Evart public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The City Council will meet to discuss a purchase offer from MacLellan for Lot 2 of the Industrial Park. The body is also reviewing engineering costs for River St. and High St. and considering a vendor's list for payment.
- Discussion of MacLellan’s offer to purchase Lot 2 of the Industrial Park
- Vendor’s list totaling $53,694.99
- OHM Engineering costs for River St. and High St.
- Agreement to sale for Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park
- Budget amendments
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The City Council is reviewing several new business items including employment agreements for the City Manager and Chief of Police. The agenda also includes discussions regarding sewer credits, engineering costs for street improvements, and health insurance renewals.
- Employment agreement for the City Manager
- Chief of Police contract amendment/renewal
- Sewer credit request for 703 N. Pine St.
- Engineering costs for River St. & High St. via OHM
- Vendor list totaling $61,110.72
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The City Council will discuss the 2020-2021 fiscal year audit report and a recommendation for the Finance Director/Treasurer position. The body will also consider the management of city parks for 2022 and whether the City Clerk should be elected or appointed.
- Vendor's List totaling $67,198.95
- Baird, Cotter & Bishop Audit Report for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
- Finance Director/Treasurer Position Recommendation
- USDA Rural Development Grant
- Agreement to Sale for Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park (tabled)
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The City Council will meet to discuss the City Manager employment agreement and a T-Mobile lease for maintenance and upgrades. The body is also considering a bid for sidewalk repairs following a September storm and the sale of industrial park lots.
- Vendor's list totaling $21,974.31
- Agreement to sale for Lots 2 & 3 at the Evart Air Industrial Park
- Bid for sidewalk repairs caused by 9/7/21 storm
- T-Mobile Lease maintenance and upgrade
- City Manager Employment Agreement
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The City Council is meeting to decide on a new City Manager and review purchase proposals for industrial park property. The body will also consider bids for sidewalk repairs and pump station improvements.
- Vendor's list totaling $236,473.38
- Bid to repair sidewalk at Sixth and Main St.
- Professional services proposal for 5 Mile Rd. Pump Station Improvements/OHM
- Proposals for purchase of Industrial Park Property
- Evart Area Fire Department Draft Budget 2022-2023
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with three finalists for the City Manager position. Following the interviews, the council will begin deliberations.
- Interviews with candidates Yvonne Ridge, Katie Beemer, and Pepper Lockhart
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The City Council is meeting to consider competing proposals for the purchase of Lot #2 and other parcels in the Airport Industrial Park. The body will discuss offers from Red Sky Partners LLC and Birch Run Wellness Center LLC/Utopian HeRxBs LLC.
- Red Sky Partners LLC proposal to purchase Lot 2 for $415,000
- Birch Run Wellness Center LLC/Utopian HeRxBs LLC proposal to purchase Lot #2 for $417,750 and Lots #3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 for $182,250
- Proposed use by Birch/Utopian for medical and recreational cannabis retail
- Discussion of a potential $20-50 million investment and 300-400 employees if Birch/Utopian proposal is accepted
- Potential appraisal of Lots #3, 4, 6, 7, and 8
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The City Council will meet to review proposals for the purchase of Industrial Park property and discuss the Housing Commission 2020 Audit. The body will also consider a vendor's list for payment.
- Proposals for purchase of Industrial Park Property
- Housing Commission 2020 Audit presentation by Mark Sochocki
- Vendor's List totaling $72,389.20
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to address the search for a City Manager. The council will enter an executive closed session for this item to maintain confidentiality.
- City Manager search (executive session)
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss additional funding for storm damage cleanup. The agenda includes invoices for tree removal and debris clearing services provided by RCB Contracting Services and Beaver Tree And Irrigation LLC.
- Discussion of additional funding for storm damage cleanup
- Invoice from RCB Contracting Services for $39,545.00 for storm clean up
- Invoice from Beaver Tree And Irrigation LLC for $14,200.00 for tree removal and chipping
- Invoice from Beaver Tree And Irrigation LLC for $2,430.00 for road clearing
- Tree removal services at First and Main SE Corner, 623 N. Pine, Hemlock and Third, and Forest Hill Cemetery
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The City Council is holding an emergency special meeting to discuss funding for storm cleanup efforts.
- Discussion of funding for storm clean up efforts
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The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a new phone system for City Hall and a vendor's list. The packet includes a proposal from TelNet Worldwide for a Cloud PBX Bundle.
- Discussion of new phone system for City Hall
- TelNet Worldwide quote for Cloud PBX Bundle with a $500.00 non-recurring total and $117.94 monthly total
- Review of Vendor's List
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The City Council will meet to discuss increasing utility rates and appointing a new airport manager. The body is also reviewing a purchase offer for Lot 1 in the Evart Industrial Park and cannabis license renewals for Attitude Wellness, LLC.
- Resolution 2021-18 to increase utility rates
- Resolution 2021-19 to appoint Dustin Moma as Airport Manager
- Vendor's list totaling $120,835.38
- Offer to purchase Lot 1 in Evart Industrial Park
- Renewal marijuana applications for Attitude Wellness, LLC (Lume Cannabis)
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The City Council will consider several new business items including a fiber installation contract for the airport and wastewater plant. Other topics include social media management, an interim city manager agreement, and marijuana application renewals.
- Fiber installation at Airport and Wastewater Treatment Plant via Point Broadband (36-month contract)
- Social Media Management Contract with Savvy Media
- Interim City Manager employment agreement
- Attitude Wellness, LLC (Lume Cannabis) marijuana application renewals
- Offer to purchase Lot 1 in Evart Industrial Park
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The City Council will address the City Manager's resignation and the search for an interim replacement. The body is also considering a lease for a Public Works backhoe and a resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Vendor's List totaling $220,394.23
- Resolution 2021-16 regarding the American Rescue Plan Act
- Lease options for a backhoe: CAT ($1,107.82/month) or John Deere ($1,018.63/month)
- Proposal for free yard sales during Labor Day weekend
- Budget amendment requests
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The City Council will meet to discuss a Letter of Understanding with Teamsters and an application extension for Attitude Wellness. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and a vendor's list totaling $46,735.64.
- Vendor's list totaling $46,735.64
- Planning Commission appointment of Rebecca Tea for a 2-year term
- Marihuana application extension for Attitude Wellness
- Letter of Understanding between Teamsters and the City of Evart
- City Manager evaluation
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The City Council will consider appointments for the Downtown Development Authority and Planning Commission. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and the proposed 2021 budget for the Downtown Development Authority.
- Vendor's List totaling $50,689.41
- DDA Board appointments for Shannon Schmidt and Jason O’Dell
- Planning Commission appointments for Ruth Ann Northon and Karen Higgins
- Sewer credit request for 421 South Pine Street
- Proposed 2021 budget for the Downtown Development Authority
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The council will consider a $996,000 water-related infrastructure project involving the wastewater treatment plant. Other items include clarifying bids for Depot floor refinishing and addressing safety concerns regarding electrical wiring at Riverside West pavilions.
- Resolution 2021-14: $747,000 CDBG grant request and $249,000 local match for wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Depot wood floor refinishing bid clarification
- $6,611.93 electrical repair bid for Riverside West Pavilions
- U.S. Department of Justice Grant discussion
5.6.2021
The City Council will hold a work session regarding the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The meeting also includes discussion of a CDBG Grant Application for water related infrastructure.
- Proposed 2021-2022 Budget work session
- CDBG Grant Application for Water Related Infrastructure
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The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss one action item. The body will consider the approval of a poverty exemption extension.
- Resolution 2021-1 Approval of Poverty Exemption Extension
02.01.2021
The City Council will meet virtually to discuss proposed policy revisions for the Evart Police Department and approve standard operating procedures for boards and commissions. The body will also hear a presentation from the Downtown Development Authority and Michigan Main Street.
- Proposed Policy Revisions for Evart Police Department
- Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for Boards and Commissions 2021-01
- Draft Ordinance regarding Housing Code (setting a Townhall meeting)
- Noise Ordinance discussion
- Appointment for Board and Commission terms
01.19.2021
The City Council will review a request to revise the marijuana ordinance and a proposed letter of intent to purchase city-owned property. The body will also receive a presentation on the 2019-2020 city audit.
- Vendor's List totaling $246,929.68
- Request to revise Marijuana Ordinance
- Proposed Letter of Intent to purchase city owned property with ZP 6251, LLC
- 2019-2020 City of Evart Audit Presentation by Baird Cotter & Bishop
- Postponed items: Housing Code draft ordinance, Riverside Park Improvements, and Noise Ordinance
01.04.2023
The City Council will meet virtually to discuss a special use permit for 901 W. 7th St. and the adoption of major ordinance changes. The body will also review a draft housing code and Riverside Park improvements.
- Special Use Permit for 901 W. 7th St.
- Vendor's List totaling $54,542.22
- Proposed ordinances for dogs, noise, special events, camping, and weeds/grass
- Draft Housing Code ordinance
- Riverside Park Improvements