Charlotte public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Camp Frances Board of Directors met and approved the November 12, 2024 minutes unanimously. They discussed rental management options, noting the library and bank cannot currently manage rentals, and deferred memorial walkway fundraising to the next meeting. A fundraiser at Applebee's was scheduled for February 6, 2025, and the board agreed to donate a rental gift certificate and S'mores basket to a silent auction.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Applebee's fundraiser for February 6, 2025, 4-9 pm
• Approved donation of rental gift certificate and S'mores basket to Charlotte Community band silent auction
• Deferred memorial walkway fundraising to next meeting

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

The Charlotte City Council approved the 2023/2024 fiscal year audit, amended the public nuisance ordinance, and exempted the city from PA 152 for 2025. It also set a public hearing for Markdom International's industrial facilities exemption, approved a city-issued credit card policy, and adopted a grant accounting policy. All votes were unanimous except the credit card policy, which passed 6-1.

• Approved 2023/2024 fiscal year audit (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-02 amending public nuisance code (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Markdom International IFT application on Dec 23 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-46 to exempt city from PA 152 for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Council Policy 2024-02 on city-issued credit cards (6-1)
• Approved Council Policy 2024-03 on grant accounting as amended (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-45 for 2025 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims and expenditures (7-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council approved the appointment of Christina Horton as Finance Director/Treasurer and advanced a public nuisance ordinance to a public hearing. Multiple contracts for engineering, IT, and housing services were approved, and a downtown parking discussion was tabled to December 9.

• Approved Resolution 2024-42 appointing Christina Horton as Finance Director/Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-02 'Public Nuisance Defined and Prohibited' and set public hearing for Dec. 9 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $578,378.47 in claims and expenditures (6-1, Chin opposed)
• Approved IT managed services contract with MicroTech at $58,164/year plus $100/hour (7-0)
• Approved $26,500 contract with Prein & Newhof for airport parking lot engineering (7-0)
• Approved $26,778 contract with Spalding DeDecker for Walnut Street engineering (7-0)
• Approved $36,000 contract with McKenna for CHILL Housing Grant administration (7-0)
• Tabled downtown parking program review until Dec. 9 (6-1, Chin opposed)

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

The Charlotte City Council approved three contracts and a grant, including a $720,000 COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program reimbursement grant for police equipment. They also approved a $11,820 contract for Oak Park preliminary design services and an airport engineering services contract. A street maintenance program review was discussed, with more information expected by January.

• Approved $720,000 COPS TEP reimbursement grant (7-0)
• Approved $11,820 contract with Mannick Smith Group for Oak Park Preliminary Design Services (7-0)
• Approved sealed bid contract with Prein and Newhof for Airport Engineering Services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $466,176.81 in claims and expenditures and mayoral appointments (7-0)
• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)

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

The Charlotte Planning Commission approved all four items on the agenda: site plans for Excel Propane at 475 Packard Hwy, a convenience store at 800 E. Shepherd St., a conditional use for Independent Bank at 129 Lansing St., and a recommendation for the proposed City of Charlotte Master Plan. All votes were unanimous (8-0, with one absent). No public comments were made, and no meeting is scheduled for December.

• Approved site plan for Excel Propane at 475 Packard Hwy (8-0)
• Approved conditional use for Independent Bank at 129 Lansing St (8-0)
• Approved site plan for convenience store at 800 E. Shepherd St (8-0)
• Approved proposed master plan recommendation (8-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council approved claims and expenditures totaling $398,563.11, amended and approved the 2024-2025 budget, and proclaimed November as Family Court Awareness Month. The council also approved several contracts including public works director services, airport and downtown snow removal, sewage pump replacement, UV lamps, and fire turnout gear.

• Approved minutes from the October 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting as amended (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for November as Family Court Awareness Month (6-1)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $398,563.11 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-40 placing delinquent snow removal payments on the December property tax roll (7-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2024-41 for fiscal year 2024-2025 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Approved 2025 employee health care plans for BCN, Delta Dental, and VSP (7-0)
• Approved contracts for public works director services, snow removal, sewage pumps, UV lamps, turnout gear, a deputy fire chief stipend, and a fire department land split (7-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council approved a settlement agreement in HUD cases 05-23-0013-V, 05-23-0013-8, and 05-23-5410-V, authorizing Mayor Lewis to execute it. The council also approved several purchases, including a backwash pump and patrol vehicle outfitting, and rescinded a prior sole-source vendor motion for TIF planning services, directing administration to seek sealed bids instead.

• Approved HUD settlement agreement and authorized Mayor Lewis to execute (6-0)
• Approved $55,785 backwash pump purchase from Kennedy Industries (6-0)
• Approved $23,995.20 patrol vehicle outfitting from MacQueen Equipment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-39 for Lighted Holiday Parade street closure (6-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Charlotte High School Senior Night (6-0)
• Rescinded sole-source vendor motion for TIF planning services and directed sealed bid RFP (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $562,642.81 in claims and expenditures (6-0)
• Approved September 23, 2024 minutes and excused Councilmember Scott (6-0)

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

The commission voted to schedule a public hearing on the Charlotte Master Plan for November 6, 2024, despite one commissioner's concern about low turnout near the election. Four commissioners volunteered to join the administration's zoning ordinance review committee. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with minutes and agenda approved unanimously.

• Set public hearing on Charlotte Master Plan for Nov. 6, 2024 (7-1)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 13, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Volunteered Garrett, Snyder, Bearup, Packowski for zoning ordinance review committee

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

The council approved resolutions for volunteer firefighter stipends and social district liquor licenses for four businesses, and established a Manager Evaluation Committee with mayoral appointments. A $103,000 Safe Routes to School proposal with ROWE Engineering was tabled, and a $22,000 sole source purchase from Trojan Technologies was defeated on a tie vote.

• Approved Resolution 2024-34 Volunteer Firefighter Stipends & Dues (6-0)
• Approved social district liquor license resolutions 2024-35 through 2024-38 for 214 S. Cochran, Acapulco Mexican Grill #2, Riedy & Riedy, and T Caps Tavern (6-0)
• Established Manager Evaluation Committee and approved mayoral appointments (6-0)
• Tabled Safe Routes to School $103,000 proposal with ROWE Engineering (5-1)
• Defeated sole source purchase with Trojan Technologies for $22,000 (3-3 tie)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $637,245.11 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 9 and September 18 meetings (6-0)
• Excused absence of Councilmember Scott (6-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council held a workshop meeting on September 18, 2024, to discuss City Manager Hillard's Framework document, which outlines numerous review items across city services. Council members shared their top priorities, including street maintenance, staffing, and housing initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the only motions were to excuse Council member Christensen and to adjourn.

• Excused Council member Christensen (6-0)
• Approved agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. (6-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council approved several items, including the Eaton Area EMS contract amendment (6-1), the sole source purchase of Flock Safety cameras (6-1), and food truck requests for Needful Things (5-2) and the CROP Walk (6-1). All other agenda items, including appointments, a firefighter agreement, a CDBG grant, and street closures, were approved unanimously. The council also amended and approved the August 26 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2024-31 Code Enforcement and Rental Inspector Official Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with International Assn. of Fire Fighters (7-0)
• Approved Eaton Area Emergency Medical Services contract amendment (6-1, Rodriguez opposed)
• Approved CDBG grant agreement between MSHDA and City of Charlotte (7-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Flock Safety cameras (6-1, Rodriguez opposed)
• Approved Resolution 2024-32 street closures for Charlotte High School Homecoming parade (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-33 street closures for Almost Midnight Madness Trick or Treating (7-0)
• Approved Needful Things food truck request for Oct 5 (5-2, Christensen and Chin opposed)

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

The council approved Ordinance 2024-01 allowing alcoholic beverages in designated social district areas, and Resolution 2024-30 regulating outdoor cafes in the Central Business District. It also approved the Community Master Plan distribution, a CharlotteRising service contract, and several other items. A resolution supporting a county tax limitation millage failed.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-01 allowing alcohol in social district (5-1, Chin nay)
• Approved Resolution 2024-28 recommending Community Master Plan distribution (6-0)
• Failed Resolution 2024-29 supporting Eaton County tax limitation millage (2-4)
• Approved Resolution 2024-30 regulating outdoor cafes, as amended (6-0)
• Approved CharlotteRising service contract, as amended (5-1, Christensen nay)
• Approved Social District sign design, locations, and map (6-0)
• Approved annual purchases authorization for Windemuller (5-1, Chin nay)
• Approved barricade placement for Oddities Festival (6-0)

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

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed Charlotte Master Plan, developed by the steering committee with consultant Beckett & Raeder, and voted to send it to the City Council for further consideration. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda, with no other substantive decisions. Public comments raised questions about the plan and noted the low survey response rate.

• Approved Master Plan and sent to City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council voted to direct City Manager Hillard to conduct a study and present recommendations aimed at controlling city employee retirement plan costs. The discussion on a Special Assessment District was postponed to the next regular council meeting due to time constraints. No public comments were made during the workshop session.

• Approved motion to task City Manager with retirement cost study (6-0)
• Excused Council member Rodriguez from meeting (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (6-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council approved advancing an alcohol beverage ordinance amendment to a public hearing and second reading on August 26, 2024, and approved several resolutions including street closures for the Frontier Days Festival, Social District map and signage, Airport Manager contract renewal, tree clearing change orders, Michigan Consultants Network contract, Google Workspace renewal, and poverty exemption guidelines. The council tabled the CharlotteRising contract for attorney review and tabled the Airport Capital Improvement Program for project reordering. A resolution supporting Eaton County's millage proposal died for lack of a second.

• Advanced Ordinance 2024-01 (alcoholic beverages) to public hearing and second reading on Aug 26 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-23 for Charlotte Frontier Days street closures Sept 4-8 (7-0)
• Tabled CharlotteRising contract for attorney review (6-1)
• Approved Social District map, signage design and location (7-0)
• Approved Airport Manager contract renewal (7-0)
• Approved tree clearing change orders with New Life Arboricultural Services and Prien & Newhof (7-0)
• Tabled Airport Capital Improvement Program for project reordering (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-24 for 2024 Poverty Exemption Guidelines (7-0)

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

The Charlotte City Council held a workshop meeting on July 29, 2024, but adjourned early after a tornado warning interrupted proceedings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was rescheduled for August 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to continue the agenda.

• Excused Council member Rodriguez's absence (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting early due to tornado warning (4-0)
• Scheduled continuation workshop for August 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the ratification of a 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 517. The body will also review claims and expenditures and hold closed sessions regarding a HUD inquiry and labor negotiations.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 517 (2024-2027)
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $473,584.83
• Approval of 2024 MERS annual conference delegate appointments
• Closed session regarding a HUD inquiry and attorney-client privilege
• Discussion on MML Annual Meeting scheduled for Sept. 11 to 13, 2024

The Charlotte City Council ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 517M for 2024-2027, authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Manager to execute it. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims and expenditures of $473,584.83, and sent two members to the MML Annual Meeting. No action was taken on the Eaton County millage proposal, which will be considered for endorsement at the August 12 meeting.

• Ratified SEIU Local 517M collective bargaining agreement 2024-2027 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: claims and expenditures totaling $473,584.83 (6-0)
• Approved sending Chin and Duweck to MML Annual Meeting (6-0)
• Appointed Chin as voting delegate for MML Annual Meeting (6-0)
• Approved July 8, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Rodriguez's absence (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action regarding a conditional use permit for 700 W. Lawrence Ave. The commission will also review the approval of minutes from June 4, 2022.

• Public hearing for 700 W. Lawrence Ave – Conditional Use Permit
• Action on 700 W. Lawrence Ave – Conditional Use Permit
• Approval of minutes from June 4th, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Charlotte Automotive LLC to operate a dealership in a B-3 zoned district. The permit requires a durable, dustless surface and shielded lighting to protect adjacent residential areas.

• Approved Resolution 2024-08 for Charlotte Automotive LLC conditional use permit (6-0)
• Approved June 04, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet on July 8, 2024, to consider several equipment purchases for the DPW and Fire Inspector. The agenda also includes approving claims totaling $451,427.27 and reviewing a housing grant reauthorization.

• Purchase of a DPW backhoe loader through AIS Construction
• Purchase of a DPW truck chassis through Lunghamer Ford
• Purchase of an SUV for the Fire Inspector
• Resolution 2024-22 regarding CDBG Housing Grant Reauthorization
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $451,427.27

City Council approved over $451,000 in claims and expenditures along with the purchase of a backhoe loader, a truck chassis, and a fire inspector SUV. The council also authorized a CDBG housing grant reauthorization and a health care spending plan for the IAFF.

• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $451,427.27 (6-0)
• Approved DPW backhoe loader purchase via AIS Construction (6-0)
• Approved DPW truck chassis purchase via Lunghamer Ford (6-0)
• Approved purchase of SUV for Fire Inspector vehicle (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-22 for CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability Grant Reauthorization (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-21 to authorize HCSP creation with MERS for the IAFF (6-0)
• Approved Mayoral appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ratifying a tentative agreement with Charlotte Fire Fighters Local 5290 for 2024-2028. The agenda also includes the sale of three DPW trucks through an online auction and approval of bank account signatory changes. Additionally, the council will review claims and expenditures totaling $680,944.73.

• Ratification of Charlotte Fire Fighters Local 5290 agreement (2024-2028)
• Sale of three DPW trucks via Rangerbid Online Auction
• Approval of bank account signatory changes (Resolution 2024-20)
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $680,944.73

The Charlotte City Council approved a tentative collective bargaining agreement with Charlotte Fire Fighters Local 5290 covering 2024-2028, authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Manager to execute it. Council also approved selling three DPW trucks through Rangerbid Online Auctions, approved the consent agenda including $680,944.73 in claims and expenditures and Resolution 2024-20 on bank account signatories, and approved the June 10, 2024 minutes. All votes were 7-0. A closed session was held on collective bargaining negotiations before the contract was ratified in open session.

• Approved 2024-2028 collective bargaining agreement with Charlotte Fire Fighters Local 5290 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor, City Clerk, and City Manager to execute the firefighter contract (7-0)
• Approved sale of three DPW trucks through Rangerbid Online Auctions per Ordinance 2-184 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $680,944.73 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-20 changing signatories for Independent Bank accounts (7-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered closed session on collective bargaining negotiations under MCL 15.268(c) (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet to consider the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, which includes setting taxation rates. The agenda also includes discussions on street closures and several equipment contracts.

• Approval of the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and taxation rates (Resolution 2024-18)
• Street closure authorization for the Charlotte Rising cornhole tournament on July 20, 2024
• Contract award for the 750,000-gallon elevated tank project to Fedewa, Inc.
• 60-month lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. for copier machines
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $283,126.79

City Council approved the budget and taxation rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The council also awarded a contract for water tank repainting and approved several equipment and software purchases.

• Approved FY 2025 budget and taxation rates (7-0)
• Awarded sealed bid contract for 750,000-gallon elevated tank project to Fedewa, Inc (7-0)
• Approved $283,126.79 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter 2024 Budget Amendments Resolution 2024-17 (7-0)
• Approved street closure for CharlotteRising cornhole tournament on July 20, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of BS&A Purchasing software module (7-0)
• Approved 60-month copier lease with Ricoh USA, Inc. for Clerk and Police departments (7-0)
• Received Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2030 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a temporary fireworks sales tent at 1780 Lansing Rd. Staff reports are also scheduled regarding the Commercial Cannabis Program, Combs Industrial Park, Fence Ordinance, and Mobile Food Vending Program.

• Public hearing for a temporary fireworks sales tent at 1780 Lansing Rd.
• Action on Resolution 2024-07 regarding 1780 Lansing Rd. fireworks tent
• Staff report on the Commercial Cannabis Program
• Staff report on Combs Industrial Park
• Staff report on Fence Ordinance and Mobile Food Vending Program

The Planning Commission approved a temporary use permit for All Season Fireworks to sell fireworks at Char-Lanes. The commission also authorized an alternate tent placement for a previously approved permit and rescheduled a July meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-07 for fireworks sales at 1780 Lansing Rd. from June 17-19 to July 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved alternate tent placement for the Eagles temporary use permit in Resolution 2024-06 (5-0)
• Changed July 02, 2024 meeting date to July 09, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved May 07, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The body is also considering several contracts, police vehicle purchases, and collective bargaining agreements for police units.

• Public hearing for 24/25 Fiscal Year Budget
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $518,743.96
• Sealed bid contract for T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors torque tube replacement project
• Professional services contract with Assessing Solutions, Inc.
• Collective bargaining agreements for Police Non-Supervisory and Supervisory Units (2024-2027)

Charlotte City Council approved two collective bargaining agreements with its police non-supervisory and supervisory units covering 2024-2027, both by 7-0 roll call votes. Council also approved a torque tube replacement contract with T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors, a professional services contract with Assessing Solutions, Inc. with added annual performance review language, police vehicle purchases, and a CFD SAFER grant motion, all 7-0. The purchasing policy recommendations were tabled to June 24, and an amendment to Interim City Manager Doug Terry's contract was determined unnecessary because his contract already provides two weeks of transition work with the new manager.

• Approved 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Labor Charlotte Police Non-Supervisory Unit (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Labor Charlotte Police Supervisory Unit (7-0)
• Approved sealed bid contract to T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors for torque tube replacement (7-0)
• Approved professional services contract with Assessing Solutions, Inc. with annual performance review language added (7-0)
• Approved motion to remove Atty. Kluck as labor attorney (7-0)
• Approved police vehicle purchases (7-0)
• Approved motion on the CFD SAFER grant (7-0)
• Tabled purchasing policy recommendations to the June 24 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Assessment District for fire protection. The body is also deciding on new water and sewer rates, a city manager contract, and the creation of a social district.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $961,436.13
• Resolution 2024-13 for Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Resolution 2024-14 to authorize the creation of Charlotte Social District
• Resolution 2024-15 for an updated Fee Schedule
• Contract for firefighter turnout gear and boots from Axes and Irons paid 100% with grant funds

The Charlotte City Council approved the employment contract for Robert Hillard as City Manager, pending a background check, after rejecting three proposed amendments to the salary and relocation terms. The Council also voted to terminate the emergency services contract with Carmel Township and approved a special assessment for fire department operations. A resolution to increase water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was rejected by a 4-3 vote.

• Approved Robert Hillard City Manager contract (7-0), pending background check
• Rejected amendment to lower City Manager salary to $130,000 (2-5)
• Rejected amendment requiring City Manager relocation to Charlotte area (2-5)
• Terminated Carmel Township Emergency Services contract (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11 for Fire Department special assessment (7-0)
• Rejected Resolution 2024-13 for FY 2024-25 water/sewer rates (3-4)
• Approved creation of Charlotte Social District (7-0)
• Approved Axes and Irons bid for firefighter gear ($28k grant, $5,266.80 city funds)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and take action regarding a temporary fireworks sales tent at 116 Lansing St. The commission will also review the Zoning Fee Schedule and receive updates on several city programs.

• Public Hearing: 116 Lansing St. Temporary Fireworks Sales Tent
• Action Item: 116 Lansing St. Temporary Fireworks Sales Tent
• Zoning Fee Schedule review
• Commercial Cannabis Program update
• Combs Industrial Park update

The Planning Commission approved a Temporary Use Permit for Wizard Fireworks to sell fireworks at The Eagles from June 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024. The commission also requested revisions to the zoning fees schedule.

• Approved temporary fireworks sales tent at 116 Lansing Rd. (6-0)
• Approved April 02, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 07, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Requested revisions to zoning fees schedule charges and descriptions

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews with two City Manager candidates. Following the interviews, the council will engage in a discussion regarding the candidates.

• Interview with City Manager candidate at 7:00
• Interview with City Manager candidate at 8:00
• Council discussion on City Manager candidates

At a special meeting on April 30, 2024, the Charlotte City Council interviewed two city manager candidates, Robert C. Hillard and Michael R. Landis, and voted 5-1 to offer Hillard the position. The offer is contingent on a successful contract negotiation and a level II background check by Fifer Investigations, which the council also approved 6-0. The council confirmed a Contract Negotiating Committee of Chairperson Duweck, Fullerton, Chin and attorney Revore, and approved the absence of Mayor Lewis.

• Offered Robert C. Hillard the city manager position, pending contract negotiation and a level II background check (5-1, Rodriguez nay)
• Approved and directed Fifer Investigations to conduct a level II background check on candidate Robert Hillard (6-0)
• Confirmed Contract Negotiating Committee: Chairperson Duweck, Fullerton, Chin and attorney Revore (6-0)
• Approved the absence of Mayor Lewis (6-0)
• Took a ten-minute break from 7:50 to 8:00 during candidate interviews (6-0)
• Adjourned at 9:37 p.m. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the creation of a Social District in downtown Charlotte to allow alcoholic beverages in designated common areas. The body is considering Resolution 2024-10 and an agreement with CharlotteRising regarding the district's management.

• Resolution 2024-10: Creation of Social District and approval of plan
• Consideration of agreement between the City and CharlotteRising
• Proposed boundaries: E. Harris Avenue, S. Washington Street, E. Seminary Street, S. Bostwick Street, and W. Harris Avenue
• Proposed hours of operation: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, seven days a week
• Requirement for participating licensees to maintain $1 million general liability insurance

City Council approved Resolution 2024-10 to create a Social District with specific boundary and hour amendments. The council also approved a management agreement between the City and CharlotteRising to oversee the district.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10 to create a Social District as amended (6-0)
• Amended Social District map to include the first Congregational Church stage and Needful Things (6-0)
• Amended Social District map to include the entire Library, parking, commons, and extension to Sheldon St. (6-0)
• Set Social District hours to 11 am-11 pm Mon-Sat and noon-10 pm Sun (6-0)
• Approved Social District management agreement with CharlotteRising (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review employment applications in a closed session. Following this, the council will select City Manager candidates and schedule a special meeting for interviews.

• Selection of City Manager candidates
• Scheduling of special meeting for City Manager interviews

The City Council met in a special session to review employment applications. The council decided to invite two candidates for interviews to fill the City Manager position.

• Approved inviting candidates number 2 and 3 for interviews (6-0)
• Scheduled interviews for April 25, 2024, with April 30 as an alternate date

City Council

The City Council is conducting a budget work session to review the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. The session covers general fund revenues and expenditures, department-specific funds, and upcoming public hearing dates.

• Proposed General Fund revenue of $6,061,910
• Proposed General Fund expenditures of $6,061,910
• General Fund capital projects including $125,000 for two patrol cars
• Department of Public Works proposed capital of $1,936,500
• Fire Fund proposed capital of $785,623 for a rescue pumper and equipment

The Council conducted a budget work session featuring a presentation on automated license plate recognition technology. Members reviewed proposed capital allocations and were notified of a $150k decrease in expected revenue from the Rural Fire Association. Budget adjustment scenarios will be considered at the April 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Excused Mayor Lewis (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed balanced General Fund budget of $6,061,910 and discussing several new funding requests for police, public works, and fire services. The body is also considering a zoning variance for an ADA-accessible ramp at 122 Lansing St.

• Proposed FY 24/25 General Fund budget of $6,061,910
• Zoning variance request for a roof over an ADA ramp at 122 Lansing St.
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $289,216.32
• Proposed termination of fire services to Carmel Township on June 30, 2026
• Proposed $500,000 for paving in the industrial park (LDFA Fund)

The Charlotte City Council approved a contract with the Courthouse Square Association on a 6-1 roll call vote, after a motion to table the decision until after the 24/25 FY budget was approved failed 2-5. The council also approved a zoning variance at 122 Lansing St., Resolution 2024-07 for the Charlotte Celebrates street closure June 13-15, three sealed-bid contracts (lawn mowing, ferric chloride, water tower engineering), Arbor Day Proclamation 2024-01, and the consent agenda including $289,216.32 in claims and expenditures. A planned notice to Carmel Township to terminate fire services on June 30, 2026 was removed from the agenda at the mayor's request because discussions with the township are expected to resume. The council approved special meetings for April 15 (budget work session) and April 24 (social district resolution and contract with Charlotte Rising).

• Approved contract with Courthouse Square Association (6-1; Rodriguez nay)
• Motion to table Courthouse Square contract until after 24/25 FY budget approval failed (2-5; Chin and Rodriguez yea)
• Approved ZBA variance request at 122 Lansing St. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 street closure for Charlotte Celebrates event June 13-15, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved sealed bid lawn mowing contract to Kenyon and Sons of Charlotte (7-0)
• Approved sealed bid ferric chloride contract to Alexander Chemical Corporation (7-0)
• Approved sealed bid Water Tower Engineering contract to Nelson Tank (7-0)
• Approved Arbor Day Proclamation 2024-01 designating April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission approved a temporary use permit for TNT Fireworks at Meijer, a site plan for Sparrow Eaton Hospital's parking and landscaping changes, and a building addition for Michigan Can Lines. All three approvals passed with unanimous 5-0 votes. A resident raised concerns about traffic and industrial activity near 500 Packard Highway, but the site plan was still approved.

• Approved minutes from February 06, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for TNT Fireworks at Meijer, 1167 East Clinton Trail, June 21-July 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Sparrow Eaton Hospital parking and landscaping at 321 East Harris Street (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Michigan Can Lines building addition at 500 Packard Highway (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative approvals, including insurance policies and a city attorney contract. The body is also considering a lawn mowing contract and an amendment to the district library agreement.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $373,410.17
• Proposed closure of E. Harris Street on May 4, 2024, for Needful Things anniversary
• Consideration of a lawn mowing contract for Kenyon and Sons of Charlotte
• Review of the updated City Attorney contract
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-04 to amend the district library agreement

City Council approved a liability and property insurance policy, an updated City Attorney contract, and an amended district library agreement. The council also approved $373,410.17 in claims and expenditures. A previously approved lawn mowing contract was rescinded and tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $373,410.17 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 to change signatories for Independent Bank accounts (7-0)
• Approved E. Harris St. street closure for May 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved MML liability & property insurance policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 to amend district library agreement (7-0)
• Approved Council Policy 2024-01 Order of Business at City Council Meetings (7-0)
• Approved updated City Attorney contract (7-0)
• Rescinded and tabled lawn mowing contract for Kenyon and Sons of Charlotte (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss priorities for the city. The discussion will include road rehabilitation, infrastructure projects, and the Master Plan update.

• Road rehabilitation plan
• Safe Routes to Schools sidewalk project
• Island Highway reconstruction
• Hall/Washington/McClure reconstruction
• Master Plan update

Council held a workshop meeting to discuss a list of city priorities and feasibility. No substantive legislative actions were taken other than approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the permanent city manager search process and several municipal service agreements. The agenda includes potential actions on water tower maintenance, chemical supplies, and road salt purchasing.

• Approval of a statewide cooperative purchasing agreement for road salt
• Contract with Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for water tower maintenance and painting
• Contract with Alexander Chemical to provide ferric chloride
• Change order for Fishbeck regarding the Drinking Water Asset Management grant
• Claims and expenditures totaling $235,380.80

Council approved a pay scale for the permanent City Manager and authorized a road salt purchasing agreement. Two contracts for water tower maintenance and chemical supplies were denied as Council requested formal bids. Updates to the meeting order of business policy were tabled.

• Approved permanent City Manager pay scale of $110,000 to $140,000 (6-1)
• Approved statewide cooperative purchasing agreement for road salt (7-0)
• Approved Fishbeck change order for Drinking Water Asset Management grant (7-0)
• Denied Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting contract for water tower services (0-7)
• Denied Alexander Chemical contract for ferric chloride (0-7)
• Tabled updates to Council Policy 2024-01 regarding Order of Business (7-0)
• Approved $235,380.80 in claims and expenditures (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a report from the City Manager Investigative Team. Members will also consider options for conducting a search for a city manager.

• Report from the City Manager Investigative Team
• Discussion of options for city manager search

The Charlotte City Council voted 6-0, with one member absent, to hire the PIVOT Group to conduct the search for a new permanent city manager, working under Interim City Manager Doug Terry. The City Manager Selection Committee recommended PIVOT after reviewing proposals, with expenses expected between $13.1k and $14.6k. A PIVOT representative told the council that under state law (PA 212 of 1999, the Residency Act) a public employer cannot impose a residency requirement for certain employees, after a resident and a council member raised residency preferences. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

• Approved hiring PIVOT Group to conduct the city manager search (6-0, 1 absent)
• Set expected search expenses at $13.1k to $14.6k
• Adjourned the special meeting at 7:41 p.m. (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will consider contracts for an Interim City Manager and executive search services for a permanent City Manager. The body will also review a funding grant from Congresswoman Slotkin and approve various expenditures.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $464,744.50
• Proposed contract with The Woodhill Group
• Proposed contract for Interim City Manager
• Sole Source Request for FY24 Community Project Funding grant through Congresswoman Slotkin
• Review of RFPs for City Manager Executive Search Services

Council approved a contract for Interim City Manager Doug Terry and a financial services contract with The Woodhill Group. The council also authorized a wage and benefit survey RFP and a sole source purchase for a medical grant component.

• Approved contract for Interim City Manager Doug Terry (7-0)
• Approved financial services contract with The Woodhill Group (5-2)
• Approved $464,744.50 in claims and expenditures (6-1)
• Approved sole source request for medical component of FY 24 Community Project Funding grant (7-0)
• Authorized administration to draft RFP for wage, salary and benefit study
• Established City Manager Selection Committee consisting of Doug Terry and Council members Christensen, Scott, and Duweck

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview Doug Terry for the position of Interim City Manager. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the candidate.

• Interview of Doug Terry for Interim City Manager

At a special workshop meeting on Feb. 21, 2024, the Charlotte City Council voted 7-0 to offer the Interim City Manager position to Doug Terry and enter contract negotiations with the Compensation Committee. In a separate 4-3 vote, the council directed the City Clerk to issue a Request for Proposals on the morning of Feb. 22, 2024 for city manager recruiting services, with submissions due by the end of business on Feb. 26, 2024, for council review at that evening's regular meeting. The meeting also included an interview with Terry, public comment, and council comments; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as amended to add item c, City Manager Search (7-0)
• Offered the Interim City Manager position to Doug Terry and authorized contract negotiations with the Compensation Committee (7-0)
• Directed the City Clerk to issue an RFP for city manager recruiting services on Feb. 22, 2024, with proposals due Feb. 26, 2024, for council review that evening (4-3)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting. The primary item of business is a meet and greet with Jeff Thornton.

• Meet and greet with Jeff Thornton

The City Council conducted a special workshop meeting consisting of a meet and greet with Jeff Thornton. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG CHILL grant application to fund local home repairs. The body will also consider a zoning variance for a residential duplex and various city contracts.

• Application for $236,000 CDBG CHILL grant for homeowner improvement program
• Zoning variance request for a two-story duplex at the corner of Seminary and Horatio
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $603,870.94
• Runway 21 obstruction removal bid for New Life Arboricultural Services
• Professional services contract with Fishbeck for GIS map maintenance

The City Council rescinded an employment contract offer to Mr. Bell and denied his request for severance and travel reimbursements. The Council also approved a $236,000 CDBG grant application for homeowner improvements and authorized the Mayor to interview candidates for the interim city manager position.

• Rescinded employment contract offer with Mr. Bell (7-0)
• Denied expenditure request for severance and travel reimbursement by Bell (7-0)
• Approved $236,000 CDBG Grant for homeowner improvement (7-0)
• Approved ZBA variance request for parcel 200-062-600-084-00 (7-0)
• Approved Runway 21 obstruction removal contract with New Life Arboricultural Services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 recognizing 'Backing the Blue, Michigan' as a non-profit (7-0)
• Increased City Council conference and education budget by $2,000 (6-1)
• Denied professional services contract with Fishbeck for GIS map maintenance (0-7)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss updating the hiring process for Darryl Letroy “Troy” Bell. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion on updating the hiring process for Mr. Darryl Letroy “Troy” Bell

The City Council held a special meeting to address the hiring of city manager candidate Troy Bell, who is expected to accept a position in Palatka, Florida. A motion to have the full Council take over contract negotiations to offer Bell a competitive contract failed with a 4-3 vote. Residents expressed frustration with the slow hiring process and Council divisions, while one council member stated they would report a potential Open Meetings Act violation to the Attorney General.

• Agenda approved (7-0)
• Motion for Council to take over contract negotiations for Troy Bell failed (3-4)
• Motion to adjourn carried (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approvals for two proposed site plans. The items involve properties at 801 Packard Highway and the intersection of 302 S. Cochran Ave & 109 W. Seminary St.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Site Plan – 801 Packard Highway
• Approval: Proposed Site Plan – 801 Packard Highway
• Public Hearing: Proposed Site Plan – 302 S. Cochran Ave & 109 W. Seminary St
• Approval: Proposed Site Plan – 302 S. Cochran Ave & 109 W. Seminary St

The Planning Commission approved a proposed site plan for a new Shell located at 302 S. Cochran Ave. and 109 W. Seminary St. A separate site plan for 801 Packard Hwy was removed from the agenda.

• Approved site plan for Shell at 302 S. Cochran Ave. & 109 W. Seminary St. (7-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review requests for sole-source vendors regarding TIF planning and Combs Park engineering services. The body is also considering a phone system upgrade with BSB Communications and approving various claims and expenditures.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $298,742.66
• MDOT airport weather station contract (Resolution 2024-01)
• Sole-source vendor request for TIF planning services
• Sole-source vendor request for Combs Park engineering services
• Phone system upgrade with BSB Communications

The Charlotte City Council approved three sole-source vendor contracts for Tax Increment Financing planning, Combs Park engineering, and a phone system upgrade. The council also approved a $298,742.66 claims list and an MDOT airport weather station contract. Additionally, the council directed a committee to hire a firm for a background check on the selected City Manager candidate.

• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $298,742.66 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 for MDOT airport weather station contract (6-0)
• Approved sole source vendor for TIF planning services (6-0)
• Approved sole source vendor for Combs Park engineering services (6-0)
• Approved phone system upgrade with BSB Communications for $16,000 (6-0)
• Directed Compensation and Contract Committee to select firm for City Manager background check (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications regarding the City Charter.

• Closed session regarding City Charter attorney-client communication

The Charlotte City Council held a special meeting on Friday, January 12, 2024, with an agenda covering roll call, public comment, and approval of the agenda. The only substantive item recorded was a recess into closed session under section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider attorney-client privileged written communication dated January 12, 2024 regarding the City Charter. The minutes do not record any votes, motions, or other decisions, and no outcome of the closed session is stated.

• Recessed to closed session to consider attorney-client privileged communication dated January 12, 2024 regarding the City Charter (no vote recorded)
• No other substantive decisions recorded in the minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to continue the existing process of hiring a new City Manager. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Process to hire a new City Manager

The Charlotte City Council approved $562,642.81 in claims and expenditures, along with sealed bid purchases for a backwash pump and patrol vehicle outfitting. They also authorized a street closure for the Lighted Holiday Parade and rescinded a previous sole-source approval for TIF consulting services in favor of a sealed bid process. Finally, the Council authorized an agreement in three HUD cases and authorized Mayor Lewis to execute it.

• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $562,642.81 (6-0)
• Approved sealed bid purchase of backwash pump with Kennedy Industries for $55,785.00 (6-0)
• Approved sealed bid purchase of patrol vehicle outfitting with MacQueen Equipment for $23,995.20 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-39 for Lighted Holiday Parade street closure on Nov 30 (6-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Charlotte High School Senior Night on Oct 25 (6-0)
• Rescinded prior sole-source approval for DDA TIF consulting services; directed sealed bid RFP (6-0)
• Authorized agreement in HUD cases 05-23-0013-V, 05-23-0013-8, & 05-23-5410-V (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the employment contract for the City Manager and the use of a labor attorney. The body will also review claims and expenditures totaling $513,345.27.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $513,345.27
• Consideration of City Manager employment contract
• Discussion on labor attorney
• Approval of attendance to MMLElected Officials Training program

The City Council approved a new employment contract for the City Manager and appointed City Attorney Revore as the city's labor attorney. Council also approved over $513,000 in claims and expenditures.

• Approved City Manager employment contract (4-3)
• Approved $513,345.27 in claims and expenditures (7-0)
• Selected City Attorney Revore as labor attorney (7-0)
• Approved Council attendance at MML Elected Officials Training (7-0)
• Approved Dec 18, 2023 and Jan 03, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a recommendation to appoint Police Chief Paul Brentar to the role of Acting City Manager. This appointment is intended to provide administrative continuity during a transition period until Mr. Campbell assumes his official duties.

• Appointment of Police Chief Paul Brentar as Acting City Manager

The City Council met for a special meeting to address city management. The council approved the appointment of Police Chief Paul Brentar to serve as the acting city manager.

• Approved appointment of Police Chief Paul Brentar as acting city manager (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)