Charlotte public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 9, 2024 for Ordinance 2024‑02 to amend the definition of public nuisance. The council will also approve several sealed‑bid contracts, including IT managed services ($58,164 annually) and engineering services for the airport parking lot ($26,500). Additionally, the consent agenda authorizes claims and expenditures totaling $578,378.47.
- First reading and scheduling of public hearing for Ordinance 2024‑02, Public Nuisance Defined and Prohibited
- Sealed‑bid contract with MicroTech for IT Managed Services – $58,164 annually plus $100 per hour for special projects
- Contract with Prein & Newhof for Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Reconstruction Engineering – $26,500
- Sealed‑bid contract with Spalding DeDecker for Walnut Street Engineering and Construction Services – $26,778
- Contract with McKenna for CHILL Housing Grant Third‑Party Administration – up to $36,000
City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance defining and prohibiting public nuisances and review several professional service contracts for engineering and IT. The body will also consider the appointment of a Finance Director/Treasurer.
- Proposed Ordinance 2024-02: 'Public Nuisance Defined and Prohibited'
- IT Managed Services contract with MicroTech: $58,164 annually
- Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Reconstruction Engineering (Prein & Newhof): $26,500
- Walnut Street Engineering and Construction Services (Spalding DeDecker): $26,778
- CHILL Housing Grant Third Party Administration (McKenna): not to exceed $36,000
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will vote on a $720,000 reimbursement grant for the FY24 COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program and authorize equipment purchases. The council will also approve claims and expenditures totaling $466,176.81 and confirm mayoral appointments. Additional business includes a sealed‑bid contract for Oak Park preliminary design services and a discussion of the Street Maintenance Program.
- Approve claims and expenditures totaling $466,176.81
- Approve mayoral appointments
- Approve sealed‑bid contract with Mannick Smith Group for $11,820 for Oak Park Preliminary Design Services
- Approve FY24 COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program reimbursement grant of $720,000 and authorize equipment purchase
- Council discussion: Street Maintenance Program Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on site plans and conditional use requests for three properties. The body will also consider a recommendation for the proposed City of Charlotte Master Plan.
- Public hearing and site plan action for Excel Propane at 475 Packard Hwy
- Public hearing and conditional use action for Independent Bank at 129 Lansing St
- Public hearing and site plan action for 800 E. Shepherd St
- Public hearing and recommendation for the proposed Master Plan
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will consider a resolution to place delinquent snow‑removal payments on the December property‑tax roll, a resolution to amend the operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025, and approval of employee health‑care benefits for 2025. The council will also approve several sealed‑bid contracts, including a $72,192 public‑works services contract and a $42,500 airport snow‑removal contract. These items are listed on the business agenda for the October 28 regular meeting.
- Resolution 2024-40: place delinquent snow‑removal payments on the December property‑tax roll
- Resolution 2024-41: amend operating and capital budget appropriation for FY 2024‑2025
- Approval of 2025 employee health‑care plans (BlueCare Network, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan)
- Sealed‑bid contract with Spalding De Decker for public‑works services – $72,192.00
- Sealed‑bid contract with Eric Rogers LLC for airport snow removal – $42,500.00
City Council
The City Council will review several sealed bid purchases and a resolution for street closures during the Lighted Holiday Parade. The body will also discuss consulting services for the DDA TIF and hold a closed session regarding a HUD inquiry.
- Purchase of backwash pump from Kennedy Industries for $55,785.00
- Purchase of patrol vehicle outfitting from MacQueen Equipment for $23,995.20
- Claims and expenditures totaling $562,642.81
- Resolution 2024-39 for street closures for the Lighted Holiday Parade on November 30, 2024
- Fireworks application for Senior Night at Charlotte High School on October 25, 2024
Planning Commission
The Charlotte Planning Commission will set the date for the public hearing on the Charlotte Master Plan, scheduled for November 6 2024. The commission will also review a zoning ordinance item concerning the assignment of one or two members to join an administration review. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.
- Set public hearing date for Charlotte Master Plan – Nov 6 2024
- Zoning ordinance review: assign 1–2 members to administration review
- Approve minutes from August 13 2024 meeting
- Approve agenda
- Early public comment limited to 5 minutes per presenter
City Council
The Charlotte City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 will consider several business agenda items, including a set of liquor‑license resolutions for four establishments in the Social District. Council members will also vote on a sole‑source contract with Trojan Technologies for $22,000 and approve claims and expenditures totaling $637,245.11. Additional items include forming a Manager Evaluation Committee, mayoral appointments, and a volunteer firefighter stipend resolution.
- Approve claims and expenditures totaling $637,245.11 (consent agenda)
- Consider establishment of a Manager Evaluation Committee and approval of mayoral appointments
- Consider approval of Resolution 2024-34 for Volunteer Firefighter Stipends & Dues
- Consider approval of Social District Liquor License Resolutions 2024-35 to 2024-38 for 214 S. Cochran, LLC; Acapulco Mexican Grill #2, Inc.; Riedy & Riedy, Inc.; and TCaps Tavern, LLC
- Consider approval of sole‑source purchase with Trojan Technologies for $22,000
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will hold a workshop to discuss "The Framework" and to review a series of city service and development items. Topics include fire agreements, public works programs, police traffic studies, and community development plans. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion and review.
- Fire Agreement – Carmel Township/Rural Fire Association Review (December)
- Safe Routes to School Review (September)
- High Street Traffic Review (October)
- Downtown Social District Review (September)
- Capital Improvement Plan Review
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will vote on a consent agenda authorizing $431,991.44 in claims and expenditures. The business agenda includes appointments for code enforcement and rental inspectors, a letter of agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, an amendment to the Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services contract, a CDBG grant agreement with MSHDA, and a sole‑source purchase of Flock Safety cameras. Additional items cover street closures for the Charlotte High School Homecoming parade and a downtown Trick‑or‑Treat event, as well as food‑truck requests for October events.
- Approve claims and expenditures totaling $431,991.44
- Approve Letter of Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
- Approve amendment to Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services contract
- Approve CDBG grant agreement between MSHDA and the City of Charlotte
- Approve sole‑source purchase of Flock Safety cameras
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of Ordinance 2024-01, which would amend city code sections on alcoholic beverages, public consumption, and uncapped containers in designated social districts. The council will also consider several resolutions, including the distribution of the Community Master Plan, support for a fixed‑tax limitation millage in Eaton County for the November 5, 2024 election, and regulations for outdoor cafés in the Central Business District. A consent agenda will approve claims and expenditures totaling $848,185.24.
- Ordinance 2024-01: amend City Code sections 38‑2, 6‑3, and 6‑4 on alcoholic beverages in social districts
- Resolution 2024-28: approve distribution of the City of Charlotte Community Master Plan
- Resolution 2024-29: support a fixed‑tax limitation millage for Eaton County in the Nov 5, 2024 election
- Resolution 2024-30: regulate establishment of outdoor cafés in the Central Business District
- Consent agenda: approval of claims and expenditures totaling $848,185.24
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review a special presentation regarding the Charlotte Master Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.
- Special Presentation: Charlotte Master Plan
City Council
The City Council will discuss supporting a fixed tax limitation millage for Eaton County and review several city contracts. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend the city code regarding alcoholic beverages.
- Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $900,613.39
- Resolution 2024-25 to support a fixed tax limitation millage for Eaton County
- Ordinance 2024-01 to amend city code section 38-2 regarding Alcoholic Beverages
- Resolution 2024-23 for Charlotte Frontier Days Festival street closures (Sept 4-8, 2024)
- Contract renewals for Airport Manager and Google Workspace
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss specific financial and administrative items. The session includes reviews of the MERS pension and special assessment districts.
- MERS pension review
- Special Assessment District discussion
City Council
The Charlotte City Council will discuss the FY 2025 budget presentation, the approved budget, a review of the MERSD pension, and a special assessment district. The meeting includes a detailed look at projected General Fund revenues of $6,061,910 and matching expenditures, as well as capital project spending. Council members will consider specific capital items such as upgrades to City Hall, police equipment, and public‑works projects.
- FY 2025 General Fund projected revenue $6,061,910
- Upgrade flooring in City Hall – $24,000
- Replace 2 patrol cars – $125,000
- Police Axon contract – $50,000
- DPW Major Streets capital project – $500,000