East Jordan public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission approved a standing seam roof for the Elm Pointe Museum and awarded a pick-up truck bid to Bob Mathers Ford. The board also authorized a temporary camping permit application to EGLE and approved street closures for the 2023 Homecoming Parade.
- Approved standing seam roof for Elm Pointe Museum with 12-inch west roof line extension (6-0)
- Awarded DPW pick-up truck bid to Bob Mathers Ford (5-0)
- Denied request to waive bid process for Parks Department utility tractor (6-0)
- Authorized staff to apply to EGLE for a Temporary Camping Permit (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Homecoming Parade street closure request (6-0)
- Acknowledged introduction of Ordinance 276 regarding Civil Infractions (6-0)
- Approved paid bills totaling $126,244.80 (6-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several ordinance amendments regarding cemeteries, utilities, and parks. The board also appointed a new City Attorney and approved a purchase agreement for the Civic Center.
- Appointed Matthew Cross of Plunkett & Cooney as City Attorney (6-0)
- Approved Civic Center purchase agreement (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance 273 amending Chapter 10 Cemeteries (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 275 amending Chapter 44 Utilities (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 247 amending Chapter 28 Parks and Recreation (7-0)
- Approved revised Administrative Policy 132 for meal reimbursement (7-0)
- Approved revised Administrative Policy 116 for water/sewer disconnection (7-0)
- Approved Administrative Policy 127 regarding earnest money for property sales (7-0)
City Commission
The City Commission amended a Civic Center agreement regarding purchase price and earnest money. The board also selected four firms for city attorney interviews and approved several ordinance introductions and lease agreements.
- Amended Civic Center agreement purchase price to $30,000 and earnest money to $15,000 (5-1)
- Selected four firms for City Attorney RFP interviews (Plunkett & Cooney, Young, Graham & Wendling, Kirkpatrick, Slough, Duitsman-Coy & Mott, and Olson, Bzdok & Howard)
- Rescinded Traffic Control Order 101/2023 (6-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 273 regarding Cemetery amendments (5-0)
- Approved bandshell rental agreement for St. Joseph Catholic Church (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Handbook Amendments (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Jordan River Trail and Sportsman’s Park (6-0)
- Approved lease agreement with the Historical Society for Elm Pointe Museum and City Hall (6-0)