Flushing public meetings in 2024

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a first reading of the City of Flushing Zoning Ordinance and an amendment to Chapter 90 (Animals, Penalty). The council will also swear in Council Member Danielle Smith, consider a bid for managed IT services, and approve meeting schedules for 2025. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a legal opinion.

• First reading of the City of Flushing Zoning Ordinance
• First reading of amendment to Chapter 90 - Animals, Penalty
• Bid tabulation for managed IT services
• Swearing in of Council Member Danielle Smith
• Approve City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation meeting schedules for 2025

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on December 3, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including new playground equipment for Mutton Park, basketball court improvements, and the Twilight Tuesday series. The committee is a recommending body to the City Council.

• Discuss new playground equipment for Mutton Park
• Discuss basketball court in Mutton Park
• Discuss Twilight Tuesday dates and themes for next year
• Discuss by-law changes/revisions
• Approve meeting dates for next year

Flushing City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Flushing City Council. The main business is a public hearing and a request to consider offers to purchase the property at 1569 Flushing Road. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new members.

• Swearing-in of new members: Mayor Edward Sullivan, District 1 Joseph Karlichek, At Large Michael Aversa, Partial Term At Large Nicholas Reitano
• Public hearing
• Request for Consideration of Offers to Purchase 1569 Flushing Road

The Flushing City Council voted 6-0 to accept Offer #2 of $105,000 for the property at 1569 Flushing Road, which includes deed restrictions to preserve the historic integrity of the building and maintain R-1 zoning. A competing offer of $111,111 was rejected 2-4. The council also approved the meeting agenda and swore in newly elected members.

• Approved Offer #2 for 1569 Flushing Road at $105,000 with deed restrictions (6-0)
• Rejected Offer #1 for 1569 Flushing Road at $111,111 with deed restrictions (2-4)
• Approved the December 2, 2024 agenda as presented (6-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will consider several items including a resolution to purchase property at 220 Bowman Street, updated special events policy, and bids for library annex roof, playground equipment, and ADA picnic tables. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for approving October minutes, bills, and departmental reports.

• Resolution 2024.11.12 to purchase property at 220 Bowman Street
• Request for consideration of updated Special Events Policy
• Bids for Library Annex Roof
• Playground equipment bids for Mutton Park
• CDBG funded ADA picnic tables

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss old and new business, including Twilight Tuesday dates and themes, a basketball court in Mutton Park, by-law revisions, and upcoming events. New business includes Candle Walk plans, an email list, and approving next year's meeting dates. The committee will also receive updates on various parks and trails.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesday dates for next year and themes
• Discuss basketball court in Mutton Park
• Discuss by-law changes/revisions
• Candle Walk plans
• Approve meeting dates for next year

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a request to rezone property at 123 Boman Street, and another to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 153 (Zoning Code). The commission will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes, and discuss new and old business items.

• Public hearing on rezoning request for 123 Boman Street
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 153 – Zoning Code
• Approval of agenda for October 28, 2024
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2024
• Review of City of Flushing ZO PH 10.28.2024

The Flushing Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a draft zoning ordinance update and send it to the City Council for a 30-day review by the county, neighboring communities, and utilities. A rezoning request for 123 Boman Street was withdrawn after the city planner determined it was unnecessary for the owner's plans. The commission also excused an absent member and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Excused Nick Reitano from the October 28 meeting (6-0)
• Approved the October 28 agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved the October 7 minutes as presented (6-0)
• Rezoning request for 123 Boman Street withdrawn by applicant after city planner determined rezoning not needed
• Approved draft zoning ordinance update and directed clerk to send for 30-day review (6-0)

City of Flushing Election Commission

The City of Flushing Election Commission is meeting to approve election inspector lists for the November 5, 2024 election and early voting period, as well as resolutions for the absent voter counting board and 9-day early voting. They will also consider minutes from previous meetings and conduct a public accuracy test of voting equipment.

• Approval of Election Inspector List for November 5, 2024 election
• Approval of Election Inspector List for Early Voting October 26 - November 3, 2024
• Approval of Resolution for November 5, 2024 Absent Voter Counting Board
• Approval of Resolution for November 5, 2024 9 Day Early Voting
• Public Accuracy Test

The Flushing Election Commission unanimously approved election inspector lists for the November 5, 2024 primary election and early voting, and adopted resolutions establishing two Absent Voter Counting Boards and a nine-day early voting precinct. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved election inspector list for November 5, 2024 primary election (3-0)
• Approved election inspector list for early voting October 26 – November 3, 2024 (3-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing two Absent Voter Counting Boards for November 5, 2024 (3-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing a nine-day early voting precinct at City Hall, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (3-0)
• Approved April 30, 2024 Election Commission/Public Accuracy Test minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 16, 2024 Election Commission minutes (3-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a request to sell 1569 Flushing Road, a request to consider a fund balance policy, and a request to discuss the November council meeting. The council will also consider bids for upfitting a police patrol vehicle and an IT quote from VC3, as well as a resolution to apply for 2026-2029 TIP funding. A closed session is planned under state law for certain discussions.

• Request to sell 1569 Flushing Road
• Request for consideration of fund balance policy
• Request for resolution to authorize application for 2026-2029 TIP funding
• Request for upfitting police patrol vehicle
• Memo to consider IT quote from VC3

The Flushing City Council voted 7-0 to decline the Genesee County Road Commission's cost-sharing proposal for a roundabout at N. Elms Rd., Kelly Rd., and Coutant Street. The council also approved the sale of 1569 Flushing Road with sealed bids and development plans, and adopted a fund balance policy to guide financial stability. All decisions were unanimous.

• Declined the Genesee County Road Commission's cost-sharing proposal for a roundabout at N. Elms Rd., Kelly Rd., and Coutant Street (7-0).
• Approved the sale of 1569 Flushing Road and authorized soliciting sealed bids with development plans (7-0).
• Adopted a fund balance policy to establish guidelines for the city's financial stability (7-0).
• Approved upfitting a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe police patrol vehicle from Arrowhead Upfitters for $15,483.80 (7-0).
• Authorized issuing RFPs for managed IT services and Microsoft 365 licensing while continuing with VC3 (7-0).
• Approved a resolution to apply for 2026-2029 TIP funding for Seymour Road and Flushing Road projects with a $626,052 local match (7-0).
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, bills, reports, and a Turkey Trot request (7-0).
• Approved entering closed session to discuss property, then authorized an offer on the property discussed (7-0).

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will meet to consider scheduling a public hearing for a zoning map amendment (re-zoning) and to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting includes public comment and general discussion on zoning board and city council updates.

• Schedule a public hearing for a zoning map amendment (re-zoning)
• Transmittal of proposed zoning ordinance amendment and schedule a public hearing
• Review of marked-up and clean versions of the zoning ordinance working draft
• General discussion on Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates

The Flushing Planning Commission voted unanimously to schedule a special meeting on October 28, 2024, for a public hearing on a rezoning request for 123 Boman Street and for receiving public comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 153 of the Zoning Code. The commission also reviewed a marked-up draft of the zoning code, discussing topics such as window lighting and waste receptacles. No decisions were made on the zoning amendments themselves.

• Scheduled special meeting for October 28, 2024, for public hearing on rezoning of 123 Boman Street (6-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for October 28, 2024, for public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 153 Zoning Code (6-0)
• Excused Commissioner Nick Reitano from the October 7 meeting (6-0)
• Approved agenda for October 7, 2024, as presented (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024, as presented (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss old business including Twilight Tuesdays, a basketball court in Mutton Park, by-law changes, Harvest Fest, the Farmers Market, and shirts. They will also consider new business for upcoming year events and receive updates from sub-committees on various parks and trails. The committee is a recommending body to City Council and administration staff.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesdays
• Discuss Basketball Court in Mutton Park
• Discuss By-Law Changes/Revisions
• Events for Upcoming Year
• Sub-committee reports on Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, Eastview Veteran's Memorial Park, River Road Park, Cornwell Park, Riverview Trail, Creekview Trail, Movies in the Park, Pickleball, Budget, Master Plan

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a public hearing and likely vote on an ordinance to prohibit hooved animals on properties under 5 acres. The council will also consider several purchases, including EMS equipment, a wastewater pump replacement, and a garbage truck rental for leaf collection. The meeting includes a proclamation for Michael Badder's 40 years of service and a presentation on a roundabout.

• Public hearing and 2nd reading of ordinance to prohibit hooved animals on properties under 5 acres
• Approval of EMS equipment purchase (monitor and Lucas device)
• Authorization to replace Submersible Pump #2 at WWTP
• Authorization to rent rear load garbage truck for leaf collection
• Approval of Flushing High School Homecoming Parade on Sept 20, 2024

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting hooved animals on properties smaller than five acres. The council also approved purchases of EMS equipment, a wastewater pump, and a garbage truck rental for leaf collection. Public comment included opposition to a proposed roundabout.

• Approved ordinance banning hooved animals on less than 5 acres (7-0)
• Approved $51,191.90 for LifePak 15 monitor/defibrillator and $20,765.45 for LUCAS CPR device (7-0)
• Approved $47,600 for replacement submersible pump at WWTP (7-0)
• Approved rental of rear-load garbage truck for leaf collection, not to exceed $25,000 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (7-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, public hearing, and general discussion. No specific rezonings, contracts, or other substantive decisions are listed for discussion or vote.

• Approval of agenda for September 3, 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)
• General discussion includes Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates

The Flushing Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 3, 2024, with six members present. They approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and conducted a review of Chapter 153 zoning sections and parking requirements. No public hearings, new business, or substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

• Excused Kraig Kuehnemund from the meeting (6-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting at Riverview Park, with Zoom available for viewing only. The agenda includes public comment, old and new business, and updates on several parks and trails. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be a routine update session.

• Public comment period for residents to raise concerns or praise
• Sub-committee reports 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 on an amendment to the Water System Cross Connections Ordinance and consider adopting a three-year contract for finance services. The consent agenda includes approval of July 2024 minutes, bills, and departmental reports. The council may also enter closed session under state law exemptions.

• Public hearing on Water Supply Cross Connection Ordinance Amendment
• Request for adoption of a three-year contract for finance services
• Request for approval of biosolids contract with Biotech
• Sidewalk bid memo for 2024
• Animal ordinance discussion

The council approved a three-year contract with Kimberly Lynch for financial and accounting services totaling $109,798, $113,100, and $116,480 per year. They also approved a three-year biosolids contract with Biotech Agronomics, a $140,000 sidewalk project with Donaldson and Sons, and adopted an amendment to the water system cross connections ordinance. A first reading of a new animal ordinance was approved, with a public hearing set for September 9, 2024.

• Approved 3-year finance contract with Kimberly Lynch ($109,798-$116,480) (6-0)
• Approved 3-year biosolids contract with Biotech Agronomics (6-0)
• Approved $140,000 sidewalk project with Donaldson and Sons (6-0)
• Adopted water system cross connections ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of animal ordinance 2024-04, public hearing set for Sept 9 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July minutes, bills, and reports (6-0)
• Approved Flushing High School senior celebration donation collection Oct 11-12 (6-0)

Building Advisory Board

The Flushing Building Advisory Board is meeting to handle procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, plus any unfinished or new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing City Election Commission is meeting to approve election inspector lists for the August 6, 2024 election and early voting period, and to consider two resolutions related to the absent voter counting board and 9-day early voting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public accuracy test.

• Approval of Election Inspector List for August 06, 2024
• Approval of Election Inspector List for Early Voting July 27 - August 04, 2024
• Resolution 2024-07-16a: Absent Voter Counting Board Resolution
• Resolution 2024-07-16b: 9 Day Early Voting Resolution
• Public Accuracy Test

The Flushing Election Commission unanimously approved election inspector assignments for the August 6, 2024 primary election, including precinct workers and early voting staff. The commission also passed resolutions establishing two absentee voter counting boards and a nine-day early voting precinct at City Hall. A public accuracy test on Precinct 1's voting machine showed no anomalies.

• Approved election inspector list for August 6 primary (3-0)
• Approved early voting inspector list for July 27-August 4 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-16a establishing two absentee voter counting boards (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-16b establishing nine-day early voting precinct at City Hall (3-0)
• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0)

Building Authority Advisory Board

The Building Authority Advisory Board will meet to consider a revised plan for new facility development and conduct site visits to potential locations, including the current DPW building, cold storage/salt barn, Bella Birches site, and City Hall campus. The agenda also includes approval of the June 25, 2024 minutes.

• Consider revised plan for new facility development
• Site visits: Current DPW Building, Cold Storage/Salt Barn, Bella Birches Site, City Hall Campus
• Approval of June 25, 2024 minutes

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is meeting to consider a range of administrative and operational items, including entering into a professional services agreement for a water reliability study, adopting a three-year contract for assessing services, and purchasing police equipment and vehicles. The agenda also includes requests to waive Saturday work and noise prohibitions for two construction companies, a lease renewal with Bella Birches, and an ordinance amendment on water supply cross connections. Public hearings and public comment periods are scheduled.

• Request to enter into a PSA for Water Reliability Study
• Request for adoption of a three-year contract for assessing services
• Request for five additional Flock cameras
• Request for purchase of police patrol vehicle and upfitting
• Request for purchase of thermal drone

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting to review draft Articles 15 (Condos) and 16 (Site Condos) as well as a draft Definitions Article under old business. The agenda also includes a public hearing, public comment period, and updates from the Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council. No new business items are listed.

• Review of Draft Articles 15 Condos and 16 Site Condos
• Review of Draft Definitions Article
• Public hearing and public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Updates from Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2024 meeting

Building Authority Advisory Board

This is the organizational meeting of the Flushing Building Authority Advisory Board, where members will be introduced and regular meeting times set. The board will discuss goals and review potential sites and building concepts for a new Department of Public Works facility, including options on McKinley Road, City Hall campus, and other locations.

• Review of potential DPW facility sites: City Hall Campus, Coutant Street, Industrial Drive, McKinley Road by Bella Birches, Terrace Street Along the River
• Discussion of DPW feasibility study and cost analysis (attached PDFs)
• Review of current zoning map and future land use map
• Scheduling of regular meetings

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will hold a public hearing on a budget amendment and consider resolutions for the 2024-2025 budget, authorized signatories for ARPA funds reimbursement, and a discussion of social districts. The agenda also includes consent agenda items (approving minutes, bills, and monthly reports), bid awards for the City Hall lot, sewer truck refurbishment, and EMS Tahoe upfitting, plus appointments to the Building Committee. A closed session is scheduled for litigation strategy consultation.

• Public hearing on 2024-06-10 Budget Amendment
• Consideration of 2024-2025 Budget Resolution
• Resolution for Authorized Signatories for ARPA Funds Reimbursement
• Bid award for City Hall Lot
• Sewer Truck Refurbishment and Associated Expenses

The council approved a social district running May 1–November 1, 11am–11pm, and adopted resolutions for six downtown businesses to participate. It also re-affirmed the 2024-2025 budget resolution with a total millage rate of 12.1831 (6-0-1), approved budget amendments for FY2023-2024 (6-0-1), and authorized $155,921.43 for sewer truck refurbishment plus $12,500/month rental. A building committee was appointed for DPW barn discussions.

• Approved social district May 1–Nov 1, 11am–11pm (5-2)
• Adopted local social district permit resolutions for six downtown businesses (7-0 each)
• Re-affirmed 2024-2025 budget resolution with 12.1831 millage rate (6-0-1)
• Approved FY2023-2024 budget amendments (6-0-1)
• Authorized $155,921.43 sewer truck refurbishment and $12,500/month rental (7-0)
• Approved $10,480 for City Hall parking lot crack sealing and seal coating (7-0)
• Approved $11,171 for upfitting 2024 Tahoe for EMS (7-0)
• Appointed building committee for DPW barn and other city needs (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss old business including Twilight Tuesdays, a basketball court in Mutton Park, and by-law changes, as well as new business on the Farmers Market. The committee is a recommending body to City Council and will also hear public comments and updates on various parks and projects.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesdays
• Discuss Basketball Court in Mutton Park
• Discuss By-Law Changes/Revisions
• Discuss Farmers Market
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting on June 3, 2024, at 6:30 pm via Zoom for viewing. The agenda includes a public hearing, public comment, and general discussion items such as Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine approvals of agenda and minutes.

• Public hearing (agenda item 7)
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2024
• General discussion: Zoning Board of Appeals updates
• General discussion: City Council updates

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is meeting to consider the FY 2024-2025 budget resolution, adopt sewer and water rates, and award a bid for the Cherry Street project. They will also hold public hearings on the budget and crosswalks, and discuss social districts and a 911 surcharge update. The agenda includes consent items, reports, and a closed session to consider real property purchase or lease.

• Public hearing on the budget
• Public hearing on crosswalks
• Resolution to adopt sewer rates for FY 2024-2025
• Resolution to adopt water rates for FY 2024-2025
• Cherry Street bid recommendation

The Flushing City Council unanimously approved the 2024-2025 budget, including a $277 annual garbage fee for single residential units and a 2.25-mill levy for emergency medical services. The council also adopted new sewer and water rate schedules, a fee schedule for cemetery, permits, and other services, and approved a $89,224.70 bid for South Cherry Street repaving. In closed session, the council authorized acquiring 1569 Flushing Rd. for $13,316.14 and forming a building sub-committee.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget with $277 garbage fee and 2.25-mill EMS levy (5-0)
• Adopted sewer rates for FY 2024-2025, effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted water rates for FY 2024-2025, effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved fee schedule for cemetery, permits, rentals, and other services (5-0)
• Approved $89,224.70 bid to T.G. Priehs for 2024 South Cherry Street repaving (5-0)
• Approved social district map option omitting two gas stations and extending commons area (5-0)
• Approved Jack's Place end-of-summer event on August 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized acquiring 1569 Flushing Rd. for $13,316.14 and forming building sub-committee (5-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

This meeting of the Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. The agenda included items that would have been discussed, such as Twilight Tuesdays, a basketball court in Mutton Park, and a sub-committee for the Riverview Playscape, but no official action was taken.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Discussion of Twilight Tuesdays (old business)
• Discussion of basketball court in Mutton Park (old business)
• Discussion of by-law changes/revisions (old business)
• Sub-committee for Riverview Playscape (new business)

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing City Election Commission is meeting to conduct a public accuracy test of voting equipment. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, the accuracy test, and adjournment. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Public accuracy test of voting equipment

The Flushing Election Commission conducted a public accuracy test on Precinct 1 voting equipment. All results matched predetermined outcomes with no anomalies detected. The meeting lasted eight minutes.

• Public Accuracy Test on Precinct 1 completed with all results matching predetermined chart, no anomalies noted

Flushing City Council Workshop

The Flushing City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget, including a budget message, water and sewer fee analysis, budget summary, revenue and expense details, and capital improvement plan worksheet. The meeting is open to the public for comments, but it is a workshop, not a final decision-making session.

• 2024/2025 Budget Message
• Water and Sewer Fee Analysis - FY 2024/2025
• 2024/2025 Budget Summary by Treasurer
• GL Revenue Expense Detail for Booklet
• CIP Worksheet

The Flushing City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2024/2025 budget. DPW Director Jeff Clark and WWTP Superintendent Nick Stankevich presented their departments' projected projects, costs, and potential funding sources. No formal votes were taken on the budget items. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 pm on a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 pm (7-0)

Flushing City Council Workshop

The Flushing City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the 2024/2025 budget, including a budget message, water and sewer fee analysis, budget summary, revenue and expense details, and capital improvement plan worksheet. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• 2024/2025 Budget Message
• Water and Sewer Fee Analysis for FY 2024/2025
• Budget Summary prepared by the Treasurer
• GL Revenue Expense Detail for booklet
• CIP Worksheet

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Flushing Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing and discussion on three variance requests from David and Kathy Wiget for a detached accessory building at 310 E. Main Street. The variances relate to rear yard size, setback distances, and height limits under the city's zoning ordinance. No public comments were made during the hearing, and the board will review the planner's analysis before deciding.

• Variance request for accessory building size exceeding 10% of rear yard (Ordinance 153.901(52)(c))
• Variance request for setback distances (Ordinance 153.901(52)(d))
• Variance request for height limit exceeding 15 feet (Ordinance 153.901(52)(e))
• Location: 310 E. Main Street, Flushing, MI 48433
• Applicant: David and Kathy Wiget

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and take action on resolutions and lists needed for the May 7, 2024 city election. Items include a consolidation resolution, an AV Board resolution, and approval of the election inspector list.

• Consider approval of Jan. 23, 2024 Election Commission minutes
• Consider approval of Feb. 06, 2024 Election Commission minutes
• 2024 May City Election Consolidation Resolution
• 2024 May AV Board Resolution
• Consider approval of Election Inspector List for May 07, 2024

The Flushing Election Commission approved a resolution consolidating precincts 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and AVCB precincts 5 and 6 for the May 7, 2024 city election. It also established one Absent Voter Counting Board and approved the list of election inspectors. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved consolidation of Precincts 1/2, 3/4, and AVCB 5/6 for May 7 election (3-0)
• Established one Absent Voter Counting Board for May 7 election (3-0)
• Approved election inspector list for May 7 election (3-0)
• Approved Jan. 23, 2024 Election Commission minutes (3-0)
• Approved Feb. 6, 2024 Election Commission minutes (3-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes a proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators, approval of the consent agenda (minutes, bills, and departmental reports), and public comment periods. The council will also discuss several items transmitted for discussion, including Twilight Tuesdays, a potential poker room, euchre tournaments, a Worker's Memorial Day resolution, and engineering contracts with Rowe Professional Services for general and Main Street construction.

• Proclamation 2024-04-08 Public Safety Telecommunicators
• Approve City Council Bills for March 2024
• Discussion of Rowe Professional Services General Engineering Contract
• Discussion of Rowe Professional Services Construction Engineering Contract for Main Street
• Discussion to Consider Poker Room

The council voted unanimously to postpone a decision on a poker room at Jack's Place pending further review and investigation by the Flushing Police Department and the city attorney, with a report expected at the May meeting. The council also approved a $197,005 construction engineering contract with Rowe for the West Main Street Rehabilitation Project. Several other items were approved, including assistance for Twilight Tuesdays and a resolution for Worker's Memorial Day.

• Postponed decision on Jack's Place poker room pending police and attorney review (7-0)
• Approved $197,005 Rowe construction engineering contract for West Main Street (7-0)
• Approved police and DPW assistance for Twilight Tuesdays (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Worker's Memorial Day resolution (7-0)
• Approved Rowe general engineering services contract (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March minutes, bills, and reports (7-0)
• Approved Puerto Vallarta's request for speakers on May 5th (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The April 2, 2024 meeting of the Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee was cancelled because not enough members were present. The agenda included routine items like approving minutes and public comment, as well as discussions on Twilight Tuesdays, Arbor Day plans, a basketball court in Mutton Park, and by-law changes. No decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Twilight Tuesdays discussion
• Arbor Day plans for April 26
• Basketball court in Mutton Park discussion
• By-law changes/revisions discussion

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a group child care home (12 children or less) at 217 N. Hazelton Avenue. The commission will also review draft zoning ordinance articles, discuss a proposed zoning ordinance structure meeting, and consider cancelling the May 6, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for group child care home at 217 N. Hazelton Avenue (parcel 55-26-552-207)
• New business: Request for consideration of Special Use Permit at 217 N. Hazelton
• Old business: Draft 2 of Article 11 (Zoning Boards of Appeals), Draft 1 of Article 5 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), Draft 1 of Article 12 (Amendments)
• Communications: Consider cancelling May 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Capital Improvements Program discussion

The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit and site plan for a group child care home (12 children or less) at 217 N. Hazelton Avenue, contingent on the applicant obtaining a fence permit, constructing a fence, and receiving state licensing. The commission also recommended the Capital Improvements Program to City Council and cancelled the May 6, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the approval of March minutes (4-0-1 abstention).

• Approved Special Use Permit for group child care home at 217 N. Hazelton, contingent on fence permit, fence construction, and state licensing (5-0)
• Approved site plan for group child care home at 217 N. Hazelton, contingent on same conditions (5-0)
• Recommended Capital Improvements Program to City Council (5-0)
• Cancelled May 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 (4-0-1 abstention)
• Excused Jonathan Smith from April 1 meeting (5-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 11, 2024, with a public hearing on a proposed cemetery ordinance amendment, a bid award for tree purchase, and a closed session for labor negotiations. The consent agenda includes approvals for various park and street event requests, and reports on city operations. The meeting also includes a presentation on the school district's May election.

• Public hearing on Cemetery Ordinance Amendment
• Bid award for tree purchase (amount not specified)
• Closed session for POLC labor negotiations
• Approval of street closure for St. Robert Bellarmine Car Show on Cherry Street (June 7, 2024)
• Approval of Riverview Park use for Riverdale Baptist Church Missionary Mile (June 8, 2024)

The council authorized submission of a $150,000 Recreation Passport Grant application for four pickleball courts in Riverview Park, with a $60,196 city match. It also approved a 10-year DirectTV franchise agreement, a cemetery ordinance amendment, and the sale of a 1996 GMC Topkick dump truck via auction. All votes were 6-0 except one abstention on a labor agreement.

• Approved $150K grant application for pickleball courts (6-0)
• Approved 10-year DirectTV franchise agreement (6-0)
• Approved cemetery ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Approved sale of 1996 GMC Topkick dump truck via auction (6-0)
• Approved American Tower site lease amendment (6-0)
• Approved survey of 130 S. Maple Street (6-0)
• Approved tree purchase from Clark's Greenhouse at $225/tree (6-0)
• Approved tentative labor agreement with POLC (5-0-1 abstention)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Flushing Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting on March 6, 2024, to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and hold a public hearing. The meeting is held via Zoom for viewing only, with no substantive items listed on the agenda.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Approval of agenda for March 6, 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023
• Public hearing (no specific case listed)

The Flushing Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 6, 2024, and unanimously re-elected John Zintsmaster as Chair and Troy Neva as Vice-Chair. The board also approved the meeting agenda with a correction to the year on Section 9, and approved the minutes from November 29, 2023. No public comment was received, and no substantive zoning decisions were made.

• Appointed John Zintsmaster as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0).
• Appointed Troy Neva as Vice-Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0).
• Approved the March 20, 2024 agenda with an amendment to correct the year on Section 9 to 2023 (5-0).
• Approved the minutes from November 29, 2023 (5-0).

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several park-related items, including Twilight Tuesdays, the 60th Anniversary Tour of Parks, a basketball court in Mutton Park, by-law changes, and Arbor Day plans. The committee is a recommending body to the City Council and will also hear public comments and receive updates from sub-committees on various parks and trails.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesdays
• Discuss 60th Anniversary Tour of Parks ideas, dates, and confirm events
• Discuss basketball court in Mutton Park
• Discuss by-law changes/revisions
• Arbor Day plans for April 26th

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve the agenda and minutes, and discuss new business including landscaping, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and a proposed zoning ordinance structure. The meeting is open to the public for comments, with a five-minute limit per speaker.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Ex Officio Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Public hearing and open public comment period
• Discussion of proposed zoning ordinance structure (Meeting #7)
• Landscaping and ZBA items under new business

The Flushing Planning Commission held a regular meeting on March 4, 2024. The commission elected Kraig Kuehnemund as Chair, Nick Reitano as Vice Chair, and Andrew Wykes as Secretary, and appointed Troy Neva as the commission's representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting also included a review of proposed landscaping standards and zoning board of appeals regulations, but no substantive decisions were made on those items.

• Elected Kraig Kuehnemund as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Nick Reitano as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Andrew Wykes as Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Troy Neva as Planning Commission representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 3, 2024 as presented (5-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals and several substantive items. Key discussions include a resolution to decertify/vacate Oak Lane, a discussion about a potential poker room, and budget amendments for FY 2023-2024. The council will also consider an employment agreement, a bid for ADA-compliant door openers, and a cemetery ordinance amendment.

• Resolution 2024-02-12a: Decertification/vacation of Oak Lane
• Discussion to consider a poker room
• Resolution 2024-02-12d: Add MI Class as an investment option
• Employment agreement with Robert Kehoe
• Bid for ADA-compliant accessible door openers

The Flushing City Council approved a poker room at the Flushing Masonic Temple under Ordinance 2024-01, with a 5-2 vote (Johnson and Lewicki dissenting). The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, budget calendar, several resolutions, and a part-time employment agreement. A first reading of a cemetery ordinance amendment was approved, with a public hearing scheduled for March 11, 2024.

• Approved poker room at Flushing Masonic Temple (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (7-0)
• Approved Budget Calendar FY 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to remove Oak Lane from local road system (7-0)
• Approved resolution opposing HB 5089 of 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy update (7-0)
• Approved part-time employment agreement with Rob Kehoe (7-0)
• Approved first reading of cemetery ordinance amendment, public hearing set for March 11 (7-0)

City of Flushing Election Commission

The City of Flushing Election Commission is meeting for a routine procedural session. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, a public accuracy test of voting equipment, and adjournment, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Public accuracy test of voting equipment

The Flushing Election Commission met and conducted a Public Accuracy Test on Precinct 1 voting equipment. All test results matched the predetermined chart with no anomalies noted. The meeting was adjourned after the test was completed.

• Certified Public Accuracy Test for Precinct 1 voting equipment (unanimous)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a 60th anniversary tour of parks, a basketball court in Mutton Park, by-law changes, Arbor Day plans, and recruiting new board members and volunteers. The committee will also receive updates from sub-committees on various parks and trails. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Discuss 60th Anniversary Tour of Parks Idea
• Discuss Basketball Court in Mutton Park
• Discuss By-Law Changes/Revisions
• Arbor Day Plans
• Recruiting New Board Members and Volunteers

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing City Election Commission is meeting to approve the consent agenda, minutes from December, and election inspector lists for the February 27, 2024 election and 9-day early voting. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of consent agenda for Feb. 23, 2024
• Approval of Dec. 19, 2023 Election Commission minutes
• Approval of Election Inspector List for February 27, 2024
• Approval of Election Inspector List for 9 Day Early Voting

The Flushing Election Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, the Dec. 19, 2023 meeting minutes, and two election inspector lists for the Feb. 27, 2024 primary election. The first list covers precinct inspectors for election day, and the second covers inspectors for the 9-day early voting period from Feb. 17-25. The City Clerk was authorized to make changes to the lists as needed.

• Approved the consent agenda as presented (3-0).
• Approved the Dec. 19, 2023 Election Commission minutes (3-0).
• Approved the list of election inspectors for the Feb. 27, 2024 primary election and authorized the City Clerk to make changes (3-0).
• Approved the list of election inspectors for the 9-day early voting period (Feb. 17-25) for the primary and authorized the City Clerk to make changes (3-0).

Flushing City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a gambling ordinance amendment and a no-parking violation and fine ordinance. The meeting also includes an audit presentation and several requests for facility use and charitable solicitations.

• Public hearing on Gambling Ordinance amendment
• Public hearing on No Parking violation and fine
• Audit presentation by Lauren Chatterton of Gabridge & Company
• Riverbend Striders request to use City streets for road races
• Flushing Lions Club request to use Riverview Park and Bandshell on July 27, 2024

The Flushing City Council approved a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 132 (Gambling) of the city code by a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Johnson and Lewicki dissenting. The council also unanimously approved a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 70 to prohibit overnight parking on city streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Additionally, the council unanimously approved a resolution supporting litigation against Genesee County's plan to close out-county district court locations, and proclaimed April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day.

• Approved amendment to gambling ordinance (Chapter 132) on second reading (4-2)
• Approved overnight parking ban ordinance (Chapter 70) on second reading (6-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting district court litigation against Genesee County (6-0)
• Proclaimed April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, reports, and event requests (6-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Donohue for engineering services (6-0)
• Appointed members to Board of Review, Construction Board of Appeals, Parks and Recreation, Planning Commission, Senior Center, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Election Commission (6-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of EMS personnel swearing-in (6-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and to discuss a technical analysis of proposed amendments to parking, landscaping, and Zoning Board of Appeals regulations. The meeting is open to the public for comments, with a public hearing scheduled.

• Public hearing
• Old business: City of Flushing Technical Analysis (2023) Parking/Landscaping/ZBA Amendments
• General discussion: Zoning Board of Appeals Updates
• General discussion: City Council Updates

The Flushing Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 3, 2024, with all members present. The main agenda item was a discussion of proposed amendments to the city's parking, landscaping, and zoning ordinances, based on a technical analysis by Rowe Engineering. No votes were taken on these items; the matter was discussed for future action. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

• Approved January 3, 2024 agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 4, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Discussed proposed amendments to parking, landscaping, zoning, and ZBA ordinances (no vote taken)