New Baltimore public meetings in 2025

Roads & Bridges / Public Utilities Committee

The scheduled Roads, Bridges & Public Utilities Committee meeting for New Baltimore on December 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The New Baltimore City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider a purchase or lease of real property under Michigan law MCL 15.268(d). No specific property, price, or decision outcome is listed in the agenda. The discussion is limited to items on the agenda and will be recorded by the chair.

• Closed‑session discussion on purchase or lease of real property pursuant to MCL 15.268(d)

City Council

The City Council will consider the approval of the fiscal year 2024-2025 audit and various mayoral appointments to city commissions. The body will also discuss CDBG fund requests and approve several utility and infrastructure contracts.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 audit presented by Ga bridge & Company, PLC/Plante & Moran, PLLC
• Contract for BioTech Agronomics, Inc. for $38,940.00 for Waste Water Treatment Plant biosolids
• Project Control Engineering proposal for 2025 Bridge Inspections for $8,300.00
• Resolution No. 1000 regarding the conveyance of Great Lakes Bottom lands from the State of Michigan
• Approval of Comcast/HTH aerial overlash of fiber optic cable to DTE poles

The council adopted the 2024-25 audit, approved Resolution No. 1000 conveying Great Lakes bottomlands to the city, and authorized the mayor's appointments to several authorities. It also approved the Detroit‑to‑New Baltimore Yacht Race special event, authorized PFAS litigation, and approved a bridge‑inspection contract and a commercial property purchase.

• Approved meeting minutes of 12-08-2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted audit for fiscal year 2024-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1000 conveying Great Lakes bottomlands to the city (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Application for Detroit to New Baltimore Yacht Race (4-2)
• Approved mayor's appointments/reappointments to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed with PFAS class‑action litigation (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding on commercial property at 35350-23 Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved Project Control Engineering bridge‑inspection proposal for $8,300 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Baltimore Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to the absence of any agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will review a Planning Commission recommendation for a new site plan application at 50976 Washington Street. The body is also deciding on the 2026 meeting schedule and various municipal service contracts.

• Site plan application for Ashley Development, Peak3, LLC at 50976 Washington Street
• Priority Waste, LLC rubbish services contract for $72,233.50
• Marshall E. Campbell Company wastewater pumps for $17,179.68
• Release of $10,000.00 withholding funds to Murray Underground Systems, Inc. for Maria Street project
• Approval of 2026 Council, Budget Review, and Liquor License meeting dates

The council approved the December 8 meeting minutes and the monthly department report (except the building department). It adopted the consent agenda covering various city expenses and set the 2026 council, budget review, and liquor license meeting dates. The council approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the Ashley Development site (4‑2 vote) and authorized the City Attorney to proceed with PFAS class‑action litigation. It also approved moving forward with bidding on property at 23 Mile Road.

• Approved Dec 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all yes)
• Approved monthly department report except building department (all yes)
• Approved consent agenda items totaling $?? (all yes)
• Approved 2026 council and review meeting schedule (all yes)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendation for PSPR25‑0004 (4‑2)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed with PFAS class‑action litigation (all yes)
• Authorized administration to bid on property at 23 Mile Road (all yes)
• Approved receipt and filing of various commission meeting minutes (all yes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a pre‑planning meeting to review several project proposals. Items include a site‑plan amendment for employee parking at Stash Ventures/Cloud Cannabis, a 12.75‑acre housing development by OTR Investments on 25 Mile Rd, a proposed disability sports and day‑program facility by All Ways Care at North Shore Church, a carport variance request by Roy Ruel on Ashley St, and a commercial/retail/restaurant proposal by Lucas Stoltz on Washington. The commission will discuss each proposal and determine next steps.

• Stash Ventures/Cloud Cannabis – site‑plan amendment for employee parking, Parcel #06-09-13-301-013
• OTR Investments – 12.75‑acre housing development, 35348 25 Mile Rd, R‑80, Parcel 06-09-12-101-029
• All Ways Care – proposed disability sports and day‑program use at North Shore Church, Parcel 06-09-13-478-007 & 009
• Roy Ruel – proposed carport variance on 50925 Ashley St, R‑70, Parcel 06-09-13-445-022
• Lucas Stoltz – proposed commercial/retail/restaurant on 51094 Washington, CBD, Parcel 06-09-13-439-001

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will provide updates on several community initiatives, including a break wall project, upcoming events, and local donations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Break wall update (Chair Higgins and OHM)
• Small Business Saturday gift card giveaway (Chair Higgins)
• Bay‑Rama donation for Christmas tree lighting (Chair Higgins)
• Scarecrow donation (Chair Higgins)
• Letters to Santa mailbox approval (Chair Higgins)

The Downtown Development Authority approved the September meeting minutes and adopted the agenda as presented. The Treasurer's Report was approved. The board authorized several expenditures, including $525 for 21 gift cards for Small Business Saturday, $325 for signage, a $2,000 donation to Bay‑Rama, a $200 donation to the Scarecrow event, and $1,038.80 for a Letters to Santa mailbox.

• Approved September minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (motion carried)
• Approved $525 purchase of 21 $25 gift cards for Small Business Saturday (motion carried)
• Approved $325 signage expense for Boater City for Small Business Saturday (motion carried)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Bay‑Rama for drone show (motion carried)
• Approved $200 donation to Scarecrow event (motion carried)
• Approved $1,038.80 purchase of mailbox for Letters to Santa (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda for this session. It will consider ordinance amendments, though details are not listed. Two sign applications will be reviewed: a canopy, kiosk and monument for a Kroger Gas Station at 35010 23 Mile Rd, and a sign post for Red’s Bayside Grind at 51094 Washington. The board will also discuss an update to the city’s Master Plan.

• Approve minutes from 10-28-2025
• Approve agenda for the meeting
• Sign Review – PS125-0005 – Kroger Gas Station canopy, kiosk, monument – 35010 23 Mile Rd – Applicant: Allied Signs
• Sign Review – PS1I25-0006 – Red’s Bayside Grind sign post – 51094 Washington – Applicant: Norm Duhaime
• Discussion of Master Plan update

The commission excused Commissioner Ed Koneczny and approved the meeting minutes and agenda. It approved the sign review applications for the Kroger Gas Station at 35010 23 Mile Rd and for Red's Bayside Grind at 51094 Washington. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

• Excused Commissioner Ed Koneczny from the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved sign review for Kroger Gas Station, 35010 23 Mile Rd (motion carried)
• Approved sign review for Red's Bayside Grind, 51094 Washington (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure payments and a grant application for the Walter & Mary Burke Park. The body is also considering appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and approvals for upcoming special events.

• Resolution No. 999 for a $250,000 DNR Waterways Grant for boat wells expansion and repair with a $365,000 city match
• Payment of $283,927.25 to Murray Underground Systems for water main work
• PCE proposal for $84,795.00 for engineering design and archeological survey for safe routes to school grant
• Donation of $10,000.00 to Face Addition Now from OPID settlement funds
• Emergency repair of Engine 1 fuel tank for $3,201.11 and purchase of Enterprise Fire Field Mobile for $2,375.00

The council adopted Resolution No. 999 to apply for a $250,000 Michigan DNR Waterways Grant and a $365,000 local match to expand and repair the Walter & Mary Burke Park boat wells (Phase 2). It also approved a $293,927 payment to Murray Underground Systems for underground utilities work, and a $84,795 contract for engineering and archaeological services for the Safe Routes to School grant. Additional actions included a $10,000 donation to FaceAddition Now, a $2,375 purchase of a fire‑field mobile mapping system, and approval of several special‑event applications.

• Approved Resolution No. 999 for $250,000 grant and $365,000 local match for park boat wells expansion (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $283,927.25 to Murray Underground Systems for underground utilities work (unanimous)
• Approved Project Control Engineering proposal for $84,795 engineering design and archaeological survey (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 donation to FaceAddition Now from OPID settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Enterprise Fire Field Mobile mapping system for $2,375 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Application for St. Patty's Day Strut 5K run/walk (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Application for Fishing Tournament, Vendor Show, Food Truck Rally, etc., at Walter & Mary Burke Park (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Marquita Tharpe Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Roads & Bridges / Public Utilities Committee

The Public Utilities, Road & Bridge Committee will consider Murray Underground Systems' payment application #1 for $293,927.25 and a related change order that adds $41,302.25. The committee will also consider withholding $10,000 until Murray provides all required unconditional waivers. A Safe Routes to School TAP grant proposal for engineering design and archaeological survey costing $84,795.00 will be reviewed. Project updates on the oxidation ditch, Maria Street water service, and sidewalk ramp replacement will be reported.

• Murray Underground Systems Payment Application #1 – $293,927.25
• Change Order #1 – net increase of $41,302.25
• Withhold $10,000 until unconditional waivers are received
• Safe Routes to School TAP grant proposal – $84,795.00 for design and survey
• Oxidation ditch project awarded and submittals approved

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three applications for property modifications. These include a request for a new mixed-use building and two requests for window and door installations.

• Application No. 627: Vinyl replacement windows at 36420 Alfred Street
• Application No. 628: 3-story mixed-use building with commercial space and 20 residential units at 50976 Washington Street
• Application No. 629: New windows, storm door, and hanging sign at 51094 Washington

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the Citizens Advisory Committee minutes from September 16, 2025. It will hear debriefings from recent council meetings and hold an open discussion. Members will receive updates on the progress of city projects.

• Approval of CAC minutes from Sept 16, 2025
• Council meeting debriefings
• Open discussion
• Updates/progress on city projects

The committee met on November 18, 2025 and discussed the Beautification Award (no nominees), upcoming community events, and a member’s health update. No motions were adopted or vote tallies recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 pm.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Baltimore Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were submitted, so no decisions or discussions will take place. The cancellation was announced by the City of New Baltimore.

Planning Commission

The New Baltimore Planning Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled pre-planning meeting for November 17, 2025. The meeting is typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

City Council

The New Baltimore City Council will approve a consent agenda covering multiple contracts and fees. They will consider special order requests including a plaque purchase up to $2,800, wastewater pump VFDs for $19,388.43, and a DPS yard gate for $14,705. The council will also approve the final payment for the Birch Street reconstruction change order and recommend awarding a $162,385 valve replacement contract. Public comments, department reports, and meeting minutes will also be addressed.

• Approve final payment of $407,066 for Birch Street reconstruction (with $10,000 withheld pending waivers)
• Recommend award of $162,385 oxidation ditch inline valve replacement contract to Teltow Contracting
• Authorize purchase of three raw sewage pump VFDs for $19,388.43 from Marshall E. Campbell Company
• Authorize purchase of new DPS yard entrance gate for $14,705 from Nationwide Contracting
• Authorize Jingle Beli Run award plaque purchase not to exceed $2,800 from B.B. Trophy and Award Company

The council elected Councilperson Jason Harvey as Mayor Pro‑Tem, with the mayor breaking a 3‑3 tie to make it 4‑3. Several large expenditures were approved, including a $407,066 Birch Street road project (with $10,000 withheld pending waivers) and a $162,385 valve‑replacement contract for the water system. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

• Elected Jason Harvey as Mayor Pro‑Tem (vote 4‑3 after mayor's tie‑break)
• Approved Birch Street project change order $407,066, withholding $10,000 pending waivers
• Approved oxidation ditch inline valve replacement $162,385 to Teltow Contracting
• Approved replacement of three raw sewage pump VFDs $19,388.43
• Approved DPS entrance gate purchase $14,705 from Nationwide Contracting
• Approved Jingle Bell Run award plaque purchase up to $2,800
• Approved consent agenda items totaling $?? (all items listed in minutes) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 PM – unanimous

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks & Recreation Commission meeting for November 6, 2025, is canceled.

Arts & Culture

The New Baltimore Arts and Culture Commission will review the Paint the Tables III project and approve a calendar of events for 2025-2026, including Lions Winterfest, Bay Rama, and community mural projects.

• Paint the Tables III review
• 2025/2026 planning calendar
• Lions Winterfest Photo Contest
• Bay Rama Building Mural
• Chalk it Up@ NB Farmers Market

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from October 1, 2025 and the meeting agenda. It accepted the treasurer’s report of $349.95 in supplies. The commission authorized up to $500 for promotional materials and another $500 for photo contest prizes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused absent members (Stone/Vitale) – motion carried
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Approved current agenda – motion carried
• Accepted treasurer report of $349.95 supplies – motion carried
• Approved expenditures up to $500 for promotional and supporting materials – motion carried
• Approved expenditures up to $500 for photo contest prizes – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Retiree Healthcare Board

The Retiree Health Care Board will review its investment portfolio allocation and compare performance to the Morningstar U.S. Moderate Target Allocation Benchmark. The board will discuss options for rebalancing and reinvesting proceeds from bonds that have matured. A board member has requested a discussion on the possibility of adding defense sector investments.

• Review portfolio allocation and individual investments
• Review performance versus Morningstar U.S. Moderate Target Allocation Benchmark
• Discuss rebalance and reinvestment options for matured bonds
• Discuss potential incorporation of defense sector investments (board member request)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three site‑plan items: a sign review for The Notary Stop at 35441 23 Mile, a lot‑combination request for parcels at 35708 Bal Clair, and a public hearing for an outdoor vehicle storage site at 37171 Green Street. The meeting will also include a discussion of the city Master Plan and set the date for the December 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

• Sign Review (PS125-0004) for The Notary Stop, 35441 23 Mile, applicant Leslie Hacker LLC
• Lot Combination (PLS25-0003) for 35708 Bal Clair, parcels 06‑09‑24‑216‑001 & 06‑09‑24‑216‑002, applicant Ron Domanski
• Public Hearing (PSPR24-0002) for outdoor vehicle storage at 37171 Green Street, parcel 06‑09‑13‑280‑018, applicant Milan/Dusan Nikich
• Master Plan discussion
• Set date for December 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the meeting minutes and the amended agenda, which removed a withdrawn outdoor vehicle storage application. It approved a wall‑sign for The Notary Stop at 35441 23 Mile Road and approved the combination of two parcels on Bal Clair Drive. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda amendment removing withdrawn outdoor vehicle storage application (motion carried)
• Approved sign review for The Notary Stop, 35441 23 Mile Road (motion carried)
• Approved lot combination for parcels 06‑09‑24‑216‑001 & 06‑09‑24‑216‑002 on Bal Clair Drive (motion carried)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will consider final payments and a change order for the Birch Street reconstruction. The body will also review a payment for pipe replacement work.

• Birch Street Reconstruction: Contractor's Application for Payment #1 - FINAL and Change Order #1 - FINAL
• Payment of $4,500.00 to B.M.E. Property Maintenance, LLC for 12" ads pipe replacement

The board approved a payment of $417,066 to the contractor for the Birch Street pavement reconstruction, with a $10,000 hold until final paperwork is completed. It also approved $4,500 to B.M.E Property Maintenance LLC for pipe repair and backfill, and approved up to $3,500 for a bird’s nest at the retention pond inlet. All motions were carried unanimously as each member voted Yes.

• Approved $417,066 payment to contractor for Birch Street reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 hold on Birch Street payment pending final paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 to B.M.E Property Maintenance LLC for pipe repair and backfill (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,500 for bird’s nest addition at retention pond inlet (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda addition for bird’s nest budget (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with bird’s nest item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals had no agenda items and the meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this session.

City Council

The New Baltimore City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding off-site mitigation payments for detention design standards. The body will also review several service contracts and a final payment for a contracting project.

• Ordinance No. 269 regarding detention design standards and alternative compliance payments
• Final pay application for James P. Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $319,036.80
• Three-year SCADA system technical support contract with Rockwell Automation for $12,171.60
• Proposal from Project Control Engineering for SEMCOG Tap Grant pre-application for $3,950.00
• Request to remove lease requirement for extra parking at 51133 Birch Street

The New Baltimore City Council approved a $319,036.80 final payment to James P. Contracting, withholding $10,000 until required waivers are received. It also approved a $12,171.60 three‑year technical support contract with Rockwell Automation and adopted Ordinance No. 269 amending design standards. Additional actions included approving a $3,950 pre‑application for the SEMCOG Tap Grant and referring a parking‑lot site‑plan removal request to the Planning Commission.

• Approved $319,036.80 final pay application to James P. Contracting, with $10,000 withheld (all yes)
• Approved $12,171.60 three‑year SCADA support contract with Rockwell Automation (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 269 amending Chapter 55, Article VI design standards (all yes)
• Approved purchase of 19 months of service credit through MERS at no cost if Treasurer not re‑elected (all yes)
• Approved $3,950 pre‑application for SEMCOG Tap Grant (all yes)
• Referred Stash Ventures parking‑lot site‑plan removal request to Planning Commission (all yes)
• Approved consent agenda items totaling $23,? (utility postage, security cameras, professional services, ballots) (all yes)
• Excused absent councilperson Duffy (all yes)

Roads & Bridges / Public Utilities Committee

The Public Utilities, Road & Bridge Committee is reviewing final payments and change orders for road work. The body is also considering a proposal for a safe streets grant application and reviewing bid recommendations for valve installations.

• James P. Contracting Final Payment Application #1 for $329,036.80
• James P. Contracting Change Order #1 with a deduction of $3,309.10
• Project Control Engineering proposal for SEMCOG TAP grant pre-application for $3,950.00
• WWTP Oxidation Ditch Valve Installation with estimated construction cost of $225,000.00
• Proposed withholding of $10,000.00 from James P. Contracting pending unconditional waivers

City Council

The New Baltimore City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple contracts, such as a $118,271.90 CWSRF lining project and a $43,431.90 Transient Harbor Project at Walter & Mary Burke Park. Council members will also vote on several special event applications for festivals and holiday celebrations in 2025‑2026, adopt an amendment to Ordinance No. 269, and discuss a master plan preparation and a zoning ordinance reconsideration.

• Performance Pipelining, Inc. – $118,271.90 for CWSRF lining project
• OHM Advisors – $43,431.90 for Transient Harbor Project at Walter & Mary Burke Park
• Approval of special event applications for Bay‑Rama Fishfly Festival (June 24‑28, 2026) and other 2025‑2026 events
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 269 amendment to Chapter 55, Article VI – Detention design standards
• Proposal to prepare a Master Plan by Cassin Planning Group – $11,000 plus $2,000 estimated publication/printing costs

The council approved the consent agenda items and a series of special event applications, including the Bay‑Rama Fishfly Festival, a Christmas tree lighting, the Jingle Bell Run, and Winterfest. Members voted to table Ordinance No. 269 on design standards until a later meeting. The council also approved a Master Plan proposal from the Steve Cassin Group, several procurement requests, and created a committee to review the BlackWalnut Inn proposal. A $10,000 donation for the Walter & Mary Burke Park playscape was accepted.

• Approved consent agenda items (all votes yes)
• Approved multiple special event applications (all votes yes)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 269 – Design standards amendment (vote 5-1)
• Approved Master Plan study by Steve Cassin Group for $11,000 (all votes yes)
• Approved purchase of two 8" plug valves for $3,658 (all votes yes)
• Established BlackWalnut Inn review committee (all votes yes)
• Accepted $10,000 donation for Walter & Mary Burke Park playscape (all votes yes)
• Approved tree removal contract with TC Tree Service for $6,800 (all votes yes)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review treasurer and budget reports. The board will also discuss donations for Bay-Rama and Scarecrows.

• Bay-Rama donation
• Scarecrows donation
• Treasurer and Budget Reports

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review monthly reports and discuss updates for Walter & Mary Burke Park. The body will also preview Halloween events, including Witches Walk and a decorating contest.

• Approval of September 2025 Parks & Recreation Director’s Monthly Report
• Grant update for Walter & Mary Burke Park
• Ruedisale Bench Donation
• Halloween Decorating Contest Information
• Trick-or-Treat on Washington Street Preview

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes, the September 2025 Director's Report, and the October 4, 2025 agenda. Commissioners also unanimously approved a memorial bench donation for Ruedisale Park. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. with all votes in favor.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (All voting Yes)
• Approved September 2025 Director's Report (All voting Yes)
• Approved October 4, 2025 meeting agenda (All voting Yes)
• Approved memorial bench application for Ruedisale Park (All voting Yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (All voting Yes)

Arts & Culture

The New Baltimore Arts and Culture Commission will approve minutes from its September 3 special meeting and the current agenda. It will review updates on the DIA PIPA Grant mural site selection, web page arts funding, Paint the Tables III process, and crosswalk painting. The commission will also consider new items including a CAC beautification sign, a community mural opportunity, 2025/2026 planning, and a Make a Difference Day donation.

• DIA PIPA Grant mural site selection recommendation
• Web Page Arts Funding update
• Paint the Tables III process update and table selection
• Crosswalk painting update
• Community mural opportunity

The Arts & Culture Commission gave permission to apply for a DIA PIPA grant to fund a mural at the New Baltimore Police Station in 2026. It also approved up to $150 for a CAC beautification sign and approved a donation of crayons and coloring sheets to MADD. The crosswalk painting item was tabled, and other projects were discussed for future planning.

• Approved permission to apply for DIA PIPA grant for police station mural (motion carried)
• Approved up to $150 for CAC beautification sign production (motion carried)
• Approved donation of crayons and coloring sheets to MADD (motion carried)
• Crosswalk painting item tabled (no decision)
• Approved minutes from October 111, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved current agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed Treasurer's Report (motion carried)
• Approved motion to adjourn (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two site‑plan applications: one for outdoor vehicle storage at 37171 Green Street (industrial parcel) and a new mixed‑use application by Peak3, LLC at 50976 Washington (CBD parcel). The commission will also discuss the city's Master Plan. Minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and the agenda will be approved.

• Review PSR24-0002 SALU site plan for outdoor vehicle storage at 37171 Green Street, Industrial parcel 06-09-13-280-018, applicant Milan/Dusan Nikich
• Review PSR25-0004 site plan new application by Peak3, LLC at 50976 Washington, CBD parcel 06-09-13-484-017
• Discussion of the Master Plan (miscellaneous communications)
• Approval of minutes from 8‑26‑2025
• Approval of agenda

The Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes (vote 8‑26‑25) after a motion by Goldenbogen was carried. The agenda was amended to remove site‑plan item PSPR24‑0002 after a motion by Haydamack was carried. A motion to deny the Peak 3 mixed‑use site plan due to parking concerns was introduced, but no vote outcome was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Goldenbogen, carried)
• Approved agenda amendment removing PSPR24‑0002 (motion by Haydamack, carried)
• Motion to deny Peak 3 site plan for insufficient parking (motion by Dailey, supported by Koneczny) – outcome not recorded

City Council

The New Baltimore City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and payments. Items include the final payment for the Base Street Bridge rehabilitation and the final payment and change order for the CWSRF Sewer Line Project. The council will also set the hours for Halloween trick‑or‑treating and consider a request for timing services for the Jingle Bell Run, not to exceed $2,500. Public comments will be heard before and after the agenda items.

• Approve $171,941.99 payment to Robert Clancy Excavating for Base Street Bridge rehabilitation (final payment and change order #2)
• Approve $118,271.90 final payment and $147,003.50 change order (deduction) to Performance Pipe Lining, Inc. for CWSRF Sewer Line Project
• Set hours for Halloween trick‑or‑treating on October 31, 2025 (oral decision)
• Consider request from Adam Abraham to use East Side Racing for Jingle Bell Run timing services, up to $2,500
• Approve $40,920.00 contract with Biotech Agronomics, Inc. for land application of biosolids

The New Baltimore City Council unanimously approved several financial and operational items, including payments for bridge rehabilitation and utility work, equipment rentals, and community event funding. The council also adopted an amended agenda that added a SMART credit contract, a Knights of Columbus fundraiser, and a Gem Seal item. Additional motions set Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours and authorized the Jingle Bell Run timing and a $2,500 park event expense. All motions carried with no opposition.

• Approved amended agenda items (Gem Seal, Knights of Columbus fundraiser, SMART contract) – unanimous
• Approved payment to Performance Pipelining, Inc. – $118,271.90 – unanimous
• Approved payment to Robert Clancy Contracting, Inc. – $279,793.60 – unanimous
• Approved rent of Crack Pro 260 equipment – $7,965.00 – unanimous
• Approved Knights of Columbus annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser dates – unanimous
• Approved SMART Municipal Credit ($11,343) and Community Credit ($23,017) contract for FY2026 – unanimous
• Approved Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours for Oct. 31, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved use of East Side Timing for Jingle Bell Run, up to $2,500 – unanimous

Roads & Bridges / Public Utilities Committee

The committee will consider a change order and final payment for the Base Street Bridge reconstruction and a bid recommendation for a $225,000 oxidation ditch valve installation. The meeting also includes updates on the Birch Street and Road Resurfacing projects.

• Base Street Bridge: Consider Robert Clancy Contracting Change Order #2 ($70,562.00)
• Base Street Bridge: Consider Robert Clancy Contracting Final Payment Application #4 ($279,793.60)
• WWIP Oxidation Ditch: Bid recommendation to city council for $225,000 valve installation
• Birch Street Reconstruction: Restoration continuing, street not open to traffic
• Maria Street: Water service transfers awarded to Murray Underground Systems ($252,625.00)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss council meeting debriefings and takeaways from the Citizen & Business of the Year. The body is scheduled to vote on updates regarding the Beautification Award.

• Vote on Beautification Award updates
• 2025 council meeting signups
• Citizen & Business of the Year takeaways

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve prior meeting minutes and the agenda, receive the Treasurer’s budget report from Monica Hayman, and hear public comments. The board will also discuss Country Fest 2025 as a general business item. No decisions on contracts, rezoning, or fees are listed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Approval of agenda
• Treasurer and Budget Report – Monica Hayman
• Public comment period
• Discussion of Country Fest 2025 (Chairman Higgins)

The board approved the minutes from the previous month. The Treasurer’s financial report for August 2025 was approved. A motion to write a $20,000 check to the NBBA for Country Fest was withdrawn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for Aug 2025 (motion carried)
• Withdrew $20,000 check to NBBA for Country Fest (motion withdrawn)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 pm (motion carried)

City Council

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving 23 contracts ranging from road equipment to park supplies. It also approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the Dike Addition/Bulk storage site at 37280 Green Street, subject to design conditions. Additional approvals included a water‑department inspection contract, a security‑camera upgrade, and two special‑event permits. No action was taken on a sidewalk‑replacement reimbursement request.

• Approved consent agenda with 23 contracts (e.g., Anchor Bay Transportation, Barco Products, etc.)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendation for Dike Addition/Bulk storage site at 37280 Green Street
• Approved Planning Commission recommendation for Ridgepointe Estates condominium subdivision
• Approved $5,126.66 contract with Solomon Diving for water intake inspection
• Approved $9,570.00 security camera system upgrade with Michigan Security Systems
• Approved Witch Walk & Warlock Stroll special event on Oct 4, 2025
• Approved Trick or Treat special event on Washington Street on Oct 24, 2025
• No action on sidewalk replacement reimbursement request

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the updated Special Event Policy and forward it to the City Council for final approval. The policy adds event fees and requires nonprofit revenue events to donate a percentage of profits. All other agenda items were procedural approvals of minutes and reports.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Director's Report for July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Director's Report for August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Policy to be reviewed by City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 pm (unanimous)

Arts & Culture

The commission approved a motion to form a subcommittee that will investigate how to create a nonprofit organization, with Vince Nestico and Ben Stone appointed to the committee. Earlier motions excused two members, approved corrected minutes, amended and approved the agenda, and accepted the treasurer’s report. A $100 prize was awarded for the Paint the Tables III Facebook poll winner.

• Excused Justin Rose and Natalie Walters (motion carried)
• Approved corrected minutes from Sept 3, 2025 (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to add nonprofit topic (motion carried)
• Approved current agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Awarded $100 prize for Paint the Tables III poll winner (motion carried)
• Formed subcommittee to investigate nonprofit formation; Nestico and Stone appointed (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission excused absent Commissioner Meyer, approved the meeting minutes (7‑22‑25) and the agenda, and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the revised site plan for Blue Water Industrial’s fuel storage tank addition, pending fire department review.

• Excused Commissioner Meyer from the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes as presented (vote recorded as 7‑22‑25, motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Blue Water Industrial site plan PSPR25‑0003 (all AYES, no NOs)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 269, amending Chapter 60 to define outdoor cafés and set related requirements. It approved a series of purchases totaling over $800,000, including water‑department membranes ($605,839.72), a gas meter ($4,134), and various equipment for the wastewater plant, police, and other departments. The council also renewed a $378,322 property and liability insurance policy, authorized tree removal costing $14,300, and approved an EGLE study for Walter & Mary Budge Park up to $141,620. Additional items such as the annual scarecrow contest, a one‑day liquor license for a fundraiser, and a closed‑session legal opinion were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 269 to define outdoor cafés (all yes)
• Approved purchase of replacement membranes for Water Department ($605,839.72) (all yes)
• Approved purchase of three VFDs for oxidation ditch aerators ($19,043.79) and installation ($3,800) (all yes)
• Approved purchase of permanent 4‑channel gas meter for Wastewater Plant ($4,134) (all yes)
• Renewed property and liability insurance with Nickel & Saph, Inc. for $378,322 (all yes)
• Approved tree removal by TCTree Services for $14,300 (all yes)
• Approved EGLE study at Walter & Mary Budge Park up to $141,620 (all yes)
• Approved annual scarecrow contest and display on Washington Street (all yes)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve meeting minutes, review budget reports, and discuss Country Fest 2025, brick paver updates, and the Walter and Mary Burke Park amphitheater.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Treasurer and Budget Reports
• Country Fest 2025 discussion
• Brick Paver update
• Walter and Mary Burke Park amphitheater update

The DDA approved the minutes from the prior month and adopted the agenda as presented. The Treasurer's Report for July 2025 was approved, and members voted unanimously to transfer the money market account into a certificate of deposit. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior month minutes (motion by Miller, supported by Byrum, carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (motion by Byrum, supported by Miller, carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for July 2025 (motion by Miller, supported by Byrum, carried)
• Transferred money market account into a CD (motion by Byrum, supported by Miller, unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 pm (motion by Byrum, supported by Treasurer Hayman, carried)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission excused absent members and approved the April 1, 2025 minutes. It removed application 620 from the agenda and approved Certificates of Appropriateness for applications 621, 622, and 623, authorizing a new business sign, replacement vinyl windows, and window, gutter, soffit work plus demolition of a non‑contributing garage. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes.

• Excused absent members and Council Liaison – approved (all yes)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 – approved (all yes)
• Removed application 620 from agenda at building official's request – approved (all yes)
• Issued Certificate of Appropriateness for application 621 (new window sign) – approved (all yes)
• Issued Certificate of Appropriateness for application 622 (replacement vinyl windows) – approved (all yes)
• Issued Certificate of Appropriateness for application 623 (window, gutter, soffit work and garage demolition) – approved (all yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 PM – approved (all yes)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a $2.5 million project for the Walter & Mary Burke Park Boat Slip Expansion and Pier Extension. The body is also reviewing several zoning recommendations and a 30-year tax exemption proposal for New Baltimore Place Apartments.

• Resolution for $2.5 million Walter & Mary Burke Park Boat Slip Expansion and Pier Extension Project
• Bid from Murray Underground Systems, Inc. for Maria Street Water Service Transfer for $322,425.00
• Tax Exemption Ordinance request (30-year PILOT) for New Baltimore Place Apartments at 51140 Huntley
• Planning Commission recommendations to deny Bridgepointe Estates and approve Willow Creek Estates
• Consent agenda items including a $52,590.00 DPS truck and $45,000.00 for police patrol rifles

The City Council approved a $2,000,000 Michigan DNR Waterways Grant (with a $500,000 match) for the Walter & Mary Burke Park boat slip and pier project. It also awarded a $252,625 contract to Murray Underground Systems for the Maria Street water service transfer and adopted a zoning amendment for outdoor cafes. The council denied a tax‑exemption ordinance request after a tied vote that the mayor broke, and it acted on two condominium subdivision proposals, approving one and denying the other.

• Approved $2,000,000 DNR Waterways Grant and $500,000 match for park boat slip expansion (unanimous)
• Awarded $252,625 contract to Murray Underground Systems for Maria Street Water Service Transfer (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment for outdoor cafes (unanimous)
• Denied tax‑exemption ordinance request from Related Affordable; tie broken by mayor (6‑0 after mayor’s vote)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendation to deny PSPC 20‑0001 condominium subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendation to approve PSPC 25‑0002 condominium subdivision, contingent on conditions (5‑1)
• Approved Metro Act Permit application for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved municipal credit contract with SMART for FY2026 (unanimous)

Arts & Culture

The commission approved several procedural motions, including amending the July 2 minutes and agenda wording. It also voted to excuse the Cookie Crawl and Ghouls Night Out projects from the 2025 project list. All listed motions were carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Amended July 2 minutes to read July 2 (not June) – motion carried
• Amended agenda to read regular meeting (not special) – motion carried
• Approved amended current agenda – motion carried
• Approved amended July 2 minutes – motion carried
• Excused Cookie Crawl from 2025 project list – motion carried
• Excused Ghouls Night Out from 2025 project list – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Planning Commission

The commission approved the State Farm wall sign at 51221 Washington St., adding a condition that any future exterior lighting must meet city ordinance and be reviewed by the Historic District Commission. It recommended approval of a draft amendment to the Outdoor Cafes section of the Zoning Ordinance with a wording change to §12. It denied the broader Zoning Ordinance amendment as written but added Section 1, subparagraph 6 to the existing ordinance. The bulk‑storage site plan for Blue Water Industrial was tabled pending discussion with the Fire Chief and further distance analysis.

• Approved wall sign PSI25-0003 (State Farm) with lighting condition (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Outdoor Cafes Zoning Ordinance amendment with revised §12 wording (motion carried)
• Recommended denial of Zoning Ordinance amendment as written and addition of Section 1, subparagraph 6 to existing ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 24‑25 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Excused Commissioner Meyer from the meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled bulk‑storage site plan PSPR25-0003 pending fire department review (motion carried)

City Council

The council asked Partners in Architecture to return on August 11 with concept drawings for a new fire‑department/City Hall building, with costs not to exceed 21,000, 00 to $ 23, 000, 000. It approved the consent agenda items A through J, the Harbor Oak Hospital site‑plan expansion, and several departmental purchase requests. All motions passed with all voting yes and no opposition.

• Instructed Partners to return Aug 11 with concept drawings costing not to exceed 21,000, 00 to $ 23, 000, 000 (all voting yes)
• Approved consent agenda items A–J, including police vehicle, sewer cleaners, software renewal, chemicals, professional services, utility postage, election ballots, senior trip, engineering services, and schedule of bills (all voting yes)
• Approved Harbor Oak Hospital Site Plan addition, renovation and demolition for 24 extra beds at 3503123 Mile Road (all voting yes)
• Approved Lions Club Car Show request to use 10 parking spaces on Front Street between Washington & Maria Street (all voting yes)
• Approved Wastewater Plant purchase of UV disinfection system from Nuvonic for $ 82, 262. 00 (all voting yes)
• Approved Fire Department purchase of five Apple iPads, not to exceed $ 8, 000. 00 from Verizon (all voting yes)
• Approved Parks & Recreation brochure from Michigan Web Press for $ 16, 500. 00 (all voting yes)
• Approved Wastewater Oxidation Ditch Inlet Valve replacement estimate from City Engineer for $ 160, 700. 00 (all voting yes)

City Council

The council received a request from New Baltimore Place Apartments to adopt a tax exemption ordinance (PILOT) that would keep senior rents at $500 per month and allocate 10% of the 102 units to non‑disabled seniors. The council voted to table the request until additional information is provided by the Treasurer or Assessor, with the matter to be revisited at the August 11, 2025 meeting. All members present voted yes; there was no opposition.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled tax exemption request for New Baltimore Place Apartments pending further information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the fiscal year 2025‑2026 road maintenance budget of $576,045 and authorized several large infrastructure payments, including $528,212.97 for the Base Street Bridge rehabilitation and $66,800 for a wastewater surge‑well cleanout. Police equipment purchases were approved, notably a $69,582.99 Dodge Drango police vehicle package. The council denied a youth sports scholarship event request, approved a street closure for the Sunsation Boat Event, and authorized the city attorney to draft a tentative POLC Command Officer contract.

• Approved annual road maintenance budget $576,045 (FY 2025/2026)
• Approved Base Street Bridge Rehabilitation payment $528,212.97
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Surge Well Cleanout project up to $66,800
• Approved police Dodge Drango vehicle package $69,582.99
• Denied Youth Sports Scholarships Special Event request at Burke Park
• Approved additional street closure for Sunsation Boat Event on July 31
• Approved Metro Act Permit Application from Metro Fibernet, LLC
• Authorized City Attorney to draft tentative POLC Command Officer contract

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda as presented. The board also approved the Treasurer’s financial report for June 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for June 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 pm (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments and adopted a revised wage increase plan after a tie vote, with the mayor breaking the tie in favor. Additional actions included setting DPS clerical fees, adopting a resolution for lift‑station generators, approving park upgrades, adopting a new social‑district ordinance, renewing the DirectTV video franchise, and tabling a tax‑exemption ordinance while scheduling a work‑study meeting.

• Approved budget amendments for fiscal year ending June 30 2025 (all yes)
• Adopted wage increase plan (6% for department heads, 3% for mayor, etc.) – passed after tie vote; mayor voted yes (yes: Hayman, Dittrich, Covert; no: Duffy, Eason, Harvey)
• Approved DPS hourly clerical fee of $22.60 and hourly rate $105.66 for FY 2025‑2026 (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 995 supporting sanitary lift‑station backup generators (all yes)
• Approved $9,047.25 for upgrades at Maynard “Red” Aurand Memorial Park (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 267 adding Section 32‑180 for social‑district management (all yes)
• Approved ten‑year Uniform Video Service franchise renewal with DirectTV (all yes)
• Tabled Tax Exemption Ordinance No. 268 for New Baltimore Place Apartments and scheduled a work‑study meeting (all yes)

Arts & Culture

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15 special meeting. A motion to amend the agenda to add a winter event at the McDonald Library was carried, and the amended agenda was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 15 special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to add winter event at McDonald Library (motion carried)
• Approved the amended agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission excused Commissioner Ed Koneczny from the meeting and approved the meeting minutes and agenda. It approved the land‑combination request for Jeffrey Paciorek (PLS25‑0001) and the land‑combination request for Thomas Brohl (PLS25‑0002). The commission noted that lot splits and combinations do not require city council approval.

• Excused Commissioner Ed Koneczny from the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved PLS25‑0001 land‑combination for Jeffrey Paciorek with engineer’s corrections (motion carried)
• Approved PLS25‑0002 land‑combination for Thomas Brohl (motion carried)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. Roger Sehlmeyer was selected as the 2025 Citizen of the Year and Fin's Eatery & Spirits was named 2025 Business of the Year. The committee confirmed Cedar Glen as the venue for the Mayor's Dinner on August 19, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved CAC minutes from 04/15/25 (motion by Jeff Cicala, second by Jason Randall)
• Selected Roger Sehlmeyer as 2025 Citizen of the Year
• Selected Fin's Eatery & Spirits as 2025 Business of the Year
• Established Cedar Glen as venue for Mayor's Dinner on August 19, 2025
• Adopted Beautification Award nomination deadline of August 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board opened a public hearing on case PZBA 25‑0001 for 38860 Lagae, a Waterfront Residential parcel. A motion was introduced to grant a Class A non‑conforming use designation for the existing boathouse and garage. The minutes do not record the vote result or any final decision. No other substantive actions were documented.

• Motion to approve Class A non‑conforming use designation for 38860 Lagae introduced (outcome not recorded)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved the Treasurer's Report and the minutes from the previous meeting. A budget not to exceed $5,000 was set for purchasing two 20 × 20 tents. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm. No public comment was received.

• Approved Treasurer's Report (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from prior month (motion carried)
• Approved budget up to $5,000 for two 20x20 tents (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 pm (motion carried)

City Council

The council rejected Resolution No. 992 opposing Michigan House Bill 4081, with two votes in favor and four against. It unanimously approved the consent agenda, the Earned Sick Time Act amendment to 120 days, and a $7,500 Flock Camera agreement. The Medical/Recreation Marijuana ordinance was amended to allow 8 AM‑12 AM hours and new signage, passing 3‑1. The council also added a $100 capital‑improvement fee, approved a Lions Club special event, and tabled the Budget Work Study scheduling.

• Resolution No. 992 opposing House Bill 4081 failed (2‑4)
• Consent agenda items A–I approved unanimously
• Earned Sick Time Act amendment to 120 days approved unanimously
• Flock Camera agreement $7,500.00 approved unanimously
• Medical/Recreation Marijuana ordinance amendment approved (3‑1)
• Additional $100 fee for capital improvements approved unanimously
• New Baltimore Lions Club Cruise‑In Class event approved unanimously
• Budget Work Study meeting scheduling tabled unanimously

Arts & Culture

The Arts & Culture Commission approved several expenditures for upcoming events, including $7,000 for the 2025 Paint the Tables III supplies and prizes. Other approved items were funding for Jazz at the Market, Friendship Rocks, Chalk it Up, fundraiser t‑shirts, Cookie Crawl tins, and a pop‑up tent. The commission also moved to request permission and a municipal building for a DIA‑funded mural.

• Approved $7,000 for Paint the Tables III supplies and prizes (motion carried)
• Approved $3,000 for Jazz at the Market season (motion carried)
• Approved $500 for Friendship Rocks materials at the Farmers Market (motion carried)
• Approved $700 for Chalk it Up event supplies and prizes (motion carried)
• Approved up to $1,500 for Detroit Metro Screen Printing fundraiser t‑shirts (motion carried)
• Approved $1,000 for Cookie Crawl cookie tins (motion carried)
• Approved $1,200 for a pop‑up tent for NBACC events (motion carried)
• Approved request to apply for DIA PIPA funded mural and seek a municipal building (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the May meeting minutes, the director’s reports for May and June, and the July 10 agenda. It also approved a memorial bench application to place a plaque for Sharon Chapman at the park entrance. The commission further approved an Adopt‑A‑Park application supporting Brianna Schultz’s work at Festival Park.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Director’s Report for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Director’s Report for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Agenda for July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Bench Application (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt‑A‑Park Application (unanimous)
• Carried old business motion (unanimous)

City Council

The council moved the liquor license review to the first item and the budget review to the second, then approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda items. All motions passed unanimously. The council also approved the special order of business agenda and the FY 2025 Q3 budget amendments.

• Moved Quarterly Liquor License Application to first order of business – unanimous
• Closed Quarterly Liquor License Application meeting at 6:50 PM – unanimous
• Closed Quarterly Budget Review meeting at 7:00 PM – unanimous
• Approved April 14, 2025 council minutes – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items (e.g., $2,220.00 for BS&A Software, $20,450.00 for C‑3 Equipment, $2,900.00 for Ernie's Auto Parts, $123,509.30 for JHB Group, $6,500.00 for Metropolitan Air Compress, $2,095. 323 for Mid‑Town Petroleum) – unanimous
• Approved special order of business agenda – unanimous
• Approved FY 2025 Q3 budget amendments – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes and the amended agenda. It approved the monument sign for Dunkin' Donuts at 37030 Green St and approved one wall sign on the north side while denying the east‑side wall sign. The commission also tabled the Dr. Z. Markai podiatry clinic site plan because the applicant was not present.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion 3‑25‑25, carried)
• Approved agenda amendment moving item 4 to item 5 and adding Ordinance 60‑230 (motion carried)
• Approved PSI25‑0001 Dunkin' Donuts monument sign, 37030 Green St (motion carried)
• Approved one wall sign (north side) for Dunkin' Donuts and denied east‑side wall sign, PSI25‑0002 (motion carried)
• Tabled Dr. Z. Markai podiatry clinic site plan (PSPR 25‑0001) due to applicant absence (motion carried)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the prior meeting's minutes (no vote tally recorded) and adjourned the session. No formal approvals, denials, or policy actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The New Baltimore City Council approved the consent agenda payments and adopted two resolutions: a street addition to the Act 51 map for Rockingham and Catalpa Lane, and an abatement of a public nuisance at 51819 Kings Pointe Dr. The council also approved the city’s $21,110 share of the Crapau Creek cleanout (the motion tied and was carried after the mayor broke the tie), reappointed members to several advisory boards, and approved a series of purchases and permits. All votes were yes except the cleanout motion, which was approved after the mayor’s tie‑breaking vote. The appeal to waive FOIA fees was denied.

• Approved consent agenda items A‑J (total $??) – all voting yes
• Adopted Resolution No. 989 – street addition to Act 51 map for Rockingham and Catalpa Lane – all voting yes
• Adopted Resolution No. 990 – abatement of public nuisance at 51819 Kings Pointe Dr. – all voting yes
• Approved city’s $21,110 share of Crapau Creek Cleanout – motion tied, mayor voted yes, motion carried
• Reappointed Tammi Marx, Mickie Mellon, Jeff Byrum, and Amanda Melkert to advisory boards – all voting yes
• Approved purchase of Billygoat Debri Loader for $4,360 – all voting yes
• Denied appeal to waive FOIA fees for resident Jason Klemanski – all voting yes
• Approved AT&T METRO Act Permit Extension – all voting yes

Arts & Culture

The Arts & Culture Commission approved its meeting agenda. It also approved a $350 allocation for prize awards for the Chalk it Up event. No other actions were decided; remaining items remain pending or informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved $350 for Chalk it Up prize awards (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission excused absent commissioner Peter Fromm and approved the meeting minutes and agenda. It opened and then closed a public hearing for the Belly Up Tattoo special land use application, voted on each of the eight required standards – all receiving unanimous affirmative votes – and sent a recommendation of approval to the city council. The commission also opened a public hearing for the Ridgepointe Estates single‑family site‑condominium proposal.

• Excused Commissioner Peter Fromm (motion carried)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Opened public hearing for Belly Up Tattoo (unanimous yes)
• Closed public hearing for Belly Up Tattoo (motion carried)
• Suspended rules to vote on eight standards; all eight standards passed unanimously; recommendation sent to council (motion carried)
• Opened public hearing for Ridgepointe Estates site‑condominium (unanimous yes)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the Base St. Bridge Rehabilitation Contractor's Application Payment #1 of $ 160, 595. 62 and a Change Order #1 of $ 39, 000. 00. It also approved several special event applications, grant program submissions, and a Class C liquor license pre‑qualification. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Base St. Bridge Rehabilitation Contractor's Application Payment #1, $ 160, 595. 62 (unanimous)
• Approved Base St. Bridge Rehabilitation Contractor's Change Order #1, $ 39, 000. 00 (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Routes to School Grant Application, $ 8, 950. 00 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class C liquor license pre‑qualification for Cypress Grove Operating LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 986 for Michigan DNR Waterways Grant – Walter and Mary Burke Park Wave Attenuation project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 987 for Michigan DNR Waterways Grant – Walter and Mary Burke Park Boat Wells Expansion project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 988 for Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Grant – Festival Park Pickleball Court construction (unanimous)
• Approved multiple special event applications (Art on the Bay Premier Arts and Crafts Show, Blues Music Festival, Memorial Day Parade, Movie in the Park, Soggy Doggy swimming event, Anchor Bay Triathlon) (unanimous)