Charlotte, Michigan

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City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026-27 budget, millage levies, and new ordinances for construction codes and the administrative board. The body will also consider a new fee schedule and an employment agreement for Vester Davis.

• Public hearing and consideration of FY 2026-27 Budget and Millage Levies
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $252,108.14
• Second reading and adoption of Construction Code Ordinance (Resolution 2026-34)
• Second reading and adoption of Administrative Appeals Board Ordinance (Resolution 2026-35)
• Resolution 2026-38 for a temporary street closure on N. Sheldon

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the creation of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District and an emergency services assessment roll. The body is also deciding on the adoption of construction code and administrative appeals board ordinances.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $503,018.56
• Public hearing and resolution for the creation of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District
• Resolution 2026-33 to create a Special Assessment District for Emergency Services and Vehicles
• Second reading and adoption of Construction Code (Resolution 2026-34) and Administrative Appeals Board (Resolution 2026-35) ordinances
• Street closures for Oddities Festival and Friends of Eaton County Animals’ Celebration

The City Council voted to create a special assessment district for emergency services and vehicles, adopting Resolution 2026-33. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one against. The council also approved claims and expenditures of $503,018.56 and adopted the updated zoning ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 2026-33 creating emergency services special assessment district (6-1)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $503,018.56 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-32 creating obsolete property rehabilitation district (unanimous)
• Approved Assessing Solutions Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted updated zoning ordinance with setback and parking changes (7-0)
• Moved second reading of Construction Code Ordinance to June 8 meeting
• Moved second reading of Administrative Appeals Board Ordinance to June 8 meeting
• Extended conditional city manager offer to Vestor Davis (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will vote on whether to rescind its May 5 recommendation for the proposed 2026 Zoning Ordinance and Map. Staff will also discuss specific revisions, including a front‑setback change, typographical fixes, floodplain map inclusion, and adjustments to parking language. The outcome will guide the next recommendation to City Council.

• Motion to rescind the May 5 recommendation of the 2026 Zoning Ordinance & Map
• Revision of CC District front setback to 25 feet (page 13)
• Typographical corrections of district codes on pages 18, 54, and 47‑51
• Incorporation of floodplain map into overlay district maps (page 23)
• Amendment of parking requirements language and removal of “no minimum parking” sentence (pages 47‑51)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to interview three candidates for the City Manager position. Following the interviews, the council will discuss potential selections for further consideration.

• Interview with candidate Vestor Davis at 6:05 pm
• Interview with candidate Howard Fink at 6:50 pm
• Interview with candidate Scott Czasak at 7:35 pm

The council voted to nominate candidate #3, Scott Czasak, as the lead City Manager candidate and candidate #1, Vestor Davis, as the alternate. The motion passed 6‑1. The consultant will contact the lead candidate, draft a contract, and present it to the city attorney for approval at the next regular meeting.

• Nominated Scott Czasak as lead City Manager candidate (vote 6-1)
• Designated Vestor Davis as alternate City Manager candidate (vote 6-1)
• Approved proceeding with background checks, contract drafting, and attorney review

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading and adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Map. The body will also discuss the introduction of new construction code and administrative appeals ordinances, as well as a new purchasing policy.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $651,148.06
• Second reading and adoption of Zoning Ordinance and Map
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-02 (State Construction Code) and Ordinance 2026-03 (Administrative Appeals Board)
• Appointment of David M. Revore as counsel to prosecute ordinance violations
• Grant applications for SOM Fire Equipment, EGLE HVAC controls for West Side Fire Station, VFC, and MDNR Urban and Community Forestry

The council removed the Rotary Club membership fee from the claims and expenditures and approved the reduced total. It voted to return the proposed zoning ordinance to the Planning Commission for further review. Several resolutions were adopted, including the State Construction Code ordinance, the Administrative Appeals Board ordinance, the appointment of a city prosecutor, and approval of a vehicle purchase for code enforcement. The council also authorized applications for multiple grant programs.

• Removed Rotary Club membership fee from claims (unanimous)
• Approved amended claims and expenditures (unanimous)
• Sent zoning ordinance back to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted State Construction Code ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Administrative Appeals Board ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed David M. Revore as city counsel (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet Trailblazer for code enforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized applications for SOM Fire Equipment, EGLE CEM, VFC, and MDNR Forestry grants (approved)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed 2026 Zoning Ordinance and Map. The body will also discuss the potential for a standalone short-term rental ordinance and recommend members for new administrative boards.

• Public hearing and recommendation for the Proposed 2026 Zoning Ordinance & Map
• Recommendation regarding a standalone short-term rental ordinance
• Recommendation of a Planning Commission member appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
• Recommendation of a Planning Commission member to the Administration Appeals Board (AAB)
• Appointment of a Planning Commission member to Administrative Review

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review confidential city manager applicants in a closed session. The body will decide which candidates to interview and set the schedule for those interviews.

• Review of confidential city manager applicants
• Selection of candidates for interviews
• Scheduling of interview dates and times

The council excused absent members Chin and Brummette and approved the meeting agenda. A closed session was opened to review confidential City Manager applicants, after which the council returned to open session. Candidates 6, 10, and 13 were chosen for interviews with Candidate 2 as an alternate, and the interview date was set for May 14 at 6:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused absent Councilmembers Chin and Brummette (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Opened closed session to review City Manager applicants (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Selected Candidates 6, 10, 13 for City Manager interviews, Candidate 2 as alternate (motion carried)
• Scheduled City Manager interview for May 14 at 6:00 PM (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council amended and approved claims totaling $901,670.59 after removing a $539.50 Rotary Club invoice, and then approved the amended total of $902,210.09. Several resolutions were also adopted, including the creation of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District and the approval of a crack‑sealant purchase for street maintenance. All motions were carried, with most votes unanimous.

• Amended claims to $901,670.59 by removing Rotary Club invoice (unanimous)
• Approved amended claims totaling $902,210.09 (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation for six‑year capital improvements program (unanimous)
• Approved crack sealant material purchase for street maintenance (6‑1)
• Approved Harris & Bostwick street resurfacing project (6‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑22 opposing state zoning preemption (unanimous)
• Created Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 217 E. Lawrence (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for FY 25‑26 (unanimous)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing on a special assessment district for emergency services and vehicles, followed by a vote on the district and the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting also includes approval of claims totaling over $1.4 million and several grant applications.

• Public Hearing: Emergency Services and Vehicles Special Assessment
• Approval of Claims and Expenditures totaling $1,455,043.57
• First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Zoning Code and Zoning Map
• City Manager Proposed Budget
• Emergency Purchase Ratification (Hopkins Mechanical)

The City Council voted to adopt the Emergency Services and Vehicles Special Assessment (Resolution 2026-18) despite one dissenting vote. The council also approved the first reading of a zoning amendment to schedule a Planning Commission hearing, and approved a sole‑source purchase for pavement rejuvenation with warranty provisions. Several consent‑agenda items, including claims and expenditures of $1,455,043.57, were also approved.

• Approved Emergency Services and Vehicles Special Assessment (Resolution 2026-18) (5‑1, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved first reading of Zoning Code amendment and scheduled Planning Commission hearing (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of pavement rejuvenation services with warranty amendment (6‑0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved Claims and Expenditures totaling $1,455,043.57 (consent agenda)
• Approved Emergency Purchase Ratification (Hopkins Mechanical) (consent agenda)
• Approved participation in Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program (consent agenda)
• Approved application for SS4A Planning Grant (consent agenda)
• Approved application for MDOT FY 2026 State/Local Airport Program (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission voted to approve a Temporary Use Permit allowing TNT Fireworks to operate a fireworks sales tent at 116 Lansing Street in June‑July 2026. The commission also approved the site‑plan review for a 60‑unit affordable housing project at 440 Spring Street. In addition, the body considered a proposed zoning ordinance and map recommendation.

• Approval of Temporary Use Permit for fireworks sales tent at 116 Lansing St. (June‑July 2026)
• Approval of site‑plan review for 440 Spring St. affordable housing development (60 units)
• Discussion and recommendation of a proposed zoning ordinance and map
• Early and late public comment periods limited to 5 minutes each
• Approval of agenda and prior meeting minutes

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider a consent agenda that approves $448,055.42 in claims and authorizes applications for FEMA AFG and SAFER grants. The business agenda includes purchasing CivicPlus Recreation and AMM Select Pro Premium modules for the city website, approving the McKenna Agreement, creating a Special Assessment District for police and fire protection, contracting with MDOT for additional road work, and extending the 2025 Reith‑Riley unit pricing for 2026 street paving projects.

• Approve Claims and Expenditures totaling $448,055.42
• Purchase CivicPlus Recreation Module and AMM Select Pro Premium Module for city website
• Approve Resolution 2026-13 Special Assessment District – Police & Fire Protection
• Approve contract with Michigan Department of Transportation for additional road work
• Extend 2025 Reith‑Riley unit pricing for 2026 street paving projects

The council approved the special assessment district resolutions (Resolutions 2026-13 & 2026-14) with an estimated cost of $1,160,800 and a 3.95‑mill rate applied to all taxable property. Additional actions included approving a CivicPlus modules purchase (5‑yes, 1‑no, 1 absent), a McKenna Agreement, an MDOT road‑work contract for $23,000, and a $1.8 million street‑paving extension. The council also authorized the application for FEMA AFG and SAFER Grants with a 10% local match of about $15,000.

• Approved corrected meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus modules purchase (5‑yes, 1‑no, 1 absent)
• Approved McKenna Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Special Assessment District resolutions $1,160,800 (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT additional road work contract $23,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 street paving extension $1.8 million (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA AFG and SAFER Grants application with 10% local match (~$15,000) (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to apply for FEMA grants (unanimous)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on several business items, such as authorizing the Charlotte Junior Orioles to build a new press box, approving Pivot Group to conduct the city manager search, and adopting an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement. Additional items include authorizing meter replacements for AMI, applying for an EDA disaster recovery grant, and seeking a Rural Development Fair Capital Improvement grant.

• Authorize Charlotte Junior Orioles to build a new press box
• Approve Pivot Group to facilitate city manager search
• Approve amendment to POLC collective bargaining agreement
• Authorize AMI implementation – required meter replacements
• Authorize applications for EDA disaster recovery and MDARD Rural Development Fair grants

The council unanimously approved several items, including a $1 million AMI water‑meter replacement project, a new press box for the Charlotte Junior Orioles, and the hiring of Pivot Group to conduct the city‑manager search. It also adopted a collective‑bargaining amendment, authorized disaster‑recovery and fair‑ground grants, and confirmed mayoral appointments and $499,572.08 in claims.

• Authorized AMI implementation with 2,200 meter replacements ($1 M total) – all members voted in favor
• Approved new press box for Charlotte Junior Orioles (≈$50,000) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved hiring Pivot Group to facilitate city‑manager search – motion carried unanimously
• Approved amendment to POLC collective‑bargaining agreement – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized EDA disaster‑recovery grant application – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized MDARD Rural Development Fair capital‑improvement grant – motion carried unanimously
• Approved mayoral appointments to boards and commissions – motion carried unanimously
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $499,572.08 – motion carried unanimously

Planning Commission

The commission approved a Temporary Use Permit for TNT Fireworks to operate a sales tent in the Meijer parking lot at 1167 E Clinton Trail from June 19 to July 6, 2026. It also reviewed a conceptual site plan for a new development on 440 Spring St submitted by Commonwealth Development Corporation, noting compliance with RM-2 zoning and recommending approval pending further departmental reviews.

• Approval of Temporary Use Permit for fireworks tent at 1167 E Clinton Trail (June 19–July 6, 2026)
• Conceptual site plan review for 440 Spring St by Commonwealth Development Corporation
• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson

City Council

The Charlotte City Council meeting will approve a consent agenda that includes $382,274.83 in claims and expenditures, renumbering of 2026 resolutions, a body‑camera grant request, and a resolution to close a block of E. Harris for the Needful Things anniversary. The business agenda will consider adopting a Community Development Block Grant procurement policy, a sole‑source contract for flow monitoring and hydraulic modeling (Fishbeck), and input for the council’s professional‑development budget. Council members will also discuss priorities for the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget.

• Approve Claims & Expenditures totaling $382,274.83
• Approve Resolution to close 100 block of E. Harris for Needful Things anniversary (May 8‑10, 2026)
• Consider adoption of Community Development Block Grant Procurement Policy
• Consider sole‑source authorization for Flow Monitoring and Hydraulic Modeling (Fishbeck)
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Budget Priorities

The council approved the corrected minutes and excused two absent members. The consent agenda items, including $382,274.83 in claims, resolution renumbering, a police body‑camera grant request, and a temporary street closure, were approved. Council members adopted the Community Development Block Grant Procurement Policy and authorized a sole‑source study for flow monitoring and hydraulic modeling up to $52,000 with a 5‑1 vote. No formal vote was taken on the additional professional‑development budget request.

• Approved corrected meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Excused absent Council Members Brummette and Rodriguez (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items: $382,274.83 claims, renumbered resolutions, police body‑camera grant request, and East Harris St. closure (motion carried)
• Adopted Community Development Block Grant Procurement Policy (motion carried)
• Authorized sole‑source Flow Monitoring and Hydraulic Modeling study up to $52,000 (5‑1)
• Discussed additional $3,900 professional‑development budget request (no motion)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will review claims and expenditures and discuss the 2026-27 budget calendar. The body is also considering a Build Grant application and compensation for Rural Fire Association vehicles and equipment.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $791,434.65
• Selection of Haviland Products Company as Ferric Chloride Supplier
• Resolution 2026-04 for FY 2026 Build Grant Application
• Rural Fire Association Compensation for Vehicles & Equipment
• Resolution 2026-05 regarding authorized signers for Independent Bank

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-04 to apply for a state infrastructure grant for the Cochran project, with a voluntary city contribution of up to $975,000. It also approved a $65,000 two‑year compensation agreement with the Rural Fire Association and authorized $791,434.65 in claims and expenditures. Additional unanimous approvals included the ferric chloride supplier contract and the consent agenda items.

• Approved Resolution 2026-04 for FY 2026 Build Grant application and up to $975,000 local contribution (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 two‑year compensation for Rural Fire Association vehicles & equipment (unanimous)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $791,434.65 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year ferric chloride supplier contract with Haviland Products Company (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (claims, supplier, mayoral appointments, bank signers) (unanimous)
• Moved agenda items A and B from consent to regular agenda (unanimous)
• Excused absent Councilmember Brummette (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission held a special meeting on January 6, 2026 to review the draft zoning ordinance prepared by Beckett & Raeder. Commissioners discussed restructuring the draft to align with current state standards. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned after standard agenda actions.

• Review of Zoning Ordinance Draft prepared by Beckett & Raeder
• Discussion of restructuring the draft to reflect current state standards
• Approval of agenda – motion by Lester, seconded by Bearup
• Excuse of absent members – motion by Garrett, seconded by Bearup
• Adjournment – motion by Garrett, seconded by Blevin

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $397,432.92 in claims and expenditures, extending a six‑month IT services contract with MicroTech Services Inc., and a three‑year Bio‑Solids Land Application contract with BioTech Agronomics, Inc. Additional business items include establishing an Emergency Vehicle and Service Special Assessment Fund, awarding a building inspection services contract, and approving an interim city manager contract with Great Lakes Municipal Consulting LLC.

• Approve claims and expenditures totaling $397,432.92
• Extend six‑month IT services contract with MicroTech Services Inc.
• Approve three‑year Bio‑Solids Land Application contract with BioTech Agronomics, Inc.
• Consider creation of Proposed Emergency Vehicle and Service Special Assessment Fund
• Approve interim city manager contract with Great Lakes Municipal Consulting LLC

The council voted to direct staff to prepare the establishment of a new Emergency Vehicle and Service Special Assessment Fund, with a unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved the award of McKenna Building Inspection Services and the Carmel Township Interlocal Fire Agreement, each passing 6‑0‑1. Additional approvals included a lease amendment, the 2026 fair event list, removal of two dead trees, and the consent agenda items.

• Approved establishment of Emergency Vehicle and Service Special Assessment Fund (unanimous)
• Approved award of McKenna Building Inspection Services contract (Yea 6; Nay 0; Absent 1)
• Approved Carmel Township Interlocal Fire Agreement (Yea 6; Nay 0; Absent 1)
• Approved amendment to Eaton County 4‑H Agricultural Society Lease (Yea 6; Nay 0; Absent 1)
• Approved 2026 Eaton County Fair Event List (Yea 6; Nay 0; Absent 1)
• Approved removal of two dead trees from Eaton County Fairgrounds (Yea 5; Nay 0; Absent 1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a‑e (claims, leases, IT extension, etc.) (Yea 6; Nay 0; Absent 1)
• Approved December 29, 2025 Special Council Meeting Minutes as written (Yea 1; Nay 5; Absent 1)

City Council

The City Council will interview Howard Fink and Vincent Pastue for the Interim City Manager position. The body will also consider mayoral appointments to city boards and a grant application for recycling infrastructure.

• Interviews for Interim City Manager with Howard Fink and Vincent Pastue
• Proposed appointment of Cam Robinson to Airport Advisory Board
• Proposed appointment of Anthony Rodriguez to Downtown Development Authority
• Authorization to apply for a $177,490 EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Proposed $44,373 local cash match from the Recycling Center Fund for facility improvements

The council voted unanimously to offer the interim city manager position to Vincent Pastue. It also approved mayoral appointments of Cam Robinson to the Airport Advisory Board and Council Member Anthony Rodriguez as the Downtown Development Authority representative. The council authorized the city to apply for an EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant requiring a $44,000 city match. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

• Offer interim city manager position to Vincent Pastue – approved 7-0
• Appoint Cam Robinson to Airport Advisory Board – approved 7-0
• Appoint Anthony Rodriguez as DDA representative – approved 7-0
• Authorize application for EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant (city match $44,000) – approved 7-0
• Adjourn meeting – approved 7-0

City Council

The Charlotte City Council meeting on Jan 12 2026 will review several items, including a public hearing on the IFC 2021 Edition fire‑code ordinance and a consent agenda approving $575,987.09 in claims and expenditures. Council members will consider a resolution to amend the operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026, and a resolution requesting MDOT to convert M‑79 from four to three traffic lanes. Additional actions include a second reading of the fire‑code ordinance and approval of 2026 guidelines for poverty exemptions.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $575,987.09
• Resolution to amend operating and capital budget appropriation for FY 2025‑2026
• Resolution to request MDOT conversion of M‑79 from 4 to 3 traffic lanes
• Second reading and approval of IFC 2021 Edition fire‑code ordinance
• Approval of guidelines for poverty exemptions 2026

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to review the draft Zoning Ordinance dated December 2, 2025. Commissioners will discuss the proposed district definitions, use regulations, and overlay provisions contained in the draft. The meeting also includes public comment periods and routine agenda approval.

• Zoning Ordinance Draft Review (draft dated 12/02/2025)
• Early public comment – presentations limited to 5 minutes
• Late public comment – presentations limited to 5 minutes

City Council

The council will review the Permanent City Manager Selection Committee Report and decide whether to proceed with its recommendations. They will also consider the mayor’s proposal to create an interim City Manager Selection Committee composed of the mayor, one council member, the current City Manager, and all department heads.

• Discuss Permanent City Manager Selection Committee Report
• Consider mayor's recommendation to form an interim City Manager Selection Committee