Fenton public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025 was cancelled because there were no public hearings or business pending before the board. No items will be decided or discussed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states there are no public hearings or business pending.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will review its financial report and consent agenda, approve lawn‑care services, consider change orders for the 113 Mill Street project, and decide on a budget of up to $5,000 to support Restaurant Week 2026. Public‑Comments time is scheduled, but no comments were received. The meeting will conclude with a call to the audience.

• Restaurant Week 2026 funding request not to exceed $5,000
• 113 MILL STREET PROJECT change orders of $48,762 plus future orders
• Approval of the financial report as presented
• Consent agenda approval of minutes from the DDA meeting of July 15, 2025
• Recommendation to approve lawn‑care and landscape services

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members voting yeas. The board also approved a $3,500 allocation to fund marketing, advertising and materials for the 2026 Restaurant Week, passing the motion by voice vote with no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda items, including July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Approved $3,500 marketing allocation for 2026 Restaurant Week (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will authorize payments totaling nearly $600,000 and approve appointments to the Beautification and Library Boards. The body will also consider a request for FACT funding and a design plan for Millpond Park.

• Authorize payment of invoices: $590,216.69
• Authorize payment of Community Center invoices: $776.25
• Appoint members to Beautification Commission and Library Board
• Approve FACT Funding request not exceeding $30,714.69
• Review Millpond Park landscape and hardscape design plan

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payment of $590,216.69 in invoices, approval of recent board meeting minutes, and appointments to the Beautification and Library Boards, as well as final approval of the CRIM Race/Rail Run. A separate unanimous voice vote approved a FACT funding request not to exceed $30,714.69. No rejections were recorded for the new mayor‑and‑council compensation schedule.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous yeas, no nays)
• Authorized payment of invoices $590,216.69 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of Community Center invoices $776.25 (unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Piacentini to Beautification Commission fourth term and Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed January Sage to Beautification Commission first term and Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Victoria Wandmacher to Library Board first term (unanimous)
• Final approval of the CRIM Race/Rail Run with contingency met (unanimous)
• Approved FACT Funding request up to $30,714.69 (unanimous voice vote)

Compensation Commission

The Fenton Compensation Commission will administer the oath of office for newly appointed members, select a commission chair, and consider the proposed compensation for the mayor and city council. Public comments are invited on agenda items before the meeting adjourns.

• Oath of office for newly appointed members
• Selection of commission chair
• Consideration of mayor and council compensation

The Compensation Commission reappointed Douglas Tebo as chair. It approved compensation of $105 per council meeting plus a $1,500 annual lump sum for council members, and $105 per meeting plus a $2,500 annual lump sum for the mayor. The new rates take effect on January 1, 2026. No public comments were made.

• Reappointed Douglas Tebo as Commission Chair (4-0)
• Approved council member compensation $105 per meeting and $1,500 annual lump sum (4-0)
• Approved mayor compensation $105 per meeting and $2,500 annual lump sum (4-0)

City Council

The Fenton City Council will discuss revising the fire department cost recovery fee schedule, including a proposed $850 base fee and hourly rates for firefighters and equipment. The council will also consider a proclamation for Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week, a discussion on fire false alarms, and a discussion on the CRIM race. Public comments are invited on these agenda items.

• Discussion on Fire Cost Recovery Fee Schedule – proposed $850 base fee, firefighter hourly rate, $500 per hour for each Engine, Tanker, Ladder truck, or Heavy Rescue, $350 per hour for each Utility, brush, or command truck
• Discussion on Fire False Alarms
• Discussion on CRIM Race
• Proclamation for Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week (Dec 8‑14, 2025)
• Public Comments – request by public to speak on specific agenda items

The council voted to approve the second annual Rail Run scheduled for June 7, 2026. The approval is contingent on review and approval by Acting Chief Forbush and coordination with Fenton Area Public Schools. The motion passed by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved second annual Rail Run for June 7, 2026, pending review by Acting Chief Forbush and school coordination (voice vote)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. This cancellation is due to no pending public hearings or business.

City Council

The City Council will review several engineering design contracts for street rehabilitation and a cross connection program agreement. The body will also vote on invoice payments and appointments to the Compensation Commission.

• Engineering services for 2027 N. Leroy Street (2nd to 6th) rehabilitation: not-to-exceed $97,500
• Engineering services for Caroline Street (Adelaide to Leroy) rehabilitation: not-to-exceed $138,600
• Engineering services for River Street rehabilitation: not-to-exceed $75,300
• Engineering services for 2028 Silver Parkway rehabilitation: not-to-exceed $137,500
• Three-year HydroCorp agreements for Cross Connection Programs: $136,788.51

The City Council approved the consent agenda, authorizing payment of invoices totaling $548,693.16 and $15,383.76, and appointed four members to the Compensation Commission. The council also approved joining the NASPO Consortium for the Verizon Wireless plan and approved engineering design service contracts for several street rehabilitation projects and a HydroCorp agreement. All motions were adopted; none were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $548,693.16 and $15,383.76 (roll call vote 6-0)
• Appointed Doug Tebo, Richmond Riggs, Dave Stickel, and Mike Senyko to the Compensation Commission (roll call vote 6-0)
• Approved joining NASPO Consortium for Verizon Wireless plan (voice vote)
• Approved OHM engineering design services for N. Leroy Street rehab, up to $97,500 (voice vote)
• Approved OHM engineering design services for Caroline Street rehab, up to $138,600 (voice vote)
• Approved OHM engineering design services for River Street rehab, up to $75,300 (voice vote)
• Approved OHM engineering design services for Silver Parkway rehab, up to $137,500 (voice vote)
• Approved three‑year HydroCorp cross‑connection agreements, total $136,788.51 (voice vote)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will review updates regarding the Alloy Drive Rehabilitation and a geotechnical investigation for Alloy to Fenway. The board will also review a financial report and minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting.

• OHM - Alloy Drive Rehabilitation update
• G2 Consulting Group - Geotechnical Investigation (Alloy to Fenway) update
• Informational Meeting (PA 57 of 2018)

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several special land use and site‑plan requests. Items include a request by St. John’s Church to use its property at 630 N. Adelaide for worship and to convert a house into offices, a sign‑waiver request by Kroger at 15100 Silver Parkway, and a request by Wendy’s Restaurant at 18009 Silver Parkway for a drive‑through window and a new 2,223‑sf restaurant. The commission will consider these applications and receive public comments before making decisions.

• Special land use request for St. John’s Church to allow churches/places of worship at 630 N. Adelaide (MDR zone).
• Special land use request (PSLU25-0006) for St. John’s Church to convert a 1,050‑sf single‑family house at 630 N. Adelaide into offices.
• Site plan request (PSPR25-0009) for St. John’s Church to add office space, a privacy fence, and four new parking spaces at 630 N. Adelaide.
• Sign‑waiver request (PSPR25-0007) from Kroger Grocery Store at 15100 Silver Parkway for four signs where three are normally permitted.
• Special land use request (PSLU25-0007) and site‑plan request (PSPR25-0008) from Wendy’s Restaurant at 18009 Silver Parkway for a drive‑through window and a 2,223‑sf fast‑food restaurant.

The commission approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It approved a sign waiver for Kroger Grocery Store at 15100 Silver Parkway, allowing four additional signs, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No action was taken on the special land‑use request for St. John’s Church, which was only heard.

• Approved minutes from October 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Kroger sign waiver for four signs at 15100 Silver Parkway (7‑0)
• No decision on St. John’s Church special land‑use request (public hearing only)

Beautification Commission

The Fenton Beautification Commission will review old business items such as the banner update, new membership applicants, Jinglefest updates, Luminaries projects, and a Halloween recap. It will then discuss new business items including a map for Christmas lights around town, a Christmas cactus class, an Expo featuring seed-grown flowers, the America 250 event, and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Map for Christmas Lights around town – discussion
• Christmas Cactus Class
• Expo – seeds (flowers instead of vegetables)
• America 250
• Set 2026 meeting schedule

The commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes from October 15, 2025 and the financial report. It accepted banner proposal 1 with a gazebo and snowflakes for Jinglefest. Three member applications were voted on: Grace Corman and Carol Schuler were approved, Ilana Scheinker was denied. The commission also decided not to hold luminaries this year and kept the meeting time at 5:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month for 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes Oct 15 2025 and financial report)
• Approved banner proposal 1 with gazebo and snowflakes
• Approved Grace Corman as new member
• Denied Ilana Scheinker appointment
• Approved Carol Schuler as new member
• Decided not to hold luminaries this year
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule to stay at 5:00 p.m. third Wednesday

Museum Board

The Fenton Museum Board will consider signage for the museum. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the September 18, 2025 minutes, a call to audience, and other administrative and member matters.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of museum signage

The museum board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed signage, a possible picnic table, calendar planning, and a county grant, but no votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2025 (motion carried)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Fenton Arts & Culture Commission will vote on a $1,500 purchase of winter books for 300‑400 students and consider applying for the Share Art Genesee grant for 2026. Members will also discuss upcoming events such as the Storytelling Festival, All Is Calm Christmas Truce, Holiday Pops, and Jinglefest. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes, a financial report, and a motion to add a book‑author event.

• $1,500 approved for winter book purchase for approx. 300‑400 students
• Motion to apply for the Share Art Genesee grant for 2026
• Storytelling Festival tickets $20 each, Oct 16‑18
• All Is Calm Christmas Truce tickets $10, free for veterans, Dec 11
• Jinglefest scheduled Dec 6, 3‑8 pm, local entertainers being sought

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board will approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will consider a new marker for Raymond Tice and other commemorative items such as New Roads, Veteran’s Day, Flag Retirement, and a Memory Tree. The board will review the Covenant Cemetery Services contract and the September 2025 invoice from that contractor. A presentation from Friends of the Cemetery is also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 11, 2025 meeting
• Consider new marker for Raymond Tice
• Discuss Covenant Cemetery Services contract
• Review Covenant Cemetery Service invoice for September 2025
• Friends of the Cemetery presentation

Library Board

The Fenton Library Board will meet to approve minutes and a budget, receive a facilities update, and discuss marketing outreach.

• Approval of minutes and budget
• Facilities update presentation
• Librarian and GDL reports
• Marketing outreach discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

City Council

The Fenton City Council will consider a consent agenda that authorizes payment of invoices totaling $794,211.94. It will also approve the minutes of the April 10, 2025 LDFA meeting and adopt the 2026 City Council meeting schedule. Additionally, the council will accept the resignation of Election Commissioner Gary Muir.

• Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $794,211.94
• Approve and place on file the minutes of the April 10, 2025 LDFA meeting
• Approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Accept the resignation of Gary Muir as Election Commissioner

The council unanimously appointed Councilmember Lockwood as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also confirmed numerous board and commission appointments for several members, all by unanimous voice vote. The consent agenda approved payment of $794,211.94 in invoices, the 2026 council meeting schedule, and the resignation of Election Commissioner Gary Muir. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.

• Lockwood appointed Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Lockwood appointed to Beautification Commission, Small Cities Alternate, Arts & Culture Commission, Southern Lakes Parks and Rec., Metro Alliance, Jinglefest Committee, Freedom Festival Committee, Solid Waste Committee, Sidewalk Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Suchowski appointed to Planning Commission, Election Commission, Industrial Facilities Tax Commission, Brownfield Development Authority, Veteran’s Memorial Committee, Solid Waste Committee, E‑Bike Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• McDermott appointed to Southern Lakes Parks & Rec., Industrial Facilities Tax Commission, Sidewalk Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Bancroft appointed to Library Board, Board of Review, Metro Alliance Alternate, E‑Bike Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Bottecelli appointed to Small Cities Rep, Board of Review, Parks Board, Arts & Culture Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Local Development Finance Authority, E‑Bike Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Sage appointed to Oakwood Cemetery Board, Museum Board, GAIN Board, Sidewalk Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Consent agenda: authorized payment of invoices totaling $794,211.94; approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule; accepted resignation of Election Commissioner Gary Muir

City Council

The Fenton City Council will hold a work session that includes public comments and a discussion on permits for protests. Council members will introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 727, which would set Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on October 31. The ordinance also authorizes the City of Fenton Police Department to enforce the designated hours. No final vote on the ordinance is scheduled at this meeting.

• Public comments from residents on agenda items
• Discussion on permits for protests
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 727 establishing Halloween hours (6‑8 PM)
• Designation of the City of Fenton Police Department as enforcement authority
• Guidance for voluntary compliance by residents

The Fenton City Council held a work session on November 3, 2025. Public members spoke about protest permits and wildlife issues. Council members reviewed Ordinance No. 727 on Halloween hours and said revisions will be prepared for a future meeting. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on during this session.

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority is meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of Alloy Drive and a related geotechnical investigation. The board will also review financial reports and an informational meeting regarding PA 57 of 2018.

• Alloy Drive Rehabilitation (Owen Road to Fenway Drive) with an anticipated construction cost of $2.4 million
• G2 Consulting Group proposal for geotechnical investigation of Alloy Drive for a lump sum fee of $11,250
• Informational Meeting regarding PA 57 of 2018

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its scheduled meeting for October 28, 2025. No public hearings or business were pending. The next meeting is set for November 25, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will consider approving over $1.2 million in invoice payments and three geotechnical service contracts with G2 Consulting Group. The body will also review a pickup truck purchase and operational proposals for Oakwood Cemetery. Additionally, the council will discuss labor negotiations in a closed session.

• Payment of invoices totaling $1,200,110.51 and Community Center invoices of $11,259.83
• Three G2 Consulting Group contracts: 2026 Local Streets Program ($8,500), Millrace Enclosure Project (up to $12,800), and Lincoln Street Watermain Replacement (up to $11,000)
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from Berger Chevrolet for $36,897
• Oakwood Cemetery Operation Proposal from Covenant Cemetery Services for a proposed two-year agreement
• Approval of Jinglefest Parade, Run, and Fireworks for December 6, 2025

The City Council unanimously approved a series of payments and contracts, including the consent agenda invoices, a healthcare resolution, and several geotechnical service agreements. They also authorized the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup and set the date and permit for the Jinglefest Parade, Run, and Fireworks. Additionally, the council set Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours for October 31, 2025.

• Approved payment of invoices $1,200,110.51 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Community Center invoices $11,259.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Healthcare Resolution No. 25-26 (unanimous)
• Approved geotechnical services for 2026 Local Streets Program ($8,500) (unanimous)
• Approved geotechnical services for Millrace Enclosure Project (not‑to‑exceed $12,800) (unanimous)
• Approved geotechnical services for Lincoln Street Watermain Replacement ($11,000) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado half‑ton pickup ($36,897) (unanimous)
• Approved Jinglefest Parade and Run on Dec 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission will consider a development request from Mitchell Building Company to add 44 attached residential condominium units and eleven four‑plex buildings within the Pine Creek North Planned Unit Development. The proposal is located on Oakwood Circle (Tax ID 53-25-200-037). The commission will also review and act on the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. Additional agenda items include citizen comments and routine administrative business.

• PS PR25-0006 – Mitchell Building Co. request to construct 44 attached condo units and 11 four‑plexes on Oakwood Circle in the Pine Creek North PUD (Tax ID 53-25-200-037).
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting.

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve the amendment to the Oakwood Circle Condominium / Pine Creek North Preliminary PUD Plan, classifying it as a minor change. Earlier, the commission also approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. No other motions were decided at this session.

• Approved Oakwood Circle PUD amendment as minor change (vote 7-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review a resolution regarding a shared pathway project. The body will consider authorizing the Public Works Director/Street Administrator to sign a contract with MDOT.

• Resolution No. 25-25: MDOT contract for Silver Lake Road shared pathway project (Contract # 25-5377)

The council voted to approve Resolution No. 25-25, which authorizes the Fenton Public Works Director/Street Administrator to sign the contract with MDOT for the Silver Lake Road Shared Pathway Project (Contract #25-5377). The motion was made by Councilmember Lockwood and supported by Bottecelli. All five present council members voted yea, with no nays. The resolution was carried by roll‑call vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-25 authorizing contract signing (5-0)

Beautification Commission

The commission will consider the consent agenda, including minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and the financial report for Department 754 – Beautification. It will discuss ongoing projects such as the Cornstalks delivery scheduled for September 27, the procurement of new resident welcome bags, the Jinglefest event planned for December 6, and the Luminaries initiative to be addressed at the next meeting. No new motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Beautification financial report showing expenditures: $350 to vendor 6668, $104 to vendor 133, $59.82 to vendor 2027, $62.92 to vendor 2027, $50 to vendor 784, $480 cash for cornstalk delivery, $135.75 for cornstalks
• Cornstalks delivery scheduled for Saturday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m.
• New Resident Bags to be ordered from Behind Your Design pending advertisement approval
• Jinglefest scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 7:00–9:00 p.m., featuring Santa, cookies, and cider
• Luminaries project to be discussed further at the next meeting

The Beautification Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and the financial report. No other actions were decided; remaining items were noted for discussion at future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes from Aug 20, 2025 & financial report) – motion carried

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes payments of $403,242.26 for general invoices and $5,393.45 for Community Center invoices. It will consider several contracts, including a Master Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering, Inc., design services up to $125,000 for the 2026 streets and water capital program, and a $5,400 inspection for Ground Storage Tank One. The agenda also contains a $638,901.50 change order for the Millrace Enclosure project and a $57,000 construction scope for the same project, plus a traffic control order and a liquor‑license transfer for Kroger.

• Authorize payment of general invoices totaling $403,242.26
• Approve Master Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering, Inc.
• Approve $638,901.50 Change Order No. 1 for Millrace Enclosure project
• Approve design services not‑to‑exceed $125,000 for 2026 streets and water capital program
• Approve transfer of Kroger liquor license to 15100 Silver Parkway, Fenton

The council approved a $638,901.50 change order for the Millrace enclosure project and a $57,000 construction services scope for the same project. It also approved a $125,000 design services scope for the 2026 Local Streets and Water Capital programs, and authorized a $5,400 inspection of Ground Storage Tank One. A motion to make River Street one‑way failed, while a liquor‑license transfer to Kroger and several routine payments were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $403,242.26 and $5,393.45 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering, authorizing City Manager to sign (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ground Storage Tank One inspection services at $5,400 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved OHM design services for 2026 streets and water programs, not‑to‑exceed $125,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Millrace improvements, $638,901.50 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved OHM construction services for Millrace enclosure, not‑to‑exceed $57,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Failed Traffic Control Order 25‑02 to make River Street one‑way south (3 yeas, 4 nays)
• Approved transfer of a 2025 SDD liquor license to Kroger at 15100 Silver Parkway (unanimous voice vote)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss several upcoming community events. Items include the Storytelling Festival on Oct 18, the All is Calm: The Christmas Truce event on Dec 11, the Holiday Pops at Whiting Auditorium on Dec 20, the 2026 Bluegrass Festival, and the new Jinglefest on Dec 6 at the Fenton Community Center. The commission will also consider additional potential events for the coming year.

• Storytelling Festival – Oct 18, 2025, 7:00 pm
• All is Calm: The Christmas Truce – Dec 11, 2025
• Holiday Pops – Dec 20, 2025, 7:00 pm at Whiting Auditorium
• Bluegrass Festival – 2026
• Jinglefest – Dec 6, 2025, 3:00‑8:00 pm at Fenton Community Center

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the consent agenda and added a book author event to the agenda. Members voted to apply for the 2026 Share Art Genesee grant. They also approved $1,500 to purchase winter books for approximately 300‑400 first‑grade students.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, yeas: Anglim, Bottecelli, Koledo, Lockwood, Middleton, Szczepanski, Tippett)
• Added book author event by Karen Piacentini to agenda (voice vote, yeas: Anglim, Bottecelli, Koledo, Lockwood, Middleton, Szczepanski, Tippett)
• Applied for Share Art Genesee grant for 2026 (voice vote, yeas: Anglim, Bottecelli, Koledo, Lockwood, Middleton, Szczepanski, Tippett)
• Approved $1,500 winter book purchase funds for approx. 300‑400 students (voice vote, yeas: Anglim, Bottecelli, Koledo, Lockwood, Middleton, Szczepanski, Tippett)

Election Commission

The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. It will also approve the list of Election Inspectors and Receiving Board assignments for the November 4, 2025 city election. Ballots for Precincts 1, 2, and 3 will be approved, with Genesee and Oakland Counties combined. The commission will authorize the Clerk’s office to conduct accuracy testing for the November 4, 2025 election.

• Approve minutes of the October 9, 2024 Election Commission meeting
• Approve Election Inspector and Receiving Board assignments for the November 4, 2025 city election
• Approve ballots for City of Fenton Precincts 1, 2, and 3 for the November 4, 2025 election (Genesee and Oakland Counties combined)
• Authorize the City Clerk and staff to perform accuracy testing for the November 4, 2025 election

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review updates on pavement and intersection markings. The body will also discuss a water main inspection GST.

• Update of Pavement Markings/Intersection Markings
• Water Main Inspection GST

The Fenton City Council work session included updates on pavement markings. A motion to approve the Water Main Inspection GST by MotMot was made by Councilmember McDermott and supported by Sage. The motion passed with unanimous roll‑call votes (6 yeas, 0 nays; Bancroft absent). No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved Water Main Inspection GST by MotMot (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Planning Commission

The City of Fenton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 was cancelled. No public hearings or business were pending before the commission. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Zoning Board

The City of Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states there are no public hearings or business pending.

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes payments of $1,612,544.64 and $14,675.65, the creation of a downtown transportation committee, and two proclamations. It will vote on resolutions extending CDBG funds for the demolition of 106 N. Pine Street and authorizing a RAP grant. The council will also approve multiple contracts, including a $536,443.52 change order for the Lincoln Street water main project and other service agreements.

• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Lincoln Street water main, $536,443.52 (Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc.)
• Award demolition contract for 106 N. Pine Street to Milford Salvage Iron & Metal Co., Inc., $29,950
• Purchase four replacement park name signs from Johnson Sign Company, $18,905
• Three‑year maintenance agreement for two standby generators at the Water Treatment Plant with Cummins Sales & Service, $12,239.87
• Approve scope of construction services for 2025 Lincoln Street water main, not‑to‑exceed $40,500 (OHM)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments of $1,612,544.64 and $14,675.65, and created a committee to study downtown sidewalk transportation. It also approved several resolutions and contracts, most notably a $536,443.52 change order for the Lincoln Street water main and the selection of Milford Salvage Iron & Metal Co. for the 106 N. Pine Street demolition. The Traffic Control Order for River Street was tabled and the Surf Wireless agreement was approved.

• Approved consent agenda payment of $1,612,544.64 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda payment of $14,675.65 (unanimous)
• Established downtown sidewalks transportation committee (Tracy Bottecelli chair) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-23 extending CDBG funds for 106 N. Pine St demolition (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 Lincoln Street water main $536,443.52 (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Milford Salvage Iron & Metal Co. for demolition project $29,950 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four park name signs $18,905 (unanimous)
• Tabled Traffic Control Order – River Street (unanimous)

Museum Board

The Museum Board will meet to review minutes from July 17, 2025, and discuss signage. The board will also determine a meeting date for November.

• Discussion of signage

The board voted to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Members discussed possible porch signage and permanent signs but did not adopt any specific design. The board noted that a few pieces of furniture will be removed and that the November meeting may be rescheduled. The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 (motion carried)

Beautification Commission

The scheduled Beautification Commission meeting for September 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No public hearings or business are pending. The next regular meeting is set for October 15, 2025.

Arts and Culture Commission

The commission is meeting to review the financial report and discuss several scheduled events. The agenda includes updates on festivals and performances planned through December 2025 and into 2026.

• Storytelling Festival on October 18, 2025
• All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 on December 11, 2025
• Holiday Pops at Whiting Auditorium on December 20, 2025
• Bluegrass Festival-2026

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the consent agenda, which includes the August 2025 meeting minutes and financial report, by voice vote. The commission also approved a $2,000 payment to Peppermint Creek Theatre for the "All is Calm" performance, also by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approved $2,000 payment to Peppermint Creek Theatre for All is Calm performance (voice vote)

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board meeting on September 11, 2025 will review several agenda items, including a new cemetery marker, road access improvements, a Veteran’s Day event, a memory tree planting, and changes to cemetery procedures. The board will also discuss the Covenant Cemetery Services proposal and the invoice for services rendered in June and July 2025. Additional topics include a presentation by Friends of the Cemetery. The meeting will conclude with any necessary administrative actions.

• New cemetery marker
• Roads to cemetery improvements
• Veteran’s Day event planning
• Cemetery Procedure Changes
• Covenant Cemetery Services proposal and invoice for June & July 2025

The Oakwood Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the Covenant Cemetery Services operation proposal fee structure. Other topics discussed included tree limb cleanup, road access, Veteran's Day flag pickup, the memory tree event, and a change in how grave spaces will be shown and sold. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Covenant Cemetery Services fee structure (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the budget and receive updates on library facilities and staffing. The board is also scheduled to discuss marketing outreach and the wrap-up of the Planting & Clean-up Day.

• Review of the budget
• Facilities update from Mike Hart and Jon Staisil
• Librarian report from Ivan Smith
• GDL report from Kelly Flynn
• Discussion on marketing outreach for the board and volunteers

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including $394,272.90 in invoice payments and $6,502.66 for Community Center invoices. It also adopted Ordinance No. 726 (Credit Card Policy), Resolution No. 25‑22 (Local Street Improvement Reimbursement), and contracts for BS&A payments, OPEB actuarial services ($25,200), assessing services with Grand Blanc, and a tentative agreement with POLC.

• Approved payment of invoices totaling $394,272.90 (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved payment of Community Center invoices $6,502.66 (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 726 Credit Card Policy (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑22 Local Street Improvement Reimbursement (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved BS&A payments addendum (voice vote)
• Approved OPEB actuarial services contract for $25,200 (voice vote)
• Approved assessing contract with Grand Blanc for two years (voice vote)
• Approved tentative agreement with POLC (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a revised credit card policy and receive updates on the Diehl Building demolition and e-bike safety. The body will also review a feasibility study for a regional lime calciner project.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 726 to set credit limits of $3,000 for most employees and $7,500 for the City Manager
• Proposed total cumulative city credit card limit of $550,000
• MMRLCC Lime Calciner update regarding a $72.5 million project with a projected $3.63 million obligation for Fenton
• Proclamation declaring September 3, 2025, as Jeff Cross Day
• Updates on Diehl Building demolition and e-bike safety

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 726, the credit‑card policy, and moved it to a second reading by voice vote. The MMRLCC Lime Calciner project was reported as cancelled. Council members discussed e‑bike safety and agreed that additional research is needed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 726 Credit Card Policy, moving it to second reading (voice vote)
• Reported MMRLCC Lime Calciner project cancelled
• Agreed to conduct further research on e‑bike safety

Planning Commission

The commission voted 9‑0 to untable and then withdraw the PSLU23-0007 and PSPR23-0008 applications for Extreme Landscaping at 400 Meadowridge Drive. A separate motion changed the regular meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m., also passing unanimously. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

• Untabled PSLU23-0007 (Extreme Landscaping) – motion passed 9‑0
• Withdrawn PSLU23-0007 application – motion passed 9‑0
• Untabled PSPR23-0008 (Extreme Landscaping) – motion passed 9‑0
• Withdrawn PSPR23-0008 application – motion passed 9‑0
• Changed meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. – motion passed unanimously

City Council

The council voted to adopt the consent agenda, authorizing payment of invoices totaling $1,285,793.40 and a $2,733.95 Community Center invoice. The council also accepted Paul Overmyer’s resignation from the Beautification Commission and approved proclamations for National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month. Additionally, a motion approved the purchase of additional sewer camera equipment from Brown Equipment Company for $43,836. All motions passed, with the consent agenda approved unanimously and the sewer camera purchase approved by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda authorizing payment of invoices totaling $1,285,793.40 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Community Center invoices for $2,733.95 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 13, 2025 Arts & Culture Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2025 Council Work Session (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Paul Overmyer from the Beautification Commission (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of sewer camera equipment from Brown Equipment Company for $43,836 (voice vote)

Beautification Commission

The commission accepted Paul Overmyer's resignation. Members voted to appoint Karen Piacentini as chair and January Sage as vice chair. The commission also reappointed several members for new terms through September 2028.

• Accepted resignation of Paul Overmyer (effective immediately)
• Appointed Karen Piacentini as Beautification Chairperson (approved)
• Appointed January Sage as Vice Chair (approved)
• Reappointed Karey Sage for a third term (approved)
• Reappointed January Sage for a first term (approved)
• Reappointed Helena Krzeminski for a fourth term (approved)
• Reappointed Karen Piacentini for a fourth term (approved)

City Council

The City Council will hear resident input and consider a resolution to confirm the assessing roll for the Cliffview Estates Special Assessment District. The body will also interview candidates for a City Council vacancy and review several police department purchases.

• Public hearing and proposed Resolution No. 25-20 for Cliffview Estates Special Assessment
• Police Department purchase of seven Getac Computers and equipment from Brite Sales for $26,985
• Police Department and City Hall security upgrades totaling $37,194
• Payment of invoices totaling $321,347.06 and Community Center invoices for $10,548.55
• Proposed PUD amendment for the Waters Edge master deed

The council unanimously appointed Skip Bancroft to the vacant City Council seat. It approved the consent agenda, including payments of $321,347.06 and $10,548.55, and adopted several resolutions and purchases such as the Cliffview Estates special assessment, police computer and security upgrades, and the annual Homecoming Parade. Additional actions included a Waters Edge PUD amendment, police shift agreements, and a closed‑session on labor negotiations.

• Appointed Skip Bancroft to City Council vacancy (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda payments: $321,347.06 invoices and $10,548.55 Community Center invoices (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-20 confirming assessment roll for Cliffview Estates special assessment (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Waters Edge Sixth Amendment to the Master Deed (Osborn abstained, motion carried)
• Approved purchase of seven Getac computers and accessories for Police Department, $26,985 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Police Department security upgrades, $37,194 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved annual Homecoming Parade on September 19, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved release of three PlayStation 5 consoles for donation (unanimous voice vote)

Arts and Culture Commission

The commission is reviewing updates for several scheduled cultural events and the grant committee budget. Members will also discuss the 2026 Bluegrass Festival under new business.

• Storytelling Festival scheduled for October 18, 2025
• All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 scheduled for December 11, 2025
• Holiday Pops Whiting Auditorium scheduled for December 20, 2025
• Grant Committee and Budget Update
• Planning for the 2026 Bluegrass Festival

The Arts & Culture Commission excused the absences of Hamilton and Strayer by voice vote. It approved the consent agenda, which included the June 2025 meeting minutes and a financial report, also by voice vote. The commission then approved the revised and updated 2025 budget, again by voice vote.

• Excused absence of Hamilton and Strayer (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda – June 2025 minutes and financial report (voice vote)
• Approved revised 2025 budget (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-21, allowing the city to accept a $280,000 grant for the Choice One Bank Pathway non‑motorized trail. The council also unanimously approved moving to BS&A’s payment processor and canceling the existing Invoice Cloud contract before the 90‑day period. No other actions were decided at this work session.

• Approved Resolution 25-21 to accept $280,000 grant for Choice One Bank Pathway trail (unanimous)
• Approved switch to BS&A payment processor and cancellation of Invoice Cloud contract (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorizing payment of invoices totaling $1,818,571.36 and $2,271.96, accepted a resignation, and reappointed a board member. It also approved resolutions to proceed with improvements to the Cliff View Village Condominium and set a public hearing for August 11, 2025. Contracts were approved for a high‑service pump overhaul ($27,731.62), a well overhaul ($54,529.85), and a three‑year arc‑flash maintenance agreement ($32,724 total). The Traffic Control Order for River Street was removed from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $1,818,571.36 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda payment of $2,271.96 for Community Center invoices (unanimous roll call)
• Accepted resignation of Brad Jacob from all boards and commissions (unanimous roll call)
• Reappointed Kaylee Marcum to Board of Review, term ending 12/31/2026 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 25-18 to proceed with improvements to Cliff View Village Condominium (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 25-19 to set public hearing on special assessment for Cliff View Village Condominium for Aug 11, 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved high‑service pump #1 overhaul contract up to $27,731.62 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved well #5 overhaul contract up to $54,529.85 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It then approved the site plan for The Cleaning Authority building at 983 Grant Street, subject to six specific conditions. The motion passed with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved site plan for The Cleaning Authority building at 983 Grant Street, contingent on six conditions (7-0)

Museum Board

The Museum Board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It unanimously voted to research various signage options for a permanent, visible sign. It also unanimously decided not to accept an old ledger book and to refer it to the Historical Society.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Research signage options; motion passed – all in favor
• Reject old ledger book; motion passed – all in favor

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA Board accepted the financial report and consent agenda without opposition. It approved lawn‑care services, a $48,762 change order for the 113 Mill Street project (including future change orders), and continued support for the 2024 Yiftee e‑gift card program. All motions passed by voice vote or roll‑call with unanimous yeas.

• Accepted financial report – All Ayes, voice vote
• Approved consent agenda – Yeas: Abraham, Bertschy, Henderson, Ricketts, Schmidt, Steffey, Strayer; No Nays, roll‑call vote
• Approved lawn‑care services recommendation – All Ayes, voice vote
• Approved $48,762 change order for 113 Mill Street project plus future change orders – Yeas: Abraham, Henderson, Rickets, Schmidt, Steffey, Strayer; No Nays; Bertschy abstained; voice vote
• Approved 2024 Yiftee e‑gift card program – All Ayes, voice vote

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including $241,325.16 in invoices, $9,133.97 for the Community Center, and new Zoning Board appointments. It also approved a $574,090 ladder‑truck purchase agreement, a $34,500 geotechnical services contract for the Riverwalk project, a $40,474.50 mosquito‑control contract, and a $1,408.03 five‑year maintenance agreement with Cummins. Additionally, the council rescheduled the Cliffview Estates special‑assessment hearing to July 28, 2025 and elected the MML workers‑compensation fund trustee.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved ladder‑truck purchase agreement $574,090 (7-0)
• Approved geotechnical services contract $34,500 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Cummins maintenance contract $1,408.03 for five years (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved APM mosquito control contract $40,474.50 for 2025‑2027 seasons (unanimous voice vote)
• Rescheduled Cliffview Estates special‑assessment hearing to July 28, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected MML workers compensation fund trustee (unanimous voice vote)

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting, with all members present voting in favor. No other motions were taken; the board noted that budget funds exist for marker repairs, the waterline project is complete, and the cemetery entrance on St. Clair Street will remain open while Davis Street is paved. An online burial search tool is nearing launch.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council met on July 7, 2025 for a work session at City Hall. Presentations included a five‑year financial forecast from PFM and updates on the Freedom Festival, Riverwalk construction and new pickleball courts. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM with no votes or formal decisions recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It then approved a special land use request for Petlove Dentistry and Oral Surgery at 415 Rounds Drive, contingent on items listed in CIB letters dated June 9, 2025. The motion passed with a 9‑0 vote. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special land use for Petlove Dentistry and Oral Surgery at 415 Rounds Drive, contingent on CIB items (9-0)
• Held public hearing; no speakers presented

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to re‑appoint Marcum and Bancroft for a second term and to appoint Ingersoll and Warda to their first full terms. The board also recommended Angela Maher for the remaining vacancy on the board.

• Approved Jan 28 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Recommended re‑appointment of Marcum and Bancroft to second term (all ayes)
• Recommended appointment of Ingersoll and Warda to first full term (all ayes)
• Recommended Angela Maher for ZBA vacancy (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments of $156,588.46 and $3,041.43. It also approved Resolution No. 25-15, creating a special assessment district for the Lake Fenton aquatic weed eradication program. A public hearing for the Cliffview Estates special assessment was scheduled for July 14, 2025, and the tentative agreement with TPOAM was approved.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $156,588.46 and $3,041.43 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-15 creating Lake Fenton weed eradication special assessment district (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing for Cliffview Estates special assessment on July 14, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved tentative agreement between TPOAM and the City of Fenton (7 yeas, 0 nays)

Arts and Culture Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the April 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report, by voice vote. The Bluegrass Festival planning was postponed, with the event tabled until 2026. No other business was taken up. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Bluegrass Festival planning postponed to 2026 (tabled)

City Council

The council approved two revenue‑sharing agreements that will move up to $711,000 from the DDA district and $100,000 from the LDFA district to the General Fund. It also authorized several purchases for public works, water treatment, and a water‑grant work order. In addition, the council approved the Taste community event and the Freedom Festival with fireworks. All actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved DDA district revenue sharing of $600,000‑$711,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved LDFA district revenue sharing of $100,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Work Order #33 for wellhead protection, $42,280 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet 2500HD pickup trucks, $96,786 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of two snowplows, $16,728 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for water plant, $46,819 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the Taste event at Rackham Park on Aug 13, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the Freedom Festival and fireworks show in July 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council reached consensus to have the DPW Director order data‑collecting radar speed signs for North Leroy Street as soon as possible. The signs are expected to ship in about eight weeks. City Manager Lynn Markland announced that the Choice One Bank Trail will receive a $280,000 grant. The meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM.

• Order data‑collecting radar speed signs for North Leroy St – consensus to proceed

City Council

The City Council approved a $4,162,527.65 contract with Champagne & Marx Excavating for the 2025 Local Streets Program. It also approved a temporary Thursday‑night parking request for the Farmers Market, adopted a lake weed‑eradication resolution, and extended several service contracts. All items were adopted by unanimous or roll‑call votes.

• Approved consent agenda items, including payment of $229,665.73 invoices (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Farmers Market temporary parking request (yeas: Jacob, McDermott, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski, Bottecelli; nays: Lockwood)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-11 for Lake Fenton weed eradication (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved $4,162,527.65 contract award to Champagne & Marx Excavating for 2025 Local Streets Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $353,200 not‑to‑exceed scope of construction services with OHM for Local Street Improvement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $90,000 not‑to‑exceed geotechnical services with G2 Consulting Group (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved two‑year extension of ACE Lawn & Landscape services at $72,698.87 annual cost (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved two‑year renewal of Oakwood Cemetery grounds maintenance with Ace Outdoor Services at $42,100 annual cost (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fenton Planning Commission voted to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting, as corrected. No vote tally was recorded. The commission discussed a special land‑use request for ABC Supply but did not record a final decision on that application.

• Approved Jan 23 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and a financial report. A $500 budget was set for new resident welcome bags, with Dawn Overmyer and Patricia Lockwood tasked to finalize costs. The commission scheduled a Planting Day on June 7, 2025, and an Art Walk event on July 26, 2025. No new business was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (April 16 minutes & financial report) – motion carried
• Allocated $500 for New Resident Bags – budget set
• Scheduled Planting Day for June 7, 2025
• Planned Art Walk for July 26, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved its consent agenda and the 2025‑2026 meeting schedule. It authorized a $3,250 grant for the Dibbleville Merchants "Ladies Night Out" and a grant for a 2025 car cruise event. The board also approved the City Council‑approved amended budget for FY2024‑2025 and the upcoming budget for FY2025‑2026, both of which include a $1,000,000 state RAP grant for downtown improvements.

• Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 DDA meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $3,250 Dibbleville Merchants "Ladies Night Out" grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved grant for 2025 car cruise event (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved City Council amended budget FY2024‑2025, including $1,000,000 RAP grant (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved City Council upcoming budget FY2025‑2026 (unanimous roll‑call vote)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments of $231,200.85 and $21,020.53 and filing recent meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 25-09 to amend the FY 2025 budget and Resolution No. 25-10 to adopt the FY 2026 budget with a millage rate of 9.8317, the maximum allowed by law. The council also approved street closures for an Artwalk and a Farmers Market, tabled a property‑parking request, and approved an audit engagement letter.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $231,200.85 and $21,020.53 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes for March 13, 2025 Oakwood Cemetery, April 28, 2025 City Council, May 5, 2025 Council Work Session (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-09 amending FY 2025 budget (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-10 adopting FY 2026 budget and setting millage rate at 9.8317 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Artwalk street closure on River Street adjacent to Community Center (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Farmers Market street closure on River Street adjacent to Community Center for Thursdays May 15–Sept 18 (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled request to use property west of Shiawassee River, parcel 53-35-527-035, for special event parking (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved audit engagement letter for fiscal year (unanimous voice vote)

Oakwood Cemetery Board

The Oakwood Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board reported completion of the covenant worklist, spring clean‑up, tree removal, and installation of new half barrels. The ACE cemetery contract was noted as pending renewal before the City Council. The next regular meeting is set for July 10, 2025.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to approve Ordinance No. 724, which amends the Mobile Vendors Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Lockwood, supported by Bottecelli, and carried unanimously by roll‑call vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 724 amending Mobile Vendors Ordinance (yeas: Bottecelli, Jacob, Lockwood, Osborn, Sage, Suchowski; nays: none)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments of $165,266 and $1,000. It also approved a $1,376,610.49 contract with Trojan Development for the Riverwalk and Millpond Park improvements, along with related construction services, police vehicle purchases, and arts contracts. A public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget was scheduled for May 12, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $165,266 and $1,000 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Awarded $1,376,610.49 contract to Trojan Development for Riverwalk/Millpond Park improvements (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved not‑to‑exceed $139,000 scope of construction services for OHM (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of 2025 pursuit‑rated Ford Explorer Interceptor for $67,945 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved sale of 2017 Ford Explorer (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of three Dell computers for $4,272.51 (unanimous voice vote)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on May 12, 2025 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved three arts & culture contracts totaling $6,120 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

Council members and city administrators presented and reviewed budget sections for finance, public safety, public works, and other departments. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the work session. The meeting was adjourned at 1:54 PM.

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission approved the February meeting minutes and financial report through a consent agenda. It also approved a $500 budget for homeowner information bags. The commission set plans for an Artwalk with a Wizard of Oz theme and an Arbor Day tree‑bagging event on April 24. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025.

• Approved February meeting minutes and financial report (consent agenda)
• Approved $500 budget for homeowner information bags
• Scheduled Artwalk with Wizard of Oz theme, tent, tables, chairs, music
• Set Arbor Day tree‑bagging event for April 24 at 3:00 PM
• Ordered new banners, stickers, and a bench for upcoming events

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments of $277,799.04 and $12,925.78. It also approved Resolution 25-06 to add the North Road Bridge to the MDOT Local Bridge Fund, and designated the City Manager and City Clerk as authorized signatories for MERS contracts. Additional approvals included a cloud services contract, a pavement‑marking project up to $50,000, bulk road‑salt purchase for the 2025‑2026 season, and a liquor‑license transfer to Redwood Brewing Company.

• Approved consent agenda (payments $277,799.04, $12,925.78) – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Resolution 25-06 to include North Road Bridge in MDOT Local Bridge Fund – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Resolution 25-07 designating City Manager and City Clerk as authorized signatories for MERS contracts – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved Resolution 25-08 MERS service credit purchase for Jeff Cross $36,888 – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved BS&A cloud migration contract – unanimous voice vote
• Approved pavement markings project awarded to PK Contracting up to $50,000 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved bulk road‑salt purchase (1,500 tons at $69.35 per ton) for 2025‑2026 season – unanimous voice vote
• Approved liquor‑license transfer to Redwood Brewing Co. at 111 S. Leroy Street – unanimous voice vote

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the consent agenda, which covered the March 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report. The motion was carried by a voice vote with all present members voting yeas and no nays. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, yeas: Anglim, Dyball, Hamilton, Koledo, Middleton, Strayer, Szczepanski, Tippett; nays: none)

City Council

The council approved a motion, by voice vote, asking the Parks Board to develop a recommendation on the fees at Silver Lake Park. The MERS service credit purchase will be voted on at the next regular council meeting. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.

• Parks Board tasked to recommend Silver Lake Park fees (voice vote)
• MERS service credit purchase scheduled for vote at next regular council meeting (no decision made)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority elected Craig Schmidt as Chairman and John Strayer as Vice‑Chairman. It approved the SLPR grant recommendations, a $12,500 Freedom Festival allocation, and $13,200 for the 2025 Post‑COVID‑19 Business Marketing Plan. The board accepted the FY2024‑2025 budget amendments, adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget, and voted to raise the DDA’s annual revenue sharing for public safety to $711,000.

• Elected Craig Schmidt as Chairman (voice/roll‑call vote)
• Elected John Strayer as Vice‑Chairman (voice/roll‑call vote)
• Approved SLPR grant recommendations (Farmers Market, Summer Concert Series, etc.) – voice vote
• Approved $12,500 Freedom Festival funding – voice vote
• Approved $13,200 for Post‑COVID‑19 Business Marketing Plan and BYD management – voice vote
• Accepted FY2024‑2025 budget amendments – roll‑call vote (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted FY2025‑2026 budget – roll‑call vote (yeas with one nay)
• Increased DDA revenue sharing for public safety to $711,000 annually – roll‑call vote

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments of $49,051.21 and $7,956.62. It also approved Resolution 25-05 to submit a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application, a two‑year demand‑response agreement with Consumers Energy, a memorandum of understanding with Fenton Area Public Schools for a polling location, and updates to the city’s FOIA procedures and a related FOIA appeal. The meeting entered a closed‑session for legal opinion and later reconvened in open session before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda payments of $49,051.21 and $7,956.62 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-05 authorizing MNRTF grant application (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved demand‑response program with Consumers Energy for 2026‑2027 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved MOU with Fenton Area Public Schools to use Ellen Street Campus as polling location (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved changes to the city’s FOIA procedures and guidelines (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted FOIA appeal determination upholding City Clerk’s recommendation (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss confidential legal opinion (unanimous roll call vote)
• Re‑convened open session after closed session (unanimous voice vote)

Museum Board

The board voted to approve the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the transfer of a sundial donated by Fenton High School to the Historical Society, to be placed on the south side of the museum property. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of sundial to Historical Society, placement on south side of museum (all in favor)