – Saturday, December 6, 2025 (6 pm‑7:30 pm) at Fire Station 1

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the July 9 and August 20, 2025 meetings with a unanimous vote. No other motions were taken; the commission discussed pavilion reservation hours, upcoming holiday events, and contest details but did not vote on them.

• Approved July 9 and August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Scharrer, Burge, Dunsmore, Craig; No: none)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct full site plan reviews for three applications to develop convenience stores with gas pumps. The 4033 Fenton Rd. proposal includes a store, gas pumps, self‑serve car wash and carry‑out food. The 3496 S. Center Rd. proposal seeks a convenience store with gas pumps, and the 4190 E. Court St. proposal requests new retail, including a Spirit Halloween store. The agenda also includes an administrative site plan review for a daycare expansion at 1091 E. Bristol Rd and a discussion of the Master Plan.

• SPR 25-41 – 4033 Fenton Rd., Burton (Parcel 59-31-100-029 & 59-31-100-001, C‑2 General Business) – full site plan for a convenience store, gas pumps, self‑serve car wash and carry‑out food.
• SPR 25-43 – 3496 S. Center Rd., Burton (Parcel 59-28-576-058, C‑3 Highway Oriented Business) – full site plan for a convenience store with gas pumps.
• SPR 25-44 – 4103 Lapeer Rd., Burton (Parcel 59-15-551-009, RO restricted Office) – site plan review for Center Point Church office.
• SPR 25-40 – 4190 E. Court St., Burton (Parcel 59-15-100-029, C‑3 Highway Oriented Business) – administrative site plan for new retail, Spirit Halloween.
• SPR 25-42 – 1091 E. Bristol Rd., Burton (Parcel 59-30-551-018, C‑2 General Business) – administrative site plan for daycare expansion.

The commission approved two site‑plan applications for convenient stores with gas pumps and tabled a third for a church office. It also approved the August 12 meeting minutes. Finally, the board voted to forward the Master Plan to City Council, distribute it to the notice list, and schedule a public hearing for December 9, 2025.

• Approved SPR 25‑41 (convenient store with gas pumps) – vote 6‑0
• Approved SPR 25‑43 (Marathon gas station with food service) – vote 6‑0
• Tabled SPR 25‑44 (Center Point Church office) – vote 6‑0
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 6‑0
• Sent Master Plan to City Council, set public hearing for Dec 9 2025 – vote 6‑0

City Council

The Burton City Council will vote on contracts for road rehabilitation and fire station improvements. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding compensation and benefits for administrative officers.

• Contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for Preliminary Engineering of Covert Road Rehabilitation from Davison to Potter Rd. not to exceed $45,850.00
• Contract with MDT Construction for Fire Station #1 South Side Concrete Approach Pad 25-003-D in the amount of $24,044.00
• Attorney Billing (Odette) from 8/14/25 to 8/27/25 in the amount of $3,660.00
• Ordinance to amend chapter 30.03 of the City of Burton Code of Ordinances regarding administrative officer compensation and benefits

The council voted unanimously to (1) reimburse attorney Odette for services totaling $3,660, (2) award a preliminary engineering contract for Covert Road Rehabilitation up to $45,850, (3) contract MDT Construction for a $24,044 concrete pad at Fire Station #1 South Side, and (4) adopt an ordinance aligning administrative officers' compensation with negotiated contracts. All four actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved $3,660 attorney billing (Odette) (7-0)
• Approved contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for Covert Road engineering, up to $45,850 (7-0)
• Approved contract with MDT Construction for Fire Station #1 South Side concrete pad, $24,044 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to bring administrative officers' compensation to parity with negotiated contracts (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance and special‑use applications, including a request to change a light‑industrial parcel to general industrial use for appliance storage, and a request for an addition that exceeds the buildable allowance. The board will also hear proposals for an accessory structure in a restricted office zone, a sign near a residence, and temporary storage of a shipping container. Audience members may address the board before decisions are made.

• ZBA 25-19: variance for 4070 S. Dort Hwy. to allow M‑2 General Industrial special use in M‑1 Light Industrial zone
• ZBA 25-20: variance for 4150 E. Bristol Rd. to allow M‑2 General Industrial special use in C‑3 Highway Oriented Business zone
• ZBA 25-21: request to add a 20 × 24 garage addition exceeding allowance by 33 sq ft on a R‑1B parcel
• ZBA 25-23: request for an illuminated sign within 100 ft of a residential use on 3312 S. Center Rd.
• ZBA 25-24: request for an accessory structure and front‑yard placement on a C‑2 General Business, RO Restricted office parcel

The board denied variance ZBA 25-19 for outside appliance storage at 4070 S. Dort Hwy. with a 3‑4 vote. It approved variance ZBA 25-20 for a 20 × 24 garage addition at 1272 Glendale with a 6‑1 vote. It also approved variance ZBA 25-21 for outdoor boat and RV storage at 4150 E. Bristol Rd. with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Denied ZBA 25-19 (outside appliance storage) – vote 3‑4
• Approved ZBA 25-20 (garage addition) – vote 6‑1
• Approved ZBA 25-21 (boat/RV storage) – vote 7‑0

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on two autumn events. These include the Trick or Treat Trail and a home decorating contest.

• Trick or Treat Trail scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12pm-2pm
• Halloween Home Decorating Contest

The commission discussed upcoming events, including the Trick-or-Treat Trail on Oct. 18 and the Halloween Home Decorating Contest to be posted Sep. 2. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on. The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 PM.

City Council

The council will vote on several financial and personnel items, including attorney fees, re‑appointments, and budget changes. It will also consider a contract up to $200,700 for professional engineering of the Genesee Road rehabilitation project and a $3,322 street‑light upgrade at the corner of Bristol and Fenton Road. Additional actions include adopting collective bargaining agreements for police officers and amending the city code to align administrative compensation.

• Approve and authorize Attorney Billing (Odette) 7/31/25‑8/13/25 for $5,744.00
• Approve and authorize Attorney Billing (Miller Johnson) 7‑3‑25‑7‑31‑25 for $10,925.00
• Approve contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150, for professional engineering of Genesee Road rehab, not to exceed $200,700.00
• Approve lighting upgrade at Bristol and Fenton Road corner, installing 3 streetlights and upgrading 1, estimated cost $3,322.00
• Approve budget amendment increasing Fire Fund building maintenance & supplies by $84,525.00

The council approved multiple items, including attorney fee payments, reappointments, and a professional‑engineering contract for Genesee Road rehabilitation not to exceed $200,700. It also authorized street‑lighting upgrades at Bristol and Fenton Road and budget amendments for the fire and police funds. Additionally, the council accepted the Police Officer Labor Council collective bargaining agreement effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2029.

• Approved $5,744 attorney billing (Odette) (6‑0)
• Approved $10,925 attorney billing (Miller Johnson) (6‑0)
• Reappointed Yulanda Ferguson to Salary Commission, term expires Nov 2032 (6‑0)
• Appointed Mitchell Young as Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, term expires Aug 2027 (6‑0)
• Approved contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment for Genesee Road rehab, up to $200,700 (6‑0)
• Approved lighting upgrade at Bristol and Fenton Road, $3,322 (6‑0)
• Approved $84,525 fire fund budget amendment (6‑0)
• Approved Police Officer Labor Council collective bargaining agreement (effective July 1 2025–June 30 2029) (6‑0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates on the Welcome to Burton monument and plans for memorial benches. It will review the bid for a cement pad and consider placement, bids, and maintenance for flags, as well as lighting and garbage can projects. Audience members may address the board on city business.

• Update on the DDA Welcome to Burton Monument
• Review bid for the cement pad
• Review placement, bids, and maintenance for flags
• Campaign for memorial benches
• Discussion of lighting, garbage can, etc.

The Downtown Development Authority board reviewed a bid for a concrete pad and a proposal for flag poles. Both motions failed, with the concrete pad motion losing 1‑5. The flag pole motion also failed due to lack of support. No other actions were approved.

• Motion to approve concrete pad to lowest bidder failed (1-5)
• Motion to move forward with flag poles failed (no support)

City Council

The council adopted the standard resolution for Step V of Burton’s demolition procedure, declaring 1387 Connell St. a public nuisance or hazard. The council postponed any further action for 60 days while DPW reviews the case and will present recommendations at a regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0.

• Approved demolition resolution for 1387 Connell St., postponing action 60 days (6-0)
• Directed DPW to review the case within 60 days and report recommendations at a regular meeting