Monroe public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 18, 2024
Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
Board reviews and approves $44,250 invoice for 13 W. Front St. facade renovation
The Downtown Development Authority will consider several financial reports, including invoice summaries for Google Workspace services, communications work, and a holiday banner. The most significant item is the invoice for the facade renovation at 13 W. Front St., showing a billed amount of $44,250. The meeting also includes a revenue, expenditure and activity report for November 2024.
- Invoice #5098907400 – Google Workspace Business Starter, $14.40 for October 2024
- Communications invoices – total $379.00 for video shoots and social media work in November 2024
- Holiday banner purchase – $191.50 from Fastsigns
- Facade renovation at 13 W. Front St. – billed $44,250.00 (draw No. 1)
- Revenue, expenditure and activity report for November 2024
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
14 yea · 4 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent · Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
2. — Motion
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
V. — Consent Agenda
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
Minutes of Oct 16, 2024 8:30 AM
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
Mon Dec 16, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
City Council to review FY 2023‑24 audit findings
The council will hear Plante & Moran’s presentation of the FY 2023‑24 audit for the City of Monroe and its Raw Water Intake Partnership. The auditors will report findings, including two immaterial misstatements and observations on accounting policies. The agenda also includes informational items on the Inflation Reduction Act, lease and PPP monitoring, expanded police/fire special assessment authority, and cybersecurity controls.
- Presentation of the FY 2023‑24 audit by Plante & Moran
- Uncorrected misstatement: Major Streets Fund revenue and expenditures overstated by $214,330
- Uncorrected misstatement: Building Authority Fund classified as an enterprise fund instead of a governmental fund
- Discussion of Inflation Reduction Act tax‑credit opportunities for the city
- Expansion of police and fire special assessment authority under Public Act 228 of 2022
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Dec 16, 2024
City Council - Special Meeting
Council to consider closed session on property acquisition and manager review
The Monroe City Council will hold a public comment period. The Council will consider entering a closed executive session to discuss a property acquisition and to review the City Manager’s end‑of‑year performance evaluation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Public comment period (up to 3‑minute remarks per speaker)
- Consideration to enter closed executive session for property acquisition
- Consideration to enter closed executive session for City Manager end‑of‑year performance evaluation
- Adjournment
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
4. — Motion
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve absent · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
1. — Motion
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve absent · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Mon Dec 16, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
Council reviews and approves $12,994.50 actuator purchase and other invoices
The Monroe City Council will accept the minutes from the Dec 2, 2024 meetings and consider a preliminary invoice report. The report includes approvals for multiple vendor invoices, the largest being a $12,994.50 purchase of a bar‑screen gate actuator from Actuator Specialties. Additional approvals cover uniform supplies, water service bills, and various office and equipment purchases.
- Approve $12,994.50 invoice for Bar Screen Gate Actuator (Actuator Specialties)
- Approve $7,963.27 purchase of sodium hypochlorite (Alexander Chemical Corporation)
- Approve $4,211.31 total for 4IMPRINT, INC uniform and grant items
- Approve $2,452.50 Custer Airport UST removal contract (AKTPEERLESS Environmental Services)
- Approve $1,410.00 hydraulic cycliner for loader #607 (AL & SONS HYDRAULIC)
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
14 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Dec 2, 2024 6:00 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Dec 2, 2024 7:30 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Thu Dec 12, 2024
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting
BRA considers $3,000 funding for residential development site assessment
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is reviewing funding requests for environmental assessments and asbestos abatement. The body is also reviewing financial reports and an invoice summary through December 4, 2024.
- Proposed $3,000 funding for Community Reimagined, LLC for a Phase I environmental site assessment at 1026 and 1030 East Second Street
- Consideration of funding request for asbestos abatement at 111 E. Front St.
- Invoice for $7,739.50 from AKT Peerless Environmental Services, LLC for an asbestos and hazardous materials survey at 420 West Elm Avenue
- Invoice for $1,105.00 from Mohr Budds Law, PLLC
- Approval of the 2025 regular meeting schedule
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion
12 yea · 2 absent
Jeff Hensley absent · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose yea · Sue Iott-Garrison yea · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown yea · Jeff Hensley absent · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose yea · Sue Iott-Garrison yea · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown yea
IV. — CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea · 3 absent
Jeff Hensley absent · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose yea · Sue Iott-Garrison absent · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown absent
Minutes of Oct 10, 2024 8:30 AM
4 yea · 3 absent
Jeff Hensley absent · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose yea · Sue Iott-Garrison absent · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown absent
Mon Dec 9, 2024
City Council - Special Meeting
Council approves personal services use for Michigan College of Beauty, 212 E. Front St.
The Monroe City Council unanimously approved a Determination of Similar Use allowing Michigan College of Beauty to operate personal services at 212 E. Front Street. The council also conditionally approved the Mason Run 2.0 PUD site plan pending Water/Wastewater, Engineering and Planning comments, and adopted the 2025 meeting calendar. A presentation on the Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 budget was given for future consideration.
- Approval of Determination of Similar Use for Michigan College of Beauty, 212 E. Front St. (personal services)
- Conditional approval of Mason Run 2.0 PUD site plan, subject to department comments
- Adoption of the 2025 City Council meeting calendar
- Presentation of Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 overview
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Dec 9, 2024
Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting
Commission approves Michigan College of Beauty use and Mason Run PUD plan
The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission met on December 9, 2024. It unanimously approved the City Council recommendation to approve a Determination of Similar Use for Michigan College of Beauty at 212 E. Front Street (Parcel 39-00242-000). It also unanimously recommended conditional approval of the Mason Run 2.0 Planned Unit Development site plan pending Water/Wastewater, Engineering, and Planning comments. The commission approved the 2025 meeting calendar and received presentations on the Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 and St. Marys Park renovations.
- Approval of Determination of Similar Use for Michigan College of Beauty, 212 E. Front St. (Parcel 39-00242-000)
- Conditional approval of Mason Run 2.0 PUD site plan, subject to departmental comments
- Approval of the 2025 Citizens Planning Commission meeting calendar
- Presentation – Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 overview
- Presentation – Preliminary design of St. Marys Park renovations
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Approve the regular meeting agenda as presented.
4 yea · 3 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille absent · Adam Seipelt absent
Minutes of Nov 13, 2024 7:00 PM
4 yea · 3 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille absent · Adam Seipelt absent
1.
4 yea · 3 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille absent · Adam Seipelt absent
Mon Dec 2, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
Will hear proposal to convey 1026 & 1030 E. Second St. to Community Reimagined LLC
The City Council work session will include a presentation by the City Manager on the 2024‑2025 goals and objectives for the city. Council members will also hear an overview of a proposal to convey the properties at 1026 and 1030 East Second Street to Community Reimagined LLC. No formal actions are listed for either item.
- City Manager update on 2024‑2025 goals and objectives
- Presentation on proposed conveyance of 1026 & 1030 E. Second St. to Community Reimagined LLC
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Dec 2, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
City Council reviews $508,083 Battlefield Visitor Center site improvement invoice
The Monroe City Council will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meetings. The council will also consider a series of invoice approvals, including a $508,083.11 payment to Fonson Company Inc. for Battlefield Visitor Center site improvements. Additional invoices cover services such as lawn sprinkler winterization, alarm system installation, and consulting fees.
- Approve minutes from Nov 18, 2024 meetings
- Invoice $508,083.11 to Fonson Company Inc. for Battlefield Visitor Center site improvements
- $69,877.16 to Auch Construction Company for Navarre Library and Opportunity Center guaranteed price contract
- $5,875.00 to Aqua‑Weed Control Inc. for invasive species treatment in River & Mason Run Drain
- $3,993.26 to Access & Alarm Inc. for cameras and door opener installation
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
21 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Nov 18, 2024 6:00 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Nov 18, 2024 7:30 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
A. Fourth Quarter City Manager Performance Check-In
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Mon Nov 18, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
City Council to discuss new residential dwelling certification program
The Monroe City Council work session will include a presentation of the Annual Report by the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau. Council members will also discuss the Point of Sale Inspection Program, which establishes a residential dwelling certification process under Chapter 554. The discussion will cover application and inspection fees, certification requirements before a sale, and the role of registered private inspectors.
- Annual Report Presentation by Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau
- Point of Sale Inspection Program Discussion (Chapter 554 Residential Dwelling Certification)
- Proposal to set application and inspection fees by City Council resolution
- Requirement that a certificate of compliance be obtained before selling a residential dwelling
- Use of registered private inspectors to conduct inspections
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Nov 18, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
Council to approve invoice payments in the AP Preliminary Report
The Monroe City Council will consider the AP Preliminary Report, which lists numerous vendor invoices for city services and supplies. The council will also accept the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting.
- Approve $112,612.22 invoice to 101 W FRONT LLC for fire withholding refund
- Approve $1,058.52 invoice to Pitney Bowes Leasing for lease (9/11‑12/10/24)
- Approve $7,963.27 invoice to Alexander Chemical Corporation for sodium hypochlorite purchase FY 24‑25
- Approve $1,236.25 invoice to AKTPEERLESS Environmental Services for Custer Airport UST removal
- Approve $2,584.37 invoice to Allstar Alarm LLC for alarm service through June 30, 2025
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
14 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Nov 4, 2024 6:00 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
1. — Attorney Client Privileged Correspondence
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
2. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Thu Nov 14, 2024
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting
City Council to discuss Point of Sale Inspection Program
The City Council will discuss the Point of Sale Inspection Program and receive an annual report from the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau.
- Discussion regarding the Point of Sale Inspection Program (Chapter 554: Residential Dwelling Certification)
- Annual Report Presentation by Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Wed Nov 13, 2024
Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting
Planning Commission reviews Mason Run 2.0 site plan and 212 E. Front St. use
The Citizens Planning Commission is reviewing a site plan for the Mason Run 2.0 PUD and a determination of similar use for 212 E. Front St. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 14, 2024, meeting.
- Case PUD #23-001: Mason Run 2.0 PUD Site Plan review
- Case #D 24-003: Determination of Similar Use for 212 E. Front St. (Michigan College of Beauty)
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the regular meeting agenda.
6 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Minutes of Oct 14, 2024 7:00 PM
6 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Mon Nov 4, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
City Council will approve a $333,180 purchase of a multi‑purpose tractor.
The Monroe City Council will consider approval of the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes and will review a preliminary invoice report authorizing numerous vendor payments. The report includes a $333,180 contract for a 2023 Kommunal multi‑purpose tractor, as well as other service and utility payments. Council members will vote on these routine financial approvals.
- Approval of Oct 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Payment of $333,180 to BEC Enterprises LLC for a 2023 Kommunal multi‑purpose tractor
- Payment of $58,670.60 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for Med Advantage premiums
- Payment of $7,977.39 to Alexander Chemical Corporation for sodium hypochlorite FY 24‑25
- Total payment of $94,577.36 to DTE Energy for various utility services
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
14 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Oct 21, 2024 6:00 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Oct 21, 2024 7:30 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Mon Oct 21, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
City Council hears tourism bureau report and summer recreation program review
The council will hear a presentation from the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau on its annual report and related programs. It will also review the city's summer season programming, including tot lots, summer camps, sports recreation and city‑sponsored special events. No specific approvals or votes are noted for these items.
- Presentation by Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau – annual report and initiatives
- Review of summer recreation programming – tot lots, summer camps, sports recreation, city‑sponsored events
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Oct 21, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
City Council to approve $5,615.05 invoice for AECOM Technical Services
The Monroe City Council will review the Preliminary Report for invoice approvals covering a variety of city purchases. Council members will vote to approve the listed invoices, including the largest single invoice of $5,615.05 to AECOM Technical Services for professional consulting services. The agenda also includes routine acceptance of the minutes from the Oct 7, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from the Oct 7, 2024 City Council meeting
- Approval of $5,615.05 invoice to AECOM Technical Services for professional consulting services
- Approval of $1,761.71 invoice to 4IMPRINT, INC for uniform hats for police
- Approval of $1,727.50 invoice to ALERT ALL CORP for fire prevention and education supplies
- Approval of $600.00 telecommunications retainer agreement with ABILITA
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
10 yea · 4 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Oct 7, 2024 6:05 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Oct 7, 2024 7:30 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Wed Oct 16, 2024
Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
Board to consider $188,150 facade renovation proposal for 13 W Front St.
The Downtown Development Authority will review several financial items, including an invoice summary totaling $61,974.52 and a September 2024 revenue, expenditure and activity report. An EV ChargePoint report showing $63.99 net profit for August‑September 2024 will be discussed. The board will also receive a detailed proposal from Olah Contracting to renovate the façade of 13 W Front St. at a total cost of $188,150.
- Invoice Summary through Oct 9 2024 – total $61,974.52 for services such as DDA Communications and Olah Contracting
- Revenue, Expenditure and Activity Report – September 2024 attached
- Monthly EV ChargePoint Report – gross revenue $387.95, net profit $63.99
- Facade renovation proposal for 13 W Front St. – total $188,150, includes permits, demolition, structural work, and window upgrades
- Minutes of Sep 18 2024 accepted as consent agenda
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
16 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea · Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea
V. — Consent Agenda
8 yea · 1 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea
Minutes of Sep 18, 2024 8:30 AM
8 yea · 1 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea
Mon Oct 14, 2024
Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting
Citizens Planning Commission will vote on three special‑use requests at Oct 14 meeting
The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings and then move to approve three special‑use applications: a religious institution at 111 E First St, an Adult Day Care Center at 227 N Telegraph Rd, and a drive‑thru food service at 845 S Monroe St. The drive‑thru approval is conditional on a formal site plan and easement agreements. Comments are accepted until noon on the day of the meeting.
- Approve special‑use for a religious institution at 111 E First St (Parcel #39-00177-000, zoned CBD)
- Approve special‑use for an Adult Day Care Center at 227 N Telegraph Rd (Parcel #69-00659-041, zoned C‑T)
- Conditionally approve special‑use for a drive‑thru food service at 845 S Monroe St (Parcel #29-00522-000, zoned C‑M) pending site plan and easement agreements
- Public hearings to receive comments on each of the three cases
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion to approve the regular meeting agenda.
5 yea · 2 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson absent · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea · 2 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson absent · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Minutes of Sep 9, 2024 7:00 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson absent · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
1. — Motion
5 yea · 2 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson absent · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Thu Oct 10, 2024
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting
BRA approves $16,875 funding for asbestos survey at 420 W. Elm Ave.
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority adopted a resolution to fund the asbestos and hazardous‑material survey for the former St. Mary Academy site at 420 W. Elm Ave. with a $16,875 match from the Administrative Fund. The board also certified the 2024 summer and winter tax‑increment capture of $100,000 from five brownfield sites and elected the same slate of officers for the coming year. Additional items included acceptance of the 2022 state brownfield report and approval of invoices totaling $2,538.33 for BRA support services.
- Adopted $16,875 funding for asbestos survey at 420 W. Elm Ave. (St. Mary Academy redevelopment)
- Certified 2024 TIF capture of $100,000 from five sites (Mason Run, Ventower, Eye Surgeons Associates PC, Port of Monroe, La‑Z‑Boy)
- Elected officers: Chair Don Lieto, Vice Chair Dale Brose, Recording Secretary Matt Budds
- Accepted 2022 annual brownfield report for submission to the State of Michigan
- Approved invoices totaling $2,538.33 for BRA support services and EGLE data verification
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IV. — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea · 2 absent
Jeff Hensley yea · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose absent · Sue Iott-Garrison absent · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown yea
Minutes of Aug 8, 2024 8:30 AM
5 yea · 2 absent
Jeff Hensley yea · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose absent · Sue Iott-Garrison absent · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown yea
1. — Motion
5 yea · 2 absent
Jeff Hensley yea · Robert Clark yea · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose absent · Sue Iott-Garrison absent · Brett Cunningham yea · Chris Brown yea
Mon Oct 7, 2024
Election Commission - Regular Meeting
Commission will consider delegating appointment duties to the Clerk
The Monroe Election Commission will accept the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss a resolution that would delegate appointment authority to the Clerk. No other agenda items are listed.
- Accept minutes of the Aug 19, 2024 meeting
- Consider Resolution Delegating Appointment Authority to the Clerk
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Oct 7, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
Council to hear updates on police accreditation and city camera system
The Monroe City Council work session will include a presentation on the Public Safety Department's successful re‑accreditation by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. A second presentation will update the council on the Flock camera system and the broader City Camera project. Both items are informational and no decisions are indicated.
- MPSD re‑accreditation presentation by Director Chad Tolstedt and Lt. Terese Herrick
- Flock camera system update presentation by Director Chad Tolstedt and Detective/Lt. Paul Marks
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Oct 7, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
City Council to approve preliminary invoice report with multiple vendor payments
The Monroe City Council will consider the AP Preliminary Report at the October 7 meeting. The report lists invoice approvals for a range of city services, including public works, utilities, health benefits, and equipment upgrades. Council members will vote to approve these vendor payments as presented.
- Approve $245.00 to ABLE SANITARY SERVICE for locating broken sewer line at 228 E THIRD ST
- Approve $7,970.33 to ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORPORATION for sodium hypochlorite purchase FY 24-25
- Approve $59,561.36 to BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN for Med Advantage premiums October
- Approve $156,450.20 to CORE & MAIN LP for FY 2024-25 distribution materials
- Approve $33,455.85 to DELL MARKETING LP for WTP SCADA system upgrade project
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
21 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Sep 16, 2024 7:30 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
2. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
3. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
4. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
5. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Wed Sep 18, 2024
Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
DDA reviews July‑August financial reports and EV charging revenue
The Downtown Development Authority will review its invoice summary for August 2024, including charges from DTE Energy ($340.15), Google LLC ($14.40), and the City of Monroe ($140.08). It will also consider the combined revenue and expenditure reports for July and August 2024, detailing various income sources and expenses such as office supplies, postage, and legal services. Additionally, the board will discuss the EV Station ChargePoint report for July‑August, showing gross revenue of $343.72, net revenue of $309.37, electricity cost of $269.87, and net profit of $39.50. No formal approvals are noted in the agenda.
- Invoice Summary August 2024: DTE Energy $340.15 (8 W Front St $269.87, 36 S Monroe St $70.64), Google LLC $14.40, City of Monroe $140.08
- Revenue & Expenditure Report July 2024 – includes interest income, property tax adjustments, program revenues, and expenses such as office supplies $100, postage $20,000, legal services $3,500
- Revenue & Expenditure Report August 2024 – similar financial details with updated figures
- EV Station ChargePoint Report (July‑August) – gross revenue $343.72, net revenue $309.37, electricity cost $269.87, net profit $39.50; 27 unique users, 82 sessions
- ChargePoint Flex Billing remittance to City of Monroe $414.21 for July 2024
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
12 yea · 6 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp absent · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea · Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp absent · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea
V. — Consent Agenda
6 yea · 3 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp absent · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea
Minutes of Aug 21, 2024 8:30 AM
6 yea · 3 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp absent · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya yea
Mon Sep 16, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
City Council to review preliminary accounts payable report
The City Council is holding a work session to review an AP Preliminary Report for expenditures dated September 4 through September 16, 2024. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from September 3, 2024.
- Purchase of hydrofluorosilicic acid from Alexander Chemical Corporation for $12,688.92
- Payment to A-1 Lawn Sprinklers Inc for $1,200.00 regarding sprinkler damage at 1223 McCormick Drive
- Payment to 4Imprint, Inc for $1,045.09 for Faith & Blue community promotion
- Payment to Auto Value Monroe totaling $1,187.91 for shop supplies and tools
- Payment to Louis T Ollshmr for $202.51 for roof safety railing freight and materials
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Sep 16, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
Council approves meeting minutes and numerous vendor invoices
The Monroe City Council will vote to accept the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meetings. The council will also approve a preliminary report authorizing payment of many vendor invoices covering supplies, equipment, and services. Each invoice is listed with its amount and purpose, and the approvals will finalize the city’s expenditures for these items.
- Approve minutes from the Sep 3, 2024 City Council meeting
- Approve $70.95 invoice to ACCUSHRED, LLC for document destruction
- Approve $1,200.00 invoice to A-1 LAWN SPRINKLERS INC for sprinkler damage at 1223 McCormick Drive
- Approve $12,688.92 invoice to ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORPORATION for HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID purchase FY 24-25
- Approve $196.00 invoice to ADVANCED PLUMBING OF MONROE for testing 2 backflow devices
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
15 yea · 6 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Sep 3, 2024 6:00 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Sep 3, 2024 7:30 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
2. — Motion
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani absent · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
Mon Sep 9, 2024
Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting
Citizens Planning Commission considers rezonings and community garden approvals
The Citizens Planning Commission will review and vote on several zoning changes and special use requests, including rezone proposals for 709 Detroit Ave and 814 N. Macomb St., and special use approvals for four community gardens.
- Public Hearing: Rezoning 709 Detroit Ave from R-2 to I-2
- Public Hearing: Rezoning 814 N. Macomb St. from R-1 to MU-1
- Public Hearing: Special use for community garden at 112 Eastchester St.
- Public Hearing: Special use for community garden at 627 Almyra Ave. V.
- Public Hearing: Special use for community garden at 1132 Franklin St. V.
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
12 yea · 2 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea · Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea · 1 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Minutes of Aug 12, 2024 7:00 PM
6 yea · 1 absent
Michael Madison absent · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Tue Sep 3, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
City Council to hold first reading of a demolition ordinance for Monroe
The Monroe City Council work session will discuss the license agreement with Monroe Public Schools for Manor Elementary School. The council will also receive a presentation on a draft demolition ordinance that would establish consistent demolition and site‑restoration standards. Both items were initiated by Mark Cochran of Economic & Community Development.
- Review of Monroe Public Schools license agreement for Manor Elementary School
- First reading of draft demolition ordinance to set demolition and site‑restoration standards
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Tue Sep 3, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
City Council to approve $520,537.88 GV Cement contract for paving and sidewalk projects
The council will first accept the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meetings. It will then review and approve a preliminary report that includes many invoice approvals, most notably a $520,537.88 contract with GV Cement Contracting Co for the 2024 concrete paving and sidewalk programs. Additional approvals cover storm‑sewer work, visitor‑center site improvements, and various service purchases.
- GV CEMENT CONTRACTING CO – $338,011.90 concrete paving program and $177,340.24 sidewalk replacement (total $520,537.88)
- E R ZEILER EXCAVATING INC – $134,778.13 Saint Mary’s Gardens storm sewer project
- FONSON COMPANY INC – $182,013.18 Battlefield Visitor Center site improvements
- FISHBECK THOMPSON CARR & HUBER – $70,205.70 wet‑weather sanitary and WWTP improvements
- DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC – $6,964.45 professional services for July
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
15 yea · 6 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Aug 19, 2024 6:05 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Aug 19, 2024 7:30 PM
5 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining absent · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder absent · Robert Clark yea
Wed Aug 21, 2024
Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
DDA considers $20/hour fine for non-charging vehicles in EV spaces
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss recommending a new parking fine for vehicles in EV charging spaces that are not connected to charging infrastructure. The board will also elect its annual officers and review redevelopment updates for 13 W. Front St.
- Proposed recommendation to City Council for a $20.00 per hour fine for parking in EV spaces without being connected to charging stations
- Proposed $20,000 fee for Jim Jacobs Architects for fire suppression infrastructure design at 13 W. Front St.
- Invoice summary totaling $6,054.64, including $2,100 for Revize Inc. website hosting and $2,734.98 for 13 W. Front St. façade design
- Annual election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Update on utility connections and façade design for the former Monroe Optical property at 13 W. Front St.
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
21 yea · 6 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent · Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent · Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
V. — Consent Agenda
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
Minutes of Jul 15, 2024 11:00 AM
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
Minutes of Jul 17, 2024 8:30 AM
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
2. — Motion
7 yea · 2 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson yea · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings absent · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman yea · Andy Clark yea · Tino Amaya absent
Mon Aug 19, 2024
Election Commission - Regular Meeting
Commission will consider a resolution delegating duties to the Clerk‑Treasurer
The Monroe Election Commission will accept the minutes from its July 1, 2024 meeting and its July 16, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss a resolution that would delegate regular duties to the Clerk‑Treasurer.
- Accept minutes of the July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM meeting
- Accept minutes of the July 16, 2024, 8:00 AM meeting
- Consider Resolution Delegating Regular Duties to the Clerk‑Treasurer
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Aug 19, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
Council reviews LaPlaisance Road plan, housing strategy roadmap, and renewable energy ordinance
The City Council will hear a presentation on the LaPlaisance Road Non-Motorized Corridor Plan. Staff will also present the Residential Housing Strategy Road Map outlining upcoming actions. Finally, the council will discuss Michigan PA 233 renewable energy siting legislation and proposed ordinance changes for the city.
- LaPlaisance Road Non-Motorized Corridor Plan presentation
- Residential Housing Strategy Road Map presentation
- Discussion of PA 233 renewable energy facility siting law and draft ordinance amendments
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Aug 19, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
Council will review and approve the AP Preliminary Report with many vendor invoices
The Monroe City Council meeting will consider the approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 council meeting. The agenda also includes a preliminary report that lists numerous vendor invoices for city purchases, which the council will vote to approve. These items cover a range of expenses such as auto parts, promotional items, equipment, and service agreements.
- Approval of minutes from the Aug 5, 2024 council meeting
- Approval of invoice for 227 Auto Value Monroe totaling $1,514.16
- Approval of invoice for 4Imprint, Inc. totaling $1,420.51
- Approval of $600.00 telecommunications retainer agreement with ABILITA
- Approval of invoice for AM Leonard totaling $1,726.11
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
12 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour absent · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour absent · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour absent · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Aug 5, 2024 6:00 PM
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour absent · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
5. — Motion
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour absent · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
6. — Motion
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour absent · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Mon Aug 12, 2024
Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting
Citizens Planning Commission will consider a site‑plan approval for 126 Scott St. parking lot
The commission will hold public hearings on a special‑use parking‑lot site plan at 126 Scott Street and on proposed changes to the Battlefield Zoning District in the Zoning 2020 ordinance. It will then move to conditionally approve the 126 Scott St. site plan pending engineering, water/wastewater and planning comments, and to recommend approval of the Battlefield District amendments. Both items are slated for commission action after the hearings.
- Public Hearing – Case SPL 24‑011, 126 Scott St. parking lot modifications
- Public Hearing – Amendment to Battlefield Zoning District in Zoning 2020
- Commission action – conditional approval of the 126 Scott St. site plan pending departmental comments
- Commission action – recommendation to approve Battlefield Zoning District amendments to the Zoning Code
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Approve the agenda as presented.
7 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Minutes of Jul 8, 2024 7:00 PM
7 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
1.
7 yea
Michael Madison yea · Steve Swartz yea · Pat White yea · Jack McDonough yea · Joel Williamson yea · Andrew Dewimille yea · Adam Seipelt yea
Thu Aug 8, 2024
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting
BRA considers funding for St. Mary Academy redevelopment survey
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to certify TIF eligible costs and approve administrative invoices. The body is also considering a funding award for hazardous material surveys at the former St. Mary Academy property.
- Proposed $16,750 award to KM Cornerstone for asbestos and hazardous material survey at 420 W. Elm Ave.
- Certification of $2,944,224.23 in TIF Eligible Infrastructure Costs for the La-Z-Boy site through June 30, 2024.
- Approval of $2,585.13 in invoices for BRA support services through July 31, 2024.
- Adoption of resolution for Summer and Winter 2024 Tax Increment Revenues (TIR) capture.
- Acceptance of the 2022 annual capture and distribution report for the State of Michigan.
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Move to approve the regular meeting agenda.
4 yea · 3 absent
Jeff Hensley yea · Robert Clark absent · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose absent · Sue Iott-Garrison yea · Brett Cunningham absent · Chris Brown yea
IV. — CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea · 3 absent
Jeff Hensley yea · Robert Clark absent · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose absent · Sue Iott-Garrison yea · Brett Cunningham absent · Chris Brown yea
Minutes of Jun 13, 2024 8:30 AM
4 yea · 3 absent
Jeff Hensley yea · Robert Clark absent · Don Lieto yea · Dale Brose absent · Sue Iott-Garrison yea · Brett Cunningham absent · Chris Brown yea
Mon Aug 5, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
Council to approve $59,786 Blue Cross premium payment
The Monroe City Council will accept the minutes from the July 15 meetings and approve a preliminary report authorizing payment of numerous vendor invoices. The approvals cover a range of services, including a $59,786.46 payment to Blue Cross Blue Shield for August health premiums and other amounts from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. All invoices are for checks dated between July 16 and August 5, some journalized and some unjournalized.
- Approve $59,786.46 payment to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for August premiums
- Approve $38,957.52 payment to Becket & Raeder Inc. for the residential housing strategy service agreement
- Approve $16,360.45 payment to Delta Dental Plan of Michigan for June 2024 claims billing
- Approve $14,836.00 payment to Desbrough Excavating & Trucking LLC for demolition at 1016 E Fifth & 404 Almyra
- Approve $10,500.00 payment to Bailey and Lori Mruznik for footing drain disconnection reimbursement
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
12 yea · 2 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Jul 15, 2024 6:00 PM
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Jul 15, 2024 7:30 PM
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
2. — Motion
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
3. — Motion
6 yea · 1 absent
Mike Hayter absent · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Wed Jul 17, 2024
Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
Board to approve June 2024 revenue and expenditure reports and review project update
The Downtown Development Authority board will consider approving the June 2024 preliminary itemized expenditure report and the June 2024 revenue and expenditure report. They will also review a Google Workspace Business Starter invoice for $14.40 and communications services charges of $42.02 for June 2024. A monthly update on the 13 W. Front St. redevelopment project will be discussed.
- Approve June 2024 preliminary itemized expenditure report (Agenda Fact Sheet 4777)
- Approve June 2024 revenue and expenditure report (Agenda Fact Sheet 4778)
- Review Google Workspace Business Starter invoice $14.40 (Invoice #5011551855, June 2024)
- Review communications services charges $42.02 for June 2024 (communications staff time)
- Monthly update on 13 W. Front St. redevelopment project (Agenda Fact Sheet 4779)
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
12 yea · 6 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson absent · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark absent · Tino Amaya yea · Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson absent · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark absent · Tino Amaya yea
V. — Consent Agenda
6 yea · 3 absent
Robert Clark yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Joel Williamson absent · Eric Drummonds yea · Mary Hastings yea · Robert Copp yea · Stuart Eastman absent · Andy Clark absent · Tino Amaya yea
Mon Jul 15, 2024
City Council - Work Session Meeting
City Council to discuss five-year residential housing implementation plan
City Council and the Economic and Community Development Department will discuss the prioritization of action items from the Residential Housing Strategy. The goal is to provide feedback on the plan before a final strategy is presented on August 19.
- Proposed inventory of properties in disrepair in census tracts 318, 319, 320, and 321
- Proposed zoning amendments to allow duplexes 'by right' and triplexes/quads as 'special use'
- Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) expansion north of the River Raisin
- Plan to reactivate the Historic District Commission and designate 43 properties as local historic district properties
- Proposal to re-evaluate the rental property inspection program for 2,280 registered properties
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Mon Jul 15, 2024
City Council - Council Meeting
Monroe City Council to review AP Preliminary Report
The City Council is meeting to approve minutes from July 1, 2024, and review a preliminary accounts payable report. The report lists various city expenditures for supplies, repairs, and services.
- Blower actuator repair from Actuator Specialties for $2,791.58
- Annual inspections from Altec Inc totaling $2,811.38
- Custer Airport UST removal from AKTPeerless Environmental Services for $1,553.40
- YMCA youth jerseys from All Heart Athletics LLC for $1,349.50
- DMR-QA testing from Advanced Analytical SO for $897.61
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City Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Motion
14 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea · Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
V. — CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Jul 1, 2024 6:00 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
Minutes of Jul 1, 2024 7:30 PM
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
3. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea
4. — Motion
7 yea
Mike Hayter yea · Deb Staelgraeve yea · Kellie Vining yea · Michelle Germani yea · Brian Lamour yea · Andrew Felder yea · Robert Clark yea