Fenton public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a new street sweeper agreement and HVAC replacement for City Hall. The council also authorized over $1.2 million in general invoices and denied specific FOIA appeals.
- Approved $1,210,205.07 in invoices and $11,575.21 for Community Center invoices (7-0)
- Approved $140,000 HVAC replacement at City Hall awarded to K&S Ventures, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $280,768.00 Installment Purchase Agreement for street sweeper with The State Bank (Voice vote; Bottecelli abstained)
- Approved $16,115.58 for street sign materials from Dornbos Sign, Inc. (Voice vote)
- Approved $6,148.00 for two replacement 800mhz 2-way radios from Motorola Solutions (Unanimous)
- Approved WSP USA Environmental and Infrastructure Inc. Work Order 22 not to exceed $10,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-29 to exempt the city from Public Act 152 of 2011 for the next year (7-0)
- Authorized City Manager to deny Hopkins FOIA appeals (7-0)
Arts and Culture Commission
The Commission accepted the Grant Committee's recommendation to apply for a $20,000 Share Art Genesee grant for 2023 events. The meeting also included updates on the 2022 Book Author Series and Jinglefest.
- Approved Consent Agenda including Oct 14, 2022 minutes and financial report (voice vote)
- Approved 2023 Share Art Genesee grant submission of $20,000 (8-0)
City Council
Council approved a resolution to apply for a Spark Grant and authorized $120,000 in matching funds for Bush Park improvements. Other items, including City Hall HVAC replacement, were discussed but not voted on.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-28 for Spark Grant application and $120,000 match for Bush Park (Unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved a $50,148 proposal for SCADA system upgrades at well houses and ground storage tanks. The council also approved a Municipal Services Agreement with MHT Housing, Inc. and authorized over $508,000 in invoice payments.
- Approved $501,114.10 in invoice payments (unanimous)
- Approved $7,337.99 in Community Center invoices (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Services Agreement with MHT Housing, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $50,148.00 proposal from Commerce Controls, Inc. for water treatment plant SCADA phase two upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Sept 8 Oakwood Cemetery Board, Oct 24 City Council, and Nov 14 City Council meetings (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved site plans for a new Texas Roadhouse restaurant and a Fast Eddie's Car Wash remodel. It also authorized a new climate-controlled building for Storage Rentals of America and new signage for 111 Leroy Place.
- Approved special land use for Storage Rentals of America climate-controlled building (7-0)
- Approved site plan for Storage Rentals of America (9-0)
- Approved signage request for 111 Leroy Place (7-2)
- Approved site plan for Fast Eddie's Car Wash remodel (9-0)
- Approved site plan for Texas Roadhouse at 18555 Silver Parkway (8-1)
- Elected Tyler Rossmaessler as Chairperson (Unanimous)
- Elected Mike Csapo as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
- Elected Terry Steffey as Secretary (Unanimous)
Museum Board
The Museum Board reviewed structural issues identified by an architect and confirmed the facility will remain closed for safety and liability reasons. A specialist from Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates is scheduled for an inspection the week of November 28.
- Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
- Decided museum will remain closed until further review of structural issues
- Denied request to decorate Museum for Christmas due to closure
City Council
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 716 to provide a service charge in lieu of taxes for the Dauner Haus 2023 Apartments low-income housing project. The council also approved a consent agenda covering various invoices and a fireworks permit.
- Approved Ordinance No. 716 for Dauner Haus 2023 Apartments tax exemption (Unanimous)
- Authorized payment of invoices totaling $583,603.20 (Unanimous)
- Authorized payment of Community Center invoices totaling $23,333.51 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Jinglefest Fireworks display permit for Gen-X Pyrotechnics (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes for August 9 Parks and Recreation Board, September 1 and 29 Veterans Memorial Committee, and November 7 Council Work Session (Unanimous)
City Council
Council authorized Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Local Streets Program and sewer repairs. The museum has been closed to the public pending a structural inspection by an engineer. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved $119,350.00 Change Order No. 3 for 2022 Local Streets Program and sewer repairs (unanimous)
Local Development Finance Authority
The Board approved the financial report with no new expenditures. The meeting served as one of two required annual informational sessions for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) compliance under PA 57 of 2018. Discussions were held regarding the Poplar Street extension, though no final decision was made on a proposed roundabout.
- Approved financial report (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved $400,000 in construction costs for the Veterans Memorial Park project and a $63,000 bronze statue of the Gold Star Mom. They also approved a first reading of a tax exemption ordinance for Dauner Haus 2023 Apartments, purchased two Taser X2s for $3,893.76, and set Halloween hours from 6-8 PM. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved $400,000 construction costs for Veterans Memorial Park (unanimous)
- Approved $63,000 purchase of Gold Star Mom bronze statue from Tom White Studios (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 716 tax exemption for Dauner Haus 2023 Apartments
- Approved $3,893.76 for two Taser X2s with warranties (unanimous)
- Approved $12,450 for street signs from Dornbos Sign Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $38,807.44 for sign posts from Dornbos Sign Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $27,030 museum budget amendment for 2023-2024 work (unanimous)
- Set 2022 Halloween hours to 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (unanimous)
Local Development Finance Authority
The board will review financial reports and the FY21-22 amended budget alongside the FY22-23 budget presentation. Discussion includes updates on the Poplar St. Extension Phase 2 environmental site assessment.
- FY22-23 Revenue Share Agreement
- FY21-22 Amended Budget and FY22-23 Budget Presentation
- Environmental Site Assessment for Poplar St. Extension Phase 2 Update
- Extension of Poplar Street from Silver Lake Rd. to Fenway Dr.