Vassar public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council authorized the City Manager to present a three-year police service agreement to Vassar Township. The council also awarded a contract for playground installation at Harper Park. Various grant updates and community concerns regarding odors and blight were discussed.
- Authorized City Manager to present Police Service Agreement to Vassar Township
- Awarded $6,500 contract to IRD Homes for Harper Park Playground installation
- Approved appointment of I Rudnick to Planning Commission for a 3-year term
- Approved street closure for Vassar Public Schools Homecoming Parade on September 21, 2023
- Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved August 2023 Vendor Listing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held public hearings for two specific addresses. Both requests were approved by the commission.
- Approved public hearing for 127 N. Main St. (All in favor)
- Approved public hearing for 135 E. Huron Ave (All in favor)
ZBA
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a height variance for both primary and accessory structures at 675 N. Main St. The board also approved the minutes from June 27, 2022.
- Approved height variance for primary and accessory structures at 675 N. Main St (unanimous)
- Approved June 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
DDA
The DDA approved spending up to $200 for logo mugs to be included in welcome bags for new businesses. The board also lowered prices for DDA puzzles and posters and rescheduled a concert to September 6.
- Approved up to $200 to order logo mugs for new business welcome bags
- Lowered DDA puzzle price to $20 from $30
- Lowered DDA poster price to $15 from $20
- Rescheduled July 26 concert to September 6
- Approved August 2023 Agenda
- Approved July 2023 Minutes
Vassar Charter Commission
The Commission discussed and proposed specific deletions and wording changes to Articles 11 through 14 of the City Charter. These changes focus on purchasing limits, legal submissions, and financial reporting frequency. Articles 15 and 16 were deferred to the September meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Proposed striking Section 13.8 regarding attorney submissions
- Proposed striking 'Five Thousand Dollars' from Sections 13.11.1 and 13.11.2
- Proposed changing Section 14.5.6 reporting from quarterly to 'Biannually'
- Proposed striking Section 14.5.10 in its entirety
- Consensus to consider Articles 15 & 16 at the September meeting