Marine City, MI

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review the pension plan's financial status. The board will discuss account performance, asset allocation, and portfolio rebalancing.

• Review of asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement target weightings
• Review of account performance for individual funds and strategies
• Discussion of portfolio rebalance
• Review of upcoming withdrawals
• Update on actuarial valuation report

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Retiree Health Care Plan. The board is scheduled to review asset allocation, account performance, and the actuarial valuation report.

• Review of asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement target weightings
• Review of account performance for individual funds and strategies
• Discussion of portfolio rebalance
• Review of upcoming withdrawals
• Update on actuarial valuation report

City Historical Commission

The City Historical Commission will meet to appoint a new chairperson. The body will also receive an update from the City Manager regarding the proposed sale of 300 Broadway.

• Appointment of New Historical Commission Chairperson
• City Manager update on proposed sale of 300 Broadway

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review financial statements and expenditures. The body is considering several business license applications and agreements regarding Love Locks and BioTech.

• Expenditures including payroll totaling $518,829.95
• Business license applications for RC's Unexpected Treasures, Integrity Hydraulic Sales LLC, Sumitomo Machinery, and Fence Connection
• Love Locks Agreement
• BioTech Renewal Agreement
• Determination of Halloween Trick or Treating Hours

City Zoning Board of Appeals

The Marine City Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to address unfinished business regarding a first-floor variance request.

• First floor variance request for 406 Broadway (Parcel ID 02-475-0400-000)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Special Use application for 6210 King Road and a resolution to amend the Marine City Master Plan. The body will also consider several lot splits and combinations.

• Public hearing: Special Use Application for 6210 King Road (Parcel ID 74-02-002-2000-101)
• Public hearing: Resolution to remove Heritage Square and Parcel 02-475-0632-000 from the Master Plan
• Lot combination: Parcel ID 02-475-0301-000 and 02-475-0300-000
• Lot split: Parcel ID 02-475-0400-000
• Lot split: Parcel ID 02-925-0063-001

City Commission AMENDED

The Marine City City Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 260 South Parker Street. The agenda includes a Historical Society presentation on the 300 Broadway sale and a separate item on 300 Broadway purchase consideration. Commissioners will also vote on expenditures including payroll totaling $801,755.84, three special event permits, and minutes from prior meetings.

• 300 Broadway purchase consideration under financial business
• Historical Society presentation on the 300 Broadway sale
• Expenditures including payroll totaling $801,755.84
• Special event permits: Trunk or Treat on Water Street, Our Lady on the River Parish Tootsie Roll Drive, and A Cupid Dash with Reindeer
• Furniture purchase for the Guy Center Project and Hydrocorp Renewal Service Agreement

Community & Economic Development Board

The Community & Economic Development Board will hold a regular session covering presentations, public comment, and approval of prior minutes. Agenda items include a presentation on Community Heart and Soul, volunteerism ideas, and an update on the Guy Community Center project. The board will also consider unfinished business related to beach bathroom funds and mural paint supplies.

• Community Heart and Soul presentation
• Heather Warner volunteerism ideas
• Update on Guy Community Center project
• Previous beach bathroom funds approval
• Previous approval of beach bathroom mural paint supplies

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will consider a resolution to terminate a commercial facilities tax exemption for The Inn, approve a consulting agreement with Scott Adkins, and handle routine business including expenditures of $5,643,576.11. The agenda also includes public comment, consent agenda items, and a closed session for attorney opinion.

• Resolution 028-2026 - Termination of Commercial Facilities/Tax Exemption - The Inn
• Consulting Agreement - Scott Adkins
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $5,643,576.11
• Business License Application - Garden of Peace Florist & Gifts
• Special Event Permits - Holly Jolly Santa Parade and Old Newsboys Annual Paper Sale

City Election Commission

The Marine City Election Commission is meeting in regular session to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and taking public comment. The main substantive item is public logic and accuracy testing for the August 4, 2026 primary election. No other new business is listed.

• Public logic and accuracy testing for the August 4, 2026 primary election
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Regular session at City Hall Commission Chambers, 260 South Parker Street

The Marine City Election Commission met on July 7, 2026, and approved its agenda. Election Source completed the Public Logic and Accuracy Test of the ICP2 tabulators and ICX voting equipment for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election with no issues. The meeting adjourned at 3:05pm.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Public Logic and Accuracy Test completed with no issues
• Adjourned at 3:05pm (all ayes)

City Election Commission

The Marine City Election Commission is meeting in regular session to handle routine procedural items. The main action is a resolution to authorize an Absent Voter Counting Board, along with approving prior meeting minutes. Public comment is permitted on any topic.

• Resolution 015-2026 - Absent Voter Counting Board Authorization
• Approval of Election Commission Meeting Minutes from October 7, 2024
• Public comment period open to residents

The Marine City Election Commission held a regular session on June 4, 2026, with two of three members present. The commission approved the agenda, excused an absent commissioner, approved prior meeting minutes, and authorized an absent voter counting board for the August 2026 primary election. No public comments were made.

• Excused Commissioner Trish May (all ayes)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 015-2026 authorizing an Absent Voter Counting Board for the August 2026 Primary Election (all ayes)

City Manager Search Committee

The City Manager Search Committee is meeting to review applications received for the city manager position and discuss next steps in the selection process. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review of applications received for city manager position
• Discussion of next steps in the selection process
• Public comment period with 5-minute limit per speaker

The committee reviewed applications for the city manager position and discussed next steps, but made no substantive hiring decisions. The full City Commission will discuss the hiring process at its July 16, 2026 meeting, and the committee will meet again the week of July 13th.

• Excused member May's absence (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)

City Manager Search Committee

The City Manager Search Committee is meeting to review applications received for the city manager position and to recommend next steps in the selection process. The agenda includes public comment, unfinished business on the selection process, and new business, though no specific applicants or decisions are listed.

• Review of applications received for city manager position
• Recommendation on selection process next steps
• Public comment period

The City Manager Search Committee unanimously recommended Candidate #11 to the full City Commission for appointment as Interim City Manager for up to 90 days, with a review by each party at 60 days. The recommendation was based on the candidate's experience with financial hurdles, infrastructure, and capital project administration.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended Candidate #11 for Interim City Manager appointment (unanimous)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances regarding e-bike regulations and water/sewer rates, with potential adoption. The agenda also includes approval of budget amendments, an MDOT TAP grant contract, and a CLEMIS agreement, along with routine consent items and financial reports.

• Ordinance 26-004 - E-Bike Ordinance 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Public Hearing and Ordinance 26-003 - Water/Sewer Rates 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Resolution 025-2026 - Budget Amendments
• Resolution 026-2026 - MDOT TAP Grant Contract
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,874,839.10

The Marine City Commission adopted Ordinance 26-004, the e-bike ordinance, with redline changes, and Ordinance 26-003, raising water/sewer rates, both by unanimous votes. The commission also approved expenditures of $1,874,839.10, a budget amendment resolution, an MDOT TAP grant contract for a bike path, and a CLEMIS agreement. Public comment raised concerns about e-bike classifications and rate increases, but no amendments were adopted.

• Approved Ordinance 26-004 (e-bike ordinance) with redline changes (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 26-003 (water/sewer rate increase) (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,874,839.10 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 025-2026 (budget amendments) (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 026-2026 (MDOT TAP grant contract) (all ayes)
• Approved CLEMIS agreement (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items A-D (all ayes)
• Received and filed preliminary financial statements (4-1, Hendrick nay)

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a regular session to consider several items, including first readings of an e-bike ordinance and a water/sewer rate ordinance. The commission will also review expenditures of $1,785,931.97, approve a contract for an interim city manager, and consider a fence quote for the Guy Community Center grant project. Board appointments to the TIFA Board and Planning Commission are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 26-004 - E-Bike Ordinance 1st Reading
• Ordinance 26-003 - Water/Sewer Rates 1st Reading
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,785,931.97
• Interim City Manager Contract - Jeffrey Wood
• Guy Community Center Grant Project Fence Quote Approval

The Marine City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 26-004, an E-Bike ordinance, with language to prohibit E-Bikes on S Water between Broadway and Bridge Street. They also approved a 90-day interim city manager contract for Jeffrey Wood, with a review after 60 days. Additionally, the commission approved expenditures of $1,785,931.97, a fence installation at the Guy Community Center for $44,900, and first reading of water/sewer rate increases.

• Approved Ordinance 26-004 E-Bike ordinance first reading (all ayes)
• Approved Interim City Manager contract for Jeffrey Wood for 90 days (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,785,931.97 (all ayes)
• Approved fence installation at Guy Community Center for $44,900 using grant funds (all ayes)
• Approved water/sewer rate increases first reading (all ayes)
• Appointed Dan Moore and Laura Merchant to TIFA Board until June 30, 2030 (all ayes)
• Appointed William Beutell and Addison Bade to Planning Commission until June 30, 2029 (all ayes)
• Approved renewal of service agreements with Howard E. Nyhart Company (all ayes)

Community & Economic Development Board

The Marine City Community & Economic Development Board is holding a regular session with mostly routine items: call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, public comment, and approval of minutes from September 24, 2025. The only substantive item is unfinished business regarding a request for funds for beach pavilion bathrooms. No new business is listed.

• Request for funds for beach pavilion bathrooms (unfinished business)
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2025
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Community & Economic Development Board voted unanimously to allocate $1,500 from budgeted funds for beach pavilion bathroom fixtures, following a report from City Manager Reaves on vandalism and planned security cameras and door reinforcement. The board also approved its agenda and the minutes of September 24, 2025, and excused two absent members. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining discussion was informational updates from board members and staff.

• Approved $1,500 for beach pavilion bathroom fixtures from budgeted funds (All Ayes)
• Approved agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2025 (All Ayes)
• Excused Member Hatcher (All Ayes)
• Excused Member Weisenbaugh (All Ayes)
• Adjourned at 6:01 PM (All Ayes)

City Election Commission

The Marine City Election Commission is meeting in regular session to approve minutes from June and July, and to consider a resolution establishing the receiving board and appointing election inspectors. It will also authorize City Clerk office hours for voters to obtain absent voter ballots. Public comment is permitted on any topic.

• Resolution 024-2026: Receiving Board Establishment and Election Inspector Appointment
• Authorize City Clerk office hours for securing absent voter ballots
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026 and July 7, 2026 meetings

The Marine City Election Commission approved Resolution 024-2026, establishing a Receiving Board and appointing election inspectors for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. It also authorized City Clerk office hours on August 1 and 2 for voters to obtain absent voter ballots. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved June 4, 2026 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved July 7, 2026 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 024-2026 establishing Receiving Board and appointing election inspectors for Aug. 4 primary (all ayes)
• Authorized Clerk office hours Aug. 1-2, 8am-12pm for absent voter ballots (all ayes)

City Historical Commission

The Marine City Historical Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and updates from the City Manager on the sale of a building. The commission will also discuss 2026 training and the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. No votes on specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Update on sale of building from City Manager
• Historic Commission Training 2026
• Certified Local Government (CLG) Program
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025

The Marine City Historical Commission met and handled routine business, including excusing an absent commissioner, approving the agenda and prior minutes, and adjourning. City Manager Reaves reported that no offers have been made for the sale of 300 Broadway, despite discussions with developers. The commission also discussed training for members and plans to divide responsibilities for the Certified Local Government application.

• Excused Commissioner Rita Roehrig (all ayes)
• Approved agenda as presented (all ayes)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 5:29 PM (all ayes)

City Commission AMENDED

The Marine City Commission is holding its regular session to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and financial business including expenditures of $1,572,389.27 and a fund transfer resolution. Unfinished business includes adopting a bond ordinance for a CWSRF project, renewing property and casualty insurance, discussing a draft e-bike ordinance, and an update on the city manager search. The agenda also includes a special assessment district ballot language resolution and a special event permit for a parish picnic.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,572,389.27
• Resolution 023-2026 – Fund Transfer (Capital Improvement Fund to General Fund)
• Ordinance 26-002 – Bond Ordinance for CWSRF Project Adoption
• Resolution 022-2026 – PA 33 Special Assessment District Ballot Language
• E-Bike Ordinance Draft Discussion

The Marine City Commission approved Resolution 022-2026, placing a public safety fire protection millage proposal before voters under Michigan Public Act 33 of 1951. It also approved a bond ordinance for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund project and renewed property and casualty insurance for $182,444. The Commission agreed to let the City Attorney and Interim City Manager negotiate an interim city manager contract with Jeffrey Wood, to be considered at the August 6, 2026 regular meeting. An E-Bike ordinance draft was discussed but no ordinance was adopted.

• Approved Resolution 022-2026 placing a fire protection millage proposal on the ballot (All Ayes; Commissioner Hendrick qualified her vote, supporting the ballot placement but not the ballot language)
• Approved Ordinance 26-002, bond ordinance for the CWSRF project (All Ayes)
• Approved property and casualty insurance renewal at $182,444 (All Ayes)
• Approved expenditures including payroll of $1,572,389.27 (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 023-2026 transferring funds from the Capital Improvement Fund to the General Fund (All Ayes)
• Received and filed Interim City Manager Scott Adkins' resignation letter (All Ayes)
• Authorized the City Attorney and Interim City Manager to negotiate an interim city manager contract with Jeffrey Wood (All Ayes); contract to be considered August 6, 2026
• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, June 18 closed session minutes, and June 25 special meeting minutes (All Ayes each)

Community & Economic Development Board

The Marine City Community & Economic Development Board is meeting to consider several funding requests and donations, including for Blue Water Community Action, Maritime Days 2026, Chamber of Commerce signage, a beach mural, and a Love Locks freighter proposal. The board will also approve minutes from its March 25, 2026 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Blue Water Community Action request for funds
• Request for donation for Maritime Days 2026
• Request for funds for Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce signage
• Request for funds for mural painting at the beach by AMMA Local Art Group
• Marine City Love Locks Freighter proposal request for funds

The Community & Economic Development Board denied a request for funds from Blue Water Community Action and approved several smaller requests using restricted funds. It approved $250 for Maritime Days 2026, up to $400 for Chamber of Commerce road-construction signage, and $600 for mural supplies at the beach bathrooms. The board also voted to support the Marine City Love Locks Freighter project seeking a city location and City Commission approval.

• Denied Blue Water Community Action request for funds (all ayes)
• Approved $250 to Maritime Days 2026 from restricted funds (all ayes)
• Approved up to $400 for Chamber of Commerce signage from restricted funds (all ayes)
• Authorized $600 for mural supplies at beach bathrooms from restricted funds (all ayes)
• Supported Love Locks Freighter project to find a city location and seek City Commission approval (all ayes)
• Excused Members Hatcher and Weisenbaugh (ayes: Ross, Warner; nay: Merchant)
• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

City Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Marine City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at 260 South Parker Street, Marine City, Michigan. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Planning Commission meeting cancelled for September 14, 2026

City Pension Board of Trustees - Retiree Health Care Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Care Plan will hold a regular meeting to review financial business, including asset allocation relative to policy targets, account performance of individual funds and strategies, upcoming withdrawals, and any recommended changes. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Review asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement target weightings
• Review account performance including individual funds and strategies
• Review upcoming withdrawals
• Discuss any recommended changes

City Pension Board of Trustees - Pension Plan

The City Pension Board of Trustees will review account performance and asset allocation relative to Investment Policy Statement targets. The board will also discuss upcoming withdrawals and a service agreement renewal.

• Review of asset allocation and account performance
• Discussion of upcoming withdrawals
• Renewal of service agreement with The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc.

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to vacate a public alley, and will review expenditures totaling $1,112,825.30. The agenda also includes special event permits for holiday events, a trail maintenance grant letter, and a Title VI Plan update.

• Public hearing and Resolution 027-2026 to vacate a public alley
• Expenditures (including payroll) of $1,112,825.30
• Special event permits for Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Merrytime Christmas
• St. Clair County Community Foundation Trail Maintenance Grant letter
• Title VI Plan update and appointment of Title VI Coordinator

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances on e-bike regulations and water/sewer rates, along with budget amendments and a grant contract. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and expenditures totaling $1,874,839.10.

• Ordinance 26-004 - E-Bike Ordinance 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Public Hearing and Ordinance 26-003 - Water/Sewer Rates 2nd Reading/Adoption
• Resolution 025-2026 - Budget Amendments
• Resolution 026-2026 - MDOT TAP Grant Contract
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,874,839.10

CANCELLED - City Planning Commission

The City of Marine City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice was issued by Building Official Tracy Kallek on August 4, 2026. No agenda items or business items are listed for this meeting.

• Planning Commission meeting cancelled
• Meeting was scheduled for August 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: 260 South Parker Street, Marine City, Michigan

City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold first readings on two ordinances: one regulating e-bikes (Ordinance 26-004) and another adjusting water and sewer rates (Ordinance 26-003). The board will also vote on an interim city manager contract for Jeffrey Wood, approve $1.79 million in expenditures, and consider a fence quote for the Guy Community Center grant project.

• Ordinance 26-004 – E-Bike Ordinance 1st Reading
• Ordinance 26-003 – Water/Sewer Rates 1st Reading
• Interim City Manager Contract – Jeffrey Wood
• Expenditures (including payroll) – $1,785,931.97
• Guy Community Center Grant Project Fence Quote Approval

City Commission

At this regular session on June 18, 2026, the Marine City Commission will vote on consent agenda items including $240,849.01 in expenditures, several budget amendments, and health insurance renewal. New business includes a construction bid award for the Guy Community Center improvements, a part-time police chief employment contract for James Heaslip, and a closed session to discuss a legal opinion on a SAD citizen's petition.

• Expenditures (including payroll) – $240,849.01
• Resolution 016-2026 - Budget Amendments FY25/26
• Contract Agreement IT Managed Services - Centaris
• Guy Community Center Improvements Construction Bid Award
• Part Time Police Chief Employment Contract - James Heaslip

The Marine City Commission approved several contracts and resolutions, including awarding the Guy Community Center site improvement work to Cortis Brothers Trucking and Excavating for $1,033,627.90 using grant funds, plus an outdoor fire pit alternate for $38,000. The commission also approved a $240,849.01 expenditure list, budget amendments, fund transfers, health insurance renewal, an IT services contract with Centaris, a part-time police chief employment agreement with James Heaslip, and a mural painting at beach restrooms. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,033,627.90 Guy Center site work to Cortis Brothers (all ayes)
• Approved $38,000 outdoor fire pit alternate to Cortis Brothers (all ayes)
• Approved $240,849.01 expenditures including payroll (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 016-2026 budget amendments FY25/26 (all ayes)
• Approved $10,000 hydrant usage fund transfer (all ayes)
• Approved $201,763 Major to Local Street fund transfer (all ayes)
• Approved BCBS/BCN health insurance renewal (all ayes)
• Approved part-time police chief contract with James Heaslip (all ayes)

SPECIAL MEETING - City Commission

The Marine City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 021-2026, which approves a bid award under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The commission will also discuss re-establishing the City Manager Search Committee. Public comment is open on both items. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 021-2026 – CWSRF Bid Award/Approval
• Re-establishment of City Manager Search Committee

The Marine City Commission approved Resolution 021-2026, tentatively awarding a construction contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to Lee Contracting, Inc. DBA Midwest Power Systems, Inc. in the amount of $8,539,799.75. The commission also re-established a City Manager Search Committee comprising Mayor Vandenbossche and Commissioners Bryson and May. Commissioner May was excused from the meeting, and the agenda was approved. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 021-2026 tentatively awarding $8,539,799.75 wastewater treatment plant construction contract to Lee Contracting, Inc. DBA Midwest Power Systems, Inc. (all ayes)
• Re-established City Manager Search Committee with Mayor Vandenbossche and Commissioners Bryson and May (all ayes)
• Excused Commissioner May from the meeting (all ayes)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

City Commission

The Marine City City Commission will approve minutes, business licenses, and a consent agenda including expenditures of $389,592.23 and the renewal of workers' compensation insurance. The body will also vote on a new water/sewer rate ordinance and special assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts.

• Water/Sewer Rates adoption (Ordinance 26-001)
• Expenditures of $389,592.23
• Special Assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts
• Renewal of MML Workers Compensation Insurance
• Approval of 2026 Tax Rate

The Marine City Commission approved the 2026 tax rate, adopted Ordinance 26-001 setting water and sewer rates, and approved several resolutions including special assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts. Expenditures totaling $385,592.23 were approved with a 4-2 vote. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes beyond the rate ordinance.

• Approved 2026 tax rate (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-001 water/sewer rates (all ayes)
• Approved expenditures $385,592.23 (4-2, Hendrick and Roehrig dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 013-2026 special assessment for delinquent utility accounts (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 014-2026 special assessment for delinquent grass cutting accounts (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 015-2026 absent voter counting board authorization (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including business licenses and charitable gaming resolution (all ayes)
• Approved MML workers compensation insurance renewal (all ayes)