Charlotte public meetings in 2021
38 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider the approval of claims and expenditures for October 18, 2021. The body will also consider an appointment to the Board of Review and review a memo regarding 220 W. Shaw.
- Resolution 2021-149: Approval of Claims and Expenditures October 18, 2021
- Resolution 2021-150: Approve Board of Review Appointment
- Discussion of memo regarding 220 W. Shaw
City Council
The City Council will discuss resuming water shut-offs for non-payment and establishing a fee schedule for water reconnection. The body is also deciding on several contracts and the authorization of essential work pay.
- Resolution 2021-140: Proposal to resume water shut-offs for non-payment
- Resolution 2021-139: Proposed fee schedule for water reconnection costs
- Resolution 2021-127: Contract for ROWE PSC for Hall/Washington/McClure Streets
- Resolution 2021-138: Budget amendment to hire code staff
- Resolution 2021-145: Firework permit for Charlotte High School on October 15, 2021
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for two lot splits. The body will also discuss recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement.
- Public hearing and Resolution 2021-132 for lot split at 339 & 341 North Bostwick Street
- Public hearing and Resolution 2021-133 for lot split at 437 & 441 West Lawrence Ave.
- Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement Recommendations
City Council
The City Council approved several resolutions including the appointment of Robert Vogel as Fire Chief. The council also authorized a contract with Rowe PSC for engineering services related to the reconstruction of Hall, Washington, and McClure streets.
- Confirmed appointment of Robert Vogel as Fire Chief
- Authorized $45,380.00 change order for Rowe PSC for E. Harris Street project
- Approved $39,985.00 purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Police Tahoe from Berger Chevrolet Inc.
- Approved $689,634.96 in claims and expenditures
- Authorized contract with Rowe PSC for Hall/Washington/McClure streets reconstruction
City Council
The City Council will discuss whether to resume, temporarily extend, or indefinitely discontinue the practice of shutting off water service for non-payment. This follows a moratorium issued by the state of Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion on resuming water shut-offs for non-payment of bills
- Review of Section 68-99 Billing and Collection ordinance
- Discussion on the $80 service resumption fee
- Discussion on marijuana businesses within city limits
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings and vote on two boundary adjustments for properties on North Bostwick Street and West Lawrence Avenue. The body will also discuss recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement regarding outdated ordinances.
- Resolution 2021-132: Lot split for 339 & 341 North Bostwick Street to remedy building encroachments
- Resolution 2021-133: Lot split for 437 & 441 West Lawrence Ave. to eliminate a shared driveway
- Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement recommendations for Chapter 82 zoning ordinance review
City Council
The City Council will discuss the appointment of a Fire Chief and the purchase of a police vehicle. The body is also considering contracts for street reconstruction and a property offer for 220 W Shaw.
- Resolution 2021-129 to appoint a Fire Chief
- Resolution 2021-127 for reconstruction of Hall, Washington and McClure Streets
- Resolution 2021-131 to authorize the purchase of a police vehicle
- Resolution 2021-125 to change the fee schedule to add rental fees
- Resolution 2021-130 to accept the offer for 220 W Shaw
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to establish a rental registration and inspection program. The body is also considering updates to the city fee schedule and various administrative resolutions.
- Ordinance 2021-09 to establish a Rental Registration and Inspection Program
- Resolution 2021-115 to amend the Fee Schedule
- Resolution 2021-125 to add rental fees to the Fee Schedule
- Resolution 2021-123 to extend the time to hire a Fire Chief
- Resolution 2021-121 regarding an application for a firework display
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two specific items. The meeting includes time for public comment on these topics.
- Discussion of Rental Registration Program
- Discussion of Marihuana Regulations
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the approval of a site plan for 1001 West Lawrence Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 1, 2021, meeting.
- Public Hearing: Site Plan – 1001 West Lawrence Avenue
- Consideration: Site Plan Approval – 1001 West Lawrence Avenue
City Council
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City Council
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City Council
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City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to separate the Clerk and Treasurer offices. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU and a temporary use permit for vehicle storage.
- Ordinance 2021-08 to separate Clerk-Treasurer offices
- Resolution 2021-100: Temporary use permit for vehicle storage at 504 E Lovett Street for 12 months
- Resolution 2021-101: Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU
- Resolution 2021-098: Traffic Control Order for street parking
- Resolution 2021-105: Interlocal Agreement with Eaton County for RAVE Alerts
City Council
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City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including a public hearing for the FY21-22 budget. The agenda includes zoning variance requests and property rezoning at 121 E Harris Street and 123 East Stoddard.
- Public hearing for FY21-22 Budget (Resolution 2021-087)
- Zoning variance for front yard setback at 123 East Stoddard
- Rezoning of 121 E Harris Street from OS-1 to B-1
- Replacement of Methane Boiler at Wastewater Treatment Plant (Resolution 2021-089)
- Contract with Moore & Bruggink for tertiary filtration study (Resolution 2021-091)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and provide a recommendation regarding a rezoning request for 121 E. Harris Street.
- Public Hearing: Request for Rezone – 122 E. Harris Street
- Recommendation: Request for Rezone – 121 E. Harris Street
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a WRI Grant Application and a Special Assessment Roll. The body will then consider resolutions to approve the grant application and confirm the assessment roll.
- Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 2021-075 regarding WRI Grant Application
- Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 2021-086 regarding Special Assessment Roll
City Council
The City Council will discuss a new ordinance regarding charges for emergency response services. The body is also considering budget amendments and several service contracts.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2021-04 for Cost Recovery
- Resolution 2021-073 authorizing General Fund Budget Amendments
- Resolution 2021-076 authorizing a brush grinding contract
- Resolution 2021-077 approving FTCH contract for Drinking Water Asset Management Grant
- Resolution 2021-080 approving fireworks display at CPS
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will meet electronically for a workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the MERS pension system.
- MERS presentation and discussion on pension system
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. The body is also considering the introduction of a cost recovery ordinance and the creation of park ranger positions within the DPW.
- Resolution 2021-061: Contract with Fedewa, Inc. for painting the North Water Tower
- Resolution 2021-062: Contract with TH Eifert for rebuilding the Main Primary Clarifier Drive
- Ordinance 2021-04 for Cost Recovery
- Resolution 2021-071: Authorizing Park Ranger positions in the DPW
- Resolution 2021-073: General Fund Budget Amendments
City Council
The City Council will meet electronically to discuss the establishment of a Special Assessment District. The body will also consider authorizing a public hearing regarding the distribution of a levy.
- Resolution No. 2021-057: Approving Special Assessment District Cost Estimates and Establish District
- Resolution No. 2021-059: Authorizing the Public Hearing for Distribution of Levy
City Council
The City Council is holding a special electronic meeting to discuss the FY 2021-2022 Budget. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding a collective bargaining agreement.
- FY 2021-2022 Budget
- Closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding special assessment district cost estimates and height and area regulations for 704 St. Mary’s Blvd. The body is deciding on several contracts, airport leases, and rezoning requests for West Seminary Street and West Lawrence.
- Resolution 2021-057: Approving Special Assessment District Cost Estimates
- Resolution 2021-065 and 2021-066: Rezone requests for West Seminary Street and West Lawrence
- Resolution 2021-030: Contract with Axon for Tasers
- Resolution 2021-061: Contract with Fedewa, Inc. for painting North Water Tower
- Resolution 2021-062: Contract with TH Eifert for rebuilding Main Primary Clarifier Drive
City Council
The City Council approved several resolutions, including mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and approval of the 2021 Eaton County Fairgrounds event calendar. The council also authorized $2,480,174.49 in claims and expenditures and set a public hearing for fire protection special assessment district cost estimates.
- Approved mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and Camp Frances
- Approved $2,480,174.49 in city claims and expenditures
- Authorized 2021 calendar of events for Eaton County Fairgrounds
- Set public hearing for April 19 regarding Special Assessment District cost estimates
- Authorized $50,000 loan repayment to OI for Parking Services
City Council
The City Council met to approve several financial, administrative, and municipal items. Actions included approving claims and accounts, making mayoral appointments, and authorizing a road salt purchase agreement with the State of Michigan.
- Approved $385,432.08 in claims and accounts
- Approved Mayoral appointments for the Airport Advisory Board, Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, and Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee
- Authorized a contract with the State of Michigan for road salt purchase
- Approved a revised inter-local agreement with Eaton County regarding the Designated Assessor
- Approved a Memorandum of Understanding to establish City Hall as an Eaton County continuity facility
City Council
The City Council will discuss two rezoning requests on West Seminary and West Lawrence. The body is also considering contracts for road salt, tasers, and lawn care services, as well as amendments to city ordinances regarding streets and fire prevention.
- Rezone request on West Seminary from B-1 Local Business to RT-Two Family Residential
- Rezone request on West Lawrence from B-3 General Business to I-1 Light Industrial
- Contract with Axon for Tasers
- Contract with Eric Rogers, LLC for lawn care services
- Contract with State of Michigan for road salt purchase
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a public safety millage and the council policy calendar. This meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.
- Discussion of Public Safety Millage
- Discussion of Council Policy Calendar
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a temporary use request for a fireworks tent and a previously tabled lot split. The body will review whether to approve a boundary adjustment to create a waterfront lot in Sanstone Estates.
- TNT Fireworks temporary use request for a sales tent in the Meijer parking lot
- Lot split request for 3498 Daryl’s Way to create a waterfront lot
- Revised 2021 meeting schedule
City Council
The City Council will meet electronically to discuss several resolutions, including the appointment of a Fire Chief and a contract with MDOT. The body is also considering amendments to city ordinances regarding fire prevention and public places.
- Resolution No. 2021-028: Authorizing a contract with MDOT for the East Harris Street Project
- Resolution No. 2021-027: Approving the appointment of Fire Chief
- Resolution No. 2021-020: Establishing an Ad Hoc Code Enforcement Committee
- Ordinance 2021-01: Amending Chapter 58 regarding Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
- Ordinance 2021-02: Amending Chapter 30, Section 27 regarding Fire Prevention and Protection
City Council
The City Council approved several resolutions including payments for claims, equipment purchases, and ambulance service renewals. The council also authorized engineering contracts for water tower maintenance and a safe routes to school project.
- Approved $362,802.90 for city claims and accounts
- Authorized $22,124.00 purchase of dump truck box and equipment from Truck & Trailer Specialties
- Renewed ambulance services agreement with Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services for three years
- Approved reimbursement to City Manager for COBRA payments up to $2,328.23
- Authorized $14,330.00 contract with Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for water tower maintenance
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss an Operational Analysis, Fiscal Assessment and Recommendations Report. The meeting includes discussions on administrative office staffing and the formation of an advisory board.
- Operational Analysis, Fiscal Assessment and Recommendations Report
- Administrative Office Staffing recommendations
- Formation of an Advisory Board
City Council
The Charlotte City Council met to approve several financial and operational resolutions. Actions included approving payroll and claims, supporting a regional trail feasibility study, and authorizing a sidewalk snow removal contract.
- Resolution No. 2021-004: Approved $263,277.25 for city claims and accounts
- Resolution No. 2021-007: Supported a USDA grant application for a regional trail feasibility study
- Resolution No. 2021-008: Authorized a sidewalk snow removal contract with Kenyon & Sons
- Resolution No. 2021-009: Considered approval of the Wide Open West franchise agreement
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request to adjust lot boundaries at 3498 Daryl’s Way to create a waterfront lot. The body will also consider the approval of the 2021 meeting schedule.
- Lot split request for 3498 Daryl’s Way to expand the parcel to the water line
- Approval of 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Dates
City Council
The City Council approved several financial resolutions including city claims, a road reconstruction change order, and fire department software. The council also discussed the potential formation of a joint fire authority during a special meeting.
- Resolution 2021-1: Approved $227,065.03 for city claims and accounts
- Resolution s2021-2: Approved Change Order #1 and final payment of $19,523.69 to Mike and Son Asphalt, Inc. for Independence Blvd. reconstruction
- Resolution 2020-167: Approved purchase of incident reporting software from Emergency Reporting for $5,000 in year one
- Discussion of a potential joint fire authority and associated millage
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the formation of a fire authority and establish council policy priorities. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.
- Formation of Fire Authority
- Council Policy Priorities
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of incident reporting software for the Fire Department. The body is also considering a final payment for the Independence Blvd. reconstruction and the payment of city claims and accounts.
- Resolution No. 2021-1: Payment of Claims and Accounts
- Resolution No. 2021-2: Change Order #1 and Final Payment to Mike and Son Asphalt, Inc. for Independence Blvd. Reconstruction
- Resolution No. 2020-167: Purchase of Fire Department Incident Reporting Software