Albion public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
November 20, 2023
The Albion City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 budget, then vote on a $18,950 concrete repair contract for North Eaton. They will also consider a tax-exemption ordinance for Kennedy Greene and receive updates on strategic goals and a legal investigation.
- Approve FY 2024 Budget public hearing
- Approve $18,950.00 to Concord Excavating & Grading for Concrete Repair Job on N. Eaton
- Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption Ordinance #2023-07 for Kennedy Greene tax exemption
- Discussion 2023 Strategic Goals Update
- Discussion Block Party Fee
November 6, 2023
The Albion City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to authorize MSHDA CDBG CHILL funding for homeowner improvement projects. The council will also discuss and vote on several items, including a water system improvements proposal, an ordinance on block parties, appointments, and ethics violation complaints.
- Public hearing and Resolution #2023-28 for MSHDA CDBG CHILL homeowner improvement program
- Ordinance #2023-06 to add block party regulations to Chapter 74
- Resolution #2023-26: Grant agreement #4104 with Albion Community Foundation for Albion Arts Commission
- Resolution #2023-27: Notice of intent to reimburse for Drinking Water State Revolving Loan (DWSRF) program
- Wightman proposal for water system improvements project
November 13, 2023 Special Meeting
The Albion City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve two main items: an ordinance adding a tax exemption for the Kennedy Greene development, and a $18,950 contract for concrete repair on N. Eaton Street. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and a closed session. No other substantive business is listed.
- Discuss/Approve Ordinance #2023-07 adding Section 34-3 Tax Exemption for Kennedy Greene
- Approve $18,950.00 to Concord Excavating & Grading for concrete repair on N. Eaton
- Public hearing and public comments on agenda items
- Closed session scheduled
October 16, 2023
The Albion City Council will consider approving a new city manager employment agreement and a first reading of an ordinance regulating block parties. The council will also discuss a property at 310 Fitch Street and renew its MML membership, alongside routine consent items and a closed session.
- Approve City Manager Employment Agreement
- 1st Reading Ordinance #2023-06: Block Parties (Chapter 74, Article III, Sections 74-70 through 74-79)
- Discussion of 310 Fitch Street
- Approve MML Membership Renewal
- Proclamations for Red Ribbon Week and National Family Literacy Day
October 2, 2023 Study Session
The Albion City Council is holding a study session to discuss and potentially approve several proposals related to a water system improvement project, including engineering, financial advisory, and bond counsel services. They will also consider an early voting agreement with Calhoun County and a representation agreement for affordable housing advisors. The agenda is primarily focused on these discussion and approval items.
- Discussion/Approve Wightman Water System Improvements Project Proposal
- Discussion/Approve Naker Tilly Financial Advisor Services Proposal for Water System Improvement Project
- Discussion/Approve Miller Canfield Bond Counsel Proposal for Water System Improvements Project
- Approve Calhoun County Early Voting Agreement
- Discussion/Approve Representation Agreement with Marcus & Millichap - Affordable Housing Advisors
September 18, 2023
The Albion City Council will consider and likely vote on three-year contracts with three employee unions, discuss a sewage disposal system ordinance, and consider approving a Flock Safety camera system. The agenda also includes several proclamations and a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Approve three-year contracts with POAM, ACA, and TPOAM
- Discussion/approve Ordinance #2023-05 for sewage disposal system
- Discussion/approve Flock Safety System
- Approve Resolution #2023-24 for EGLE Dam Risk Reduction Grant Agreement
- Proclamations for Sister City, Healthy Babies, and St. John's 150th anniversary
September 5, 2023 Study Session
The Albion City Council will hold a study session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a presentation on Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, resolutions for a MDNR project agreement and a FEMA firefighter grant match, and discussions on playground repairs, conference attendance, and an EDC investigation.
- Presentation on Flock Safety LPR cameras
- Resolution #2023-23: MDNR Project Agreement #TF22-0139
- Resolution #2023-24: FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant local match
- Victory Park Playground critical repairs quote
- Economic Development Corporation Investigation RFP
September 5, 2023
The Albion City Council will meet to vote on two resolutions: one approving a project agreement for the Albion River Trail expansion funded by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and another approving the local match requirement for a FEMA grant for firefighters. The council will also discuss repairs for Victory Park Playground, a convention attendance request, and guidelines for an economic development investigation.
- Approve Resolution #2023-23 for Albion River Trail Expansion III Project Grant Agreement with MDNR
- Approve Resolution #2023-24 for FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant local match requirement
- Discuss and approve Victory Park Playground Critical Repairs quote
- Discuss and approve 2023 MML Convention Conference attendance
- Discuss and approve Economic Development Corporation Investigation RFP
August 15, 2023 Special Council Meeting
The Albion City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session and a vote on removing three Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board members for cause. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call, public comments, and consent calendar, but the main substantive action is the removal motion.
- Motion to remove EDC Board of Directors for cause: Mark Newman, Ed Haas, Annette Norris
- Closed session under Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from disclosure
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
August 21, 2023 Study Session
The Albion City Council study session includes presentations and discussions on affordable housing, property purchases, sewer system loans, and an investigation into the AEDC CEO's termination. Several resolutions are up for approval, including the purchase of 312 and 310 Fitch Street and three USDA loan resolutions for the sanitary sewer system project.
- Resolution #2023-17: Approve purchase of 312 Fitch Street
- Resolution #2023-18: Approve purchase of 310 Fitch Street
- Resolutions #2023-20, #2023-21, #2023-22: USDA loan resolutions for sanitary sewer system project
- Approve Wightman proposal for design engineering services for preventative maintenance of seven bridges
- Discussion/approve investigation by third party into termination of AEDC CEO/President
August 7, 2023
The Albion City Council will meet on August 7, 2023, to discuss and vote on several items including a water system materials inventory project, a resolution supporting workforce housing funding, and an extension for an AT&T right-of-way permit. The meeting will also include a public hearing, presentations, and a closed session for legal matters.
- Approve Resolution #2023-16 to award the Distribution System Materials Inventory Verification Project to Loomis Water Consultants, LLC
- Approve Resolution #2023-15 to support an MSHDA MOD Program application for workforce housing
- Approve Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension for AT&T
- Approve Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool Renewal Premium
- Approve Alcohol in Public Places Permit for Albion Malleable for August 26, September 4, September 15 and 16, 2023
June 19, 2023
The Albion City Council will consider adding delinquent miscellaneous receivables and utility bills to the 2023 summer tax bills, approve a three-year lease for a Chevy Silverado, and close Maple Street for an event. They will also discuss the Cross Connection Control Program and park space rentals, and make several appointments.
- Approve adding delinquent misc. receivables to 2023 summer tax bills
- Approve adding delinquent utility bills to 2023 summer tax bills
- Approve 3-year lease for ADPS 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500
- Approve closing Maple St (North St. to Broadwell St.) Aug 26, 12-4pm for Hound Dog Cook-Off
- Approve purchase of Barnes Park grills and trash receptacles
June 19, 2023 Study Session
The Albion City Council is holding a study session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including awarding contracts for tree trimming and a water distribution system inventory, as well as discussing a public safety pension cost-of-living adjustment and surveillance cameras. The agenda also includes routine items like public comments and reports.
- Resolution #2023-12: Award tree service agreement to Urban Tree Trimming Services
- Resolution #2023-13: Award distribution system materials inventory verification project
- Discussion/approve public safety pension COLA request
- Discussion on surveillance cameras
June 27, 2023 Study Session
This is a procedural study session agenda with only one substantive item listed: a discussion on follow-up from a city tour. The rest of the agenda consists of standard items like call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, and reports. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of city tour follow-up
June 5, 2023 Study Session
The Albion City Council is holding a study session to discuss follow-up items from a city tour and consider several approvals, including adding delinquent receivables and utility bills to the 2023 summer tax bills, a 3-year lease for a vehicle, a street closure for an event, park equipment purchases, and a policy revision. They will also discuss the cross connection control program and park space rentals.
- Approve adding delinquent miscellaneous receivables to 2023 summer tax bills
- Approve adding delinquent utility bills to 2023 summer tax bills
- Approve 3-year lease for ADPS 2022 Silverado 1500
- Approve closing Maple St. (from North St. to Broadwell St.) on August 26th from 12pm-4pm for The Hound Dog Cook-Off
- Approve purchase of Barnes Parks grills and trash receptacles
July 10, 2023 Study Session
The Albion City Council will hold a study session to discuss and potentially approve a zoning map amendment rezoning nine parcels from R-2 Multiple Family Residential to Campus Development District (CDD), likely related to Albion College. They will also consider appointments, a settlement agreement with Albion College, and capital improvement subcommittee members.
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-04 to rezone parcels 51-000-949-00, 51-000-950-00, 51-000-961-00, 51-000-963-00, 51-000-967-00, 51-000-968-00, 51-000-969-00, 51-000-970-00, and 51-000-971-00 from R-2 to CDD
- Approve Dave Atchison to DDA board, term to expire 12-31-2026
- Discuss/approve Albion College Settlement & Release Agreement
- Discuss/approve Capital Improvements & Subcommittee Members
- Follow-up discussion on City Improvement Study Session