Evart public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council , Packets &
The City Council held a pre-council work session to discuss police budgeting, K9 training options, and various lease agreements. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes; the session focused on proposals and staff recommendations.
- Discussed K9 training options with NMK recommended at $13,000
- Proposed Lamar lease change from 10 years to 3 years at $500 annually
- Discussed AT&T lease proposal of $1,750/month pending water tank design
- Recommended entering election agreement with county for early voting costs
- Noted EGLE froze Well 1 pump testing requirements for the year
City Council , Packets &
City Council voted to initiate soil testing on River Street and Sixth Street, delaying a road project to ensure resident safety. The council also approved a new residential rental inspection program and reinstated the K9 police program.
- Approved testing on River Street and Sixth Street and delayed the River Street project until results are reviewed (Unanimous)
- Approved Residential Rental Properties Inspections Program with amendment to section 6.119 (d) (4-1)
- Approved intent to enter agreement with county for early voting site (Unanimous)
- Approved opening accounts at Isabella Bank and Northland Credit Union (Unanimous)
- Approved reinstating K9 program with Officer Hyden as handler (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including August 21 minutes and $443,826.93 vendor's list (Unanimous)
City Council , Packets &
Council members discussed proposals for attorney services and the potential for idling Well 1 to save costs. The Cemetery Commission requested a policy change to prohibit light-emitting objects in the cemetery.
- Discussed attorney proposals; Eric Williams identified as a potential fit
- Tabled decision on Well 1 pump motor pending cost savings research
- Proposed addition to cemetery policy: 'There will be no solar lighting, glow sticks, reflectors or any other objects that emit light'
City Council , Packets &
The City Council appointed Eric Williams as the new city attorney and approved the Water Supply System Emergency Response Plan. Council also updated the Cemetery Policy and Procedures and discussed the Residential Rental Properties Inspections Program.
- Appointed Eric Williams as city attorney with $1,000 retainer fee (All in favor)
- Approved Water Supply System Emergency Response Plan (All in favor)
- Updated Cemetery Policy and Procedures language (All in favor)
- Approved Vendor's List for $130,488.41 (All in favor)
- Approved August 10, 2023 minutes with amendments (All in favor)