Vassar public meetings in 2021

City Council

The council voted to schedule second readings and public hearings for two ordinance amendments related to marijuana businesses, including a proposed consumption lounge at 475 Goodrich. It also approved resolutions for a pedestrian bridge maintenance program and recognition of Santa, and awarded contracts for a fire station heater, WWTP control panel, lab equipment, and security cameras.

• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for Ordinance #2021-03 (marijuana ordinance amendment) for Jan. 3, 2022 (4-1)
• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for Ordinance #2021-04 (marijuana businesses) for Jan. 3, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-10 to commit to maintenance program for non-motorized bridge over Cass River
• Approved Resolution #2021-11 recognizing Santa
• Awarded fire department heater replacement to Roots for $5,687
• Approved WWTP control panel purchase from Peerless Midwest, not to exceed $8,870
• Approved WWTP fecal testing equipment purchase, not to exceed $8,097.64
• Approved WWTP security camera system from EOS Solutions, not to exceed $7,926

DDA

The Vassar Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular meeting. The main business item is a decision on Christmas spending, with no other substantive agenda items listed. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and prior minutes, plus public comment.

• Christmas spending decision
• Approval of October DDA minutes
• Public comment period

The DDA approved $5,000 in spending for Christmastime in Vassar, as discussed by City Manager Niedzinski. The motion was made by Barden, seconded by Stefan, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included agenda and minutes approvals, and member comments on items like graffiti and planning.

• Approved $5,000 for Christmastime in Vassar (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Vassar City Council approved Ordinance #2021-02, amending Chapter 86 to permit Secure Transport and Safety Compliance Facilities in General Business and Central Business Districts and adjust distance requirements from schools, churches, or libraries. The council also approved a resolution for the EDC Christmas Café project, authorized purchases for a disc golf course, and approved agreements with Spicer Engineering for a fairground concept plan and MDNR grant services. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and public comments.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-02 amending marijuana business regulations (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution #2021-09 for EDC Christmas Café financial assistance (motion carried)
• Authorized purchase of disc golf equipment from MVP Disc Golf Sports HQ for $7,128 (motion carried)
• Authorized Spicer Engineering concept master plan for Vassar Fairground Area for $6,700 (motion carried)
• Authorized Spicer Engineering MDNR grant services agreement not to exceed $5,500 (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor listing and board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 4, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Excused Mayor Pro-Tem Fabbro from meeting (motion carried)

Parks and Recreation

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission member comments. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of September minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

DDA

The Vassar Downtown Development Authority (DDA) met to approve the agenda and previous September minutes. No specific business items or public hearings were listed on this agenda.

• Approval of September DDA minutes

The Vassar DDA meeting on October 13, 2021, was largely procedural. Members approved the agenda and the September minutes, and discussed ongoing projects. No substantive decisions were made; the November meeting will be a walk-around at IRD Homes.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The Vassar City Council scheduled a public hearing and second reading for Ordinance #2021-02, which would allow secure transporters and safety compliance facilities in the Central Business District and adjust distance requirements from schools or churches. The council also approved $18,040.26 for additional street sweeper repairs, authorized a $7,800 water system review, approved a $12,500 budget amendment for riverbank work, and directed the city manager to terminate McKenna Engineering's contract for building code enforcement.

• Scheduled public hearing and second reading for Ordinance #2021-02 (marijuana businesses) for Nov. 1, 2021
• Approved street sweeper repairs at $18,040.26
• Authorized water system review proposal with Fleis & Vanderbrink for $7,800
• Approved FY2022 budget amendment of $12,500 for riverbank project
• Directed city manager to draft 30-day termination letter to McKenna Engineering
• Approved consent agenda including vendor listing and board minutes
• Excused Councilor Mecham from meeting

Parks and Recreation

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss ongoing projects including the Pumpkin Roll, dog park, disc golf, and fairgrounds. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Public comment period for items not listed as public hearings
• Discussion of Pumpkin Roll event
• Discussion of dog park project
• Discussion of disc golf project
• Discussion of fairgrounds

The meeting was called to order and the agenda and July minutes were approved unanimously. No business items were discussed, and no substantive decisions were made. Ongoing projects such as the Pumpkin Roll, Dog Park, Disc golf course, and fair grounds master plan were discussed, along with an art project donation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission will consider a special use permit application from FTLOC LLC for property at 101 Enterprise. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from July, public comment, and commission member comments.

• Special use permit application by FTLOC LLC for 101 Enterprise
• Approval of July 2021 minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for the development at 101 Enterprise after discussion with the developer. The motion was made by Kaiser, seconded by N. Miller, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes, and a comment about gravel parking lots.

• Approved Special Use Permit for development at 101 Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved several contracts and purchases, including road asphalt repairs, a 5-year trash hauling contract with Republic Services, and a DTE pole relocation for the pedestrian bridge. They also directed the city manager to draft an ordinance change regarding marihuana businesses. All votes were unanimous except for the DTE agreement, which had one no vote.

• Approved road asphalt repairs to Mr. Asphalt for $8,900 (unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year trash hauling contract with Republic Services (Option #2) starting January 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized DTE pole relocation agreement for pedestrian bridge, $39,720.68 (McTaggart no)
• Approved wet-well safety monitoring system purchase and installation, not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to draft ordinance change for marihuana business (consensus)

DDA

This is a procedural Downtown Development Authority meeting with no substantive business items listed. The agenda includes call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, public comment, commission member comments, city manager announcements, and adjournment.

• Approval of August 21 DDA minutes

The meeting was procedural, with unanimous approval of the agenda and minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the only discussion was about downtown projects.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)

DDA

The Vassar Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will hold a meeting to approve the agenda and July minutes. No specific business items or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

The DDA board approved the agenda and July minutes, then discussed options for completing the Vassar Vision plan. Direction was given to obtain costs for items in the plan. No formal decisions were made beyond the approvals and the directive.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved July minutes (all in favor)
• Directed staff to get costs for Vassar Vision plan items

City Council

The Vassar City Council is meeting to consider three repair expenditures: a street sweeper, windows at City Hall and the wastewater treatment plant, and the fire department's HVAC system. The agenda also includes routine consent items like the July vendor listing and minutes from several boards and commissions.

• Consideration of street sweeper repairs
• Consideration of window replacement at City Hall/WWTP
• Consideration of fire department HVAC system repairs
• Consent agenda: July 2021 vendor listing
• Board minutes: DDA, Parks and Recreation, Planning Commission, VAAS

The Council approved two expenditures: $12,774.11 to Bell Equipment for repairing the Elgin Street Sweeper, and $29,329.14 to Antcliff for replacing City Hall windows. The window replacement at the WWTP was not approved, pending further discussion about the plant's future. Fire Hall heater replacement quotes were deemed outdated, and the Council decided to seek re-bids. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $12,774.11 street sweeper repair (unanimous)
• Approved $29,329.14 City Hall window replacement (unanimous)
• Tabled WWTP window replacement pending future plant discussion
• Directed re-bids for Fire Hall HVAC repairs

Parks and Recreation

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and June 2021 minutes, public comment, commission member comments, and city manager announcements. No substantive policy decisions or project discussions are listed.

• Approval of June 2021 parks minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission met on July 28, 2021, with members Whitney, Palmer, and Fall present. The board approved the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes, both by unanimous vote. During public comment, Connor Mctaggart presented a proposal to help fundraise for disc golf as part of his Eagle Scout project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a primary business item: a discussion with CIB Planning about the Master Plan, specifically its goals and objectives. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, plus public comment and commission member comments.

• Discussion with CIB Planning on Master Plan goals and objectives
• Review of 'GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 06-04-21 MASTER PLAN.PDF'
• Approval of May 2021 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

The Planning Commission met and approved the agenda and minutes. Kelly McIntyre presented Master Plan goals via a virtual call, and the commission discussed them. No formal decisions were made on the Master Plan or any other substantive items.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes (all in favor)

DDA

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a routine meeting with agenda approval, minutes review, public comment, and member comments. The only substantive business item is a city manager announcement regarding a loan for Vassar Florist and Gifts.

• Vassar Florist and Gifts loan discussion
• Approval of April minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)

The DDA approved discharging the remaining balance of $2,153.00 on a loan to Vassar Florist and Gifts. The motion was made by Stefan, seconded by Miller, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and minutes, and public comment.

• Approved discharging remaining $2,153.00 loan balance for Vassar Florist and Gifts (unanimous)

City Council

The Vassar City Council is meeting to honor Fire Chief Gar Millerov's 51 years of service, swear in new fire department leadership, and consider bids for street projects and a radio purchase for police and fire departments. The agenda also includes routine consent items like vendor payments, board appointments, and a parade road closure request.

• Resolution #2021-08 honoring Fire Chief Gar Millerov for 51 years of service
• Oath of office for Michael Rogers as Fire Chief and Mark Dowe as Assistant Chief
• Consideration of Athletic/Bourn Street project bid award (Flies & Vandenbrink recommendation)
• Consideration of Fire and Police Department radio purchase
• Riverfest Parade road closure request

The council awarded the 2021 street improvement project for Athletic and Bourn Streets to Pyramid Paving & Contracting for $182,709.10, contingent on receiving the Notice to Proceed from the Michigan Department of Transportation. They also approved the purchase of six new radios for the fire and police departments, not to exceed $15,647.10, funded from the equipment replacement fund. Several board and commission appointments were made, and a resolution honoring retiring Fire Chief Gary Millerov was presented.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved June 7, 2021 regular and closed minutes (motions carried)
• Presented Resolution #2021-08 honoring retiring Fire Chief Gary Millerov
• Administered oath of office to new Fire Chief Michael Rogers and Assistant Chief Mark Dowe
• Approved consent agenda including vendor listing, board minutes, and Riverfest parade road closure
• Appointed six members to boards/commissions with terms expiring 2024/2025; accepted resignation of Ted Perreault from Board of Review
• Awarded 2021 Athletic/Bourn Street improvement project to Pyramid Paving & Contracting ($182,709.10), contingent on MDOT Notice to Proceed
• Approved purchase of 6 radios for fire and police departments, not to exceed $15,647.10

Parks and Recreation

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and May minutes, take public comment, and discuss ongoing projects including the disc golf course, dog park, and fairgrounds plan. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)
• Disc golf project update
• Dog park project update
• Fairgrounds plan discussion

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 23, 2021, and approved the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes, both by unanimous vote. The commission discussed ongoing projects including the dog park, riverbank, and fairgrounds, and also discussed the splash pad. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.

• Approved the meeting agenda, all in favor
• Approved the previous meeting's minutes, all in favor
• Discussed ongoing projects: dog park, riverbank, fairgrounds
• Discussed the splash pad

City Council

The Vassar City Council will vote on several resolutions and contracts, including a street project with the Michigan Department of Transportation, wellhead protection grant implementation, and year-end budget amendments. They will also consider engineering proposals for the Safe Routes to Schools program and a street closure for the annual car show.

• Resolution #2021-06 authorizing assessment of liens to city taxes
• Resolution #2021-07 approving MDOT contract #21-5192 for street project
• Proposal from Fleis & Vandenbrink for Wellhead Protection Grant Program Implementation Services
• FY21 year-end budget amendments
• Street closure for August 7, 2021 40th Annual Car Show

The council approved several items, including a $43,500 contract with Fleis & Vandenbrink for design engineering for the Safe Routes to Schools project, and authorized the city manager to sign the Wellhead Protection Grant implementation agreement. Resolutions were passed to place delinquent utility accounts as liens on city taxes and to approve a contract with MDOT for street projects. The council also approved FY21 year-end budget amendments and, after a closed session, approved tentative agreements with IUOE Local 324 and POAM, plus a MERS 457 employer contribution addendum.

• Approved agenda and May 3, 2021 minutes as presented
• Approved consent agenda including vendor listing and board minutes
• Authorized city manager to sign Fleis & Vandenbrink Wellhead Protection Grant agreement
• Approved Resolution #2021-06 authorizing assessment of liens to city taxes
• Approved Resolution #2021-07 approving MDOT contract #21-5192 for street projects
• Approved FY21 year-end budget amendments
• Authorized $43,500 contract with Fleis & Vandenbrink for Safe Routes to Schools design
• Approved tentative agreements with IUOE Local 324 and POAM, and MERS 457 addendum

Parks and Recreation

This is a routine Parks and Recreation Commission meeting with no substantive action items. The agenda includes call to order, approval of the agenda and April 2021 minutes, public comment, commission member comments, city manager announcements, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of April 2021 Parks and Recreation minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a request from Danny McDonald to set up a ministry tent at a city park for no longer than two weeks. The motion was made by Fall, seconded by Fish, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Allowed Danny McDonald's group to put up a ministry tent at a city park for up to two weeks (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone 254 S. Sherman St. from RA-1 single-family residential to L-1 light industrial. The property is currently used for parking and storage containers, and the owner wants the zoning to match other properties he owns. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission member comments.

• Rezoning request for 254 S. Sherman St. from RA-1 to L-1
• Public comment period for items not listed as public hearings

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 254 S. Sherman St. after a brief public hearing. The motion to approve was made by Kaiser and seconded by Binder, with all members in favor. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and the April minutes.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved April minutes (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning at 254 S. Sherman St. (all in favor)

City Council

The Vassar City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed FY2022 budget, including resolutions setting millage rates and general appropriations. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including vendor listings and board minutes, and make appointments to the Building Codes Board of Appeals.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2022 budget
• Resolution #2021-04 setting millage rates
• Resolution #2021-05 general appropriations
• Appointments to Building Codes Board of Appeals (Gene Urcan, Pamela Stefan, Bryan Root)
• Consent agenda: April vendor list and board minutes

The Vassar City Council approved the FY2022 budget and related resolutions, including setting millage rates and general appropriations. The budget includes a water/sewer rate increase, which was questioned by a resident during the public hearing. The council also discussed several future projects and updates, such as the pedestrian bridge placement and a grant for pavilion repairs.

• Approved FY2022 budget and General Appropriations Resolution #2021-05 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-04 setting millage rates
• Approved consent agenda including vendor listing and board minutes
• Approved agenda and April 5, 2021 minutes as presented
• Appointed Gene Urcan, Pamela Stefan, and Bryan Root to Building Codes Board of Appeals (5-year terms)
• Moved City Hall dumpster to fairgrounds, locked after hours with key access at City Hall
• Council consensus not to create a Social District downtown
• City Manager to assist Youth Baseball with fundraising/grants for fairground ballpark repairs

Parks and Recreation

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items such as approval of minutes and the agenda. No specific business items, public hearings, or new ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Approval of February minutes

The commission approved a motion to waive the fee for using Ivan Middleton Hall for women's life events up to two times per year. Public comments included concerns about youth baseball field conditions and a request for free hall use, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved fee waiver for women's life events at Ivan Middleton Hall up to 2 times per year (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning application for the property at 519 E. Huron, submitted by Bedford RNA Properties. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and routine announcements. No other substantive items are listed.

• Rezoning application for 519 E. Huron by Bedford RNA Properties
• Approval of March minutes
• Public comment period

The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to approve a rezoning request for 519 E. Huron, with Binder opposed. The developer discussed how the rezone would aid their process. No public comment was made. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including unanimous approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved 519 E. Huron rezone (3-1, Binder opposed)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)

DDA

This is a routine Downtown Development Authority meeting with no substantive business items listed. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, commission member comments, city manager announcements, and adjournment.

• Approval of March 10 DDA minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made. The agenda and minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 8:59 AM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Vassar City Council will hold a first reading of the FY2022 budget and schedule a second reading and public hearing for May 3, 2021. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a city manager contract addendum, an investment broker authorization, a property purchase, and an engineering services amendment. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• First reading of FY22 budget, with second reading and public hearing scheduled for May 3, 2021
• Consideration of city manager's employment contract addendum
• Request to waive Ordinance 54-8 for two events: VAA Reverse Raffle at TNorth Pavilion (July 17, 2021) and Mud Runners Beer Tent at Fairgrounds (August 6-7, 2021)
• Consideration to authorize Baker Tilly as investment broker for operating reserve funds
• Consideration of purchase agreement for 200 N. Cass Ave

The Vassar City Council approved several items, including a public hearing for the FY2022 budget, an addendum to the City Manager's employment contract, waivers of alcohol restrictions for two nonprofit events, authorization for Baker Tilly as investment broker, a $1 purchase agreement for 200 N Cass Ave, and a $5,700 engineering amendment for Bourn Street storm sewer work. The council also excused Mayor Damm and approved the agenda and minutes.

• Excused Mayor Damm from the meeting.
• Approved the agenda with an added item on a professional service agreement amendment.
• Approved the March 1, 2021 regular and closed meeting minutes.
• Approved the consent agenda including vendor listing and board minutes.
• Set a public hearing for the FY22 budget on May 3, 2021.
• Approved the City Manager's employment contract addendum with salary $71,978 and term to June 30, 2025.
• Waived Ordinance 54-8 for alcohol at VAA and Mud Runners events.
• Authorized Baker Tilly as investment broker and approved the $1 purchase of 200 N Cass Ave.

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting includes public comment and commission member comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Capital Improvement Plan (FY21-22)
• Approval of February Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

The Vassar Planning Commission met and approved the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as a business item. All other agenda items were procedural, including approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

DDA

The Vassar DDA is meeting to approve its 2021-2022 budget and review a quote for Timber Oaks. The agenda also includes approval of December minutes and standard procedural items. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of 2021-2022 Vassar DDA Budget
• Review of Timber Oaks Quote

The DDA approved the 2021-22 budget and a quote from Timber Oaks for additional trimming of the Moore drain. The budget motion passed unanimously, while the Timber Oaks quote passed with three in favor and one abstention. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:15am.

• Approved 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Timber Oaks quote for Moore drain trimming (3-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Vassar City Council will vote on several routine items and new business, including hiring engineering services for the S. Water Street pavement improvement project, approving a MERS defined benefit addendum, establishing an Industrial Development District, and purchasing a BS&A Building Codes Module. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Industrial Development District and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Consideration of professional engineering services for S. Water Street pavement improvement project
• Resolution #2021-03 to establish an Industrial Development District (public hearing)
• Consideration of MERS Defined Benefit Addendum
• Consideration of BS&A Building Codes Module (quote included)
• Appointment of Jennifer Miller to DDA (4-year term to 2025)

The council approved a professional services agreement with Spicer Engineering for the S. Water Street pavement project, funded partly by a $293,600 Rural Task Force grant. It also approved a MERS retirement plan addendum, established an Industrial Development District, and authorized a $22,900 software module for building codes. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one member absent.

• Approved $96,500 engineering services agreement with Spicer Engineering (4-0)
• Approved MERS Defined Benefit Addendum (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-03 establishing Industrial Development District (4-0)
• Approved $22,900 BS&A Building Codes software module (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor list and board minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 1, 2021 regular and closed meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused Councilor Armstrong from meeting (4-0)
• Created ad hoc committee to negotiate City Manager contract amendments (4-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission met with a quorum present and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes by unanimous votes. No public comment was offered. The commission discussed applying for parks grants with a representative from Spicer Group and considered scheduling a volunteer build for Gazebo Park.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote
• Approved the previous meeting minutes by unanimous vote
• Discussed applying for parks grants with Spicer Group representative Jenni Stewart
• Discussed scheduling a volunteer build for Gazebo Park

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission will meet to review the agenda and approve minutes from the January 2021 meeting. The primary business item involves a special use permit application for the property located at 475 Goodrich.

• Special use permit for 475 Goodrich

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for 475 Goodrich, presented by Scott Dianda of Agromod, with a 3-0 vote and one abstention. The meeting was brief and included no public comment or other substantive decisions.

• Approved special use permit for 475 Goodrich (3-0, Kaiser abstained)

DDA

This is a procedural meeting of the Vassar Downtown Development Authority with no substantive business items listed. The agenda includes call to order, approval of agenda, public comment, business items, commission member comments, city manager announcements, and adjournment.

City Council

The Vassar City Council will meet to consider several items, including the annual 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy, an interlocal agreement with Tuscola County for a designated assessor, a new electronic tablet device policy, a grant services agreement, a quote for a WWTP pump, a proposed contract for building services, and a resolution to amend the city's Uniform Marihuana Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a closed session, and public comment periods.

• 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy with updated poverty thresholds
• Interlocal agreement with Tuscola County for designated assessor
• Resolution #2021-02 to amend the Uniform Marihuana Ordinance
• Proposed contract for building services (McKenna Proposal)
• WWTP pump quote from William Walter

The Vassar City Council approved Resolution #2021-02, amending the Uniform Marihuana Ordinance to increase the number of adult-use marijuana facilities from six to ten, with Mayor Pro-Tem Fabbro voting nay. The council also approved the 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy, an interlocal agreement with Tuscola County for a designated assessor, a tablet device policy, a $39,875 WWTP pump installation contract, and a professional services agreement with McKenna for building department services. All votes were unanimous except the marijuana resolution.

• Approved Resolution #2021-02 to increase adult-use marijuana facilities from 6 to 10 (4-1)
• Approved 2021 Poverty Exemption Policy (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Tuscola County for designated assessor (5-0)
• Approved Electronic Tablet Device Policy 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized signing of Spicer Engineering agreement for MDNR grant services (5-0)
• Awarded WWTP pump installation to William E Walter for $39,875 (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with McKenna for building department services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor listing and board minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Vassar City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance #2021-01, which amends portions of Chapter 10 of the City Code related to construction codes, including a repeal, fee schedule, penalties, publication, and effective date. Following the hearing, the council may consider action on the ordinance. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2021-01 amending Chapter 10 (construction code), including fee schedule and penalties

The Vassar City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Ordinance #2021-01, which amends portions of Chapter 10 of the City Code, including fee schedule and penalties. No public comment was made during the hearing. The city manager noted he will present a contract for discussion at the February 2021 regular meeting.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-01 amending Chapter 10 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 7:11pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Vassar Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from November 2020, and to hear public comment on non-hearing items. The main business items are a discussion of the CIB Planning Master Plan and a review of a processing pod application for 317 Extracts at 81 Enterprise. The meeting will also include commission member comments and city manager announcements.

• Review of CIB Planning Master Plan
• Processing pod application for 317 Extracts at 81 Enterprise
• Approval of November 2020 minutes
• Public comment period for non-hearing items

The commission received a presentation on the master plan update and discussed survey responses, with a motion to approve the agenda and minutes. No formal decisions were made on the master plan or 317 Extracts, which were only discussed.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved November 2020 minutes (all in favor)

DDA

The Vassar Downtown Development Authority is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including social media marketing, selfie signs, and board recruitment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Social media marketing discussion
• Selfie signs discussion
• Board recruitment discussion

City Council

The Vassar City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending the construction code, and consider adopting a recreation plan. They will also review budget amendments, emergency repairs for Well 1, and professional service proposals for engineering and Water Street projects.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 10 (Construction Code) with fee schedule and penalties
• Resolution #2021-01 to adopt the Recreation Plan
• FY21 6-month budget amendments
• Well 1 emergency repairs and piping replacement
• Preliminary engineering and construction administration services proposal for Athletic Bourn

Parks and Recreation

The Vassar Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to adopt the 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and minutes from November, plus public comment.

• Public hearing on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Resolution 2021-01 to adopt the master plan
• Approval of November minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)