Fenton public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider updating water and sewer rate charges to reflect increases from Genesee County and a recent rate study. The body will also discuss an amendment to the mobile vendor ordinance and approve several infrastructure repairs and amendments.
- Resolution No. 21-18 to set city water and sewer rate capital charges
- Payment of invoices totaling $257,789.07 and Community Center invoices of $11,094.48
- Contract for urgent caustic holding tank repair at the Water Treatment Plant not to exceed $3,430.00
- Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Waters Edge Townhomes Master Deed
- First reading of Ordinance No. 712 regarding Board of Review amendments
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to administer the oath of office for the newly elected Mayor and Council members. The body will also consider several maintenance contracts and equipment purchases.
- Payment of invoices totaling $103,265.46
- Drainage improvement work on S. Leroy awarded to Rhode Bros. Excavating, Inc. for $12,200.00
- Purchase of Caterpillar attachment and accessories for $11,195.00
- Maintenance contract addendum for two Roots blowers at Fenton Water Treatment Facility for $1,000.00 per year
- Approval of Jinglefest Fireworks Permit
City Council
The City Council will review several spending requests, including drainage improvements and equipment purchases. The body will also consider a maintenance contract addendum for the water treatment facility and a fireworks permit for Jinglefest.
- Drainage improvement excavation on S. Leroy awarded to Rhode Bros. Excavating, Inc. for $12,200.00
- Purchase of Caterpillar attachment and accessories from Michigan Caterpillar for $11,195.00
- Maintenance contract addendum for two Roots blowers at Fenton Water Treatment Facility for $1,000.00 per year
- Authorization of invoice payments totaling $103,265.46
- Approval of Jinglefest Fireworks Permit
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss electrical issues in the downtown area with Consumers Energy. The meeting also includes an oath of office for a police officer and a discussion on Board of Review alternates.
- Discussion with Consumers Energy regarding downtown electrical issues
- Oath of office for Police Officer
- Discussion regarding alternates to the Board of Review
- Closed session for labor negotiations
City Council
The City Council will discuss various infrastructure repairs, environmental service renewals, and the purchase of a new vehicle. The body is also reviewing a tax exemption amendment for Niles Industrial Coatings, LLC.
- Urgent masonry repair for Police Department building awarded to POE Restoration & Waterproofing for $28,500.00
- Purchase of a 2022 GMC Terrain for Zoning and Building Department for $23,201.25
- Payment of invoices totaling $524,380.79 and Community Center invoices of $4,007.97
- Renewal of PFAS testing and Groundwater Discharge Permit services with Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Services, Inc. for up to $8,650.00 total
- Lump sum of $9,500.00 for biennial bridge inspections by OHM
City Council
The City Council will review an investigation into low-level PFAS detections in the public water supply. A technical report from Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Inc. analyzes sampling results from city wells and the treatment plant.
- PFAS investigation update regarding perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) detections
- Review of sampling results from production wells PW-5, PW-6, PW-7, and PW-8
- Oakwood Cemetery presentation
- Closed session to discuss labor negotiations
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal for engineering and design services for the 2022 Main Street rehabilitation project. The body is also deciding on various invoice payments and a board of directors election for the MML Liability & Property Pool.
- Engineering services for 2022 Main Street rehabilitation project: cost not to exceed $79,000, plus estimated $9,000 for geotechnical testing and $4,000 for Historical/SHPO services
- Authorization of invoice payments totaling $281,862.58
- MML Liability & Property Pool Board of Directors election ballot
- Closed session to discuss legal opinion
City Council
The City Council will review a request to continue participation in the Genesee County Aerial Imagery Project. The body is also scheduled to discuss Phase 3 of the State Bank Trail and authorize various municipal payments.
- Payment of invoices totaling $215,586.93
- Proposed $8,978.22 cost for Genesee County Aerial Imagery Project 2022-28
- Discussion regarding State Bank Trail Phase 3
- Approval of Proclamation for National Rail Safety Week
- Review of minutes from Planning Commission and Oakwood Cemetery meetings
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss equipment purchases and infrastructure repairs. The body will review a proposal for a new municipal vehicle and an urgent repair to a bleach holding tank.
- Proposed $4,230 contract with Tri-Clor, Inc. for a 24” manway replacement at the Water Treatment Plant
- Proposed $24,152 purchase of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup from LaFontaine CDJR of Lansing
- Presentation regarding Oakwood Cemetery practices and ordinances
- Discussion of an ordinance regarding Limitations on Terms of Office
City Council
The City Council will discuss the development of the State Bank non-motorized trail and review several street lighting resolutions. The body is also considering a liquor license transfer for The Cheese Lady and payments for county 911 services.
- Contract with Nowak & Fraus Engineers for State Bank Trail in the amount of $189,458
- Payment of invoices totaling $343,777.18
- Payment of $14,490.00 to Genesee County 911 Consortium for 2019 and 2020 fees
- Liquor license (SDM) transfer request for JC Alliance, LLC (The Cheese Lady)
- Resolutions to accept street lighting for Pine Creek North Subdivision and approve Consumers Energy light replacements at Owen Rd & SB US-23 Ramp
City Council
The City Council will review a rezoning request for Poplar Street and a purchase of an automated CPR device. The meeting also includes the authorization of various departmental invoices.
- Rezoning request for 1111 and 1117 Poplar with 2457 North Road
- Purchase of one LUCAS 3 automated CPR device and service contract from Stryker Medical for $18,985.47
- Authorization of invoices totaling $85,522.66
- Request to advertise 'Taste In Fenton' via yard signs on Silver Parkway
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a historical survey for the Silver Lake Road project and the distribution of a Master Plan update. The body will also consider a pension service credit purchase and cemetery fee revisions.
- Proposed $5,800 contract with Commonwealth Heritage Group for a cultural resources survey on Silver Lake Road
- Request by Police Officer Adam Lape to purchase 3.5 years of MERS service credit for $85,151.00
- Proposed increase of $100 for Oakwood Cemetery grave opening and closing costs
- Discussion on distributing the updated Master Plan to surrounding communities and agencies
- Rezoning request for Poplar Street
City Council
The City Council will consider a bond proposal for street improvements and several service agreements. Additional items include a police vehicle purchase and a liquor license transfer request.
- Resolution 21-12: Bond proposal for street improvements
- Service agreement with GFL Environmental USA, Inc. for waste, recycling, and yard waste
- State Bank naming rights agreement for LAFF Pathway Inc.
- Purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet 4WD pursuit rated Tahoe
- Liquor license (SDM) transfer request
City Council
The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to sign certification for $1,190,000 in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Additionally, the council will discuss proposed road funding that may require a ballot issue for voters.
- Authorization of $1,190,000 in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) certification
- Discussion regarding proposed road funding and potential voter ballot issue
City Council
The City Council will discuss engineering and design services for the 2022 Torrey Road rehabilitation project. The body is also reviewing rezoning requests for Poplar Street and Alloy Drive and a FACT Grant request.
- Engineering services for 2022 Torrey Road reconstruction not to exceed $99,000, plus estimated costs of $10,000 for geotechnical testing and $3,000 for Historical/SHPO services
- Payment of invoices totaling $436,242.43
- FACT Grant request not to exceed $48,734.06
- Rezoning requests for Poplar Street and Alloy Drive
- Approval of Bottles, Brews, and News event
Oakwood Cemetery Board
The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to discuss several maintenance items and service proposals. The board will review a fee change proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services and a columbarium proposal.
- Fee change proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services
- Columbarium proposal
- Fenton Cemetery Service invoice for April 2021
- Discussion of storm damage and monument repair
- Review of shed and dump items
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss rezoning requests for properties on Alloy Drive and Poplar Street. The body will also review the Fenton Community Center Capital Improvements Budget and a naming rights agreement for the State Bank Trail.
- Proposed rezoning of N Alloy Drive (Parcel 53-27-576-001) from Office Park District to Industrial
- Proposed rezoning of 1111 and 1117 Poplar (Parcels 53-26-300-009 & 010) from Office Service District to General Business District with a PUD Overlay
- Fenton Community Center Capital Improvements Budget
- State Bank Trail Naming Rights Agreement
City Council
The City Council will meet electronically to approve a series of invoice payments and appoint a member to the Beautification Commission. The session includes a closed discussion regarding legal opinions and labor negotiations.
- Authorization of invoice payments totaling $317,751.76
- Appointment of Adam Hazlett to a Beautification Commission vacancy
- Approval of the National Rail Safety Proclamation
- Closed session for labor negotiations and legal opinion
Oakwood Cemetery Board
The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to discuss cemetery maintenance, Memorial Day preparations, and new board members. The board will review a fee change proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services and a proposal for a columbarium.
- Fee change proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services
- Columbarium proposal
- Memorial Day preparations including flower planting and A. Freedom Center
- Fenton Cemetery Service invoices for February 2021
- Shed clean-up and monument repair
Oakwood Cemetery Board
The board will review the 2021 meeting schedule and various spring maintenance tasks. Discussion includes memorial preparations, flower planting, and tree evaluation.
- Spring clean up tasks including dirt work and burial site restoration
- Memorial Day Preparations for Freedom Center
- Fee Change Proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services
- Fenton Cemetery Service Invoices for November 2020, December 2020, and January 2021
- Report of 40 burials in 2020