Evart public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Council approved the TIF Plan via resolution 2022-19 and a parking agreement designating 14 spaces to South River Holdings, LLC. Other actions included updating bank authorizations, appointing a member to the Historic District Commission, and adjusting a T-Mobile grant amount.
- Approved TIF Plan via resolution 2022-19 (4-0)
- Approved parking agreement for 101 S. Main St. (unanimous)
- Approved up to $7,000 from parks and rec budget for T-Mobile Grant (unanimous)
- Appointed Emily Duffy to Historic District Commission (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved asset removal list (unanimous)
- Authorized removal of Kathy Fiebig and addition of Andrea Grupido to checking accounts (unanimous)
- Authorized online access to Huntington Bank for Lisa Newsome (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Dickenson & Wright to review City Attorney amended contract (unanimous)
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The Evart City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Community Room at the Depot. The agenda includes unfinished business on appointments to boards and the city clerk position, and new business featuring the 2021-2022 audit presentation and a request to dispose of assets. The council will also receive departmental reports and hear citizen comments.
- 2021-2022 Audit Presentation (Item E)
- Appointment of Council Members to Boards, Commissions and Committees (Item C)
- City Clerk Position (Item D)
- Request for Disposal of Assets (Item F)
- Vendor's List $22,461.12 (Consent Agenda Item B)
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Council authorized electrical upgrades to reopen the Riverside West campground and approved 2023 health insurance options for employees. The board also set new meeting dates and reappointed officials to the Fire Board and Water/Sewer/Street Committee.
- Approved electrical work to reopen Riverside West campground for 2023 season
- Approved Priority Health insurance options for 2023 using 20% cost sharing
- Approved Resolution 2022-16 setting meetings for 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 and 7:30 pm
- Reappointed Sandra Szeliga as Mayor Pro Tem (effective Dec 1, 2022)
- Authorized disposal of 1990 Federal E-One fire truck
- Approved Resolution 2022-17 extending the Master Land Use Plan to June 30, 2023
- Reappointed Dan Elliott to the Fire Board for a two-year term
- Appointed Jim Schwab to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee
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The Evart City Council will consider approving 2023 health insurance costs, a budget amendment for special revenue funds, and the disposal of obsolete city assets. They will also discuss extending the city's master plan and the Riverside West project. The meeting includes appointments to boards and committees and setting council meeting dates.
- Health Insurance Costs for 2023
- Budget Amendment for Special Revenue Funds
- Request to approve Disposal of Assets
- Extend Master Plan
- Riverside West
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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 101 S. Main St. and consider approving the disposal of obsolete city assets. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a vendor list of $24,090.72. Unfinished business includes discussion of a Unifirst agreement.
- Public hearing on variance request for 101 S. Main St.
- Request to approve disposal of obsolete city assets (no book value)
- Consent agenda: vendor list $24,090.72
- Unfinished business: Unifirst agreement
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The City Council approved a variance for apartments at 101 S. Main St. with specific commercial space requirements. The council also authorized a used leaf vacuum purchase and a three-year clothing service contract.
- Approved variance for 101 S. Main St. requiring plans for apartment totals and at least 50% commercial space on the first floor
- Approved purchase of a used 2005 leaf vacuum for $17,500 from the equipment pool fund balance
- Approved three-year contract with Unifirst for employee clothing service at $27.72 per week before fees
- Approved disposal of assets with no book value for DPW inventory cleanup
- Approved vendor's list totaling $24,090.72
- Approved October 25, 2022 regular council minutes
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The City Council will consider appointing Patrick Tiedt to fill the remainder of Tammy Dellar's term on the Housing Commission, which expires in 2024. The agenda also includes a city attorney report covering blighted properties, condemnation, water ordinance enforcement, and escrow funds for 201 N. Cherry.
- Appointment of Patrick Tiedt to Housing Commission (term through 2024)
- City attorney report on blighted properties and condemnation process
- Water ordinance enforcement and lien process for landlords
- Escrow funds held by city for property at 201 N. Cherry
- Auditor correspondence regarding pending litigation and financial condition
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The Evart City Council will consider appointing Don Duncan as airport manager via Resolution 2022-14, discuss meeting dates for a water ordinance, and vote on a request to purchase a truck and approve a playground equipment donation. The meeting also includes approval of a $77,217.89 vendor list and minutes from prior meetings.
- Appoint Don Duncan as Airport Manager – Resolution 2022-14
- Discussion of meeting dates for Water Ordinance
- Request for Purchase of Truck
- Request Approval of Playground Equipment Donation
- Vendor's List $77,217.89
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The City Council will meet to consider requests for purchasing a city truck and disposing of assets. The body will also discuss the Master Plan and meeting dates for the Water Ordinance.
- Vendor's List totaling $117,579.39
- Request to purchase a city truck
- Request to dispose of assets
- Discussion of Water Ordinance meeting dates
- Master Plan discussion
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The council discussed potential amendments to the water ordinance regarding utility service and deposits. Additionally, the council approved various board appointments and park improvement supplies.
- Authorization of $3,805 for park improvement supplies
- Reappointment of Roger Elkins to the Historic District Commission
- Appointment of Amber Landers to the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Reappointment of Erica Henry to the Downtown Development Authority/Michigan Main Street Board
- Reappointment of Ruth Ann Northon to the Planning Commission
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The City Council will meet to discuss a water ordinance and potential park improvements. The body will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and review a vendor's list.
- Vendor's List totaling $222,876.43
- Discussion of Water Ordinance
- Discussion of Park Improvements
- Appointments to Boards & Commissions
- Presentation by State Senator Curt Vanderwall regarding the Sesquicentennial
City Council , Packets &
The City Council is reviewing several items including a proposed water rate increase, the O'Reilly site plan, and upcoming union contract negotiations. The meeting also includes reports from various city departments regarding public works, police, and downtown development.
- Proposed water rate increase of 17 cents per 1,000 gallons
- O'Reilly site plan approval contingent upon sidewalk inclusion
- Purchase of aerators and cabling for sewer system
- Vendor list totaling $268,420.45
- Tentative POLC Union Contract discussion
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The City Council will meet to discuss several municipal items including water/sewer rates and the Department of Public Works Director position. The agenda also includes a review of the vendor list totaling $119,892.63.
- Discussion regarding Water/Sewer Rates
- Discussion regarding DPW Director
- Discussion regarding Aerators/Ferric Chloride Pump
- Review of Vendor's List for $119,892.63
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The City Council will discuss several new business items including meter replacement notifications and roof repairs at Riverside Park West. The meeting also includes informational reports from various city departments.
- Vendor's List totaling $226,887.61
- Meter Replacement Notifications discussion
- Riverside Park West roof repairs discussion
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The City Council will meet to consider a vendor's list totaling $78,919.34 and budget amendments. The body will also discuss truck underbody coating, CDL licensing, and an amended DDA contract.
- Vendor's list totaling $78,919.34
- Amended DDA contract
- Housing Commission updated personnel policy
- Housing Commission audit for December 31, 2021
- Discussion on Lake-Osceola State Bank irrigation
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The City of Evart is holding a special council meeting to address one action item. The body will consider the approval of the DDA 2022-2023 budget.
- DDA 2022-2023 Budget Approval
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The council reviewed several infrastructure matters, including engineering studies for Jefferson Street and US10. Discussions also covered repaving options for North River Street and a grant request for skate park equipment.
- Approved Resolution 2022-10 appointing City Manager Pepper Lockhart as assistant airport manager
- Authorized a T-Mobile grant request for new skate park equipment
- Approved an RFP/RFQ for engineering studies on Jefferson Street and US10 infrastructure
- Approved Elan bid for digital speed radar signs
- Approved fireworks contract for July 3 display
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The City Council will address several new business items including appointments, engineering services, and equipment requests. The meeting also includes a review of the vendor list totaling $54,314.73.
- Appointment of Todd Bruggema to the Planning Commission
- Resolution 2022-10: Appointing City Manager as Assistant Airport Manager
- Engineering services for Jefferson St.
- Request for Proposal for Speed Radar Signs
- Request for Proposal for engineering services regarding the US 10 Project
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The City Council adopted the 2022-2023 budget, which includes funding for cemetery road maintenance and water/sewer depreciation. The council also approved a grant application for a leaf vacuum and accepted a bid for permanent bridge lighting on the Muskegon River railroad bridge.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 budget via Resolution 2022-07
- Approval of CDBG grant application for $847,000 with a 25% city match
- Approval of grant application to purchase a leaf vacuum using equipment pool funds
- Acceptance of bid for permanent LED lights on the Muskegon River railroad bridge
- Waiving of $250 tree removal fee at 506 N. Hemlock
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The City Council approved a $535,000 repaving plan for N. River Road and a paving project for W. 1st Street. Additionally, the council passed a resolution regarding the appointment of the city clerk and authorized the use of ARPA funds for road work.
- Approved $535,000 N. River Road paving proposal (includes $219,000 from Osceola County Rural Task Force and $196,000 from ARPA)
- Approved Reith-Riley bid for W. 1st Street paving project
- Passed Resolution 2022-05 regarding the appointment of the City Clerk
- Passed Resolution 2022-06 to authorize ARPA funds for N. River Road repaving
- Approved $32,033.84 Vendor's List
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The City Council will review the 2022-2023 budget and discuss various paving projects for River Road and First Street. The meeting includes a resolution to appoint a City Clerk and discussions regarding ARPA funding.
- River Rd. paving proposal by OHM
- First Street paving project
- Resolution 2022-05: Appointing City Clerk
- Resolution 2022-06: ARPA Funds
- Vendor's List totaling $42,749.30
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The City Council will conduct a first review of the 2022-2023 budget and discuss paving projects for River Road and First Street. The body will also consider resolutions regarding ARPA funds and the appointment of a City Clerk.
- Vendor's List totaling $42,749.30
- River Rd. Paving Proposal
- First Street Paving Project
- Resolution 2022-05: Appointing City Clerk
- Resolution 2022-06: ARPA Funds
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The council met to discuss several municipal items including a proposal for River Road paving and a resolution regarding the police department millage. The meeting also addressed emergency well repairs and various departmental reports.
- OHM – River Rd. Paving Proposal
- Emergency repairs to Well 9 via Baldwin Electric
- Public safety millage renewal (Resolution 2022-04)
- Disposal of City Surplus Property policy
- Vendor’s List totaling $208,312.27
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The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a paving proposal for River Rd. and a GIS parcel update for Osceola County. The body will also review budget amendments and a vendor's list.
- OHM – River Rd. Paving Proposal
- Vendor’s List totaling $208,312.27
- Budget Amendments
- GIS Parcel Update for Osceola County
- Appointment to Board of Review
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The City Council will meet to discuss a public safety millage renewal and emergency repairs to Well 9. The body is also considering the reappointment of a member to the Housing Commission and the disposal of surplus city property.
- Public Safety Millage Renewal / Resolution 2022-04
- Vendor's List totaling $15,061.37
- Reappointment of Alice Mock to the Housing Commission
- Emergency repairs to Well 9
- Disposal of City Surplus Property
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The City Council will meet to consider a public safety millage renewal and the disposal of city surplus property. The body will also review budget amendments and emergency repairs to Well 9.
- Public Safety Millage Renewal / Resolution 2022-04
- Vendor’s List totaling $15,061.37
- Emergency Repairs to Well 9
- Disposal of City Surplus Property
- Reappointment to Housing Commission Board
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The City Council is reviewing the appointment of John Hunter to a three-year term on the Planning Commission to fill one of two current vacancies. The meeting materials also include a report from the City Attorney regarding various legal reviews and contracts.
- Proposed appointment of John Hunter to the Planning Commission through 2025
- City Attorney review of a purchase agreement regarding MacLellan
- City Attorney review of a land swap with Evart Industrial Properties, Inc
- City Attorney review of Assessors and DDA Director contracts
- City Attorney review of a mineral lease
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The City Council discussed industrial park lot sales and various city business. The council approved a $400,000 cash offer for property involving Lot 2 and the MacClellan Building, pending a title search.
- Acceptance of $400,000.00 cash offer for Industrial Park property (Lot 2 and MacClellan Building)
- Denial of request to reduce 1,000' setback requirement for marijuana businesses
- Approval of special liquor license application for Green Gold Diner
- Approval of Downtown Development Authority Director contract
- Acceptance of Savoy Energy lease renewal for $6,276 over three years
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The City Council will meet to appoint a City Clerk and consider the renewal of the City Assessor contract. The body will also discuss parking fees at Riverside West and the zoning permit fee schedule.
- Resolution 2022-03 Appointing City Clerk
- Vendor's List totaling $363,472.96
- Discussion on the sale and split of Lots 6, 7 & 8 of the Industrial Park
- Review of Parking Fees at Riverside West
- Review of Zoning Permit Fee Schedule
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The council discussed a draft ordinance for the city's Housing Code and reviewed updates to board appointment procedures. Additionally, the council addressed the 2021 budget and bylaws for the Evart Historic District Commission.
- Draft Ordinance – Housing Code (Public Hearing scheduled for March 22, 2021)
- Resolution 2021-02: Creating and Adopting a Budget for the Evart Historic District Commission
- Evart Historic District Commission Bylaws approval
- Point Broadband’s Metro Act Permit Application
- Vendor’s List totaling $33,825.35
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The City Council approved a $58,000 contract for airport runway maintenance and passed two updated ordinances. The council also addressed industrial park lot sales and approved a new employment contract for the Director of Public Works.
- $58,000 for airport brush removal via RCB Contracting Services
- Approval of Ordinance 2022-01 regarding zoning amendments
- Approval of Ordinance 2022-02 regarding City Code Chapter 8
- Approval of DPW Director employment contract
- Appointment of Jim Schwab to the Compensation Commission
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The City Council will discuss the sale and splitting of Industrial Park lots and a proposed employment contract for Public Works Director/Airport Manager Dustin Moma. The body is also reviewing zoning and city code amendments and a vendor's list totaling $45,651.17.
- Vendor's list for approval totaling $45,651.17
- Proposed employment contract for Dustin Moma (Director of Public Works/Airport Manager)
- Sale and split of Lots 6, 7, and 8 of the Industrial Park
- Ordinance 2021-02 to amend the City of Evart Zoning Ordinance
- Ordinance 2021-03 to amend Evart City Code, Chapter 8