East Grand Rapids public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission authorized spending for a preliminary study on realigning Reeds Lake Blvd to Lakeside Dr. and approved the purchase of playground equipment while rejecting existing construction bids. The commission also accepted the annual audit and extended a contract for soccer field renovations at Manhattan Park.
- Authorized up to $29,500 for professional services to study Reeds Lake Blvd and Lakeside Dr. realignment (7-0)
- Approved purchase of playground equipment and storage (7-0)
- Rejected playground construction bids (7-0)
- Approved extending engineering and construction agreement for Manhattan Park soccer field renovation up to $43,800 (7-0)
- Accepted and placed annual audit on file (7-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Schwartz to the Finance Committee (7-0)
- Approved payroll disbursements of $248,450.37 and other disbursements totaling $185,972.32 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 meeting (7-0)
City Commission
The City Commission accepted Commissioner Pachla's resignation effective December 31, 2022, and approved a process to fill the resulting vacancy. The board also authorized COVID-19 equity pay for city employees and approved facility security upgrades.
- Accepted Commissioner Pachla's resignation effective December 31, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved process to fill pending City Commission vacancy (7-0)
- Authorized equity premium pay for current city employees who served during COVID-19 and did not receive CARES Act funds (7-0)
- Approved $54,641.66 for fire alarm monitoring and facility access control equipment/software over 60 months (7-0)
- Adopted resolution to exempt the city from requirements of Public Act 152 of 2011 (7-0)
- Approved salary increase for the city manager following performance review (7-0)
- Approved payroll and other disbursements totaling $634,438.11 (7-0)
- Moved next Commission meeting to December 20, 2022 (7-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission approved the request for the 2023 EGRPS MS Regatta. Members received updates on the playground replacement process and the status of the dog park and SPARKS grant application.
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved 2023 EGRPS MS Regatta request (8-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several public safety purchases and zoning amendments. It also committed $150,000 toward the Manhattan Park Improvement Project and authorized meter reading services.
- Approved $19,899.40 for five Taser Cam Less Lethal Weapon Systems (5-1)
- Approved $9,800.91 for one gear dryer (6-0)
- Approved $13,710.00 - $15,910.00 for a Sergeant Examination Process (6-0)
- Approved amendments to sign standards in the C-1 Commercial District (6-0)
- Approved Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding Zoning Board of Appeals variance review standards (6-0)
- Approved $150,000 financial commitment for Manhattan Park Improvement Project (6-0)
- Approved $62,400.00 for meter reading services (6-0)
- Approved payroll and other disbursements totaling $452,644.83 (6-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several expenditures including playground equipment and fire truck repairs. The board also introduced amendments to the city code regarding commercial signage and zoning variance standards.
- Approved $726,216 for playground equipment (6-0)
- Approved modification of traffic signage on Conlon Avenue (6-0)
- Introduced amendments to C-1 Commercial District sign standards (6-0)
- Introduced zoning ordinance amendments removing 'substantial detriment' language (6-0)
- Approved $26,950.96 plus contingency and $42,906.29 for Ladder 23 repairs (6-0)
- Authorized voluntary Health Savings Account for 2023 Plan Year (6-0)
- Approved $184,522 for boiler and holding tank replacements (6-0)
- Approved up to $10,500 for Gaslight Village seasonal holiday lights (6-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a bid from Denny's Excavating for dog park construction, but removed the pavilion from the plan due to higher-than-expected costs. Other shade options will be explored. The commission also approved the GVBA Holiday Tree Lighting Event and the September 26, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved bid from Denny's Excavating for dog park construction (8-0)
- Removed pavilion from dog park plan due to high costs; other shade options to be explored
- Approved GVBA Holiday Tree Lighting Event with street closures (8-0)
- Approved amended September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)