New Baltimore public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 28, 2021, has been cancelled.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also consider the approval of meeting dates for 2022.
- Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Dog Day Care Use
- Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Definition of lot coverage/impervious surface
- Approval of 2022 meeting dates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan for Fin’s Eatery & Spirits. The body will also determine dates for public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments.
- Public Hearing for SALU #323-09-21, Fin’s Eatery & Spirits, 51006 Washington
- Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Dog Day Care Use
- Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment for definition of lot coverage/impervious surface
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider site plans for two businesses and discuss updates to the zoning ordinance. The body will also set a public hearing date for one of the proposed projects.
- Site Plan #323-09-21: Fin’s Eatery & Spirits, 51006 Washington
- Site Plan #322-08-21: North Coastline Provisioning Center, 35269 Cricklewood
- Zoning discussion: Dog Day Care Use
- Zoning discussion: Definition of lot coverage/impervious surface
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for Blue Water Industrial and a zoning ordinance amendment. The body will also review a site plan for a provisioning center and discuss zoning definitions.
- Rezoning request for Blue Water Industrial at 37280 Green Street from General Commercial to Industrial
- Ordinance No. 243 to replace City Council with Planning Commission for site plan permitted uses and signs approval
- Site plan review for Oak Hudson Pharma, LLC DBA Cloud New Baltimore, North Coastline Provisioning Center at 35269 Cricklewood
- Discussion on Dog Day Care use
- Discussion on the definition of lot coverage
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss site plan revisions for Teleology and sign requests for Popeyes and Beyond Juice. The body will also set a public hearing for a rezoning request from Blue Water Industrial and discuss updates to the zoning ordinance.
- Site Plan #321-03-21: Teleology proposed revision to facade materials
- Sign #001-2021: Popeyes, 35657 Green Street
- Sign #002-2021: Beyond Juice, 35819 Green Street
- Public hearing for Blue Water Industrial rezoning at 37280 Green Street from General Commercial to industrial
- Zoning ordinance discussions regarding BT Business Transitional and site plan change procedures
City Council
The City Council will hold a work study meeting to discuss a road millage. The agenda also includes a closed session to consider the lease of a property.
- Road Millage Discussion
- Closed Session: Discussion regarding the consideration of lease of property
City Council
The City Council will review several administrative resolutions and a variety of service contracts. The body is also deciding on the approval of three recreational marijuana licenses for RHJR Investments Inc.
- Approval of three recreational marijuana licenses (Provisioning, Processing, & Class C Grow) for RHJR Investments Inc.
- Project Control Engineering services for $81,436.25
- Priority Waste rubbish service for $64,370.25
- Road repairs by Asphalt Unlimited for Huntley Road, Hathaway Road, Washington Street, and 23 Mile & Jefferson
- Motorola SLR8000 VHF Base Station System for the Fire Department for $10,222.50
City Council
The Medical Marihuana Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a specific application for recreational marijuana. The body will consider a request for three licenses at a property on Industrial Street.
- Application for recreational marijuana licenses (Provisioning, Processing, and Class C Grow) by Joe Rockwood at 51543 Industrial Street
City Council
The City Council is holding a work study meeting to discuss two ordinance amendments. These include changing the site plan approval process and establishing new regulations for mobile food vendors.
- Ordinance Amendment No. 243: Proposal to eliminate City Council review of site plans and provide for Planning Commission review and approval
- Ordinance No. 244: Proposal to regulate food truck vendors, including permit requirements and application processes
- Food truck insurance requirements: Minimum $2 million per accident for Commercial Auto Policy
- Food truck restrictions: Prohibition of on-street parking without written permission and a ban on dumping gray water
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY 2021/2022 budget and associated millage rates. The body will also consider budget amendments for FY 2020-2021 and a potential extension of the State of Emergency through December 31, 2021.
- Proposed total millage rate of 12.9782, a decrease of .6069 from 2019
- Payment of $925,018.43 to James P. Contracting for Road resurfacing Project 2021
- Purchase of KIP 650 Printer/Scanner for Building Dept. for $23,500.00
- Proposed $9,890.00 purchase of Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Flow Meter from UIS SCADA
- Proposed $22,700.00 for Vactor Waste Decant Facility design and cleaning by PCE
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing regarding a sanitary sewer infrastructure project involving pipe lining and pump station upgrades. The regular meeting included discussions on ordinance amendments, special event applications, and several departmental purchase requests.
- Public hearing for Sanitary Sewer System Improvements including Ruedisale, Ashley, and Miner Street pump stations
- Ordinance Amendment No. 243 regarding Site Plan Review and Approval
- Ordinance Amendment No. 244 to provide for Food Truck Vendors
- Resolution No. 935 for the creation of a City of New Baltimore Social District
- Request to purchase a 2019 GMC Terrain for $19,213.50
City Council
The City Council is holding a work study meeting via telephone conference. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
- Budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 25, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2021.
City Council
The City Council is conducting a public hearing and meeting to discuss a project plan for sanitary sewer improvements, including pump station upgrades and pipe lining. The council is also reviewing several equipment purchases and contract approvals.
- Public hearing for 2022 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements including pump stations at Ruedisale, Ashley, and Miner Streets
- Proposed $949,153.13 purchase for two dump trucks, a vactor truck, overhead hoist, and wash basin
- Request to purchase a 2019 GMC Terrain for $19,213.50
- Proposed $59,875.00 purchase of a portable generator from Kennedy Industries
- Ordinance amendment No. 242 regarding open burning violations and penalties
City Council
The City Council is holding a work study meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The meeting is being conducted via telephone conference.
- Budget Work Study Meeting for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
City Council
The City Council is meeting via telephone conference to conduct a budget work study for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The session includes a review of estimated revenues and requested budget appropriations for city departments.
- Budget Work Study Meeting for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Review of requested revenues totaling $7,179,101
- Requested budget for Council department: $45,395
- Requested budget for Mayor department: $76,845
- Requested budget for Mayor's Office department: $132,655
City Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing to confirm a special assessment roll for single lot weed/grass cutting and other reimbursements. The body will also review liquor license applications and several lot split and combination requests.
- Resolution No. 934 to confirm Special Assessment Roll for weed/grass cutting and other reimbursements
- Class C Liquor License application for On the Bay Customs Boutique & Café at 51034 Washington Street
- Contract for Northern Controls Group PLC Project for Water Plant for $46,352.12 and $34,364.76
- Contract for Priority Waste rubbish services for $64,370.25
- Lot split and combination requests for 35563 Addison Drive, 50200 Taylor, 50000 Taylor, and Vacant Industrial Drive
City Council
The City Council will hold a work study meeting via telephone conference. The body will discuss and potentially take action regarding city policy on signage and sidewalk use.
- Discussion and/or action regarding City Policy on signage and sidewalk use
City Council
The City Council is holding a work study meeting via telephone conference. The body will discuss the use of golf carts within the city and review a presentation on electronic council packets.
- Discussion regarding Golf Carts in the City of New Baltimore
- Presentation regarding electronic council packets
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss three site plan items. The body will review requests for lot splits and combinations and a site plan proposal before making recommendations to the City Council.
- Lot Split/Combination #120-2021: 50200 and 50000 Taylor (two lots into three)
- Lot Combination #123-2021: Cypress Industrial LLC, Vacant Industrial Drive
- Site Plan #321-03-08: Teleology LLC, Vacant Industrial Drive
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review March 2021 budget and revenue reports. The body is deciding on multiple contracts for wastewater plant upgrades, water meter purchases, and local infrastructure projects.
- Wastewater Department budget update for interceptor and surge well cleaning not to exceed $628,687.67
- Purchase of 1,500 water meters from Kamstrup Water Metering, LLC for $354,660.00
- Northern Controls Group quote for $185,000.00 for communication network and SCADA upgrades
- Robert Clancy Contracting, LLC bid for Socia Street manhold removal for $21,327.00
- Murray Underground Systems, Inc. bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifer Valve Replacement for $41,440.00
City Council
The City Council is meeting via telephone conference to discuss a local state of emergency declaration and review several special event applications. The body is also deciding on multiple service contracts, equipment purchases, and board appointments.
- Resolution No. 930 declaring a Local State of Emergency due to COVID-19
- Payment of $41,188.00 to Halt Fire Inc. for repairs on Truck 1
- Payment of $25,544.75 to Ultimate Contracting for Ashley & Base Street Bridge Stabilization
- Contract of $108,212.00 to Charter Township of Chesterfield for 911 Dispatch Services
- Public hearing scheduled for May 24, 2021, regarding 2022 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet via video conference and telephone. The agenda includes a site plan review for Teleology LLC and the election of officers.
- Site Plan #321-03-08, Teleology LLC, Vacant Industrial Drive (Parcels #09-13-301-021 and 09-13-301-020)
- Election of Officers
City Council
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including legal services and equipment maintenance. The meeting includes discussions on sanitary sewer system cost increases, wastewater plant projects, and various park repair requests.
- Increase of Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvement project costs from $2.9 million to $4.4 million
- Payment to Telto Construction for $29,082.30 for Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Stabilization
- Quote from C-3 Equipment for $14,792.00 to clean the east oxidation ditch at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Request for concrete and fence repairs at Walter & Mary Burke Park totaling $71,865.97
- Purchase of 800 tons of road salt for next winter at market value
City Council
The City Council will review several service contracts and infrastructure repairs. The body is deciding on funding for park improvements, cemetery tree maintenance, and wastewater equipment.
- Proposed $91,000 contract with Premier Concrete for stairs, handrails, and fence work at Walter & Mary Burke Park
- Proposed $14,382 total for Owen Tree Service to remove a dead oak and trim trees in Oakwood Cemetery
- Proposed $5,520 contract with SCADA for magnetic flow meters at Walpole and Washington Street lift stations
- Proposed $64,370.25 payment to Priority Waste for March 2021 rubbish and recycling service
- Proposed $12,530 contract with K&K Construction for shower installation and equipment relocation at the Fire Hall
City Council
The City Council is holding a work study meeting via telephone conference. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding electric charging stations.
- Presentation by Gary Landless, Account Executive from Future Energy, regarding electric charging stations
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several high-cost infrastructure projects, including road restoration and bridge stabilization. The body is also deciding on payments for fire department equipment and the adoption of an ordinance amendment regarding open burning.
- St. Clair Blvd Road Restoration project bid for James P. Contracting: $864,200.00
- Homestead I Subdivision Pavement Restoration project bid for James P. Contracting: $229,910.00
- Payment to Halt Fire, Inc. for a new fire truck: $133,249.95
- Ordinance Amendment No. 241 regarding recreational open burning permits
- Payment to Dignes Fire Company for turnout gear, boots and gloves: $49,124.60
City Council
The City Council will discuss a zoning ordinance amendment regarding marijuana facilities in the Industrial District. The body is also reviewing several special event applications and a consent agenda of city contracts.
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 240 to allow Recreational and Medical Marihuana Facilities in the special facilities overlay district
- Priority Waste rubbish fee of $64,370.25
- G2 Consulting Group LLC contract for $11,425.00 for geotechnical work on Washington Street property
- Special event applications for Bay-Rama Festival, Music by the Bay, and a Shopping Small Business with Santa Sale
- Appointments of Jammie Farley and Kristyn Wood to the Citizens Advisory Committee
City Council
The City Council will hold a quarterly budget review meeting followed by a regular council meeting. The agenda includes discussions on budget amendments, infrastructure projects, and several equipment purchases.
- Site Plan 318-06-20 for New Baltimore Self Storage
- New Baltimore Lions Club SpringFest special event application
- James P. Contracting invoice including change orders #3 and #5 for $70,645.32
- Ultimate Contracting bridge stabilization for $16,442.00
- Proposed 2021/2022 Road Maintenance Budget estimate of $1,562,866.00
City Council
The City Council is meeting via telephone conference to approve a consent agenda of city service contracts and department reports. The body will also consider a Planning Commission recommendation for a lot combination and the hiring of a full-time firefighter.
- Lot Combination #124-2020 for Jeff and Holly McCoy at 35870 & 35848 Glenville Drive
- Project Control Engineering contract for $27,992.51 for December 2020 engineering services
- Latona Plumbing contract for $10,610.00 for touchless faucets in city buildings
- Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies contract for $15,570.00 for DPS SW-installation of obic liner system
- Proposal for the Fire Chief to hire a full-time firefighter
City Council
The City Council will hold a work study meeting to discuss financial reports and departmental budgets. The session includes a closed discussion regarding the potential purchase or lease of real property.
- Revenue and Expenditure Report as of 12/28/2020
- Fire Department staffing and budget
- Parks and Recreation budget
- Closed session for purchase or lease of real property per MCL 15.268(d)