Charlotte public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Charlotte City Council special meeting will discuss filling the District 2 council vacancy, review the city charter and ordinances, and consider the City Manager’s recommendation list. That list includes personnel salary adjustments, hiring authorizations, and procedural changes such as suspending committees and revising the City Clerk’s duties. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the discussion items.

• Consider appointment to fill District 2 council vacancy
• Public Works Director's salary to be increased to match Police and Fire Chiefs base salary starting Jan 1 2026
• Finance Director's salary to be increased by $5,000 starting Jan 1 2026
• Finance Director authorized to hire an additional Deputy Treasurer
• Police Chief authorized to hire a Patrol Officer

City Council

The Charlotte City Council approved a contract for Flock cameras and a FEMA grant for turnout gear. It rescinded a prior hiring action for the PIVOT Group and formed a three‑member committee to conduct the city manager search. The Council also appointed Councilmember Rodriguez as the new Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approval of contract for Flock camera system
• Approval of FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for turnout gear purchase
• Rescission of the December 2 action hiring the PIVOT Group for city manager search
• Formation of a City Manager Search Committee (Councilmembers Christensen, Rodriguez, Scott)
• Appointment of Councilmember Rodriguez as Mayor Pro Tem

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a special meeting on December 16, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and two public comment periods limited to five minutes per speaker. The primary discussion item is the relationship and retention of the City Manager with the Council. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Two public comment periods (each limited to five minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of City Council and City Manager relations/retention

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet to approve claims totaling $588,880.48, establish 2026 meeting dates, and consider contracts for Flock cameras and FEMA firefighter grants. The agenda also includes a special presentation on the state budget and a motion to rescind a decision regarding a city manager search.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $588,880.48
• Consider approval of contract for Flock Cameras
• Consider approval of FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Consider approval of Resolution 2025-57 to introduce IFC 2021 Edition (Fire Code)
• Consider rescinding the action to hire the PIVOT Group for a City Manager Search

The council voted to appoint Councilmember Rodriguez as Mayor Pro Tem following a resignation. A City Manager Search Committee of three members was also established. Several consent agenda items and contracts, including Flock cameras and a FEMA grant, were approved.

• Approved appointment of Councilmember Rodriguez as Mayor Pro Tem (Yea 4, Nay 2)
• Established City Manager Search Committee (Christensen, Rodriguez, Scott) (Yea 6, Nay 0)
• Approved contract for Flock camera system (Yea 5, Nay 1)
• Approved FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for turnout gear (Yea 6, Nay 0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-57 to introduce IFC 2021 Edition fire code ordinance (Yea 6, Nay 0)
• Rescinded Dec. 2 hiring of PIVOT Group for City Manager search (Yea 6, Nay 0)
• Approved consent agenda items a–g, including $588,880.48 in claims and expenditures (Yea 6, Nay 0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 to set 2026 council meeting dates (Yea 6, Nay 0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the recruitment of a new City Manager. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public comment periods.

• Discussion regarding the recruitment of a new City Manager

Planning Commission

The commission approved the site‑plan review for 301 Tirrell Rd., adding a three‑year sunset clause. Commissioners received paper copies of the revised zoning ordinance draft and were instructed to review it before a January workshop. The commission will set the date for that special workshop to gather feedback before attorney review and a public hearing.

• Approval of site‑plan review for 301 Tirrell Rd. with a three‑year sunset clause
• Distribution of the draft zoning ordinance to all commissioners for review
• Instruction to contact the Community Development Director, Code Enforcement Administrator, and Zoning Administrator with questions
• Planning of a special January meeting to workshop the zoning ordinance draft
• Future public hearing to be scheduled after attorney review of the revised ordinance

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to cancel the scheduled January meeting and instead hold a special workshop on January 6, 2026 at 5 P.M. at the West Side Fire Station. It also set the first regular meeting for February 3, 2026 at 7 P.M. and adopted a friendly amendment establishing that all 2026 meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 P.M., unless a holiday or conflict arises. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Excused absent commissioners (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Cancelled January meeting and approved Jan 6, 2026 workshop; scheduled Feb 3, 2026 regular meeting (5‑0)
• Adopted amendment setting 2026 meetings to first Tuesday at 7 P.M., with exceptions (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 P.M. (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a Special Assessment District for downtown sidewalk snow removal. The body will also review several service contracts and a law enforcement mutual assistance agreement.

• Public hearing and Resolution #5 2025-54 for Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Special Assessment District
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $942,144.72
• Sole source request for Flock Camera
• Three-year aviation fuel purchase from AvFuel Corporation
• Contract with H2O Compliance Services, Inc. for Cross Connection Control services

City Council

The Charlotte City Council meeting will address a discussion item titled “City Attorney Options.” The council will also hold standard public comment periods, staff comments, and mayor and council comments. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of City Attorney Options

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including a sealed‑bid agreement with MATRIX Consulting Engineers for HVAC engineering services at City Hall for $64,800. Other items include approving claims totaling $565,357.77, appointing Tyger Fullerton as Fire Chief, and designating AVFuel as the sole‑source provider of aviation fuel for the Charlotte Airport.

• Approval of Claims and Expenditures totaling $565,357.77
• Sealed‑bid contract with MATRIX Consulting Engineers, Inc. for City Hall HVAC engineering services – $64,800.00
• Resolution to appoint Tyger Fullerton as Fire Chief
• Resolution to designate AVFuel as the sole‑source provider of aviation fuel for the Charlotte Airport
• Resolution 2025-51 to exempt the city from PA 152 and approve 2026 employee health care plans

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including authorizing the fire department to accept a FEMA AFG grant of $218,181.81 for turnout gear. The council will also consider a five‑year downtown sidewalk snow‑removal contract with Eric Rogers LLC at $24,800 per year, waive sealed‑bid requirements for Oak Park Renovation contracts totaling $138,310, and purchase three 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers for $64,284 under the MiDEAL program.

• Approve FEMA AFG Grant Award of $218,181.81 for fire department turnout gear
• Approve sealed‑bid contract with Eric Rogers LLC for downtown sidewalk snow removal, $24,800 per year for five winters
• Waive sealed‑bid policy for Oak Park Renovation: Sinclair Recreation $112,707.44, T&D Concrete $25,602.50
• Authorize purchase of three 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers for city fleet, estimated cost $64,284
• Adopt the 2025/2026 Framework of goals and objectives

The council approved claims and expenditures totaling $510,791.52 and adopted two SAD Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Resolutions (2025‑48 and 2025‑49). Both resolutions passed with six yeas, no nays and one absent council member. The meeting also approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and excused the absence of Councilmember Rodriguez.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Excused absence of Councilmember Rodriguez (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Approved agenda as printed (Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 0)
• Approved claims and expenditures totaling $510,791.52 (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Approved SAD Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Resolution 2025‑48 (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Approved SAD Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Resolution 2025‑49 (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Adjourned meeting (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1)

City Council

The City Council will review claims and expenditures and consider several contracts for city improvements. Key discussions include a FEMA grant for fire department gear and renovations for Oak Park.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $915,710.39
• FEMA AFG Regional Grant Award of $218,181.81 for fire department turnout gear
• Oak Park Renovation contracts: $112,707.44 for Sinclair Recreation and $25,602.50 for T&D Concrete
• Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal contract with Eric Rogers LLC for $24,800 per year
• Purchase of three 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers for an estimated $64,284.00

The council approved amended minutes from the September 22 and October 1 meetings. It added the mayor and a councilmember to an ad hoc legal committee and approved all consent‑agenda items. The council authorized the fire department to accept a $218,181.81 FEMA AFG grant and to purchase turnout gear, and it approved several contracts and a fleet‑replacement plan. The 2025/2026 Framework goals and objectives were also adopted.

• Approved September 22, 2025 regular and October 1, 2025 special council minutes (amended) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Added Mayor Lewis and Councilmember Scott to the ad hoc legal committee – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved consent agenda items (claims $915,710.39, downtown conference attendance, Councilman Chin liaison, legal committee) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Authorized acceptance of FEMA AFG Grant $218,181.81 for the fire department and procurement of turnout gear – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved sealed‑bid contract with Eric Rogers LLC for downtown sidewalk snow removal $24,800 per year for five seasons – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Waived purchasing policy and approved Oak Park Renovation contracts: Sinclair Recreation $112,707.44 and T&D Concrete $25,602.50 – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Authorized cooperative purchase of three 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers for $64,284.00 and reviewed a 3‑year fleet replacement plan – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved the 2025/2026 Framework goals and objectives – Yea 7, Nay 0

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the creation of a special assessment district for emergency vehicle and services expenses. The body is also considering a contract for street improvement engineering and a public hearing for downtown snow removal.

• Proposed special assessment district for emergency vehicle and services expenses of approximately $1,104,960 annually for three years
• Proposed $25,357.50 contract with Eng, Inc. for construction engineering on Fall Street improvements
• Resolution 2025-47 to schedule a public hearing on October 27, 2025, for the Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Special Assessment District
• Proposed downtown sidewalk snow removal assessment estimated at $24,800 annually for 2026-2030
• Discussion of the City Council Prioritization List

The council approved a $25,357.50 contract with Eng, Inc. for Fall Street improvements and adopted Resolution 2025-47 to schedule a public hearing on the Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Special Assessment District. Council members removed a proposed three‑year expiration clause from the emergency vehicle and services assessment proposal and directed the city manager to prepare a new Special Assessment District for emergency vehicle and service expenses, estimated at about $1,104,960 annually.

• Approved Eng, Inc. contract for Fall Street improvements ($25,357.50) – Yea 7; Nay 0
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 to schedule public hearing for Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Special Assessment District – Yea 7; Nay 0
• Removed three‑year expiration clause from emergency vehicle/services assessment proposal – Yea 5; Nay 2
• Directed City Manager to prepare a Special Assessment District for emergency vehicle and service expenses (~$1,104,960 annually) – Yea 6; Nay 1
• Approved agenda – Yea 7; Nay 0
• Adjourned meeting – Yea 74; Nay 0; Absent 0

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider several approvals, including a sole‑source purchase of the Sensus AMI FlexNet Meter System for $1,080,255. Other items include a $146,818 sealed‑bid contract for the Tirrell Pump Replacement, a $170,000 resurfacing project on Mikesell St., a $34,000 airport parking lot reconstruction amendment, and a $297,926 cooperative purchase of a new salt shed. The meeting also features a public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑08 to amend the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing plan.

• Sole‑source contract with ETNA Supply Co. for Sensus AMI FlexNet Meter System – $1,080,255
• Sealed‑bid contract with Kennedy Industries for Tirrell Pump Replacement – $146,818
• Mikesell St. resurfacing – $170,000
• Prein & Newhoff contract amendment for airport parking lot and entrance road reconstruction – $34,000
• Cooperative purchase contract with Clear Heights Construction for new salt shed – $297,926

The council approved $544,339.22 in outstanding claims and expenditures and adopted several resolutions for street closures during upcoming public events. It also approved an amendment to the Development Plan, a $25,000 CharlotteRising invoice, a downtown snow‑removal special assessment district, and multiple contracts for infrastructure projects. The operating and capital budget for FY 2025‑26 was amended to fund new vehicles.

• Approved Claims and Expenditures totaling $544,339.22 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08 amending Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan (7‑0)
• Approved CharlotteRising invoice for $25,000 (6‑1, Chin nay)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑46 creating Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Special Assessment District (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Kennedy Industries for Tirrell Pump Replacement, $146,818 (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Clear Heights Construction for new salt shed, $297,926 (6‑1, Chin nay)
• Approved addition of Mikesell St. resurfacing $170,000 and Bennett Park driveway $500 to existing street contract (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑45 amending FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget (7‑0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will discuss options to reduce the Fire Special Assessment District from $1,104,960 to between $470,300 and $1,104,960 annually, and review proposed General Fund budget reductions totaling $634,660.

• Fire Special Assessment District options (reduction to $470,300, $779,400, $795,860, or $1,104,960)
• General Fund budget reductions totaling $634,660
• City Council prioritization list
• Sensus AMI Meter System
• Special Assessment District Review

The council excused Mayor Lewis and Councilmember Scott, approving the motion 5‑0‑2. The agenda was approved 5‑2‑0. Both the Special Assessment District Review and the City Council Prioritization List were unanimously tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 1:46 p.m. with a 4‑0‑3 vote.

• Excused Mayor Lewis and Councilmember Scott (Carried; Yea 5, Nay 0, Absent 2)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried; Yea 5, Nay 2, Absent 0)
• Unanimously tabled Special Assessment District Review
• Unanimously tabled City Council Prioritization List
• Adjourned meeting at 1:46 p.m. (Carried; Yea 4, Nay 0, Absent 3)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet to discuss a sealed bid contract for street improvements and the first reading of a DDA ordinance. The body will also review claims and expenditures and a mayoral proclamation.

• Sealed bid contract with Reith-Riley for Horatio Ave., Seminary St., and Lincoln St. improvements for $791,000.18
• Claims and expenditures totaling $525,924.06
• First reading of ordinance 2025-08 DDA and scheduling of a public hearing for September 22, 2025
• Mayoral Proclamation declaring September 08, 2025 as 'Travis Hicks Day'
• Administrative Policy 2025-03 regarding Notary Public Services

The council approved a sealed‑bid contract with Reith‑Riley for Horatio Avenue, Seminary Street, and Lincoln Street improvements for $791,000.18. It also adopted a resolution to schedule a public hearing on the downtown development authority ordinance on September 22. The consent agenda items—including $525,924.06 in claims, mayoral appointments, and a notary policy—were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (Yea 7, Nay 0)
• Approved agenda (Yea 7, Nay 0)
• Approved consent agenda items: $525,924.06 claims, mayoral appointments, notary policy (Yea 7, Nay 0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑41 to schedule DDA ordinance hearing on Sep 22 (Yea 7, Nay 0)
• Approved sealed‑bid contract with Reith‑Riley for road improvements, $791,000.18 (Yea 7, Nay 0)
• Adjourned meeting (Yea 7, Nay 0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing on the Downtown Development Authority's development plan and tax increment financing, then consider approving the plan and related district expansion. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving $424,422.15 in claims and expenditures, and several contract approvals ranging from overhead doors to water department trucks. Additional items cover a special assessment district review, budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025, and policy resolutions.

• Public hearing on the Charlotte Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing
• Consider approval of sealed bid contract with Garage Doors Unlimited, Inc. for CFD overhead door, track and motor – $21,328.00
• Consider approval of cooperative purchasing for three Water/Sewer Department trucks – $152,949.00
• Consider approval of sealed bid contract with Trojan Technologies Corp for UV 3000+07 Disinfection System Upgrade – $39,671.38
• Approval of Claims and Expenditures totaling $424,422.15 (consent agenda)

The council approved the Charlotte Downtown Development Authority (DDA) bylaws with amendments, adopting them by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025, and authorized several sealed‑bid contracts for city facilities and services. Additionally, the council adopted a chicken‑keeping policy with a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved amended DDA bylaws (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 budget amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Garage Doors Unlimited contract for CFD door, $21,328 (7‑0)
• Approved MiDeal purchase of three water/sewer trucks, $152,949 (7‑0)
• Approved Nick Anderson Construction contract for Mac Gobel Field bleacher demolition, $10,750 (7‑0)
• Approved Trojan Technologies UV system upgrade, $39,671.38 (7‑0)
• Approved Moore Bruggink Consulting contract for tertiary filter replacement, $85,300 (7‑0)
• Approved Council Policy 2025-03 Keeping of Chickens on Residential Lots (6‑1, 1 nay by Lewis)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of claims and expenditures totaling $517,068.96, a resolution authorizing street closures and special event permissions for the 2025 Frontier Days Festival, and execution of a MDOT block grant contract for airport design and tree‑removal reimbursement. The meeting also features a public hearing on Michigan Community Development Block Grant funding for a homeowner rehabilitation project and business agenda items such as renewing a cooperative purchasing contract with AXON and reauthorizing a CDBG application. Additional items include adoption of a retiree health‑insurance policy and consideration of DDA by‑laws.

• Approve claims and expenditures totaling $517,068.96
• Authorize street closures and event permits for the 2025 Frontier Days Festival (Resolution 2025-37)
• Execute MDOT block grant contract for airport design and tree‑removal reimbursement
• Consider renewal of cooperative purchasing contract with AXON
• Consider Resolution 2025-38 to reauthorize CDBG application

The Charlotte City Council approved a 10‑year renewal of the AXON cooperative purchasing contract and reauthorized the CDBG application. It also adopted a retiree health‑insurance policy, approved the Frontier Days Festival resolution, and authorized the MDOT block‑grant contract. The DDA Bylaws were tabled until August 25 and the employee travel reimbursement policy was amended and approved.

• Approved AXON cooperative purchasing contract renewal (10‑year, $80,000) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Reauthorized CDBG application (Resolution 2025‑38) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved Retiree Health Insurance policy (Council Policy 2025‑02) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved Consent Agenda claims & expenditures $517,068.96 – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved Frontier Days Festival resolution (Resolution 2025‑37) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Authorized MDOT block‑grant contract for airport design and tree removal – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Tabled DDA Bylaws approval until August 25 – Yea 6, Nay 1 (Rodriguez)
• Amended and approved Employee Travel Reimbursement policy (section 3 change) – amendment Yea 7, Nay 0; final approval Yea 5, Nay 2

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a 3,120-square-foot addition to the Helping Hands of Eaton Co. INC food pantry at 621 Jefferson St. The proposal includes 12 new parking spaces and requires stormwater retention improvements.

• Site Plan Review: 621 Jefferson St. (Helping Hands of Eaton Co. INC)
• Public Hearing: Building Addition- 621 JEFFERSON ST.
• Action: Building Addition- 621 JEFFERSON ST.
• Zoning Ordinance review committee update – Article Review
• Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from June 16, 2025, excused Commissioner McRae’s absence, and adopted the agenda. It then approved the building addition at 621 Jefferson St., which will double storage for Helping Hands Food Pantry. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (Yea 8, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Excused Commissioner McRae’s absence (Yea 8, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Approved agenda (Yea 8, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Approved building addition at 621 Jefferson St. (Yea 8, Nay 0, Absent 1)
• Adjourned meeting (Yea 8, Nay 0, Absent 1)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing on the Domestic Animal and Fowl ordinance and consider related resolutions. The council will also vote on the ADA Infrastructure Grant for polling location accessibility, approve contracts for DPW garage roof replacement ($36,300) and brush/leaf haul away ($58,582), and consider a resolution to move the Building Department Services back from Eaton County to the city.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-07 Domestic Animals and Fowl
• Resolution 2025-35 to authorize ADA Infrastructure Grant for polling location accessibility
• Contract with R&L Exteriors for DPW garage roof replacement – $36,300
• Contract with Hammond Farms Landscape Supply for DPW brush and leaf haul away – $58,582
• Resolution to transfer Building Department Services from Eaton County back to the City

The council voted to transfer the Building Department services from Eaton County to city control. It also approved the Domestic Animals and Fowl ordinance, setting 50 permits and allowing up to 10 chickens per permit. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, tabling DDA bylaws, and designating a municipal league delegate.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (Yea 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items a‑c, including $462,906.28 in claims (Yea 5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑07 Domestic Animals and Fowl (Yea 5‑0)
• Established 50 permits for domestic animals (Yea 4‑1)
• Allowed up to 10 chickens per permit (Yea 3‑2)
• Authorized transfer of Building Department services from Eaton County back to the city (Yea 5‑0)
• Designated Chin as voting delegate to the Michigan Municipal League (Yea 5‑0)
• Tabled DDA bylaws until next meeting (Yea 5‑0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a resolution to amend the 2024‑2025 operating and capital budget. It will also approve several sealed‑bid contracts, including a $36,300 roof replacement for the DPW garage and a $58,582 brush‑and‑leaf haul‑away contract. Additional items include scheduling public hearings on domestic animals, a downtown development plan, and authorizing fire‑service contract negotiations with Carmel Township.

• Approval of Resolution 2025-31 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 operating and capital budget
• Sealed‑bid contract with R&L Exteriors for DPW Garage Roof Replacement – $36,300
• Sealed‑bid contract with Hammond Farms Landscape Supply for brush and leaf haul‑away – $58,582
• Resolution 2025-34 to join the University of Michigan Sustainable Towns Program
• Authorization for the City Manager to begin fire‑service contract negotiations with Carmel Township

The council voted 7‑0 to let the City Manager start contract talks with Carmel Township for a renewed fire service agreement. Council members also approved an amendment to purchase one police vehicle instead of two, passing 4‑3. Additional actions included approving the FY 2024‑25 budget amendment, joining the University of Michigan Sustainable Towns Program, and scheduling a public hearing on the downtown development plan for August 25.

• Authorized City Manager to begin fire service contract negotiations with Carmel Township (7‑0)
• Amended police vehicle purchase to one vehicle (4‑3)
• Approved police vehicle purchase (amended) (4‑3)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget amendment (Resolution 2025‑31) (7‑0)
• Approved participation in University of Michigan Sustainable Towns Program (Resolution 2025‑34) (7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for DDA Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing (Aug 25) (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a, c, d, e, f (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑33 to schedule public hearing on Domestic Animals and Fowl ordinance (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of Ordinance 2025-05 regarding mobile food vending. The body will also review a new fee schedule and several equipment and software purchases.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-05 Mobile Food Vending
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $1,244,976.93
• Purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Police Tahoes for $107,742.00
• Transition to BS&A Cloud Platform in the amount of $118,300
• Resolution 2025-29 Fee Schedule effective July 13, 2025

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-05 on mobile food vending with amendments restricting trucks in certain downtown parking lots. The updated fee schedule for mobile food permits was approved, raising the annual fee to $1,000. The city approved a $118,300 transition to the BS&A Cloud platform and adopted the Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The city manager’s salary was increased by $14,000 retroactive to May 28, and the purchase of two new police Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles was rejected.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 Mobile Food Vending (amended) – Yea 5, Nay 1, Absent 1
• Approved amendment prohibiting food trucks in parking lots behind 100‑200 blocks of Cochrane – Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1
• Approved fee schedule (Resolution 2025-29) – Yea 5, Nay 1, Absent 1
• Approved transition to BS&A Cloud platform ($118,300) – Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1
• Approved Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan update (Resolution 2025-30) – Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1
• Approved city manager salary increase $14,000 retroactive – Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1
• Rejected purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Police Tahoe vehicles – tie vote Yea 3, Nay 3, Absent 1
• Approved consent agenda claims and expenditures $1,244,976.93 – Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will receive a Zoning Ordinance Review Committee update and hold public hearings on a temporary use permit for 116 Lansing St and a site plan for a building addition at 400 Parkland Dr. After the hearings, the commission will take action on the temporary use permit and the site plan. The meeting also includes early and late public comment periods and commissioner comments.

• Zoning Ordinance Review Committee update – review of zoning code, master plan revisions, cannabis overlay district, and resident‑appointed Zoning Board of Appeals
• Public Hearing: Temporary Use Permit – 116 Lansing St
• Action: Temporary Use Permit – 116 Lansing St
• Public Hearing: Site Plan – Building Addition – 400 Parkland Dr
• Action: Site Plan – 400 Parkland Rd

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting and the agenda for this session. It approved a temporary use permit for 116 Lansing St. and a site plan/building addition for 400 Parkland Dr. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for 116 Lansing St. (5-0)
• Approved site plan/building addition for 400 Parkland Dr. (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a resolution to approve the 2025‑26 budget that begins July 1, 2025 and sets tax rates. The council will also act on a consent agenda that includes $680,797.72 in claims and expenditures and a $100,000 Eaton County Parks Community Grant for Oak Park renovations. Additional items include a public hearing on the Mobile Food Vending ordinance and discussion of a Domestic Fowl ordinance, as well as proposals to re‑establish the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and seek MDOT Category B funding.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $680,797.72 (Consent Agenda)
• Acceptance of $100,000 Eaton County Parks Community Grant for Oak Park renovations
• Consideration of Resolution 2025‑26 to approve the 2025‑26 budget and tax rates
• First reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑05 Mobile Food Vending
• Consideration to re‑establish the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The City Council adopted the 2025‑26 budget, establishing tax rates effective July 1, 2025. It amended the Mobile Food Vending ordinance to bar trucks on the 100‑ and 200‑block of S. Cochran Road and scheduled a public hearing for the revised ordinance. The council also directed staff to draft an updated domestic fowl ordinance, re‑established the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and authorized an MDOT Category B funding application. Consent agenda items and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-26 budget for July 1, 2025, setting tax rates (Yea 7)
• Amended Mobile Food Vending ordinance to prohibit trucks in 100‑ and 200‑block S. Cochran Rd (Yea 7)
• Scheduled public hearing and second reading of the amended Mobile Food Vending ordinance (Yea 6, Nay 1)
• Directed administration to draft an updated domestic fowl ordinance with higher permit limits (no vote recorded)
• Re‑established the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (Yea 7)
• Authorized application for MDOT Category B funding (Yea 7)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: $680,797.72 claims and expenditures, Oddities Festival street‑closure additions, mayoral appointments, and Detroit Salt purchase order change (Yea 7)
• Approved May 23 and May 27, 2025 council meeting minutes (each Yea 7)

City Council

The council meeting on May 27, 2025 includes a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. The consent agenda will approve claims and expenditures totaling $451,732.33, a resolution for Markdom Michigan Plastics, and a five‑year Metro Act right‑of‑way permit extension with KEPS Technologies. The business agenda will consider an $85,347 sealed‑bid contract for workers’ compensation insurance and a resolution to extend the city’s hay‑baling contract.

• Public hearing on FY 25‑26 budget
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $451,732.33
• Approval of Resolution 2025‑23 for Markdom Michigan Plastics (IFT application)
• Approval of 5‑year Metro Act Right of Way permit extension with KEPS Technologies, Inc.
• Consideration of sealed‑bid proposal from Michigan Municipal League Workers’ Compensation Fund for $85,347

The City Council approved a total of $451,732.33 in claims and expenditures. It also approved a workers’ compensation insurance policy for $85,347 and extended a hay‑baling contract. Additional approvals included a right‑of‑way permit extension and an IFT application for Markdom Michigan Plastics. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved Claims and Expenditures totaling $451,732.33 (Consent Agenda a) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 for Markdom Michigan Plastics IFT application – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved 2025-2030 5‑Year Metro Act Right of Way permit extension with KEPS Technologies – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved sealed‑bid workers’ compensation insurance policy, $85,347 (Business Agenda a) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 to extend hay‑baling contract – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (amended) – Yea 7, Nay 0
• Approved agenda as printed – Yea 7, Nay 0

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The proposal includes total expenditures of $19,036,579 and total revenues of $17,447,188.

• Proposed total expenditures of $19,036,579
• Proposed total revenues of $17,447,188
• Estimated property tax decrease of $3.35 for the average resident
• General Fund expenditure of $6,888,861
• Water and Sewer Fund expenditure of $4,405,257

The council voted 7-0 to adopt the meeting agenda as presented. After discussion of the FY 2025‑2026 budget, no formal action was taken on the budget. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 12:38 a.m.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 2025-03, which would increase the permitted aluminum concentration in public sewer discharges from 2.1 mg/L to 34.2 mg/L. The council will also consider a rezoning of a parcel from R‑1 (Residential) to B‑3 (Business), a proposed International Property Maintenance Code ordinance, and a sealed‑bid paving contract for Washington Street and N. Oliver Street totaling $340,062.70. Additionally, the consent agenda will approve $513,784.58 in claims and expenditures and adopt new fee resolutions for municipal services.

• Ordinance 2025-03: change allowable aluminum discharge from 2.1 mg/L to 34.2 mg/L
• Rezoning parcel from R‑1 to B‑3 under Resolution 2025-17
• Resolution 2025-18: set public hearing for proposed IPMC ordinance
• Sealed‑bid contract with Michigan Paving and Materials Co. for $340,062.70 for Washington St. and N. Oliver St. improvements
• Consent agenda: approve claims and expenditures of $513,784.58 and adopt fee changes (Resolution 2025-19)

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑03, changing the permitted aluminum concentration in the public sewer from 2.1 mg/L to 34.2 mg/L. It also approved a $340,062.70 sealed‑bid contract with Michigan Paving and Materials Company for improvements on Washington Street and N. Oliver Street. The consent agenda items—including $513,784.58 in claims and expenditures, bank account signatory changes, a Markdom Michigan Plastics agreement, and new municipal service fees—were adopted. First‑reading resolutions were approved to schedule May 12 public hearings on a zoning map change and on the International Property Maintenance Code amendment.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑03 raising aluminum discharge limit to 34.2 mg/L (7‑0)
• Approved sealed‑bid contract with Michigan Paving and Materials Co., $340,062.70 for Washington St. & N. Oliver St. improvements (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: $513,784.58 claims/expenditures, bank signatory changes, Markdom Michigan Plastics agreement, service‑fee resolutions (7‑0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2025‑17 to set May 12 hearing on zoning map amendment from R‑1 to B‑3 (7‑0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2025‑18 to set May 12 hearing on International Property Maintenance Code amendment (7‑0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget and consider capital project allocations. Council members will vote on a motion to hold a public hearing on May 27, 2025 and authorize the City Clerk to issue notice. The agenda also lists specific budget line items for review.

• FY 25/26 Budget discussion and motion to schedule a public hearing on May 27, 2025
• Council Chamber Communication Review – $50,000
• Police Capital Outlay – $245,500 (including $165,000 for two vehicles and $80,500 for body/in‑car cameras and related equipment)
• Parks Capital Outlay – $100,000 (Oak Park improvements $50,000; Bennett Park improvements $50,000)
• Major Street Fund – $830,000 for engineering and improvements to major streets

The council voted to excuse Councilmembers Rodriguez and Scott from the meeting (5‑0). The agenda was approved (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (6‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmembers Rodriguez and Scott (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes $1,062,570.05 in claims and expenditures and a contract with Real Green Lawn Care for code‑enforcement mowing. The council will also take up a first reading of ordinance 2025‑03 to raise the allowable aluminum concentration in sewer discharges from 2.1 mg/L to 34.2 mg/L. Additional items include resolutions on fire‑protection district creation, traffic‑calming interest, and grant applications for park and road projects.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $1,062,570.05 (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of sealed‑bid contract with Real Green Lawn Care & Landscaping for code‑enforcement mowing services
• First reading of ordinance 2025‑03 to amend aluminum discharge limits from 2.1 mg/L to 34.2 mg/L
• Consideration of Resolution 2025‑13 to create 2025 SAD – Fire Protection and set a public hearing date
• Consideration of grant application for Combs industrial park road extension project to FY 2026 Community Project Funding Request

The council approved its consent agenda, including $1,062,570.05 in claims and expenditures, the Employee Sick Time Act, and a contract with Real Green Lawn Care & Landscaping. It gave the first reading to an ordinance that would increase the permissible aluminum concentration in wastewater and set a public hearing for April 28. Additional actions approved were the creation of a fire‑protection district, a resolution requesting MDOT assistance for traffic‑calming measures, and the 2025 Local Officers Compensation Commission policy. A budget workshop was scheduled for April 24 at 11 a.m.

• Approved $1,062,570.05 claims and expenditures (6-0)
• Approved Employee Sick Time Act (ESTA) Policy (6-0)
• Approved sealed‑bid contract with Real Green Lawn Care & Landscaping (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to raise aluminum discharge limit, set hearing April 28 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑13 creating 2025 SAD – Fire Protection, hearing May 12 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 requesting MDOT meeting on traffic‑calming measures (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Local Officers Compensation Commission policy (4-2)
• Scheduled budget workshop for April 24 at 11:00 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request at the NE corner of W. Lawrence Ave and Wheaton Rd., a conditional use permit for 122 S. Lincoln St., and a temporary use permit for 1167 E. Clinton Trail, and will take action on each request based on recommendations. The meeting also includes a Zoning Ordinance Review Committee update and introductions of the Community Development Director and a planning consultant.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Request – NE Corner of W. Lawrence Ave / Wheaton Rd.
• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit – 122 S. Lincoln St.
• Public Hearing: Temporary Use Permit – 1167 E. Clinton Trail
• Zoning Ordinance Review Committee update
• Introduction of Community Development Director Salena Benavidez and consultant Eric Ensey

The commission voted to recommend rezoning parcels #200-013-100-036-00 and #200-013-100-033-00 from R‑1 residential to B‑3 business and to forward the recommendation to the City Council. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Jones Trailer Company at 122 S. Lincoln St. to operate as a Class B used vehicle dealer. Finally, the commission approved a Temporary Use Permit for a fireworks sales tent at 1167 E. Clinton Trl in the Meijer parking lot.

• Recommended rezoning of parcels #200-013-100-036-00 and #200-013-100-033-00 to B‑3 (Yea 4, Nay 3, Absent 2)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Jones Trailer Company (122 S. Lincoln St.) as Class B used vehicle dealer (Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 2)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for fireworks tent at 1167 E. Clinton Trl (June 20–July 6, 2025) (Yea 7, Nay 0, Absent 2)

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a sealed‑bid contract to resurface Walnut Street for $285,283.90 and approve a consent agenda that includes $590,785.49 in claims and expenditures. The council will also consider a 2026 State Budget Direct Grant request that matches $50,000 for Bennet Park improvements and $100,000 for police and fire station upgrades. Additional discussions will cover a proposed ordinance change for backyard chicken permits and a resolution to authorize signatories for MDOT Contract 25‑5153.

• Walnut Street Resurfacing sealed‑bid contract – $285,283.90
• Approval of claims and expenditures – $590,785.49
• 2026 State Budget Direct Grant request – $50,000 for Bennet Park, $100,000 for police and fire station improvements
• Discussion of amendment to backyard chicken permit ordinance
• Resolution 2025‑09 to authorize signatories for MDOT Contract 25‑5153

Council members approved several items, including the Oak Park concept rendering with a $20,000 allocation for grant applications, the 2025 Liability & Property Pool Insurance Policy, and an amendment to the Downtown Dwelling Overnight Parking Program. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote and one absent member. The council also proclaimed Arbor Day for April 25, 2025.

• Approved Oak Park concept rendering and $20,000 for grant applications (6-0, absent 1 Duweck)
• Approved 2025 Liability & Property Pool Insurance Policy (6-0, absent 1 Duweck)
• Approved amendment to Downtown Dwelling Overnight Parking Program (6-0, absent 1 Duweck)
• Approved consent agenda items: $511,048.12 claims, mayoral appointments, escrow release for Charlotte Estates/The Meadows, police patrol vehicle outfitting (6-0, absent 1 Duweck)
• Proclaimed Friday April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day (6-0, absent 1 Duweck)
• Approved agenda as printed (6-0, absent 1 Duweck)
• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, absent 1)
• Approved absence of Mayor Pro‑Tem Duweck (6-0, absent 1)

Planning Commission

The Camp Frances Board of Directors will meet to review building maintenance and renter concerns. The agenda includes discussions on pest management, water holding tanks, and rental booking processes.

• Pest management and mice status
• Water holding tank maintenance
• Rental process, VRBO, and lock entry
• Memorial walkway fundraising
• Money investment options

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on a sealed‑bid contract with Reith‑Riley Construction Co. to resurface Walnut Street for $285,283.90. The council will also consider a 2026 State Budget Direct Grant Request and discuss policy items such as BEAD funding letters, a backyard chicken permit ordinance, and downtown overnight parking. The consent agenda includes approval of claims and expenditures totaling $590,785.49, mayoral appointments, a ferric chloride purchase contract, a state bulk salt purchase, and a street closure for the Needful Things 6th Anniversary celebration. Public comment is limited to five minutes.

• Sealed‑bid contract with Reith‑Riley Construction Co. for Walnut Street resurfacing – $285,283.90
• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $590,785.49
• Sealed‑bid contract with Alexander Chemical Corp. for ferric chloride – $1,175.03 per dry ton
• Resolution authorizing street closure for the Needful Things 6th Anniversary on May 4, 2025
• Discussion of Domestic and Animal Foul Ordinance (backyard chicken permits) and Downtown Overnight Parking

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will consider two ordinances that amend Chapter 14 of the city code—one updating rental dwelling registration requirements and another revising house numbering and moving procedures. Council members will also vote on a sealed‑bid contract for $176,450 with Hamlet Environmental Technologies for two BioDoc rotary distributors. Additional items include a resolution to dispose of an aircraft sold at public auction and a resolution seeking council support for a county fair capital‑improvement grant.

• Ordinance 2025-01 – amendment to City Code Chapter 14, Article III (Rental Dwelling Registration)
• Ordinance 2025-02 – amendment to City Code Chapter 14, Articles IV (House Numbering) and V (House Moving)
• Sealed‑bid contract with Hamlet Environmental Technologies for $176,450 for two BioDoc rotary distributors
• Resolution 2025-05 – disposition of an aircraft sold at public auction
• Resolution 2025-06 – request for City Council support for MDARD County Fair Capital Improvement Grant

Planning Commission

The Camp Frances Board of Directors will review pest management, rental processes, and fundraising efforts. The board will also discuss an investment option and an update regarding Applebee's.

• Renter concerns: mice status, pest management, and rental process
• Memorial walkway fundraising
• Money investment option
• Eaton Expo sign-up for April 12 & 13
• Update on Applebee's

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet to approve claims totaling $564,643.72 and consider two proposed ordinances regarding building regulations. The council will also review a sealed bid contract with Hamlett Environmental Technologies for $176,450.00.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $564,643.72
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-01 (Rental Dwelling Registration)
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-02 (House Numbering and Moving)
• Consideration of contract with Hamlett Environmental Technologies for $176,450.00
• Consideration of Markdom Industrial Facilities Exemption

Planning Commission

The Charlotte Planning Commission will consider routine items such as approving the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda for this session. The commission will receive updates on the 2025 Planning & Zoning Workshops, the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee, and staffing from City Manager Hillard. Public comment periods are scheduled with a five‑minute limit for each speaker.

• Approval of Minutes – November 6th, 2024
• Approval of Agenda
• 2025 Planning & Zoning Workshops
• Zoning Ordinance Review Committee Update
• Staffing Update – City Manager Hillard

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will meet to discuss a land use agreement with the Army National Guard and review the street maintenance program. The body will also consider expenditures and a personnel appointment.

• Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $648,821.50
• Resolution 2025-03 to confirm Stephanie Whitney as DPW Director
• Proposed Land Use Agreement between the City of Charlotte and the Army National Guard
• Discussion regarding Bennett Park tennis courts
• Street Maintenance Program Review discussion

Planning Commission

The Camp Frances Board of Directors is meeting to review treasurer reports and rental concerns. The board will discuss updates on the memorial walkway and the rental process.

• Women Giving Together update regarding $1950
• Memorial walkway fundraising
• Rental process discussion
• Applebee’s update
• Money investment option

City Council

The Charlotte City Council will vote on an industrial facilities tax exemption for Markdom Industries located at 400 Parkland Dr. The meeting also includes approval of a sealed‑bid contract with Jett Pump & Valve for $59,338.01 to replace and install the Tirrell pump station, a change to the purchasing policy raising the threshold from $10,000 to $20,000, and a resolution recommending adoption of the City Master Plan. Additional items on the agenda are a letter of authorization for an assistant fire chief auto allowance and discussions on council‑manager relations, a golf‑cart ordinance, and CapCon 2025 attendance.

• Approval of industrial facilities tax exemption (IFT) for Markdom Industries at 400 Parkland Dr.
• Sealed‑bid contract with Jett Pump & Valve for $59,338.01 for Tirrell pump station replacement/installation
• Resolution to adopt the City of Charlotte Master Plan
• Purchase policy amendment increasing approval limit from $10,000 to $20,000
• Letter of Authorization with IAFF for Auto Allowance – Assistant Fire Chief