Fenton public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The City of Fenton Planning Commission has cancelled its December 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business or public hearings
• Next regular meeting set for January 25, 2024

City Council

The Fenton City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $225,176.93 purchase of Axon tasers, body cameras, and in-car cameras for the police department, and an ordinance amending the Downtown Development Authority plan. They will also vote on a resolution objecting to a tax-reverted property transfer, approve a METRO Act right-of-way permit extension for AT&T, and authorize the city manager to sign an EGLE source water protection grant agreement. The consent agenda includes paying $2,457,253.63 in invoices, with a large portion going to Elmwood Subdivision reconstruction.

• Purchase of 16 Axon tasers and body cameras and 6 in-car cameras for $225,176.93
• Ordinance No. 721 to amend the DDA Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan
• Resolution No. 23-13 to object to transfer of tax-reverted property to the city
• Consent agenda includes $2,457,253.63 in invoices, including $1,884,897.53 for Elmwood Subdivision reconstruction
• Purchase of election drop box security camera for $3,663.00

Election Commission

The Fenton Election Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 11, 2023 meeting and to vote on Resolution No. 23-01, which would amend the boundaries of the city's election precincts. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room.

• Approve minutes of October 11, 2023 Election Commission meeting
• Approve Resolution No. 23-01 to Amend the Boundaries of the Election Precincts in the City of Fenton

Compensation Commission

The City of Fenton Compensation Commission is meeting to consider and set compensation for the mayor and city council members. The agenda includes public comment periods and a call to audience, but no specific salary figures or proposals are listed.

• Consideration of mayor and council pay
• Citizen comments on agenda items
• Call to audience for non-agenda comments

City Council

The Fenton City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve the purchase of a small parcel of land for $5,000 to extend the Riverwalk, as recommended by the administration. They will also receive an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for 2025-2027 and discuss a traffic study on South Leroy Street. The meeting is a work session, so no final votes are expected, but the Riverwalk purchase is a concrete action item.

• Riverwalk Grant: Approve purchase of property from Lesh & Delia Shkreli for $5,000 to extend trail from Caroline Street to Silver Lake Road
• CDBG 2025-2027 Update: Projected allocation of $95,036 from Genesee County
• South Leroy Traffic Study Discussion
• Council Member Comments and Call to the Audience

Local Development Finance Authority

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a financial report. The agenda also includes an informational meeting regarding PA 57 of 2018.

• Approval of April 6th, 2023 minutes
• Financial report review
• Informational meeting regarding PA 57 of 2018

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its November 28, 2023, meeting and the December 26, 2023, meeting because there is no public hearing or business pending. The next scheduled meeting is January 23, 2024.

• November 28, 2023 meeting cancelled
• December 26, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 23, 2024

City Council

The Fenton City Council will hold a public hearing on community needs for federal CDBG funds for 2025-2027, and consider resolutions on state act exemption and road project bond reimbursement. The consent agenda includes approving $1,079,599.16 in invoices and $9,406.09 in Community Center invoices, plus contracts for guard rail repair and water plant security cameras.

• Public hearing on CDBG funds for 2025-2027
• Approve invoices totaling $1,079,599.16
• Guard rail repair contract to Action Traffic Maintenance, Inc. for $25,270
• Water plant security cameras from EOS Business Surveillance System for $12,303
• Resolution to reimburse road project costs prior to bond sale

City Council

The Fenton City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a district court consolidation plan. The agenda includes routine items such as the mayor's comments, city manager's report, and citizen comments, but the main item is the consolidation plan.

• District court consolidation plan discussion

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and then make a recommendation to City Council on proposed amendments to Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance. The amendments address recreational vehicle parking and storing (Section 36-2.25) and temporary buildings, structures, uses, and special events (Section 36-2.33). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and time for citizen comments.

• Public hearing on amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 36-2.25 (recreational vehicle parking and storing)
• Public hearing on amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 36-2.33 (temporary buildings, structures, uses and special events)
• Recommendation to City Council on both zoning amendments
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 26, 2023

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to consider seven applications for board membership. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes, public comments, and reports. No major projects or financial decisions are listed.

• Review of board applications from Jase Brant, Meghan Dzido, Erik Smith, Stephanie Pytlowanyj, Erin Bradley, and Lauren Shonk

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board will meet to consider appointing a new member from three applicants and receive an update on ongoing museum renovations. The board will also hear public comment and handle administrative items.

• Appointment to Museum Board from applicants Lindsey Scott, Lauren Shonk, and Kylie Zurakowski
• Update on renovations, including $363,000 project with structural fixes and patio naming sub-committee
• Public hearing for audience comments

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving a change order adding State Road street reconstruction to the Elmwood Subdivision project at a cost not to exceed $1,657,617.25, along with other routine items such as invoice payments, meeting minutes, and a fireworks permit. The agenda also includes a liquor license transfer request and a closed session for legal opinion on district courts.

• Change Order No. 2 with DiPonio Contracting for State Road reconstruction, $1,657,617.25
• Authorize payment of invoices totaling $2,149,023.02
• Jinglefest fireworks permit approval
• Liquor license transfer request for Fenton Party Shop
• Approve 2024 City Council meeting schedule

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss updates on recent and upcoming events. They will review minutes and finances, recap the November 6th book author event, hear about the Art Genesee 2024 grant submission, and get an update on the FIM Holiday Pops event scheduled for December 16th. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Recap of Book Author Event of November 6th, 2023
• Art Genesee 2024 Grant Submission Update
• FIM Holiday Pops Event Update (December 16th, 2023)
• Discussion on December 8th, 2023 meeting

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss several business items including ordinance revisions, a tree subcommittee, new trash containers, Veteran's Day, a memory tree, niche sales, 2023 projects, and the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also consider a contractor invoice from Covenant Cemetery Services for September 2023.

• Ordinance revisions
• New trash containers
• Niche sales
• Covenant Cemetery Services invoice for September 2023
• 2024 meeting schedule

City Council

The Fenton City Council work session will discuss several administrative items, including guardrail repairs at multiple locations, disposal of retired street name signs, an engineering amendment for the State Bank Trail, and a video service franchise agreement with WOW!. The council will also hear a presentation on building a strong town and discuss the lime calciner.

• Guardrail repair quotes: Action Traffic Maintenance $25,270 vs Industrial Fence $49,965; $5,200 insurance reimbursement expected for Silver Lake Road damage
• Disposal of retired street name signs: staff propose fixed-price public sale at DPW facility instead of auction
• TSB NFE Engineering Amendment No. 2: $22,556 not-to-exceed for State Bank Trail boardwalk design
• Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with WOW!; state law requires approval by Nov 10, 2023
• Lime calciner discussion and presentation by Brian Chiu on 'Building a Strong Town'

Library Board

The Fenton Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the budget, and receiving updates on facilities, the librarian, and the GDL. The main new item is a proposal to change the meeting location, date, and time. The next meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2024.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and budget
• Facilities update from Mike Hart
• Librarian report from Chris Heron
• GDL report from Kelly Flynn
• Discussion on changing meeting location, date, and time

Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Fenton Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to discuss raising flags on November 11th, a press release for a dedication ceremony date change, and a commemorative coin. They will also introduce a new committee member and receive reports from subcommittees on marketing, site plan, finance, and rules.

• Raising of the Flags on November 11th, presented by V.F.W.
• Press release for dedication ceremony date change, presented by Tessa Stickel
• Commemorative coin discussion, presented by Tessa Stickel
• Introduction of newest committee member Gus VanHecke, V.F.W. representative
• Committee reports from marketing, site plan, finance/fundraising, and rules/protocols

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission is holding public hearings and considering recommendations on a special land use for an escape room at 1439 N. Leroy Street, amendments to the PUD ordinance (Article 13), and changes to the Sign Ordinance (Article 22). They will also receive updates on the property at 218 Walnut Street and the Food Truck Ordinance.

• Public hearing and special land use request (PSLU23-0008) for Fenton Escape Room, 1439 N. Leroy Street, ~2,307 sq ft in General Business District
• Public hearing and recommendation on amendments to PUD Ordinance Article 13
• Public hearing and recommendation on changes to Sign Ordinance Article 22
• Update on property at 218 Walnut Street
• Food Truck Ordinance discussion

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider several items, including a second reading of Ordinance No. 721 to amend the Downtown Development Authority Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, approval of construction services for East Street paving and sewer repairs, and a liquor license transfer for The Laundry. The council will also hear a presentation on the Fenton Schools bond proposal and set Halloween hours.

• Ordinance No. 721 DDA Plan Amendment (second reading)
• East Street paving and sewer repairs: OHM construction services, not-to-exceed $85,500 plus $124,800 oversight
• State Bank Trail easement reimbursement: $177,473.29 to Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation
• 2023 Class C & SMD liquor license transfer for The Laundry
• Halloween hours set for 6:00–8:00 PM on October 31

City Council

This agenda is a notice that the Fenton City Council regular meeting originally set for Monday, October 23, 2023, has been moved to Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting rescheduled from Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2023

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve an additional $40,000 for due diligence on the Community Center parking lot redevelopment, including soil testing and a parking study. They will also consider renewing a $13,200 marketing agreement with Behind Your Design for the Yiftee e-gift card program in 2024. The board will receive the director's and financial reports and approve the consent agenda.

• Additional $40,000 allocation for Community Center parking lot due diligence (soil investigation, ALTA survey, parking study)
• Renewal of Behind Your Design marketing agreement for Yiftee e-gift card program, not to exceed $13,200
• Financial report shows DDA fund balance of $3,753,767 as of 10/17/2023
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Mill Pond infrastructure update

Zoning Board

The meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2023.

City Council

The Fenton City Council's regular meeting scheduled for October 23, 2023, has been cancelled. Council members will instead attend a joint meeting with the Davison City Council and the Genesee County Small Cities & Villages Association to discuss the Genesee County Board of Commissioners' decision to move the Genesee County District Courts to downtown Flint.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for October 23, 2023
• Joint meeting with Davison City Council and Genesee County Small Cities & Villages Association
• Discussion of Genesee County District Courts relocation to downtown Flint

Beautification Commission

The Fenton Beautification Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the September minutes and budget report. Old business covers the corn stalk decorations, and new business is a discussion of Jinglefest. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Consent agenda: approval of September 20 meeting minutes and budget report
• Old business: corn stalks for downtown decorations
• New business: Jinglefest discussion
• Budget report shows $437.50 spent on corn stalks, with $12,062.50 remaining of $12,500 total department budget

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on past and upcoming events, including a storytelling event, a book author event, and a holiday pops concert, as well as grant committee updates and planning for Artwalk 2024. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Report on Story Telling Event of September 9th, 2023
• Book Author Event with Viola Shipman on November 6th, 2023
• FIM Holiday Pops Event on December 16th, 2023
• Grant Committee Update
• Artwalk Update 2024

Election Commission

The Fenton Election Commission is meeting to handle administrative tasks for the upcoming November 7, 2023 election, including approving election inspectors, ballots, and accuracy testing. They will also discuss early voting for 2024 elections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Approve minutes of April 10, 2023 meeting
• Approve Election Inspectors, Alternates, and Receiving Board for Nov. 7 election
• Approve ballots for Combined Precincts 1&4 and 2,3,5 (Genesee and Oakland Counties)
• Authorize accuracy testing for Nov. 7 election
• Discuss Early Voting for 2024 Elections

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks Board meeting is mostly procedural, with the only new item being a presentation about the SLPR hosting a Touch a Truck event at Bush Park on June 1, 2024. No decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Touch a Truck event at Bush Park on June 1, 2024, presented by Megan of SLPR

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the October 2, 2023 City Council work session. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2023.

• Work session cancelled
• Next regular meeting October 9, 2023

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special land use request for an indoor concrete ready-mix batch plant at 400 Meadowridge Drive, along with a site plan for an outdoor yard facility on the same property. The commission will also elect officers for the next term and review the August minutes.

• Public hearing for Special Land Use (PSLU23-0007) for indoor concrete ready-mix batch plant at 400 Meadowridge Drive, zoned IND
• Site plan request (PSPR23-0008) for Outdoor Yard Facility on 18.9 acres at 400 Meadowridge Drive
• Election of officers for next term
• Update on 218 Walnut façade

Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Fenton Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to discuss raising flags on November 11th, a press release for a dedication ceremony date change, and a commemorative coin. They will also introduce a new committee member and hear reports from subcommittees on marketing, site plan, finance, and rules.

• Raising of the Flags on November 11th – presented by V.F.W.
• Press release for dedication ceremony date change – Tessa Stickle
• Commemorative coin discussion – Tessa Stickle
• Introduction of newest committee member – Gus VanHecke – V.F.W. representative

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its September 26, 2023 meeting because no public hearings or business were pending. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting scheduled for November 28, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving engineering and geotechnical services for Millpond Park improvements, a disorderly conduct ordinance amendment, and establishing an early voting precinct. The agenda also includes routine consent items like invoice payments and meeting minutes, plus a request to discuss legal services for a new city prosecutor.

• Ordinance No. 719 amending disorderly conduct ordinance (Chapter 20, Article IV)
• Resolution No. 23-10 establishing City Hall as early voting site for state/federal elections
• OHM engineering design services for Millpond Park improvements, not-to-exceed $130,000
• G2 Consulting Group geotechnical services for Millpond Park, $9,500
• Consent agenda: invoice payments totaling $570,398.16 and Community Center invoices $2,403.94

Beautification Commission

The Fenton Beautification Commission will meet to discuss proposed plants in Veteran's Memorial Park, connecting with AGS Beautification, and community center planting. They will also review the consent agenda, including minutes from the August 16 meeting and a budget report. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major financial decisions.

• Discussion of proposed plants in Veteran's Memorial Park
• Connecting with AGS Beautification
• Community Center planting discussion
• Consent agenda: minutes from August 16, 2023, and budget report
• Old business: corn stalks placement

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a $363,168 budget item for front porch repairs to the historic Museum, following a low bid from Case Construction. The board will also review a COVID-19 business marketing plan for the Fall Shopapalooza event, which includes an egift card program with bonus cards. Financial reports and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Museum front porch repairs: low bid $363,168 from Case Construction; other bids $395,000 (John Stewart), $387,700 (L.G.K.), $480,500 (Sorensen Gross)
• COVID-19 Business Marketing Plan: egift card program with $50/$100/$150 purchases matched with $10/$20/$30 bonus cards, valid Oct 20–Nov 5
• Consent agenda: accounts payable (none) and minutes from July 18 and August 22, 2023 meetings
• Financial report: DDA fund balance $2,401,466 as of 9/13/2023
• Bond construction fund: $94,609 cash, inactive after last Community Center payment

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board is meeting to discuss the museum renovation update and consider new appointments. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment periods.

• Museum Renovation Update
• New Appointments

Library Board

The Fenton Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the budget, and receiving updates on facilities, the librarian's report, and the GDL report. No new business items are listed, so the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and budget
• Facilities update from Mike Hart
• Librarian report from Chris Heron
• GDL report from Kelly Flynn

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 13, 2023, and discuss several business items including ordinance revisions, niche sales, a tree subcommittee, Veteran's Day and memory tree plans, new trash containers, and a contractor invoice from Covenant Cemetery Services for June through August 2023. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Ordinance revisions
• Niche sales
• Covenant Cemetery Services invoice for June, July & August 2023
• New trash containers
• Veteran's Day and memory tree plans

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks Board is meeting to discuss two new items: replacing naming signs for all parks and installing a memorial bench at Bush Park requested by Rhonda Accardo. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Replacement naming signs for all parks
• Memorial bench at Bush Park – Rhonda Accardo

The Parks Board voted unanimously to support the purchase of a memorial bench for Bush Park, costing about $3,600 with city-installed slab. The board also discussed replacing park naming signs, noting they are weathered and preferring a light background with green lettering, but no final decision was made. A dedication ceremony for Veterans Park is planned for November 11, 2023.

• Approved purchase of memorial bench for Bush Park (all ayes)

City Council

The Fenton City Council is meeting to approve several contracts and purchases, including design and geotechnical services for the Worchester Subdivision street and utility project, HVAC replacement at the water treatment plant, and new patrol rifles. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a liquor license transfer, and a proclamation for The State Bank's 125th anniversary.

• OHM design services for Worchester Subdivision, not-to-exceed $280,000
• Geotechnical services by G2 Consulting Group, $10,250
• HVAC replacement at Water Treatment Plant, $24,485 to K&S Ventures
• Purchase of 7 Smith & Wesson M&P15 rifles, net cost $6,928.10
• Liquor license transfer to The Rail Yard Operating, LLC

City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including engineering and geotechnical services for the North Fenton Estates project. The council also authorized HVAC replacements at the water plant and new equipment for police and cemetery operations. A liquor license transfer for The Rail Yard was approved.

• Approved OHM Scope of Design Engineering for North Fenton Estates (not-to-exceed $280,000)
• Approved G2 Consulting Group Geotechnical Services for North Fenton Estates ($10,250)
• Approved K&S Ventures, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant HVAC replacement ($24,485)
• Approved enrollment of Water Treatment Plant in Consumers Energy Demand Response Program
• Approved purchase of Kawasaki Mule Utility Vehicle for cemetery operations ($9,999.00)
• Approved purchase of 7 Smith & Wesson M&P15 rifles and sale of old duty guns (net cost $6,928.10)
• Approved liquor license transfer from GCLC, LLC to The Rail Yard Operating, LLC
• Tabled approval of Witches Night and Ladies Night signs

City Council

The Fenton City Council work session will discuss a grant application for a plaza at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, including a resolution with cost estimates to be provided at the meeting. They will also consider a fireworks permit for St. John's Applefest on September 14 in Bush Park, and discuss purchasing a utility vehicle for Oakwood Cemetery operations. Public comments will be taken on the grant application.

• Discussion of Michigan Community Center Grant Program application for Fenton Community & Cultural Center plaza
• Resolution for plaza project; cost estimates to be inserted at meeting
• Fireworks permit for St. John's Applefest, Sept 14, Bush Park, 8-minute display by Gen-X Pyrotechnics
• Discussion on purchase of utility vehicle for Oakwood Cemetery operations
• Repairs to back stairway of Fenton Community & Cultural Center

The City Council approved a resolution for the Fenton Community Center grant application. A request for fireworks at St. John’s Applefest was denied. The council also discussed a utility vehicle purchase for Oakwood Cemetery, which will be voted on at a future meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-09 for Fenton Community Center Grant Application (6-0)
• Denied fireworks permit for St. John’s Applefest (5-1)
• Consensus reached to form a committee for ordinance revision regarding street performers

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider a contract change order for additional street paving and sewer work on N. East Street, Nineth Street, and State Road at a cost of $1,119,815.30. They will also receive public comment on a Michigan Community Center Grant application for a plaza at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, and approve several contracts and proclamations. The agenda includes routine consent items such as invoice payments and meeting minutes.

• Contract change order with Waldorf and Sons, Inc. for $1,119,815.30 for street paving and sewer work on N. East Street, Nineth Street, and State Road
• Public comment on Michigan Community Center Grant application for a plaza at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center
• Three storytelling event performer contracts totaling $3,000 (Jeff Doyle $1,000; Larry Castleberry $800; Lou Ann Homan $1,200)
• Authorize Elizabeth Street Road Closure and Wentworth Fundraising Event
• Approve proclamations for National Rail Safety Week, National Recovery Month, and National Suicide Prevention Month

City Council approved a contract change order for street paving and sewer work on N. East Street, Nineth Street, and State Road. The council also authorized over $848,000 in general invoices and contracts for storytelling event performers.

• Approved $1,119,815.30 change order for Waldorf and Sons, Inc. for paving and sewer work (6-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $848,369.22 (6-0)
• Approved payment of Community Center invoices totaling $374.14 (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 for three storytelling event performer contracts (6-0)
• Authorized Elizabeth Street road closure (6-0)
• Authorized Wentworth fundraising event (6-0)
• Approved proclamations for National Rail Safety Week, National Recovery Month, and National Suicide Prevention Month (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use request for Superior Lawn & Landscape to store materials and bins at 14375 Torrey Road. The approval includes conditions regarding site plan approval, the prohibition of on-site material processing, and requirements for covering loose materials and improving fencing.

• Approved Special Land Use for Superior Landscaping at 14375 Torrey Road (9-0)
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving amendments to its Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan. The amendments aim to better fund development projects without changing district boundaries. The board's approval would request the City Council to schedule a public hearing and notify taxing jurisdictions.

• Resolution to approve amending the DDA Plan and TIF Plan
• Amended plan includes revised project list and tax capture schedule
• District boundaries unchanged; primary roads include Silver Lake Parkway, Shiawassee Avenue, Leroy Street, Adelaide Street
• Public hearing scheduled for October 17, 2023, with ordinance readings in December 2023

The DDA Board approved a resolution to amend the current Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Plan, including the Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plans. The board requested that the City Council call for a public hearing regarding these amendments.

• Approved DDA Plan amendment to update project list and tax capture schedule
• Requested City Council call for a public hearing on the plan amendment

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its August 22, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting set for September 26, 2023

Beautification Commission

The Fenton Beautification Commission is meeting to review its 22-23 budget, discuss the MNLA Community Landscape Beautification Awards, and consider new business including cornstalks and board appointments. The agenda also includes approval of June meeting minutes and a budget report. The commission's budget for 2023-24 includes $12,500 total for beautification activities.

• Discussion of 22-23 budget
• MNLA Community Landscape Beautification Awards discussion
• New business: cornstalks
• New business: board appointments
• Approval of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes and budget report

The commission approved the reappointment of six members to new terms of service. The body also approved the consent agenda, including the June 21, 2023, meeting minutes and budget report.

• Approved consent agenda including June 21, 2023 minutes and budget report
• Approved reappointment of Helena Krzeminski, Karen Piacentini, Karey Sage, Paul Overmyer, Dawn Overmyer, and Nancy Draves

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will consider a resolution to amend its Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan, extending it to 2053 and updating project lists and tax capture schedules. The board will also vote on a $363,168 budget item for front porch repairs to the historic Museum, following a low bid from Case Construction. Financial reports and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to amend DDA Development & TIF Plan, extending to 2053
• Approve $363,168 for Museum front porch repairs (Case Construction low bid)
• Financial report shows DDA fund balance of $2,493,937 as of 8/9/2023
• Consent agenda: approve July 18, 2023 minutes; no accounts payable
• Public hearing on plan amendment scheduled for October 17, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider several routine items, including appointments, consent agenda approvals, and contracts. Notable actions include promoting Cole Hopkins to Sergeant, approving a $38,325.88 expenditure for City Hall office furniture, and setting new Oakwood Cemetery rates. The council will also receive a presentation and discussion on a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop land in downtown Fenton with a parking component.

• Promotion of Cole Hopkins to Sergeant
• Approve $38,325.88 for City Hall office furniture with NBS
• Approve Oakwood Cemetery rate schedule
• Authorize up to $1,200 for legal fees for Riverwalk easement with Huntington Bank
• Presentation and discussion on RFP for downtown redevelopment with parking

City Council approved over $1.4 million in invoices and authorized expenditures for City Hall furniture and Riverwalk project legal fees. The council also approved a new rate schedule for Oakwood Cemetery. By consensus, the council allowed a developer to work with administration on a boutique hotel and parking project downtown.

• Authorized payment of invoices totaling $1,397,613.11 (Unanimous)
• Authorized payment of Community Center invoices totaling $7,653.74 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 for Huntington National Bank legal fees regarding Riverwalk Project easements (Unanimous)
• Approved Oakwood Cemetery Rate Schedule effective immediately (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,325.88 for City Hall employee furnishings with NBS (Unanimous)
• Selected Lockwood as delegate and Sage as alternate for MML Annual Convention (Unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Doug James from the Downtown Development Authority (Unanimous)
• Reached consensus (7-0) to allow Catellus Group to work with administration and DDA on downtown redevelopment

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the 2023 Art Walk, a September storytelling event, and a November book author event, plus begin planning for the 2024 Art Walk and discuss grants. The agenda also includes a December Holiday Pops event. The attached minutes from July show routine approvals and event updates, and the financial report shows a $12,000 net deficit in the arts and culture fund as of August 31, 2023.

• Discussion on Art Walk 2024
• Grant discussion
• Art Walk 2023 update — over 50 artists with tents
• Storytelling event September 9, 2023 at Community Center
• Holiday Pops at FIM event December 16, 2023

The Commission approved the July 14, 2023, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed planning for the 2024 Art Walk and the allocation of excess Share Art Genesee Grant funds for the Holiday Pops event.

• Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes and financial report (8-0)
• Decided 2024 Art Walk will remain a one-day event
• Decided to continue pursuing fine artists and high-end crafters for 2024 Art Walk
• Approved adding 53 tickets and a second bus to the Holiday Pops event using excess grant funds

Parks Board

The board reviewed a proposal for a Cyclecross Race on November 11, 2023, including discussions on insurance and grounds repair. No formal vote was taken during the meeting; the board will email absent members for their decision.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council work session will consider several contract awards and purchases, including a $1.63 million street reconstruction project, $363,168 in museum repairs, and a $60,000 escrow agreement for road completion in Whispering Pines subdivision. The agenda also includes a cemetery rate discussion, a drainage concern, and a guardrail information item.

• Award $1,629,907.85 bid to Diamond Excavating for State Road reconstruction
• Approve $363,168 museum front porch repairs with Case Construction
• Approve $60,000 escrow agreement with SCL Land Holdings for Whispering Pines road
• Approve up to $75,800 for construction engineering and $46,800 for oversight on State Road project
• Purchase five Smith & Wesson M&P40 pistols for $2,997.45

City Council approved a major street reconstruction contract and several smaller infrastructure and equipment purchases. Other items, including a riverwalk easement and cemetery rates, were deferred to the August 14 agenda.

• Approved 2023 State Road Street Reconstruction bid to Diamond Excavating, LLC for $1,629,907.85 (voice vote)
• Approved OHM construction services for State Road project not-to-exceed $75,800 and $46,800 for oversight (voice vote)
• Approved museum front porch repairs with Case Construction Company for $363,168 (voice vote)
• Approved escrow agreement with Scott Lozon of SCL Land Holdings, Inc. (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of five Smith & Wesson M&P40 pistols for $2,997.45 (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Vapen Systems Safe for $4,145 (voice vote)
• Tabled Pathway Easement for Riverwalk Project to August 14 agenda
• Tabled Oakwood Cemetery Rate Schedule to August 14 agenda

Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Fenton Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving committee reports. The main discussion items are brick purchases after the park opens, an update on the Gold Star Mother from the artist, and a marketing awareness update.

• Discussion on brick purchases after park is open
• Update on Gold Star Mother from the artist
• Marketing awareness update
• Committee reports from Marketing, Site Plan, Finance/Fundraising, and Rules and Protocols

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and review the city's sign ordinance and proposed changes to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay. The agenda also includes approval of the June 22, 2023 minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion and review of City of Fenton sign ordinance
• Discussion of changes to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay

The Commission agreed to have the City Attorney implement recommended changes to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay to clarify review processes and waiver criteria. The board also discussed potential revisions to the City sign ordinance, which will be brought back at a future meeting.

• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes
• Agreed to implement City Attorney recommended changes to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its July 25, 2023, meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider awarding a $233,543.56 contract to Dalco Service, LLC for the Veteran's Memorial Park Project at Freedom Park, plus $18,000 for construction services and $10,920 for oversight. The council will also vote on purchasing two new trucks, replacing street signs, and approving the St. John Applefest event with street closures and a noise permit.

• Award Veteran's Memorial Park Project at Freedom Park to Dalco Service, LLC for $233,543.56
• Approve construction services from OHM for the memorial project, not to exceed $18,000 plus $10,920 for oversight
• Purchase Ford F550 swap loader truck ($53,496) and body upfitting ($82,740) from Lunghamer Ford and Truck & Trailer Specialties
• Purchase Ford F550 aerial lift truck ($53,388) and body upfitting ($74,269) from Versalift Midwest
• Approve St. John Applefest street closures and temporary noise permit for September 14-17, 2023

City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including new trucks and street signs. The council also authorized contracts for the Veteran’s Memorial Park project and various road maintenance services.

• Awarded Veteran’s Memorial Park Project to Dalco Service, LLC for $233,543.56
• Approved OHM construction services for Veteran’s Memorial Park (up to $18,000 plus $10,920 for oversight)
• Approved purchase of Ford F550 swap loader truck and upfitting for $136,236.00
• Approved purchase of Ford F550 aerial lift truck and upfitting for $127,657.00
• Approved $23,047.62 for replacement street signs from Dornbos Sign, Inc.
• Approved $17,990.81 for decorative benches and trash receptacles from Graber Manufacturing
• Approved Metro Act permit for 123Net, Inc.
• Approved $47,759.20 in total for pavement marking services from PK Contracting, Inc. and M&M Pavement Marking

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board is meeting to discuss an update on contract bidding for the museum and a board vacancy. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Update on contract bidding for the museum
• Board vacancy discussion

The board reviewed repair bids for the museum porch, ramp, and electrical work. Building/Zoning Administrator Jason Payne will request additional funds from City Council to cover costs exceeding the $225,000 DDA commitment. No final vote on the contract was recorded.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will consider approving three expenditures: $4,086.90 for emergency concrete repairs at the City Hall pavilion, $12,759.20 to repaint long-line pavement markings on streetscaped streets, and $13,000 to update the Development and TIF Plan with CIB Planning. The board will also receive the director's and financial reports, approve the consent agenda (minutes from May 16, 2023), and hear public comments.

• Approve $4,086.90 emergency concrete repair at City Hall pavilion (Grateful Fred area) with Great Lakes Leveling
• Approve $12,759.20 repainting long-line pavement markings on streetscaped streets (LeRoy, Adelaide) with PK Contracting
• Approve $13,000 DDA Development & TIF Plan update with CIB Planning, extending plan to 2053
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of May 16, 2023 DDA meeting
• Financial report: fund balance $2,540,793 as of 7/12/2023

The Board approved an update to the DDA Development & TIF Plan extending the program to 2053. Members also authorized emergency concrete repairs at City Hall and $12,759.20 for repainting pavement lines on streetscaped streets.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved recommendation for City Hall emergency concrete repairs
• Approved $12,759.20 for repainting pavement long lines on streetscaped streets
• Approved DDA Development & TIF Plan update extending program to 2053

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the 2023 Art Walk, including a sculpture tour, a storytelling event, and a book author event. The agenda also includes approval of the June minutes and financial report. No new business items are listed.

• Art Walk 2023 update
• Sculpture Tour for Art Walk 2023
• Story Telling Event
• Book Author Event
• Consent agenda: June 9, 2023 minutes and financial report

The commission approved the June 9, 2023, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed preparations for the Art Walk, including sculpture tours and volunteer recruitment, and detailed a storytelling event scheduled for September 9, 2023.

• Approved Consent Agenda including June 9, 2023 minutes and financial report (7-0)

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss several business items including a Tree Subcommittee report, the Pontem Program, and a proposal for columbarium fees and the city fee schedule. They will also review a contractor invoice from Fenton Cemetery Service for March through May 2023. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approve meeting minutes of May 11, 2023
• Tree Subcommittee report
• Pontem Program discussion
• Columbarium Fees/City Fee Schedule Proposal
• Fenton Cemetery Service Invoice for March, April & May 2023

The board unanimously approved the 2023 Oakwood Cemetery Rate Schedule. Members reviewed tree proposals and received an update on the Pontem Program contract.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Oakwood Cemetery Rate Schedule (Unanimous)
• Tabled tree subcommittee proposals until September meeting

City Council

The Fenton City Council will vote on consent agenda items including invoice payments totaling $253,311.05 and approval of the Bottles, Brews, and News event at Rackham Park. They will also consider purchasing two police vehicles, emergency concrete repairs at City Hall, and selecting a candidate for the MML Workers' Compensation Fund Trustee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a Michigan Tax Tribunal matter and legal opinion.

• Purchase 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle for $57,099
• Purchase 2023 Chevrolet Traverse detective vehicle for $34,551.44 and auction 2017 Impala
• Approve $4,086.90 emergency concrete repair at City Hall pavilion (Grateful Fred)
• Approve Bottles, Brews, and News event at Rackham Park on Sept 23, 2023
• Authorize payment of invoices totaling $253,311.05

City Council approved the purchase of a patrol vehicle and a detective vehicle. The council also authorized emergency concrete repairs at City Hall and approved several payment invoices. Two MTT docket settlements were authorized following a closed session.

• Approved $253,311.05 in invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $11,753.10 in Community Center invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Bottles, Brews, and News Event at Rackham Park for Sept 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet pursuit-rated Tahoe for $57,099 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Traverse for $34,551.44 and auction of 2017 Chevrolet Impala (unanimous)
• Approved $4,086.90 for emergency concrete repair at City Hall pavilion (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to complete ballot for MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Trustee (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of MTT Dockets 22-001381 and 22-001116 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved an enrollment agreement with Brown & Brown of Detroit, Inc. and authorized the City Manager to sign it. Discussions regarding a food truck ordinance and traffic study results for S. Leroy Street and Jayne Road were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved Enrollment Agreement with Brown & Brown of Detroit, Inc. (7-0)
• Tabled traffic and speed study results for S. Leroy Street and Jayne Road to August work session
• Deferred food truck ordinance to a future regular meeting agenda
• Entered closed session to discuss purchase of property (7-0)

Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Fenton Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Veterans Memorial Float and Gold Star Mother recognition, review a proposed sign for Veteran's Park as part of a bid package, and consider memorial flags and an open ceremony. Committee reports will be given on marketing, site plan, finance/fundraising, and rules. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Veterans Memorial Float/Gold Star Mother update and recruitment of riders
• Review of proposed Veteran's Park sign as part of bid package
• Discussion of Veterans Memorial Flags
• Open Ceremony discussion
• Committee reports on marketing, site plan, finance/fundraising, and rules

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its June 27, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for July 25, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider a budget amendment, several contracts for sewer and road work, and various equipment purchases. They will also hear a five-year forecast presentation and may enter closed session to discuss the city attorney's opinion on expenditures.

• Resolution No. 23-08 amending the 2022-2023 budget
• Urgent repair of fire suppression panel at water treatment facility for $9,775
• Renewal of wellhead protection and PFAS evaluation services not-to-exceed $32,870
• Sewer investigation contract for Local Street Program for $73,540
• Purchase of 1,500 tons of road salt at $67.37 per ton

City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 23-08 to amend the 2022-2023 budget. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects, including sewer investigations and road resurfacing, and approved the purchase of winter road salt. Additionally, the city entered a two-year agreement to provide assessing services to the City of Grand Blanc.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-08 amending the 2022-2023 budget (7-0)
• Approved $9,775 for urgent fire suppression panel repair at water treatment facility
• Approved Wellhead Protection and PFAS Evaluation services not-to-exceed $32,870
• Awarded $73,540 contract to Pipeline Management Company for sewer investigation
• Approved OHM construction services for Owen Road resurfacing not-to-exceed $28,000
• Approved contract to provide assessing services to City of Grand Blanc (July 2023-June 2025)
• Approved purchase of 1,500 tons of road salt at $65.37 per ton
• Approved $13,000 to update DDA’s Development & TIF Plan with CIB Planning

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and review the city's sign ordinance. The agenda includes approval of the April 27, 2023 minutes and a public comment period, but the main business item is the sign ordinance discussion.

• Discussion and review of the City of Fenton sign ordinance
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 27, 2023
• Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items

The Commission reviewed a draft sign ordinance aimed at ensuring compliance with Supreme Court rulings on free speech. Members discussed banning future changeable message signs while creating a specific legal definition to allow digital gas pricing signs. No final vote on the ordinance was taken; further revisions and an inventory of existing signs are pending.

• Approved corrected minutes from April 27, 2023
• Agreed to have legal counsel define digital gas pricing signs to exempt them from the proposed ban on changeable message signs

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 9 and hear new items, including a request from Hungry Howies to use Silver Lake concessions, a movie in the park proposal, a Girl Scouts junior proposal, and Rachham Park reservations. Citizen comments and board reports are also on the agenda.

• Hungry Howies – Use of Silver Lake concessions
• Brystol Rumscheg – movie in the park
• Candice Kelso – Girls Scouts – Junior Proposal
• Dan Brisson – Rachham Park reservations

The board approved a proposal for a Girl Scout tree planting and waived gate fees for a July 3rd ski show. They also authorized Hungry Howies to use Silver Lake Concessions. A request regarding Brystol Rumscheg was tabled.

• Approved Hungry Howies use of Silver Lake Concessions (All ayes)
• Approved Girl Scout 77205 proposal to plant a Sugar Maple tree and plaque at Bush Park bridge (All ayes)
• Approved request to waive gate fees for July 3rd ski show (All ayes)
• Tabled Brystol Rumscheg item
• Approved May 09, 2023 minutes (All ayes)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will discuss amendments to the mobile vendor ordinance (No. 714) and the zoning ordinance (No. 719), and consider several agreements including an audit engagement, a work order for environmental services, easements with Fenton Schools and Fenton Owen Plaza, and software purchases. The consent agenda includes approving invoices totaling $797,337.72, the Fenton Freedom Festival and fireworks permit, street closures for the 5K run and parade, and sign placement on Silver Parkway. The council will also consider making W. Elizabeth Street one-way westbound from S. Leroy to Shiawassee Avenue.

• Approve invoices totaling $790,753.01 and Community Center invoices of $6,584.71
• Approve Fenton Freedom Festival and fireworks permit for July 4, 2023
• Close streets for 5K Run and Parade Route: Adelaide to Shiawassee, Shiawassee to Leroy, Leroy to Caroline, Caroline to West Street
• Approve WSP E&IS Inc. work order 22 for environmental matters, cost not to exceed $20,000
• Approve BS&A Timesheets Module purchase at $13,655 and Pontem Cemetery software modules at $22,300

City Council approved several service contracts, including cemetery software and environmental consulting. The council also authorized the modification of W. Elizabeth Street to one-way westbound traffic upon reconstruction. A consent agenda covering invoices and event permits was passed unanimously.

• Approved $790,753.01 in invoices and $6,584.71 for Community Center invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Fenton Freedom Festival and Fireworks Permit (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for 5K Run and Parade Route (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 audit engagement letter (unanimous)
• Approved WSP E&IS Inc. work order for environmental matters, not to exceed $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved easements with Fenton Schools and Fenton Owen Plaza, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved BS&A Timesheets Module purchase for $13,655 (unanimous)
• Approved $22,300 for Pontem Cemetery GIS mapping and burial search modules (unanimous)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the Cabin Fever financial report, a storytelling event, sculpture brochures, Artwalk 2023, and a potential partnership with the FIA. They will also hear a report from the Grant Committee. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial report for Cabin Fever event
• Story Telling Event update
• Sculpture brochures and Artwalk update
• Artwalk 2023 update
• Report from the Grant Committee

The Commission approved a $5,000 budget to partner with Fenton’s Open Book for an author event on November 6, 2023. Members also voted to pursue a group trip to the Holiday Pops concert on December 16, 2023. The Commission noted that the Shakespeare Festival has been cancelled for the year.

• Approved Consent Agenda including May 12, 2023 minutes and financial report
• Approved $5,000 budget for Book Author Event on November 6, 2023
• Approved pursuit of group event for Holiday Pops concert on December 16, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council work session will discuss three items: a proposed one-way westbound traffic change on W. Elizabeth Street, a water and sewer rate study, and the purchase of a BS&A Timesheets Module. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion on one-way westbound traffic on W. Elizabeth Street from S. Leroy to Shiawassee Avenue
• Proposal from PFM for water and sewer rate studies at $7,500 each, total $15,000
• Purchase of BS&A Timesheets Module with Employee Self-Service for $13,655
• Survey results on Elizabeth Street traffic to be presented by Communications Coordinator Tessa Stickel

The City Council unanimously approved hiring Paul Stauder to conduct a water and sewer rate study. Discussions were held regarding one-way traffic on Elizabeth Street and the purchase of BS&A payroll timesheets, both of which are scheduled for a vote on June 12.

• Approved Paul Stauder to perform water and sewer rate study at a cost of $7,500 each (7-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Fenton Planning Commission has cancelled its May 25, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next regular meeting: June 22, 2023

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its May 23, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting scheduled for June 27, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council is meeting to consider a temporary moratorium on neon outline tubing signs in the Central Business District, approve several contracts and agreements, and set new park rental fees. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as invoice payments and meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 718: temporary moratorium on outline tubing signs in Central Business District
• Resolution No. 23-06: approve $45,000 for Parker Drain cleaning (city's 20% share)
• Contract with David Cook for assessing verification services ($14/residential, $16/new construction)
• Water valve maintenance contract with Pure Technologies for $32,850
• Revenue sharing agreements: $350,000 (DDA) and $70,000 (LDFA) to General Fund

City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including water valve maintenance and drain cleaning. The council also authorized revenue sharing transfers from DDA and LDFA funds to the General Fund and updated city park rental fees.

• Enacted temporary moratorium on neon signs in Central Business District (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 not-to-exceed assessment for Parker Drain cleaning (5-0)
• Approved water valve maintenance from Wachs Water Services for $32,850 (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 reimbursement from DDA funds to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 reimbursement from LDFA funds to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved new Park Rental rates and Silver Lake Park seasonal pass fee (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to prepare report for Cliff View Village Condominiums special assessment district (5-0)
• Approved contract with David Cook for assessing verification at $14-$16 per parcel (5-0)

Beautification Commission

The Fenton Beautification Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including consent agenda approval, an Arbor Day critique, Planting Day assignments, and a potential MNLA Community Landscape Beautification Awards submission. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Consent agenda: April 5, 2023 minutes and budget report
• Arbor Day critique
• Planting Day assignments (Sarah, Pat)
• MNLA Community Landscape Beautification Awards (Tessa)

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority board reviewed the amended FY2022-23 budget and the upcoming FY2023-24 budget. The board voted to renew the two-year lawn care and landscape services contract with CJ Callaghan’s (ACE Lawn & Landscape). The agenda also included an update on the Vault facade grant application.

• Receipt of City Council approved Amended Budget for FY2022-2023 and Upcoming Budget for FY2023-2024
• Two-year renewal of lawn care and landscape services contract with CJ Callaghan’s (ACE Lawn & Landscape)
• DDA portion of lawn care contract is $7,150 annually; landscape portion is $2,100 annually
• Update on The Vault facade grant application

The Downtown Development Authority approved a contract for lawn care and landscape services. The board also formally received the City Council approved amended budget for FY2022-2023 and the budget for FY2023-2024.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved receipt of amended FY2022-2023 and upcoming FY2023-2024 budgets (Voice Vote)
• Approved contract for ACE Lawn & Landscape for lawn care and landscape services (Voice Vote)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on several community events and projects, including a storytelling event, a book author event, sculpture brochures, and Artwalk 2023. They will also set a date for a grant committee follow-up. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a financial report.

• Story Telling Event Update
• Book Author Event Update
• Sculpture Brochures update
• Artwalk 2023 Update
• Establish date for Grant Committee follow-up

The Commission approved the April 14, 2023, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed updates for the Art Walk 2023, a proposed book author event, and potential partnerships with the FIA.

• Approved April 14, 2023 meeting minutes and financial report (6-0)

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The board approved the meeting minutes from March 9 and May 3, 2023. Action on an ordinance amendment regarding the private sale of grave spaces was tabled pending more information.

• Approved March 9 and May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance Amendment regarding Section 8-89 Private Sale of grave spaces by owner (Unanimous)

Parks Board

The board approved a new fee schedule for the rental of gazebos and pavilions at Millpond, Bush Park, and SLP. The update includes increased rates for residents, non-residents, and non-profits, as well as a standardized $100 deposit for all rentals.

• Approved new fee schedule for gazebos, pavilions, and season passes (All Ayes)
• Approved increase of all rental deposits to $100.00 (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 (All Ayes)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the amended 2022-2023 budget, the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal budget, and the property tax millage rate. The Council may adopt resolutions to approve the budgets and set the millage at 9.8426 mills or the maximum allowed by Headlee and Proposal A. Public comments will be accepted at the hearing or in writing.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and amended 2022-2023 budget
• Proposed millage rate of 9.8426 mills
• Possible adoption of Resolution No. 23-04 and No. 23-05
• Written comments accepted until day of hearing

City Council

City Council approved the FY 2024 budget and the FY 2023 amended budget. The council awarded a $5,015,178.89 construction contract for the Elmwood Subdivision Reconstruction project and ended the city's declaration of emergency. A request for the State Road Elementary Fun Run was denied due to safety concerns.

• Approved FY 2024 budget and FY 2023 amended budget (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Elmwood Subdivision Reconstruction to Diponio Contracting, Inc. for $5,015,178.89 (Unanimous)
• Approved OHM construction services for Elmwood project not to exceed $406,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved G2 Material Testing Services not to exceed $80,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-year lawn and landscape contract with CJ Callaghan & Sons (Unanimous)
• Denied State Road Elementary Fun Run request (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-07 ending the city's declaration of emergency on May 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 23-06 regarding Genesee County Drain Commission (Unanimous)

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a fee proposal and covenant. The agenda lists this as the only business item, with no other substantive matters scheduled. Public comment is invited on this item.

• Fee proposal and covenant discussion

The Oakwood Cemetery Board unanimously approved a one-year operations proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services, with an exclusion clause stating the 20% fee on grave space sales does not apply to niche sales. The proposal will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved Covenant Cemetery Services operations proposal for one year (5-0)
• Added exclusion clause: 20% fee on grave space sales does not include niche sales

City Council

The Fenton City Council work session will discuss two administrative recommendations: sending dispatcher Brandon Brown to the Oakland Community College Police Academy, with costs covered up to $24,000 by a state program, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a lease for the old train depot with Medstar Ambulance. The depot repairs, totaling $13,211, are complete. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Dispatcher Brandon Brown to attend police academy in August 2023, funded up to $24,000 by MCOLES
• Depot lease negotiation authorization for City Manager with Medstar Ambulance
• Depot repairs completed: furnace $4,800, demo $800, rebuild $7,145, bathroom $466, total $13,211
• Medstar would use depot for shift changes, break area, and supply storage, no sleeping areas

The City Council approved sending a dispatcher to the police academy and directed the City Manager to negotiate a lease for the depot building with an ambulance provider.

• Approved sending dispatcher Brandon Brown to Oakland Community College Police Academy (voice vote)
• Approved directing City Manager to negotiate depot building lease with ambulance provider (voice vote; Lockwood opposed)

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission is meeting to review several development requests, including a sign waiver for The Laundry Restaurant, a site plan for a new industrial warehouse for Allied Media Company, and a special land use and site plan for The Railyard, a proposed outdoor food and entertainment venue. A public hearing will be held to consider the special land use for The Railyard.

• Sign waiver for 32”x50” neon-illuminated sign at The Laundry Restaurant, 125 W. Shiawassee Ave.
• Site plan review for 6,000 sq ft industrial warehouse at 240 N. Fenway Dr. (Allied Media Company)
• Public hearing for special land use for themed food, entertainment, and pub venue at 234 N. Leroy St. (The Railyard)
• Special land use request for outdoor venue at The Railyard
• Site plan review for converting three railroad containers into food/retail booths at The Railyard

The Planning Commission approved a sign waiver for a neon-illuminated sign at 125 W. Shiawassee Ave. despite staff recommendations to deny it due to safety concerns. A separate proposal to establish a moratorium on neon signs was defeated.

• Approved sign waiver for 32" x 50" neon-illuminated sign at 125 W. Shiawassee Ave. (6-2)
• Denied recommendation to City Council for a moratorium on neon signs (2-6)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023

Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 16, 2023, and to discuss several items including a bench donor plaque, revisions to the existing gazebo, the budget, and the Freedom Festival Float. Committee reports will be given by chairs for marketing, site plan, finance/fundraising, and rules and protocols. The meeting is open to public comment during the Call to Audience.

• Discussion and approval of bench donor plaque
• Update on revisions to existing gazebo
• Budget discussion
• Freedom Festival Float
• Committee reports from chairs Shelly Day, Dan Brisson, Pat Lockwood, and Ed Koledo

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board is meeting to discuss updates on the front porch repair, a board vacancy, and the reappointment of members Kim Wheeler and Donna Seger. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Front Porch Repair Update
• Board Vacancy
• Re-appointment of Kim Wheeler & Donna Seger

The Board selected specific design alternates for the museum's front porch and yard renovations. Two members were appointed or re-appointed to the Museum Board. The Downtown Development Authority will provide funds for the modification costs.

• Approved minutes from March 14, 2023
• Selected Alternate #1 for front yard, including two paver patios
• Selected aluminum spindles for the porch railing
• Appointed Leo Doan to the Museum Board
• Re-appointed Kim Wheeler to the Museum Board

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its April 25, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business or public hearings
• Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2023

City Council

City Council approved several purchases for the Veteran’s Memorial Park and the DPW. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding youth tobacco and scheduled public hearings for the amended 2022-23 and proposed 2023-24 budgets.

• Approved $124,300 for granite and bronze medallion pieces from Fenton Memorials
• Approved $45,000 for two acrylic features from Future Fabricating
• Approved $5,512.50 purchase of a used TCM Forklift from the City of Auburn Hills
• Adopted Ordinance No. 717 amending the City Minor’s Ordinance (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for May 8, 2023, for the amended 22-23 and proposed 23-24 budgets
• Authorized payment of invoices totaling $848,434.09 and Community Center invoices of $1,556.88
• Reappointed Debbie McCarty, Jennifer Wenzel, and Nick Tanton to the Parks and Recreation Board
• Tabled recommended new rental and entry fees for city parks

City Council

The Fenton City Council is holding a budget work session to review the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes public comments on specific agenda items, a review of the budget, and council member comments. No specific budget figures or details are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of proposed 2023-2024 Budget
• Public comments on specific agenda items
• Council member comments

The City Council conducted a budget work session to review financial reports and departmental budget pages. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

City Council

The Fenton City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the city's proposed 2023-2024 budget and related presentations. The meeting is primarily a budget session, with only minimum basic operations also addressed. No specific budget figures or allocations are listed in the agenda.

• Special meeting for FY 2023-2024 budget review and discussion
• Meeting held at Fenton Fire Department, 205 E. Caroline St.
• Public comments accepted by Clerk's office prior to meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will consider approving $133,532.63 for the Jack R. Winegarden Public Library exterior stair and railing renovation, with funds from the FY 2022-2023 budget. The board will also review the director's and financial reports, approve the consent agenda, and discuss museum building repairs.

• Approve $81,412.63 for masonry work with Rosati Mason Contractors
• Approve $52,120 for metal fabrication with Rohmann Iron Works
• Library project total estimated at $133,532.63
• Museum Building Repairs discussion
• Financial report shows fund balance of $2,709,602

The Downtown Development Authority accepted recommendations for a handrail and stairs project at the Jack R Winegarden Public Library and structural repairs to the museum building. Both items will be sent to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted recommendation for Jack R Winegarden Public Library handrails/stairs project
• Accepted recommendation for museum building repairs

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior minutes and a financial report, and to receive updates on several ongoing projects. These include a post-event update on Cabin Fever, sculpture brochures, Artwalk 2023, and a storytelling event. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new city staff member.

• Introduction of Tessa Stickel, new Communication/Marketing Coordinator-Manager
• Consent agenda: minutes of February 10, 2023 and financial report
• Cabin Fever post-event update
• Artwalk 2023 update and ideas for partnering with the FIA
• Storytelling event update

The Commission approved the February 10, 2023, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members received updates on the Cabin Fever 2023 event, sculpture installations, and the upcoming Art Walk. A storytelling event with Jeff Doyle is planned for September 9, 2023.

• Approved February 10, 2023 meeting minutes and financial report (10-0)

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks Board is meeting to discuss and recommend new park rates, including Silver Lake Park rental and entry fees. They will also consider a request from the Silver Lake Ski Club to renew a Letter of Understanding and hear about upcoming events at Silver Lake Park. Board member renewals for five members are on the agenda.

• Discussion and recommendation for new park rates
• Silver Lake Park rental and entry fees discussion
• Silver Lake Ski Club request for renewal of Letter of Understanding
• Upcoming events at Silver Lake Park
• Board member renewals for McCarty, Alvarado, Wenzel, Tanton, and Shelton

The board approved the 2023 park rental and entry fee schedule and renewed the three-year terms of four members. It also supported event ideas to increase park sales and referred a water monitoring gauge proposal to City Council. Juan Alvarado resigned from the board.

• Approved 2023 park rental and entry fees (All ayes)
• Renewed 3-year terms for Jennifer Wenzel, Deb McCarty, Nick Tanton, and Wade Shelton (All ayes)
• Supported event ideas from Monica Stephens to boost park sales (All ayes)
• Decided to take Shiawassee River Trail Coalition water monitoring gauges to City Council for approval, not to exceed $150 for 1 year (All ayes)
• Approved renewal of Letter of Understanding for Silver Lake Ski Club (All ayes)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2023 (All ayes)

Election Commission

The Fenton Election Commission is meeting to handle administrative tasks for the May 2, 2023 election, including approving minutes, election inspectors, ballots, and accuracy testing. The agenda is procedural and contains no policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes of October 17, 2022 Election Commission meeting
• Approve Election Inspectors, Alternates, and Receiving Board for May 2, 2023 election
• Approve ballots for City of Fenton Precinct 5 (Genesee County)
• Authorize City Clerk to perform accuracy testing for May 2, 2023 election

The Commission approved the election inspectors, ballots, and accuracy testing for the May 2, 2023 Election. The City Clerk was authorized to make necessary staffing changes and perform equipment testing.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Election Inspectors, Alternates, and Receiving Board (unanimous)
• Authorized City Clerk to make staffing changes for May 2, 2023 Election (unanimous)
• Approved ballots for City of Fenton Precinct 5 Genesee County for May 2, 2023 Election (unanimous)
• Authorized City Clerk and staff to perform accuracy testing for May 2, 2023 Election (unanimous)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving several contracts and purchases, including engineering services for the State Bank Trail, well six overhaul and electrical work at the Water Treatment Plant, and adding Oakwood Cemetery to an existing services agreement. The council will also introduce an ordinance to align the city's minors ordinance with the Youth Tobacco Act. The agenda includes routine consent items such as invoice payments and appointments.

• Additional services for State Bank Trail from NF Engineers, not-to-exceed $22,770
• Well six overhaul at Water Treatment Plant awarded to Peerless Midwest, Inc. for $49,980
• Well six electrical work awarded to Murphy Electrical for $27,955
• Add Oakwood Cemetery to Ace Outdoor Services agreement for $36,675 (April 1–October 31, 2023)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 717 to amend city minors ordinance for Youth Tobacco Act consistency

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including electrical and mechanical overhauls for well six at the Water Treatment Plant. The council also authorized payments for city invoices, park equipment, and the appointment of two commission members.

• Approved $49,980.00 to Peerless Midwest, Inc. for well six overhaul (unanimous)
• Approved $27,955.00 to Murphy Electrical for well six electrical upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $306,406.51 and $15,013.72 in city and community center invoice payments (unanimous)
• Approved $36,675.00 for Ace Outdoor Services to include Oakwood Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved $22,770 not-to-exceed proposal from NF Engineers for State Bank Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $17,990.81 for benches and trash receptacles from Graber Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved $4,894.71 purchase of an Autel Robotics EVO II Drone (unanimous)
• Appointed David Stickel to Planning Commission and January Sage to Beautification Commission (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Fenton Local Development Finance Authority is holding a regular board meeting to discuss and potentially act on a revenue share agreement for FY23-24, as well as an amended budget for FY22-23 and a budget presentation for FY23-24. The agenda also includes old business regarding an informational meeting under PA 57 of 2018, and standard items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• FY23-24 Revenue Share Agreement
• FY22-23 Amended Budget and FY23-24 Budget Presentation
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2022
• Financial report
• Informational meeting (PA 57 of 2018)

The Local Development Finance Authority approved the FY23-24 budget and the FY23-24 Revenue Share Agreement. The board also approved an amended budget for FY22-23, which includes a total of $100,000 for a new fire department ladder truck.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Oct 27, 2022 minutes and financial report (5-0)
• Approved FY23-24 Revenue Share Agreement (4-1)
• Approved FY22-23 amended budget (5-0)
• Approved FY23-24 budget presentation (5-0)

City Council

The Fenton City Council work session will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a $2.66 million watermain replacement award, a $160,000 construction engineering agreement, and a resolution to seek state funding for the North Road bridge replacement. The council will also discuss drainage, traffic, and banner placement items.

• Resolution 23-03: Request MDOT include North Road Bridge over Shiawassee River for Local Bridge Funding; city to pay 15% of construction costs
• Contract award to Waldorf & Sons, Inc. for 2023 Watermain Replacement Program at $2,657,786.70
• Approval of OHM construction services for watermain replacement: $160,000 (engineering) and $120,900 (oversight); G2 material testing at $45,000
• 2023 Overband/Crack Sealing Program: award to Wolverine Seal Coating, LLC, not-to-exceed $50,000
• Oakwood Cemetery columbarium plaza ($8,704) and benches ($3,621.18); library handrails/stairs masonry ($81,412.63) and metal work ($52,120)

Council awarded several infrastructure contracts, including a watermain replacement project and road sealing. The board also approved funding for library repairs, cemetery improvements, and a traffic signal replacement. A consensus was reached to make W. Elizabeth Street one-way.

• Awarded 2023 Watermain Replacement Program to Waldorf & Sons, Inc. for $2,657,786.70
• Approved OHM construction services ($160,000 and $120,900) and G2 material testing ($45,000)
• Awarded 2023 Overband/Crack Seal Maintenance Program to Wolverine Seal Coating, LLC (not-to-exceed $50,000)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-03 for North Road Bridge funding with 15% city cost participation
• Approved $133,532.63 for Jack R. Winegarden Public Library masonry and metal work
• Approved $12,325.18 for Oakwood Cemetery columbarium plaza and benches
• Approved $30,214.79 for county to replace traffic signal and control box at S. Long Lake and Leroy Street
• Approved $3,540.91 for communication, marketing, and social media equipment

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its March 28, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023

City Council

The City of Fenton City Council meeting scheduled for March 27, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023.

• March 27, 2023 council meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting set for April 3, 2023

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special land use request from Mason Motors to operate a used car lot at 1538 N. Leroy St. in the General Business District. They will also take up a tabled site plan for 315 Walnut Street involving a lot combination and new construction, and discuss sign ordinance changes.

• Special land use request (PSLU23-0001) from Mason Motors for a used car lot at 1538 N. Leroy St.
• Public hearing on the Mason Motors special land use
• Tabled site plan (PSPR23-0001) for 315 Walnut Street by Corlin Builders, including lot combination with 121 First Street and new construction
• Discussion of sign ordinance changes
• Planning Commission applicants for vacancy

The Planning Commission approved a mixed-use development site plan for 315 Walnut Street and a special land use request for Mason Motors to operate a used car lot. The commission also recommended a new member appointment. Proposed changes to the sign ordinance were discussed but not decided.

• Approved site plan for 315 Walnut Street (6-0)
• Approved special land use for Mason Motors used car lot at 1538 N. Leroy Street (6-0)
• Recommended David Stickel for appointment to the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 23, 2023

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will hold its March 21, 2023 meeting to adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget, elect officers, and set the meeting schedule for the coming year. The board will also consider grant applications for local events and a revenue share agreement with the city. The agenda includes routine reports and consent items, but the budget adoption is the primary decision.

• FY23-24 budget adoption with projected revenue of $2,211,000
• FY22-23 amended budget including $514,029 for 106 N. Pine Street purchase
• Election of officers for 2023-2024
• FY23-24 revenue share agreement with city general fund ($350,000)
• Grant applications for Fenton Freedom Festival, Taste in Fenton, and Jinglefest

The board approved the amended FY22-23 budget and the FY23-24 budget with modifications. It also authorized a $350,000 revenue share payment to the city and approved grant recommendations for the Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved FY22-23 Amended Budget (Voice Vote)
• Approved FY23-24 Budget with modifications (Roll Call Vote)
• Approved $350,000 revenue share agreement (Voice Vote)
• Approved Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce grant recommendations (Voice Vote)
• Elected Craig Schmidt as Chairman (Voice Vote)
• Elected John Strayer as Vice-Chairman (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2023-2024 meeting schedule (Voice Vote)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Roll Call Vote)

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board is meeting to discuss exterior upgrades and structural repairs, a tentative reopening date, and grounds planting. The board will also address a vacancy from Matt Adair's resignation, appoint a new vice chairperson, and consider a museum budget amendment.

• Update on exterior upgrades, structural repairs, and tentative re-open date
• Planting of flowers for museum grounds
• Board vacancy due to resignation of Matt Adair
• Appointment of new vice chairperson
• Museum budget amendment

The board approved the January 19, 2023, meeting minutes and appointed a new vice chairperson. Members discussed exterior upgrades, a potential re-opening date between late March and early April, and a request for an additional $150,000 in the museum budget.

• Approved January 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointed Bev Tippett as vice chair of the Museum Board

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving engineering and design services for the 2023 local streets program, a change order for the 2022 program, and a school resource officer agreement. It will also vote on a museum budget amendment and a police officer hire. The agenda includes routine consent items like invoice payments and meeting minutes.

• Approve OHM engineering services for 2023 local streets program, not-to-exceed $178,000, plus $12,000 geotechnical services
• Authorize Change Order No. 5 for 2022 Local Streets Program in the amount of $26,640
• Approve SRO agreement between City of Fenton and Fenton Area Public Schools
• Amend museum contract with Lindhout Associates from $32,030 to $41,130 for porch repair drawings
• Approve employment of Nickolas Cairnduff as Police Officer

City Council approved engineering and design services for the 2023 local streets program and the North Road Bridge. The council also authorized several payments, a police officer hire, and a school resource officer agreement.

• Approved 2023 local streets engineering services (OHM) up to $178,000 and G2 Consulting Group geotechnical services for $12,000
• Approved $5,900 for OHM engineering services for North Road Bridge evaluation and funding application
• Authorized $26,640 Change Order No. 5 for the 2022 Local Streets Program
• Approved SRO grant memorandum agreement between City of Fenton and Fenton Area Public Schools
• Amended Lindhout Associates contract from $32,030 to $41,130 for museum porch architectural drawings
• Approved $2,500 contract with Conn Engineering for museum structural design review
• Approved employment of Nickolas Cairnduff as Police Officer (5-0)
• Approved Charitable Gaming Licenses for Niles Foundations

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes and discuss several business items, including columbariums, new trash receptacles, a tree subcommittee, the Pontem Program, winter cleanup notice, CHOP tree removal, and a pricing proposal/covenant. They will also review a contractor invoice from Fenton Cemetery Service for January 2023. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major budget decisions listed.

• Columbariums discussion
• New trash receptacles
• CHOP tree removal
• Pricing proposal / covenant
• Fenton Cemetery Service invoice for January 2023

The board approved a two-year operation proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services and recommended it to the Fenton City Council. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 12, 2023.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-year Oakwood Cemetery Operation Proposal by Covenant Cemetery Services (Unanimous)

City Council

The Fenton City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve two contracts for the Jack R. Winegarden Public Library exterior stair and steel guardrail/handrail renovation project. The recommended expenditures are $81,412.63 for masonry work with Rosati Mason Contractors and $52,120 for metal fabrication with Rohmann Iron Works, totaling $133,532.63. The project was originally planned for 2019 but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approve $81,412.63 masonry contract with Rosati Mason Contractors
• Approve $52,120 metal fabrication contract with Rohmann Iron Works
• Total project construction costs: $133,532.63
• Library exterior stair and steel guardrail/handrail renovation at Jack R. Winegarden Public Library
• City Manager Lynn Markland (or designee) authorized to sign contracts

The City Council approved a contract with Slinging Sisters for the Cabin Fever event. Council members also discussed adding a bronze plaque to the Jack R. Winegarden Public Library building.

• Approved contract for Slinging Sisters for Cabin Fever event (roll call vote)
• Excused Council members Bottecelli, Grossmeyer, and Osborn (voice vote)

Library Board

The Fenton Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, updates on facilities, librarian and GDL reports, and board term renewals. New business includes a request to build a ramp at the rear of the building. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and a single new action item.

• Ramp build request for rear of building
• Facilities update by Mike Hart
• Librarian report by Chris Heron
• GDL report by Kelly Flynn
• Board term renewals and vacant seat update

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its February 28, 2023 meeting because there are no public hearings or business pending. The next meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2023. This notice is purely procedural.

• Meeting cancelled due to no pending business
• Next meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider appointing Jeffrey Cross as Chief of Police, approve the purchase of a Rosenbauer ladder truck before a 4% price increase, and place a moratorium on changeable message signs until a new sign ordinance is adopted. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including invoice payments totaling $110,611.96 and minutes from prior meetings, plus agreements for fire department physicals and a letter regarding the Dauner Haus PILOT ordinance.

• Appointment of Jeffrey Cross as Chief of Police
• Purchase of Rosenbauer ladder truck to avoid 4% increase
• Fire department physicals and cancer screenings by Bio-Care of Holt, Michigan at $12,155.00
• Moratorium on changeable message signs until new sign ordinance adopted
• Payment of invoices totaling $110,611.96

City Council appointed a new police chief and approved several public safety expenditures, including a ladder truck purchase and fire department screenings. The council also placed a moratorium on changeable message signs and adopted a new employee recognition policy.

• Appointed Jeffrey Cross as Chief of Police (6-1)
• Approved $110,611.96 in invoices and $3,431.65 for Community Center invoices (6-1)
• Approved purchase of Rosenbauer ladder truck (voice vote)
• Approved $12,155.00 for fire department physicals and cancer screenings (voice vote)
• Approved agreement with POAM (voice vote)
• Authorized letter clarifying Dauner Haus PILOT ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved moratorium on changeable message signs (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-2 adopting employee and new-retiree recognition policy (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan application (PSPR23-0001) from Corlin Builders for 315 Walnut Street. The request involves combining lots with the 121 First Street building and constructing an addition and new building. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods.

• Site plan PSPR23-0001 for 315 Walnut Street by Corlin Builders
• Lot combination with 121 First Street building
• Addition and new building construction
• Approval of January 26, 2023 minutes

The Commission tabled a proposal for a two-story mixed-use building at 315 Walnut Street. The decision follows concerns regarding parking layouts, dumpster placement, and sidewalk walkability.

• Approved minutes from January 26, 2023
• Tabled site plan for 315 Walnut Street (6-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority will review and potentially approve grant requests for the Dibbleville Merchants' Witches Night Out and Ladies Night Out events, each up to $3,000, as well as applications and recommendations for Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation grants. The board will also hold a required informational meeting under PA 57 of 2018 and consider routine financial reports and consent agenda items.

• Grant request for Witches Night Out (Oct 13, 2023) up to $3,000
• Grant request for Ladies Night Out (Nov 10, 2023) up to $3,000
• Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation grant applications and recommendations
• Accounts payable authorization of $12,184.65
• Informational meeting per PA 57 of 2018

The Downtown Development Authority approved funding for several community events, including the Spring Fling and Dibbleville merchant requests. The board also authorized payments for various Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation programs and the ArtWalk.

• Approved bill payment authorization for $12,184.65
• Approved $3,000 each for 'Witches Night Out' and 'Ladies Night Out'
• Approved $2,500 for the Dibbleville 'Spring Fling' 2023 event
• Approved grants for Farmers Market, Back to the Bricks 'Tune-up' Party, Summer Concert Series, Family Nights, and The Fenton Experience
• Approved support for the ArtWalk

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss new items including disc golf course improvements at Silver Lake Park, water monitoring gauges from the Shiawassee River Water Trail Coalition, and a new board applicant. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Disc golf course improvements at Silver Lake Park
• Hyfi water monitoring gauges from Shiawassee River Water Trail Coalition
• New Park Board applicant Nic Gatlin

The board approved 2023 goals for disc golf improvements at Silver Lake Park. The plan includes course revamping with an estimated cost of $2,800 and 140 man-hours of labor.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved 2023 disc golf goals for Silver Lake Park including signage, basket relocation, and tee pad installation (All ayes)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving routine payments totaling about $1.06 million, a five-year postage machine lease renewal for $10,702.80, and $3,900 in depot remodeling work. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss three pending lawsuits filed against city police officers by Alan Hopkins in district court.

• Approve invoices totaling $1,039,463.53 and Community Center invoices of $21,357.39
• Approve Pitney Bowes postage machine lease renewal for $10,702.80 over five years
• Approve Depot remodel work by Senior Home Solutions for $3,900
• Closed session to discuss three pending cases against police officers filed by Alan Hopkins
• Consent agenda includes minutes from multiple boards and commissions

City Council approved a consent agenda including $1,060,820.92 in total invoice payments. The council also authorized a five-year postage machine lease and repairs for the Depot.

• Approved payment of invoices totaling $1,039,463.53 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Community Center invoices totaling $21,357.39 (Unanimous)
• Approved five-year Pitney Bowes postage machine lease for $10,702.80 (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,900.00 for Depot remodel work from Senior Home Solutions (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from eight commission and council meetings (Unanimous)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming community events including Cabin Fever, Art Walk 2023, and a Share Art Genesee grant. They will also hear an introduction from Tracee Glab, executive director of the Flint Institute of Arts, and consider a new sculpture tour at Art Walk.

• Introduction of Tracee Glab, executive director, Flint Institute of Arts
• Cabin Fever event update (March 10th, 2023)
• Art Walk 2023 update (July 29th, 2023)
• Share Art Genesee grant update
• Sculpture Tour at Art Walk proposal

The Commission approved funding for the Cabin Fever 2023 event and adopted the consent agenda. Members discussed a potential partnership with the Flint Institute of Art and reviewed the budget for the Share Art 2023 grant.

• Approved meeting minutes of January 13, 2023, and financial report (6-0)
• Approved $1,200 payment for band Finvarra’s Wren (voice vote)
• Approved total expenditure of $3,500 for Cabin Fever 2023 (voice vote)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving an urgent $20,600 boiler replacement and repair at the Water Treatment Plant, following a January 16 leak that disabled both boilers. They will also vote on a $15,269.76 project to upgrade 44 streetlights to LED in the Andover Woods and Waters Edge subdivisions. A discussion on replacing the ladder truck is also on the agenda.

• Approve $20,600 boiler replacement and repair from K&S Ventures, Inc.
• Approve $8,669.76 for LED luminaires and globes from City Electric Supply
• Approve $6,600 for electrical services from Carnes Electric
• Discussion on ladder truck replacement

The City Council approved funding for urgent boiler repairs at the Water Treatment Plant and LED lighting upgrades for two subdivisions. A new ladder truck purchase was discussed, and the city received a complimentary upgrade for a new street sweeper.

• Approved $20,600 for urgent boiler replacement and repair at Water Treatment Plant via K&S Ventures, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $8,669.76 for LED luminaries and polycarbonate globes from City Electric Supply (unanimous)
• Approved $6,600.00 for electrical services from Carnes Electric for Andover Woods and Waters Edge subdivisions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a request for the Destruction Depot to operate an indoor entertainment center featuring axe throwing, rage rooms, and an arcade. The approval is conditioned on having no external activities and receiving clearance from all applicable agencies.

• Approved special land use for Destruction Depot at 1390 N. Leroy (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022
• Tabled decision on changing meeting start time from 7 pm to 6 pm

Fenton Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Fenton Veterans Memorial Committee is meeting to review 2023 progress on the memorial, hear a financial report, and discuss a fundraising presentation for handmade ornaments. Committee reports from marketing, site plan, finance, and rules will be given.

• Overview of 2023 progress by Dan Brisson and OHM
• Financial report by Pat Lockwood
• Fundraising presentation of handmade Veterans Memorial ornaments by Pam Buerger
• Committee reports from marketing, site plan, finance/fundraising, and rules/protocols

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider approving engineering and design services for the 2023 Elmwood Subdivision rehabilitation project at a cost not to exceed $172,000, plus geotechnical services up to $9,500. The council will also vote on a resolution to continue the Mute Swan Nest and Egg Destruction Program for the Fenton Mill Pond from 2023-2028, and approve a FACT Funding request not to exceed $35,270.28. Consent agenda items include payment of invoices totaling $508,150.91 and the appointment of two police officers.

• Approve OHM engineering/design services for Elmwood Subdivision rehab, not to exceed $172,000
• Approve G2 Consulting Group geotechnical services for Elmwood Subdivision, not to exceed $9,500
• Resolution 23-01 supporting Mute Swan Nest and Egg Destruction Program 2023-2028 for Fenton Mill Pond
• FACT Funding request not to exceed $35,270.28
• Approve payment of invoices totaling $508,150.91

City Council approved engineering and geotechnical service contracts for the 2023 Elmwood Subdivision rehabilitation project. The council also authorized several payments and a swan nest destruction program. The March 27, 2023, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved OHM engineering services for Elmwood Subdivision rehabilitation not to exceed $172,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved G2 Consulting Group geotechnical services for Elmwood Subdivision not to exceed $9,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 for Mute Swan Nest/Egg Destruction Program 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved FACT Funding request not to exceed $35,270.28 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of invoices totaling $508,150.91 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of Community Center invoices totaling $3,066.41 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Scott Avendt from Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Cancelled March 27, 2023 City Council meeting (unanimous)

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board is meeting to discuss updates on exterior upgrades and structural repairs, as well as operating the museum and sponsoring events with partners. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public comment.

• Update on exterior upgrades and structural repairs
• Operating museum and sponsoring events with partners
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022

The board approved a change to its standard meeting time and location. Members discussed structural repair assessments for the museum and potential grant funding, but no decision was made regarding reopening the building.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting
• Changed standard meeting time to 5:30 pm at the City Hall Conference Room

Downtown Development Authority

The Board approved funding for the Fenton Restaurant Week BOGO event and the continuation of the Yiftee e-Gift card program. Additionally, the Board authorized funds for repairs to the City Hall parking lot dumpster enclosure.

• Approved $15,323.98 contribution for Fenton Restaurant Week (Voice Vote)
• Approved Yiftee e-Gift card program 2023 not to exceed $13,200.00 (Voice Vote)
• Approved $7,700.00 for City Hall parking lot dumpster enclosure maintenance/repair (Voice Vote)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming 2023 events, including Cabin Fever, Art Walk, and the Share Art grant event. They will also consider appointing event chairs and hear a report on the Sculpture Tour. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes and financial report) and is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget allocations listed.

• Cabin Fever 2023 update
• Art Walk 2023 update
• Share Art 2023 grant event planning
• Appointment of event chairs
• Sculpture Tour update

The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and financial report. Members discussed event logistics for Cabin Fever and the Art Walk, and appointed chairs for the Story Telling and Cabin Fever series.

• Approved December 9, 2022 meeting minutes and financial report (voice vote)
• Set Cabin Fever concert for March 10, 2023
• Set Art Walk date for July 29, 2023
• Appointed Bottecelli as chair for Story Telling Series
• Appointed Szczepanski as chair for Cabin Fever

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes from November 2022 and discuss several cemetery items, including columbariums, a flag collection and retirement program, a memory tree, new trash receptacles, a tree subcommittee, and the Pontem program. They will also consider a request for a baby land sign and review a contractor invoice from Fenton Cemetery Service for November and December 2022. The meeting includes public comment and a call to audience.

• Request for baby land sign
• Discussion of columbariums
• New trash receptacles
• Fenton Cemetery Service invoice for November & December 2022
• Flag collection and retirement

The board recommended that the Fenton City Council purchase approximately 20 new trash receptacles for the cemetery. The board also changed its meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. and approved the November 10, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended Fenton City Council purchase new trash receptacles (Unanimous)
• Approved changing meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. (Unanimous)

Parks Board

The Fenton Parks and Recreation Board will consider a request from Fenton Little League to use the Silver Lake Park ball fields, review a new board member application, and follow up on a Fenton Pride request to use Rackham Park on June 16, 2023. The board will also discuss a disc golf request at Silver Lake Park by Brent Guest. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• New board member application
• Fenton Little League request to use Silver Lake Park Ball Fields
• Follow up on Fenton Pride request to use Rackham Park June 16, 2023
• Disc Golf request at Silver Lake Park by Brent Guest

The board approved a request for Fenton Little to use Silver Lake Park and moved the board's start time to 5:00 P.M. Members also voted to invite a new applicant, Nic Gatlin, to the next meeting. Residents provided feedback regarding desired park updates including splash pads and sensory paths.

• Approved minutes of December 13, 2022 (All ayes)
• Voted to invite applicant Nic Gatlin to the next meeting (All ayes)
• Approved Fenton Little request to use Silver Lake Park (All ayes, Shelton abstained)
• Approved new board start time of 5:00 P.M. (All ayes)

City Council

City Council approved a consent agenda including payments for city and community center invoices. The council also filled a vacancy and reappointed four members to the Library Board. No decision was reached regarding water main replacement materials following a presentation.

• Authorized payment of invoices totaling $349,122.70
• Authorized payment of Community Center invoices totaling $24,906.17
• Appointed Nancy Draves to the Library Board
• Reappointed Donald Bancroft, Mary Schoener, Kaylee Marcum, and Adam Hazlett to the Library Board
• Accepted resignation of Wesley Whittaker from LDFA and Planning Commission
• Approved minutes from four previous board and council meetings

Library Board

The Fenton Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the budget, receiving updates on facilities and librarian reports, and discussing board term renewals and a vacant seat. No new business items are listed.

• Consent agenda includes minutes and budget approval
• Facilities update from Mike Hart
• Librarian report from Chris Heron
• GDL report from Kelly Flynn
• Discussion of board term renewals and vacant seat

City Council

The Fenton City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a presentation on the FY 22 audit. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comments, council member comments, and adjournment.

• FY 22 audit presentation

The City Council met for a work session where the FY 2022 Audit was presented. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

This agenda item is the City Council's approved schedule of meetings for 2023, listing work sessions and regular meetings held on Mondays at 7:30 PM at Fenton City Hall, with adjusted dates for holidays. It is a procedural item with no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Regular meetings on Mondays at 7:30 PM at Fenton City Hall
• Work sessions scheduled monthly, typically first Monday
• Special budget session on Saturday, April 22, 2023
• Holiday-adjusted meetings: January 3 (Tuesday), July 5 (Wednesday), September 5 (Tuesday)