Fenton public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks Board
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
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 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