Charlotte public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for a redevelopment project at the Butternut Creek apartment complex. The body is also reviewing claims and expenditures and a resolution to extend the timeframe for filling the Fire Chief vacancy.
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-09 for a PILOT at 100 Butternut Drive
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $363,912.52
- Resolution 2022-35 to extend the timeframe for filling the Fire Chief vacancy
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2022-09 scheduled for January 3, 2023
City Council approved a public hearing for January 3, 2023, to consider a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for a $5.6 million renovation of the Butternut Creek apartment complex. The council also approved city expenditures and extended the timeframe to fill the Fire Chief vacancy.
- Approved claims and expenditures totaling $363,912.52 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-35 to extend the timeframe for filling the Fire Chief vacancy (6-0)
- Approved a January 3, 2023 public hearing for Ordinance 2022-09 regarding a PILOT for Butternut Creek apartment complex (6-0)
- Approved December 5 and December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to receive a presentation from MDOT AERO. The discussion focuses on the economic impact of the Fitch Beach Municipal Airport.
- Presentation from MDOT AERO regarding the Economic Impact of the Fitch Beach Municipal Airport
The City Council held a workshop meeting featuring a presentation from MDOT AERO regarding the economic impact of the Fitch H. Beach Municipal Airport. No substantive legislative decisions or votes on policy were made during the session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
- Excused the absence of Councilmember Dyer (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on Industrial Facilities Tax Exemptions for Shyft Group Plant 4 and Plant 7. The body is also reviewing claims and expenditures totaling $726,344.15 and a lease extension for Shyft Group at Fitch H Beach Airport.
- Public hearings and resolutions for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemptions for Shyft Group Plant 4 and Plant 7
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $726,344.15
- Contract with MDOT for the Safe Routes to School project
- Change order of $3,500 for Rowe PSC for a traffic study and signal warrant
- Purchase of Hurst extrication tool for the fire department using Michigan Community Enhancement grants
City Council approved Industrial Facilities Tax Exemptions for Shyft Group Plant 4 and Plant 7. The council also authorized a contract with MDOT for the Safe Routes to School project and approved several municipal expenditures.
- Approved Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Shyft Group Plant 4 (6-0)
- Approved Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Shyft Group Plant 7 (6-0)
- Authorized contract with MDOT for Safe Routes to School project (6-0)
- Approved $3,500 change order for Rowe PSC traffic study and signal warrant (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Hurst extrication tool for fire department via grant funds (6-0)
- Approved Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Association Agreement (6-0)
- Approved claims and expenditures totaling $726,344.15 (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Poverty Exemption Guidelines and 2023 City meeting dates (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to establish an Industrial Development District. The body will also review the FY21-22 audit and consider a purchase for a sludge pump.
- Public hearing and resolution for the establishment of an Industrial Development District
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $435,117.47
- Proposed purchase of Penn-Valley sludge pump from Hesco for $50,950
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-08 to revoke fortune telling provisions and renumber fee schedule
- Discussion on potential land sale to Anderson Construction (Eric Rogers)
Council approved the establishment of an industrial district for a $15 million Shyft Group expansion. The board also approved an ordinance regarding fortune telling and fines, and authorized the purchase of sludge pumps. A potential land exchange with Anderson Construction was discussed but not decided.
- Approved Resolution 2022-29 to establish Industrial District for Shyft Group (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-08 regarding Fortune Telling/Fines/Renumbering (6-1)
- Approved $435,117.47 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
- Approved purchase of two Penn-Valley sludge pumps and waived sealed bid process (7-0)
- Approved Mayoral Appointments to the Christmas Tree Lighting and Décor Downtown committee (7-0)
- Approved Firewood Bid (7-0)
- Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of an ordinance regarding purchasing, contracting, and selling procedures. The body will also discuss revoking provisions related to fortune telling and jostling.
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $575,761.59
- Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2022-07 (Purchasing, Contracting, and Selling Procedures)
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-08 to revoke provisions for fortune telling and jostling
- Brownfield Redevelopment grant agreement amendment for 406 N. Sheldon St.
- Proposed public hearings for an Industrial Development District on Nov 21 and Dec 5
Council approved an ordinance amending purchasing, contracting, and selling procedures and updated the city purchasing manual. The board also approved a Brownfield Redevelopment grant amendment and a MSHDA grant application for a Neighborhood Enhancement Program.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-07 amending purchasing, contracting, and selling procedures (7-0)
- Approved updated purchasing manual requiring sealed bids for budgeted capital purchases over $10k (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-08 to revoke fortune telling provisions and renumber fee schedule (6-1)
- Approved grant agreement amendment for Brownfield Redevelopment Grant at 406 N. Sheldon St. (7-0)
- Approved change order for two mini-pumper trucks using Michigan Community Enhancement Grant funds (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-27 for MSHDA Grant Application for Neighborhood Enhancement Program (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-28 moving the Nov. 21 meeting to Nov. 28 (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 regarding an Industrial Development District and tax exemption for Shyft Group (7-0)
City Council
The City Council will meet to decide on several city maintenance contracts and ordinances. Key items include the replacement of City Hall boilers and the purchase of water meters. The council will also consider amendments to purchasing and zoning ordinances.
- Contract to Hopkins Mechanical Services LLC for City Hall boiler replacement: $35,650.00
- Purchase of water meters from ETNA Supply: $29,880.00
- Contract to Peerless Midwest, Inc. for Well #6 cleaning and maintenance: $15,868.00
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $484,778.22
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-06 amending Chapter 82 - Zoning - Fences
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss whether to amend city ordinances to allow commercial marihuana activities. The discussion covers potential medical and recreational grow operations and retail sales.
- Discussion on commercial marihuana licensing
- Review of potential annual license fees up to $5,000 per license
- Review of state excise tax revenue distributions for retail and microbusinesses
- Discussion on zoning requirements for grow operations in industrial zones
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to Council regarding an amendment to the zoning ordinance for fences. The body will also discuss zoning ordinance regulations concerning domestic animals.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding fences
- Recommendation to Council on Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding fences
- Discussion on zoning ordinance regulations for domestic animals
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of two mini-pumper fire trucks using community enhancement grant funding. The body is also considering amendments to the Purchasing Ordinance and reviewing claims and expenditures.
- Purchase of two mini-pumper fire trucks via community enhancement grant funding
- First reading of proposed amendments to the Purchasing Ordinance
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $280,437.59
- Discussion on November and December workshop dates
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to residential and industrial fence regulations and a policy for accepting property tax postmarks. The body is also reviewing a settlement for an easement acquisition and various operational approvals.
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 82, Sections 82-465 (Residential Fences) and 82-466 (Industrial Fences)
- Claims and expenditures totaling $182,478.23
- Settlement agreement with JRRS Investments, LLC for an easement at 1671 Lansing Road
- Proposed Council Policy 2022-05 regarding property tax postmarks
- Penalty waiver request for winter 2021 property taxes at 851 Chads Way
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the combination of two lots on Court Street. The body will also consider a sign plan for Lansing Street and a draft fence ordinance.
- Public hearing and approval for combination of lots at 434 & 438 Court Street
- Approval of Comprehensive Sign Plan for 328 Lansing Street
- Approval of a draft proposed fence ordinance
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review the city's purchasing policy and purchasing ordinance. The session includes time for public comment.
- Discussion on Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Ordinance
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance and rezoning for 243 State St. to a mixed-use overlay. The body will also consider several service contracts and the approval of city expenditures.
- Public hearing and vote on variance and rezoning of 243 State St. to MX-1 mixed use overlay
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $432,605.22
- Proposed contract with Municipal Analytics for a water rate study
- Proposed agreement with PotterVilla for website redesign
- Proposed contract with Knight Watch for keyless entry upgrades at City Hall
City Council
The City Council will decide on the purchase of a replacement dump truck for the DPW fleet and the adoption of an ordinance regarding home occupations. The body will also review claims and expenditures totaling $403,753.77.
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $403,753.77
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2022-02 amending Home Occupations
- Purchase of a dump truck and upfitting to replace Truck #6 in the DPW fleet
- Resolution 2022-20 for a block party and street closure on Wedgewood Drive
- Resolution 2022-21 for a street closure on West Harris
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezone request for 243 State St and a Home Occupations Ordinance. The body will provide recommendations on these items to the Council and continue discussions on fence regulations.
- Public hearing and recommendation for rezone at 243 State St
- Public hearing and recommendation for Home Occupations Ordinance
- Discussion of fence regulations
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider the adoption of ordinances regarding medical marihuana caregiver regulations and a property maintenance code. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and a rezoning request.
- Proposed Ordinance 2022-03: Medical Marihuana Caregiver Regulations
- Proposed Ordinance 2022-04: Property Maintenance Code
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $250,867.16
- Rezoning request for 243 State St to be sent to the Planning Commission
- Awarding of contract for City Hall Roof Replacement Bid
City Council
The City Council will consider the first reading of an amendment to the Property Maintenance Code and discuss the allocation of ARPA funds for road improvements. The body will also review claims and expenditures totaling $197,681.38.
- Claims and expenditures totaling $197,681.38
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-04 (Property Maintenance Code amendment)
- Discussion on road improvements and ARPA funds
- Police vehicle outfitting
- Closed session to consider the purchase of real property
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review a presentation and discuss improvements to city roads. The meeting includes time for public comment.
- Presentation and discussion of City Road Improvements
Planning Commission
The Charlotte Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to city regulations. The agenda focuses on three specific areas of residential and city standards.
- Discussion of fence regulations
- Discussion of domestic animals
- Discussion of residential exterior lighting
City Council
The City Council will discuss proposed ordinances regarding medical marijuana caregiver uses and sign regulations. The body is also considering purchases for police and fire departments and a charter amendment for a 4-year mayoral term.
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-03 regarding medical marijuana caregiver uses
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $255,663.62
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-01 regarding sign regulations
- MDOT Contract No. 2022-0783 for acquisition of easements
- Proposed Charter Amendments for a 4-year mayoral term
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation for a revised sign ordinance. The body will also discuss a revised home occupations ordinance and meeting times.
- Public hearing on Revised Sign Ordinance
- Recommendation on Revised Sign Ordinance
- Discussion of Revised Home Occupations Ordinance
- Discussion of Planning Commission meeting times
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 22-23 budget and a Special Assessment District. The body is deciding on the annual budget, the 2022 fee schedule, and the appointment of a council member for District 2.
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $1,022,702.85
- Resolution 2022-08 for MDOT Safe Routes to School project grant up to $1,287,121
- Resolution 2022-09 for the sale of 332 N. Cochran
- Approval of 2022 Fee Schedule
- Confirmation of Mark Jordan as Fire Chief