Vassar public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
DDA
The DDA discussed the management, storage, and budgeting of the downtown lighting project. The board also reviewed a downtown revitalization grant plan involving a QR-code-based points system and prize distribution.
- Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
- Approved November 2022 minutes (all in favor)
- Decided to offer prize pick up for the revitalization program at Vassar Library and City Hall
City Council
The City Council authorized a five-year contract with Michigan AgriBusiness Solutions, LLC for emptying the WWTP digester. The council also re-appointed its leadership and approved the 2023 public meeting calendar and FY2024 budget timeline.
- Re-appointed Michael Damm as Mayor
- Re-appointed Chuck Fabbro as Mayor Pro-Tem
- Approved 2023 Public Meeting Calendar
- Approved FY2024 Budget Timeline
- Authorized 5-year biosolid sludge contract with Michigan AgriBusiness Solutions, LLC
- Supported Resolution #2022-17 Tuscola County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approved Resolution #2022-18 Santa Clause
- Approved Resolution #2022-19 Charitable Gaming License for Shifters of Vassar
DDA
The board approved a $500 donation to Government for Tomorrow. Members discussed the Buy Nearby Grant plan and the Farmers Market interest meeting. No action was taken on the Norm’s Heating and Cooling LLC façade grant as funding was previously approved.
- Approved $500 donation to Government for Tomorrow (all in favor)
- Approved November 9, 2022 agenda (all in favor)
- Approved October 2022 minutes (all in favor)
City Council
The City Council approved a notice of intent to borrow up to $10 million for water supply system upgrades, including new wells and water mains. Council also authorized grant applications for a youth football field and police equipment. The Pedestrian Bridge Project has been halted due to excessive bid costs.
- Approved Resolution #2022-14 to bond up to $10 million for water supply system improvements
- Authorized $1 million Michigan DNR Spark Grant application for a new Youth Football Field
- Authorized $5,000 Michigan Township Par Plan grant application for police teasers
- Approved $22,500 engagement of BakerTilly as Municipal Advisors for DWSRF bonding
- Approved BakerTilly proposal for a Sanitary Sewer Rate Study not to exceed $9,500
- Approved Resolution #2022-11 extending the oath of office deadline to December 5, 2022
- Halted the Pedestrian Bridge Project due to excessive bid costs