Charlevoix County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The City of Charlevoix Historic District Commission will meet to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on Park Avenue. The body will also address a National Register of Historic Places nomination and administrative planning for 2025.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 304 Park Avenue
- National Register of Historic Places nomination
- Annual Report
- 2025 Meeting Dates
- Appointment of officers for 2005
City Council
The Charlevoix City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinance amendments: Lighting and Signs (Ordinance 854), Fines (Ordinance 856), and Planning Commission membership (Ordinance 855). The council will also consider a lease for a 2025 GMS Sierra pick‑up truck for the airport and a resignation from the Downtown Development Authority. Additional items include an AMI opt‑out policy, a ladder truck overhaul, and a mayoral appointment.
- Lease of 2025 GMS Sierra Pick‑up Truck for Airport
- Downtown Development Authority resignation – Kirby Dipert
- Amendment to Lighting and Signs Ordinance 854
- Amendment to Fines Ordinance 856
- Amendment to Planning Commission membership Ordinance 855
General
The Charlevoix Board of Review will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 10, 2024. Items on the agenda include a public comment period, review of three pending petitions, and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. No other actions are listed.
- Petition Review – December BOR Petitions 1‑3
- Approval of Minutes – prior meeting
- Public Comment – open to residents
Planning Commission
The City of Charlevoix Planning Commission will review regulations for accessory buildings and a proposed new section regarding residential decks above the first floor. The body will also discuss 2025 priorities and the annual report.
- 153.116 Accessory Buildings
- 153.160 Residential Decks Above First Floor (proposed new section)
- 2025 Priorities and Activities
- Annual Report Discussion
City Council
The City Council will review a tasting room license for Grand Traverse Distillers, LLC and a dock application for Burns Street. The body will also set a public hearing regarding Planning Commission membership.
- Off-Premises Tasting Room License for Grand Traverse Distillers, LLC
- Burns Street Dock Application and Requirements
- Public hearing setting for Planning Commission membership amendment
- Match on Main Grant Policy & Process
- State Grant for Snow Removal Equipment
City Council
The Charlevoix City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments: Amendment to Disorderly Conduct, Ordinance 853 of 2024, and Amendment to Lighting and Signs, Ordinance 854 of 2024. The council will also consider a redevelopment liquor license application and routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes, financial registers, airport fees, and grant support. Additional business includes appointments to the Board of Review and standard reports and comments.
- Public hearing: Amendment to Disorderly Conduct, Ordinance 853 of 2024
- Public hearing: Amendment to Lighting and Signs, Ordinance 854 of 2024
- Review of redevelopment liquor license application
- Consent agenda items (meeting minutes, accounts payable, airport fees, lighthouse grant support, investment update)
- Council members appointment to Board of Review
Planning Commission
The Charlevoix Planning Commission will review a site plan for the Pinebridge Place townhomes at 1522 Bridge Street. Commissioners will discuss proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance Section 153.145, which addresses fences and walls. Old business includes a review of rooftop decks. Public comment not related to agenda items is also scheduled.
- Site plan review – 1522 Bridge Street Pinebridge Place Townhomes
- Discussion of amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 153.145 (Fences and Walls)
- Old business: review of rooftop decks
City Council
The City Council will review a $29,684.00 expenditure for a water treatment plant pump rebuild. The body is also setting a public hearing for an amendment to the Disorderly Conduct ordinance.
- High Service Pump Rebuild for Water Treatment Plant: $29,684.00
- Public hearing setting for Amendment to Disorderly Conduct, Ordinance 853 of 2024
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Grant Application
- Replacement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- New Year's Eve Holiday
Planning Commission
The Charlevoix County Planning Commission will conduct roll call, approve the agenda, and open a period for public comment not related to agenda items. Under new business, the commission will review the Michigan Association of Planners Conference. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Review Michigan Association of Planners Conference
Charlevoix DDA Board
The Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to review several ongoing and new initiatives. Items include an alley improvement grant for 211 Bridge Street, proposals for downtown public bathrooms, and agreements with the public library and the Chamber of Commerce. The board will also discuss concerts in the park and marketing opportunities.
- Alley Improvement Grant – 211 Bridge Street
- Downtown Bathrooms proposal
- DDA Agreement with Charlevoix Public Library
- Partnership Agreement with Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
- Concerts in the Park
City Council
The City Council will meet to approve the 2025 marina fee schedule and a water plant turbidity meter replacement. The meeting also includes a follow-up report on a deer cull from the Chief of Police.
- Water Plant Turbidity Meter Replacement: $32,382.00
- 2025 Marina Fee Approval
- General Liability & Property Insurance for 2024-25
- Deer Cull follow-up report by Chief of Police Jill McDonnell
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The Charlevoix Shade Tree & Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 210 State Street. The agenda includes marking tree planting locations throughout the city and staking the trees. A public comment period is also scheduled before adjournment.
- Marking tree planting locations throughout the city
- Tree planting staking
Planning Commission
The City of Charlevoix Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the Mixed Use District Ordinance. The body will also review a site plan for a duplex condominium development and discuss regulations for sign lighting and decks.
- Public hearing on Mixed Use District Ordinance Amendments
- Site plan approval for duplex condominium development at 1002 May Street
- Discussion on sign lighting
- Discussion on rooftop decks, ground decks, and patios
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a conditional rezone for a portion of 743 Petoskey Avenue. The meeting also includes time for public comment.
- Conditional rezone of a portion of 743 Petoskey Avenue
City Council
The Charlevoix City Council will discuss a conditional rezoning of a portion of 743 Petoskey Avenue. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering minutes, financial registers, a power purchase commitment, a lease of a police patrol vehicle for 2025, a tree‑planting bid, an AI policy, and a grant from the Institute for Responsive Government. Additional public‑hearing items are a deer‑cull request, a redevelopment proposal for 109 Mason Street, and revised articles of incorporation for LCEMSA.
- Conditional rezone of a portion of 743 Petoskey Avenue
- Lease of Police Patrol Vehicle 2025
- 2024 ROW Tree Planting Bid
- 109 Mason Street Redevelopment Ready Proposal
- Institute for Responsive Government Grant
General
The Charlevoix City Election Commission will consider several consent agenda items. These include approving the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes, approving ballots, appointing precinct election inspectors, conducting a public accuracy test for the August primary election, and adopting a resolution outlining delegated duties. After the consent items, the meeting will open for public comment before adjourning.
- Approve July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approve ballots
- Appointment of precinct election inspectors
- Public accuracy test for August primary election
- Adopt resolution outlining delegated duties
City Council
The City Council will consider a 2025 deer cull and approve contracts for the Belle River Power Plant and water tower maintenance. The body will also set a public hearing for a conditional rezone at 743 Petoskey Ave.
- Set Public Hearing: Conditional Rezone, 743 Petoskey Ave.
- Approve Water Tower Maintenance contract: $41,000
- Approve Belle River Power Plant Contract Amendments
- 2025 Deer Cull proposal discussed
- Approve September 3, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
The Charlevoix Planning Commission will review several agenda items, including a conditional rezoning of a portion of 743 Petoskey Ave and proposed changes to the city’s lighting ordinance. The commission will also conduct a site‑plan review for a small brewery at 743 Petoskey Ave and revisit a previously tabled site‑plan for a religious facility at 800 State St. Additional items include discussion of commercial mixed‑use standards and a zoning administrator report.
- Conditional rezone of a portion of 743 Petoskey Ave
- Proposed changes to 153.172 Lighting of the City of Charlevoix Zoning Ordinance
- Site plan review for a small brewery at 743 Petoskey Ave
- Site plan review of 800 State Street religious facility (tabled)
- Discussion of commercial mixed‑use standards
City Council
The Charlevoix City Council will hear a presentation on the 2023‑24 fiscal year financial audit. It will adopt routine consent agenda items, including an electric service tariff edit and changes to the Marina 45‑day extended stay policy. The council will also consider a request for a temporary commercial slip lease at the City Marina.
- Introduction of Officer Charles Ramirez and Officer Donald Martin
- 2023‑24 Fiscal Year Financial Audit Presentation
- Electric Service Tariff Edit (consent agenda)
- Changes to Marina 45‑Day Extended Stay Policy (consent agenda)
- Temporary Commercial Slip Leasee at City Marina
General
The Charlevoix County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from William and Kelly Lockwood for interior side‑yard setbacks at 1209 Bridge Street. The board will review staff and applicant presentations, hear public comments, and then determine the findings of fact. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, approval of April 17, 2024 minutes, and a Zoning Administrator's report.
- Public hearing for variance request: interior side‑yard variances of 9'6" and 1'10" at 1209 Bridge Street
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024
- Zoning Administrator's report
- Public comment period
City Council
The City Council will meet to address several administrative items via a consent agenda. Discussions include a grant application for body-worn cameras and MDOT storm system maintenance. The council will also review a banquet facility permit recommendation.
- Michigan Township Participating Plan Grant Application for body-worn cameras
- 2024 Cleaning and Televising of MDOT Storm System
- Local Government Recommendation for Banquet Facility Permit
- Belle River Contract Amendments
Charlevoix DDA Board
The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to appoint an interim director and discuss a partnership agreement with the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce. The board will also consider creating committees to review future Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects for the downtown area and the marina.
- Appointment of Interim Director
- Partnership Agreement with Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
- Creation of committees for TIF projects at the Marina and Downtown
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning 115 Hurlbut Street from Commercial Mixed Use to a Central Business District. The commission will also review a site plan approval for 800 State Street Encounter Charlevoix and discuss a conditional rezoning of 743 Petoskey Avenue in a preliminary meeting. Additional items include a discussion of minimum lot sizes for Commercial Mixed Use and a request to schedule a future public hearing on a Lighting Ordinance.
- Public hearing to rezone 115 Hurlbut St from Commercial Mixed Use to Central Business District
- Site plan approval for 800 State Street Encounter Charlevoix
- Conditional rezoning discussion for 743 Petoskey Ave (preliminary meeting)
- Discussion of minimum lot size for Commercial Mixed Use
- Request for next month's agenda: public hearing for Lighting Ordinance
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The Charlevoix Shade Tree & Parks Commission will meet to approve past minutes and discuss ongoing projects including stormwater areas, park trimming, and tree planting.
- Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes
- Ferry Beach Stormwater/Wetland Area review
- Michigan Beach Park trimming and pruning
- Scheduled tree removals
- 2024 Tree Planting
City Council
The Charlevoix City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, a MDOT trunkline maintenance contract, a half‑ton truck lease, and a medical benefit plan exemption option. The council will also hold a public hearing on the Pinebridge Place PILOT Ordinance. Additional reports and public comments will be heard before adjournment.
- Adopt Pinebridge Place PILOT Ordinance (public hearing)
- Approve MDOT Trunkline Maintenance Contract (consent agenda)
- Approve Half Ton Truck Lease through Enterprise Fleet (consent agenda)
- Adopt PA 152 Annual Exemption Option for 2024‑25 Medical Benefit Plan (consent agenda)
- Review Investment Update from City Treasurer (consent agenda)
City Council
The City Council will consider renewing a fire protection agreement and purchasing a dump body and slide in sander for $139,471.00. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a Pinebridge Place development agreement.
- Fire Protection Renewal Agreement
- Purchase of dump body and slide in sander for $139,471.00
- Public Hearing: Pinebridge Place PILOT & Development Agreement
- Extension of cross connection contract with Hydrocorp
- MML Worker's Compensation Fund Board of Trustees Election
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The commission will review scheduled tree removals and 2024 shade tree location recommendations. The agenda also includes updates on Ferry Beach stormwater areas and Michigan Beach Park pruning.
- Scheduled Tree Removals
- 2024 Shade Tree Location Recommendations
- Pine River Lane Trees
- Ferry Beach Stormwater/Wetland Area
- Michigan Beach Park Trimming and Pruning