Flushing public meetings in 2021

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing Election Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending Map 3 for redistricting and re-precincting, which aligns district and precinct boundaries. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The recommendation will go to City Council for a public hearing and vote on January 10, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda (2-0)
• Agreed to recommend Map 3 for redistricting (2-0)
• Approved resolution recommending Map 3 to City Council (2-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to move city council elections to even-year Novembers, a request to purchase two in-car police patrol vehicle camera systems, and the appointment of an acting police chief. The council will also review offers for the purchase of city-owned vacant properties and discuss a pension obligation bond feasibility analysis. Most other agenda items are routine approvals and reports.

• Resolution to move city council elections to even-year November
• Purchase of two in-car police patrol vehicle camera systems
• Appointment of Steve Colosky as acting chief of police effective January 28, 2022
• Review of offer for purchase of city-owned vacant property on Winters Eave Drive between 640 and 644
• Review of offers for purchase of city-owned property abutting Blue Pond with ingress/egress to/from Woodlands Pond Drive

The Flushing City Council approved several items, including accepting a bid for city-owned property and authorizing grant applications. A motion to negotiate a counter offer for property on Winters Eave Drive failed, but a separate motion to accept a $2,000 bid for that property passed. The council also scheduled a public hearing on moving elections to even years.

• Approved resolution authorizing MDOT TIP/CMAQ grant applications for FY 2023-2026 (7-0)
• Denied motion to negotiate counter offer for Winters Eave Drive property (3-4)
• Accepted $2,000 bid for Winters Eave Drive property, subject to contingencies (4-3)
• Accepted $85,000 bid from Dr. Mazen Najjer and Hana Sankari for Woodland Ponds Drive property (7-0)
• Approved participation in Genesee County Aerial Imagery Project 2022-2028 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on moving city council elections to even-year November (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two in-car police patrol vehicle camera systems (7-0)
• Accepted Police Chief Mark Hoornstra's resignation and appointed Steve Colosky as Acting Chief effective Jan 28, 2022 (6-0, 1 abstention)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and taking public comment. The main substantive item is old business: discussing raffle prizes and the locations, times, and dates for ticket sales. The committee will also receive updates on various parks and trails.

• Discuss raffle prizes and ticket sale locations, times, and dates
• Updates on Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, Eastview Veteran's Memorial Park, River Road Park, Cornwell Park
• Updates on Riverview Trail, Creekview Trail, and 2021 Movies in the Park

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will consider a $46,480 engineering services agreement with Rowe Professional Services for resurfacing East Main Street and Cherry Street, and a $24,645.80 purchase of a 2022 GMC Savana cargo van for water system maintenance. The council will also discuss selling a city-owned 2003 Chevrolet utility truck, make several appointments, and hold a closed session for a personnel evaluation. Most other agenda items are routine approvals of minutes, reports, and donations.

• Design and construction engineering agreement with Rowe Professional Services for East Main Street and Cherry Street resurfacing, $46,480
• Purchase of 2022 GMC Savana cargo van from Todd Wenzel Chevrolet via MiDeal, $24,645.80
• Request to sell city-owned 2003 Chevrolet utility truck #27 on BidCorp
• Appointments: Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney, Planning Commission representative, Metropolitan Alliance representative, Small Cities representative
• Closed session for periodic personnel evaluation of Clarence Goodlein

The Flushing City Council approved a $46,480 professional services agreement with Rowe Professional Services for design and construction engineering of East Main Street and Cherry Street resurfacing. The council also approved a one-year contract extension for City Manager Clarence Goodlein after a closed session, and made several appointments including Edward Sullivan as Mayor Pro Tem. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except for one abstention on the consent agenda.

• Approved $46,480 engineering services agreement with Rowe Professional Services for East Main Street and Cherry Street resurfacing (6-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension for City Manager Clarence Goodlein (6-0)
• Appointed Edward Sullivan as Mayor Pro Tem (6-0)
• Re-appointed Matthew McKone as City Attorney (6-0)
• Appointed Dane Miller to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Brooke Good to Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance (6-0)
• Appointed Mayor Joseph Karlichek to Genesee County Small Cities group (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 GMC Savanna Cargo Van for $24,645.80 (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving October minutes, accepting a resignation, and nominating a new secretary. They will also discuss a $200 budget for brochure printing, raffle prizes, and the 2022 meeting calendar. The committee is a recommending body to City Council.

• Consider accepting resignation of Ric McNally
• Take nominations for new committee secretary
• Discuss City Council approval of up to $200 for printing parks brochures
• Discuss raffle prizes gathered for raffle
• Consider 2022 calendar of meeting dates

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting to consider approval of the September 7, 2021 minutes, receive communications about noxious odor complaints related to marijuana cultivation and the status of a food truck ordinance, and discuss results from the Master Plan open house. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open for public comment, limited to five minutes per person.

• Approval of September 7, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
• Communication with City Council on noxious odor complaints from marijuana cultivation and harvesting
• Status of Food Truck Ordinance
• Master Plan discussion: results of Master Plan open house

The Flushing Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or public comments. They discussed a potential noxious odor ordinance related to marijuana cultivation and the progress of a food truck ordinance. The main substantive item was an update on the Master Plan process, with next steps to update land use maps over approximately two meetings. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Excused Commissioners Gray and Reitano from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved the September 7, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (5-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will consider several property and personnel matters, including the sale of city-owned parcels, the appointment of a new DPW director, and a request to forgive water and sewer delinquency fees. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and two potential closed sessions for a personnel evaluation and collective bargaining strategy.

• Authorization to sell city-owned parcel #55-25-200-058 abutting Blue Pond, with discussions with Lucy Ham Real Estate
• Status update on city-owned parcel #55-27-577-003 at 130 South Maple Street
• Request to forgive water and sewer delinquency fees for 1414 and 1416 Flushing Road
• Appointment of Jeffery Clark as DPW Director and approval of employment agreement
• Request for closed sessions for personnel evaluation (Clarence Goodlein) and collective bargaining (AFSCME-DPW)

The Flushing City Council approved the appointment of Jeff Clark as DPW Director effective October 30, 2021, following the retirement of Tony Nowiski, and entered into an employment agreement with Clark. The council also authorized the sale of city-owned property, denied a water/sewer fee forgiveness request, and directed drafting of a noxious odor ordinance.

• Approved appointment of Jeff Clark as DPW Director (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement with Jeff Clark for DPW Director (5-0)
• Authorized sale of city-owned parcel #55-25-200-058 abutting Blue Pond (5-0)
• Authorized exploration of sale/development of 130 S. Maple Street (5-0)
• Denied Hamed Awad's request for water/sewer fee forgiveness at 1414/1416 Flushing Road (5-0)
• Directed drafting of noxious odor ordinance and amendment to Medical Marijuana Caregiver Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $200 for Parks and Recreation promotional brochures (5-0)
• Terminated declared State of Emergency from August 12-13, 2021 storm (5-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comment. The main items are accepting the resignation of Chairperson Seth Neblock and appointing a new chairperson. The committee will also discuss the City Council's decisions on items submitted at the September 13 meeting and receive updates on various parks and trails.

• Accept resignation of Seth Neblock as Chairperson
• Appoint new Chairperson to the committee
• Discuss City Council decisions from September 13, 2021 meeting
• Updates on Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, Eastview Veteran's Memorial Park, River Road Park, Cornwell Park
• Updates on Riverview Trail, Creekview Trail, and 2021 Movies in the Park

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2021 International Fire Code, and also consider a resolution to split and dispose of city-owned property. The council will review reports on fire department repairs, a downtown parking lot delay, and consider requests for a homecoming parade and water/sewer fee forgiveness. Several equipment purchases are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2021-03 adopting the 2021 International Fire Code
• Resolution 2021-09-13a to split and dispose of city-owned property (Parcel #55-27-576-019)
• Request for forgiveness of water and sewer delinquency fees at 1414 and 1416 Flushing Road
• DPW request to purchase a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 HD pickup with snow plow via MiDeal
• Request from Flushing High School for homecoming parade on October 8, 2021

The Flushing City Council approved the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code by reference, and contracted with Stephenson Construction for roof repairs over the Fire Department Training Room at a cost of approximately $8,900, adding the apparatus bay roof repair to the Capital Improvement Plan. The council also approved the purchase of a new 2022 Chevrolet 2500HD pickup truck with a snow plow for $34,947.35, a 2021 eXmark zero turn lawn mower for $10,639, and 9 dry-tons of ferric chloride for $5,607. A request to forgive the sewer portion of a water/sewer bill for 1414 and 1416 Flushing Road was denied, but a motion to postpone the decision to the October 11, 2021 meeting was approved. The council also adopted a resolution to notify the public of its intent to dispose of city-owned property (Parcel #55-27-576-019) and approved the Flushing High School homecoming parade for October 8, 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03, adopting the 2021 International Fire Code by reference (7-0).
• Approved contract with Stephenson Construction for fire station training room roof repair at ~$8,900, and added apparatus bay roof repair to Capital Improvement Plan (7-0).
• Approved purchase of 2022 Chevrolet 2500HD pickup with snow plow for $34,947.35 (7-0).
• Approved purchase of 2021 eXmark zero turn mower for $10,639, waiving bid process (7-0).
• Approved purchase of 9 dry-tons of ferric chloride for $5,607 (7-0).
• Denied forgiveness of sewer portion of water/sewer bill for 1414/1416 Flushing Road (1-6), but postponed decision to October 11, 2021 (4-3).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09-13a to notify public of intent to dispose of city-owned parcel #55-27-576-019 (7-0).
• Approved Flushing High School homecoming parade on October 8, 2021 (5-0).

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business and several concrete items. They will consider approving August minutes, discuss the final $1,787.26 total from a ROW fundraiser, weigh further fundraising at city events, review proposed playground equipment, and consider a budget to submit to City Council. The committee will also select a new chairperson and consider creating a fundraising subcommittee.

• Discuss ROW fundraiser final total of $1,787.26
• Consider further fundraising at Harvestfest and Candlewalk
• Consider proposed budget to submit to City Council
• Consider Terry Reechko's request to present at October meeting
• Consider selection of a new chairperson

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting to consider a special use permit application for 1115 Pleasantview Drive, along with routine approvals of minutes and public comment. The meeting is held via Zoom for viewing only, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Special use permit application at 1115 Pleasantview Drive
• Approval of August 2, 2021 minutes
• Invitation to Rowe Professional Services 2021 Fall CES Presentation
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Flushing Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a daycare at 1115 Pleasantview Drive, with conditions including state licensing and a one-year review. The vote was unanimous (5-0). Public comment included opposition from neighbors and support from others.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 1115 Pleasantview Drive daycare (5-0)
• Excused Commissioners Borgerding and Gray from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved the August 2, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Flushing City Council Special Meeting

The Flushing City Council is holding a special meeting to consider ratifying the state of emergency declared on August 27, 2021, and to consider a request to hold a September 11 Memorial/Tribute Event in Riverview Park on September 11, 2021. The meeting also includes public comment and reports.

• Ratification of state of emergency declared August 27, 2021
• Request for September 11 Memorial/Tribute Event at Riverview Park on September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

The Flushing City Council ratified Mayor Joseph Karlichek's state of emergency declared on August 27, 2021, for the microburst storm event of August 12/13, 2021. The council also approved a request to hold a September 11 Memorial/Tribute event in Riverview Park on September 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., using the Bandshell, provided the organizers adhere to the Use of Facilities Policy passed on September 8, 2014. Both motions passed unanimously with 6 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

• Ratified the Mayor's State of Emergency declared on August 27, 2021, for the microburst storm event of August 12/13, 2021 (motion by Fralick, second by Good; 6-0).
• Approved the request to hold a September 11 Memorial/Tribute Event in Riverview Park on September 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., using the Bandshell, subject to the Use of Facilities Policy (motion by Fralick, second by Johnson; 6-0).
• Approved the September 2, 2021 agenda with the addition of item 8b (motion by Johnson, second by Fralick; 6-0).

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is meeting to consider several administrative and policy items, including first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code, employment agreements for the fire chief and police chief, and a discussion of EMS response times. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes and reports, plus several purchase authorizations and a waiver of late fees for a housing management company.

• First reading of ordinance to adopt 2021 International Fire Code (amend Section 92.10)
• Employment agreements for Fire Chief and Chief of Police (effective July 1, 2021)
• Purchase of 2021 Dodge Charger for $27,462 to replace vehicle destroyed in accident
• Rental of rear-load garbage truck for fall leaf pickup at $2,300/week ($15,000 total)
• Waiver of water/wastewater late fees for Elmcrest Village (Millennia Housing Management)

The Flushing City Council approved employment agreements with Police Chief Mark Hoornstra and Fire Chief Jim Michael, denied a request from Millennia Housing Management to waive late fees for water and wastewater at Elmcrest Village, and approved several purchases and contracts, including a new police vehicle and road marking services. The council also approved first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code.

• Approved employment agreement with Police Chief Mark Hoornstra (6-0)
• Approved employment agreement with Fire Chief Jim Michael (6-0)
• Denied Millennia Housing Management's request for waiver of late fees for Elmcrest Village (6-0)
• Approved $1,927 for Gary Nickel Memorial Trail plaque (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved M&M Pavement Marking for annual road line remarking at $6,500 (6-0)
• Waived competitive bid and approved purchase of 2021 Dodge Charger for $27,462 (6-0)
• Approved rental of rear-load garbage truck for fall leaf pickup at $2,300/week (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting 2021 International Fire Code (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to consider routine approvals, hear a disc golf presentation, and discuss old and new business including a proposed budget for City Council and a possible canoe stop along the Riverview Trail. The committee is a recommending body, not a final decision-maker.

• Disc Golf Presentation by Kyle Reed
• Donation Solicitation in the Street Right of Way August 20-21, 2021
• Discuss Proposed Budget to be Submitted to City Council
• Discuss Canoe Stop along Flushing Riverview Trail at the Pavilion
• Consider Approval of June 1, 2021 Meeting Minutes

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting to consider a special use permit for a group child care home at 1115 Pleasantview Drive and to discuss a resident's complaint about enforcement of zoning rules on trailer and RV parking in R-1 driveways. The agenda also includes updates on a food truck ordinance and a Master Plan open house.

• Public hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit for a group child care home (12 children or less) at 1115 Pleasantview Drive, parcel 55-25-511-008
• Discussion of a complaint from Robert Jones of 324 Windy Bluff regarding interpretation and enforcement of zoning ordinances on trailer/RV parking in R-1 zoned driveways
• Update regarding Food Truck Ordinance
• Update regarding Master Plan Open House
• Consider approval of July 6, 2021 minutes

The Flushing Planning Commission held a public hearing on a special use permit for a group child care home at 1115 Pleasantview Drive, heard from multiple neighbors opposed to the daycare, and voted unanimously to postpone the decision until the September meeting. The postponement allows commissioners to review a Standards Checklist and the petitioner to submit further documents. The Commission also determined that a complaint about trailer and RV parking enforcement should go to the Zoning Board of Appeals, not the Planning Commission.

• Postponed special use permit decision for 1115 Pleasantview Drive daycare to September (6-0)
• Determined Robert Jones' zoning interpretation request should go to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approved agenda for August 2, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved July 6, 2021 minutes as presented (6-0)
• Excused Commissioner Gray from August 2, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Flushing City Council Special Meeting

The Flushing City Council is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter a closed session to consult with its attorney about trial or settlement strategy in the pending litigation Hoornstra v City of Flushing. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and public comment periods. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268e to discuss litigation strategy in Hoornstra v City of Flushing
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person on agenda items only
• Meeting held via Zoom for viewing only

The Flushing City Council held a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy in Hoornstra v City of Flushing. After reconvening, the council approved and authorized signatures on a settlement agreement and release of claims in that case. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved July 28, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Entered closed session to consult with attorney on Hoornstra v City of Flushing litigation (6-0)
• Approved and authorized signatures on settlement agreement and release of claims in Hoornstra v City of Flushing (6-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including renaming Creekview Trail in honor of Gary Nickel, allowing weekend road construction, and approving a $32,900 engineering contract for downtown parking lot improvements. The council will also consider rescinding the city's COVID-19 state of emergency and awarding bids for fire department repairs and sidewalk work.

• Rename Creekview Trail to 'The Gary Nickel Memorial Creekview Trail' and spend up to $1,603 on a memorial plaque
• Authorize Eastern Asphalt Company and Lois Kay Company to do roadwork on weekends from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Approve $32,900 construction engineering services agreement with Rowe Professional Services for downtown parking lots and North Alley
• Waive bid process and award up to $20,000 to Kent Foundation Repair for fire department building helical piers
• Rescind the city's state of emergency declared March 16, 2020

The Flushing City Council voted unanimously to end the local state of emergency declared in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also approved several contracts, including a $32,900 engineering agreement with Rowe Professional Services, a three-year assessing services renewal with Legacy Assessing Services, and a $25,200 sidewalk repair bid to Donaldson & Sons. A motion to refer a zoning rule change about RV parking to the Planning Commission failed in a 3-4 vote.

• Ended the City of Flushing state of emergency from March 2020 (7-0)
• Approved $32,900 construction engineering agreement with Rowe Professional Services (7-0)
• Approved three-year renewal with Legacy Assessing Services, $36,500-$38,700 per year (7-0)
• Awarded sidewalk repair bid to Donaldson & Sons for $25,200 (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 fire department structural repair to Kent Foundation Repair, waiving bid (7-0)
• Approved $16,578 five-year voting equipment service agreement with Hart Intercivic (7-0)
• Approved weekend roadwork requests for Eastern Asphalt and Lois Kay Company (7-0)
• Denied referral of RV parking rule change to Planning Commission (3-4)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main items are a discussion of a proposed food truck ordinance and setting a date and time for a master plan open house. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of proposed food truck ordinance
• Discussion of date and time for master plan open house
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person
• Approval of June 7, 2021 minutes
• Telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions

The Flushing Planning Commission approved corrected Master Plan open house boards for presentation at upcoming public open houses. The commission also discussed a proposed food truck ordinance, asking commissioners to gather community input before the next meeting. No public hearing was held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved corrected Master Plan Open House Boards (4-0)
• Excused Commissioners Borgerding, Gray, and Sullivan from the July 6 meeting (4-0)
• Approved the July 6, 2021 agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved the June 7, 2021 minutes (3-0, Olson abstaining)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a telephonic meeting to consider several action items, including awarding a $456,420 bid for downtown reconstruction, approving commercial rehabilitation exemptions, amending fees and budget, and entering into leases. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a tax exemption for 108 N. Seymour Road and a closed session for litigation and collective bargaining.

• Bid award to Eastern Asphalt for $456,420 for downtown North Alley and parking lots reconstruction
• Public hearing on Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for 108 N. Seymour Road
• Resolution amending 2021/2022 FY Schedule of Fees
• Lease agreements with Bella Birches Catering (606 N. McKinley) and Flushing Senior Citizens Center (106 Elm Street)
• Request to sell city-owned parcel #55-34-532-067 and split parcel #55-25-200-003

The Flushing City Council unanimously approved awarding the reconstruction bid for the downtown north alley and north/south parking lots to Eastern Asphalt Company for $465,420. The council also approved a three-year lease with Bella Birches Catering & Event Planning for 606 N. McKinley Road and a one-year lease with the Flushing Senior Citizens Center for 106 Elm Street. Additionally, they authorized the sale and splitting of two city-owned parcels and approved a six-year collective bargaining agreement with police officers.

• Approved $465,420 bid to Eastern Asphalt for downtown north alley and north/south parking lot reconstruction
• Approved three-year lease with Bella Birches Catering & Event Planning for 606 N. McKinley Road
• Approved one-year lease with Flushing Senior Citizens Center for 106 Elm Street
• Authorized sale of city-owned parcel #55-34-532-067 and splitting of parcel #55-25-200-003 for sale
• Authorized land survey to split city-owned parcel #55-27-576-019 and prepare quit claim deeds for adjacent property owners
• Approved Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for 108 N. Seymour Road
• Approved 2021/2022 FY Schedule of Fees amendment and 2020/2021 FY Budget amendment
• Approved six-year collective bargaining agreement with police officers (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2027)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Flushing Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main item is a public hearing on a request to vary from zoning ordinance Section 153.312 to allow a drive-thru establishment in the Central Business District at 124 S. Cherry Street. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for drive-thru at 124 S. Cherry Street
• Consider approval of April 19, 2021 ZBA minutes
• Telephonic meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will hear a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Committee, receive updates on commercial rehabilitation districts, a proposed sledding hill, and downtown parking lot improvements, and discuss a food truck ordinance and the master plan. Public comments are limited to five minutes.

• Discussion of Food Truck Ordinance
• Master Plan Discussion
• Update on Commercial Rehabilitation Districts and Certificates
• Proposed Sledding Hill
• Downtown Parking Lot Improvements

The Flushing Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. They discussed a proposed Food Truck Ordinance and reviewed draft boards for the Master Plan Open House, with a date and location to be decided at the next meeting. All other items were informational or routine approvals.

• Excused absent commissioners Borgerding, Olson, and Reitano (4-0)
• Approved June 7, 2021 agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 3, 2021 minutes (4-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider fundraising ideas, including a raffle and roadside drive, and discuss adopting a statement to City Council about the committee's role in funding and budgeting. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving park sub-committee updates.

• Discuss fundraising: raffle, roadside fund drive, and donor goal list
• Discuss and potentially adopt statement to City Council on funding and budgeting role
• Approve May 4, 2021 minutes
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per person)
• Updates on Riverview Park, Waterworks Park, and other parks

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget, millage rate, capital improvement plan, garbage fee, water and sewer rates, and a fee schedule. They will also consider establishing a commercial rehabilitation district at 108 N. Seymour Road and amending the temporary sign ordinance. Several other actions include awarding a fire department roof repair contract, authorizing grant applications for road resurfacing, and approving leases.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2021/2022 fiscal year budget, millage rate, capital improvement plan, and garbage fee
• Resolution to adopt 2021/2022 water and sewer rates
• Resolution establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District at 108 N. Seymour Road
• Award repair of Fire Department roof to Stephanson Construction, LLC for $16,350
• Grant applications for resurfacing North Seymour Road and North Cherry Street

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will discuss potential revenue sources and define the committee's roles and responsibilities to communicate to City Council. The agenda also includes updates on various parks and trails.

• Consider sources of revenue
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities to communicate to City Council
• Updates on Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, and others
• 2021 Movies in the Park update
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will meet via telephonic conference to discuss the city Master Plan and review a communications update regarding 108 N. Seymour. The commission will also consider a request for a Special Use Permit at 1552 Pierson Road.

• Special Use Permit request for 1552 Pierson Road
• Update on 108 N. Seymour
• Master Plan discussion

Flushing City Council Workshop

The Flushing City Council will conduct a telephonic conferencing meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The primary purpose of this workshop is to discuss the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Budget.

• Workshop subject: 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Budget

Flushing City Council Workshop

The Flushing City Council is holding a telephonic workshop meeting to discuss the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public participation via Zoom or phone. The agenda includes public comment, but the main item is the budget workshop.

• Workshop on 2021/2022 fiscal year budget
• Telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the continued use of an existing drive-through in the Central Business District. The board will also consider a request to vary from zoning ordinance section 153.312 to allow a drive-thru establishment at this location.

• Public hearing for continued drive-through use at 124 South Cherry Street
• Request to vary from Zoning Ordinance Section 153.312 regarding drive-thru establishments

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider several action items, including a bid for resurfacing South Seymour Road, a contract for sewer line televising, and a first reading of a temporary sign ordinance. The agenda also includes multiple consent agenda items, reports, and a closed session.

• Bid from Lois Kay Contracting Company for resurfacing South Seymour Road from West Pierson Road to the railroad crossing
• Contract with M&K Jetting and Televising, Inc. for sewer line televising at 2019 pricing
• First reading of an ordinance for the regulation of temporary signs
• Resolution to install a streetlight near 625 E Main with Consumer Energy
• Request to waive fees for Flushing Lions Club car show at Riverview Bandshell on July 10

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will discuss old business like the Sled Hill, Movies in the Park, and fundraising, plus new business on a pickleball court in Riverview Park and board member expectations. Public comment is limited to five minutes.

• New business: Pickleball court in Riverview Park
• New business: Rules, guidelines, expectations for board members
• Old business: Budget, priorities, projects (Sled Hill, Movies in the Park)
• Fundraising: Memorial bricks, benches, adopt-a-tree
• Information table at Harvest Fest

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main business is reviewing the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Capital Improvements Plan and Budgets, along with continued discussions on sign ordinance updates and the Master Plan update. The meeting also includes a status report on 108 North Seymour Road and a presentation by Mayor Joe Karlichek.

• 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Capital Improvements Plan and Budgets
• Status report on 108 North Seymour Road
• Continued discussion of Flushing Sign Ordinance Updates
• Master Plan Update
• Presentation by Mayor Joe Karlichek

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee Workshop

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a telephonic workshop due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main agenda item is a discussion of the committee's roles and responsibilities, with attachments including the Michigan Open Meetings Act, the local parks ordinance, a related resolution, and a Roberts Rules of Order cheat sheet. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of committee roles and responsibilities
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Attachments include Michigan Open Meetings Act and local parks ordinance

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is meeting by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider several contracts and proposals, including a biosolids handling contract, a sledding hill project, and road and parking lot engineering services, plus requests for event permits and a trail renaming.

• Three-year contract with Bio-Tech Agronomics for WWTP biosolids testing, pumping, transporting, and land application
• Cost estimate and Rowe Professional Services proposal for Eastview Park sledding hill
• Rowe Professional Services proposal for North Seymour Road construction engineering
• Rowe Professional Services proposal for Senior Center/Library parking lot resurfacing
• Request to rename Creekview Trail as Gary Nickel Memorial Trail

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will consider the budget, a public relations pamphlet, and equipment purchases for Movies in the Park. Members will also discuss fundraising opportunities and replacement fall events following the cancellation of Trail of Terror.

• Consider Budget
• Consider Purchase of Equipment for Movies in the Park
• Discuss Sledding Hill in Eastview Park Access Trail
• Discuss Fundraising Opportunities (Memorial Benches, Donation Drive, GoFundMe)
• Discuss Replacement Fall Events since Trail of Terror was cancelled

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is holding a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes a public hearing, a review of the city's capital program and SWOT analysis, and continued discussions on sign ordinance amendments and the master plan update process. No major decisions are listed; most items are discussions or informational.

• Public hearing on Mt. Morris Township Master Plan (no action)
• Overview of City's Capital Program and SWOT Analysis
• Discussion of Sign Ordinance Amendments (continuation)
• Discussion of process for updating City's Master Plan
• Approval of February 2, 2021 minutes

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider resolutions to bond for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and contract with MDOT for Seymour Road improvements, plus several event permit requests and appointments. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, and a presentation on water and sewer rate study.

• Resolution 2021-02-08a: Bond for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
• Resolution 2021-02-08b: Contract with MDOT for Seymour Road Improvements
• Request to sell DPW 1993 Chevrolet 2500 Truck
• Request from Flushing Lions Club for pedestrian crossing signal upgrades at Main/Cherry and Main/Maple
• Appointment of Anthony Nowiski as Act 51 Street Administrator

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet by phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider approving the January 5, 2021 minutes, discuss the sledding hill in Eastview Park, the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and priorities, and a calendar of events for 2021. New business includes assigning parks to members, discussing public relations, and using volunteers for events.

• Discuss Sledding Hill in Eastview Park
• Consider 2021/2022 FY Budget and Priorities
• Consider Calendar of Events for 2021
• Assignment of Specific Parks to Members for Monitoring
• Consider Utilization of Volunteers to Assist with Events

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is holding a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment, with the main substantive item being a discussion on possible changes to the sign ordinance to allow conditions on all temporary signs.

• Discussion on possible changes to the Sign Ordinance for temporary signs
• Approval of January 4, 2021 minutes
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Telephonic meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Jennifer Daly. The request seeks a variance to store a recreational vehicle in an area other than the side or rear yard.

• Variance request for recreational vehicle storage at 430 Dale Street

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key actions include considering resolutions to dissolve the Corridor Improvement Authority and amend the FY2020/2021 budget, as well as a second reading of an ordinance to collect cost recovery charges for emergency services. The council will also hear a presentation on the city's annual financial report and consider appointments, including a new city treasurer.

• Resolution 2020-01-14a to dissolve the Corridor Improvement Authority and its Tax Increment Financing Plan
• Resolution 2020-01-14b amending the FY2020/2021 budget
• Second reading of ordinance to collect cost recovery charges for fire, law enforcement, code enforcement, and other emergency services
• Appointment of Kim Lynch as City Treasurer
• Request to authorize submittal of 2022-2024 Community Development Block Grant funding projects

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a telephonic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes approving past minutes, electing officers, discussing the sledding hill at Eastview Park, and setting the 2021 meeting schedule and goals.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of sledding hill development at Eastview Park
• Consider 2021 meeting date schedule
• Identify goals and objectives for FY 2021/2022
• Approval of minutes from January, March, and September 2020

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting telephonically due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main substantive item is a discussion of a communication from the City Attorney regarding a possible sign ordinance amendment in response to the Reed v City of Gilbert court case. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Discussion of possible sign ordinance amendment related to Reed v City of Gilbert
• Approval of September 8, 2020 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person