East Jordan public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission rejected the submitted proposal for the 98 Bridge Street (Old Boat Launch Property) RFP and extended the request for proposals until May 30th. The commission also approved several other items, including a lease amendment, a city logo selection, a train painting proposal, and multiple ordinance introductions. All votes were unanimous.
- Rejected proposal for 98 Bridge Street RFP and extended deadline to May 30 (7-0)
- Approved Friends of the Jordan Building lease amendment with zip code correction (6-0)
- Approved city logo submission #3 with requested edits (6-0)
- Approved Lorin Burch train painting proposal, waived bid process (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 143 R-A amending waterfront development zoning (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 144K and 144-L amending official zoning map (7-0 each)
- Approved Change Order 2 to Tri-County Excavating for $2,838.35 (7-0)
- Approved Pay Application #2 to Tri-County Excavating for $85,736.04 (7-0)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission adopted three zoning ordinance amendments: one updating sign regulations, one expanding the park overnight ban to include vehicles and ORVs, and one overhauling the Central Business District to focus on retail and food service. The commission also approved several construction payments and the 2025 Tourist Park rates. All votes were unanimous except for two zoning items where Commissioner Gillespie abstained due to a conflict of interest.
- Adopted Ordinance 145-L amending sign regulations (5-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Adopted Ordinance 190-A expanding park overnight ban to vehicles and ORVs (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 145-K amending Central Business District uses (5-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Approved Change Order #2 to South Arm Construction for $16,674 (6-0)
- Approved Pay Application #1 to Tri County Excavating for $80,973 (6-0)
- Approved Pay Application #3 to South Arm Construction for $51,275.70 (6-0)
- Approved Pay Application #4 to South Arm Construction for $43,537.50 (6-0)
- Approved 2025 Tourist Park rates (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission approved a $25,809 change order for Tri-County, a $24,030 pay application for South Arm Construction, the 2025 Waterways rate schedule, and introduced three ordinances (CBD amendment, park loitering, and sign code). They also approved a loan to Jordan Valley EMS Authority (4-1) and selected 6 logo finalists for public vote.
- Approved Resolution 108-2024 loan to Jordan Valley EMS Authority (4-1)
- Approved Tri-County Change Order #1 for $25,809 (5-0)
- Approved South Arm Construction Pay App #2 for $24,030 (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Waterways rate schedule and winter storage fee (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 145-K CBD amendment (4-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Introduced Ordinance 190-A park loitering amendment (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 145-L sign code amendment (4-0, Gillespie abstained)
- Selected 6 logo finalists for public vote starting Oct 21
City Commission
The East Jordan City Commission voted 6-0 to direct the Planning Commission to work off the City of Charlevoix's CBD ordinance for a draft of Ordinance 145K. They also approved several other items, including rescinding a traffic control order, approving a cross country event packet, and waiving the bid process for harbor gas pump replacement. The commission expressed consensus to convert the harbor bath house into an Airbnb, though no formal vote was recorded on that item.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, paid bills, and reports (6-0)
- Rescinded Traffic Control Order 103/2024 (6-0)
- Approved East Jordan Cross Country event packet (6-0)
- Directed Planning Commission to use Charlevoix's CBD ordinance for draft Ordinance 145K (6-0)
- Waived bid process for harbor gas pump replacement with Northern Pump Services, Inc. (6-0)