Evart public meetings in 2025

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The City Council will discuss a financial audit and a deficit elimination plan (Resolution 2025-24). The meeting also includes a review of an additional MERS payment and a personnel contract.

• Deficit Elimination Plan/Resolution 2025-24
• Vendor's List totaling $26,155.91
• Audit Presentation
• Additional MERS Payment
• Approval of Personnel Contract

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The council reviewed the situation after Officer Hyden left, including the K‑9 Koda’s service disposition, the need for a new full‑time officer/handler, vehicle availability, market options for a 4‑year‑old police dog, and related budget concerns. No formal action, approval, denial, or vote was recorded.

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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing to establish a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and vote on resolutions regarding a USDA grant and the dedication of First Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a vendor list totaling $79,746.32.

• Public Hearing: Brownfield Authority establishment
• Resolution 2025-23: Establish Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Resolution 2025-21: USDA Grant
• Resolution 2025-22: Accepting Dedication of First Street
• Vendor's List: $79,746.32

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The council discussed the Jake Slater event, recycling service options, a foreclosed parcel, and a splash‑pad quote, but no motions were voted on or formally approved. The foreclosed property transfer was presented for future consideration. No votes or resolutions were recorded.

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The council approved a $500,000 designation from the General Fund for a DPW garage, new City Hall and police department project. It also approved $250,000 for a splash‑pad recirculation system and adopted two ORV/UTV ordinances. Additional actions included denying a foreclosed‑property transfer, approving the Republic Renewal Agreement option, and passing Resolution 2025‑20.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 (ORV/UTV) – all in favor
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 (ORV/UTV) – all in favor
• Approved Option A for Republic Renewal Agreement – passed (4-1)
• Denied transfer of foreclosed property from County to City – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 (Brownfield Authority hearing date) – all in favor
• Designated $250,000 from General Fund for splash‑pad recirculation system – all in favor
• Designated $500,000 from General Fund for DPW garage/City Hall/Police Department project – all in favor
• Approved Vendor's List payment of $34,752.18 – all in favor

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The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a $826,000 Michigan Community Development Block Grant for rehabilitating seven unoccupied rental units at 101 S. Main Street. The funds would benefit low-to-moderate-income households, and residents may submit written comments until 3:00 pm on November 17.

• Public hearing for $826,000 CDBG grant for South Main Flats rental rehab
• Approval of Consent Agenda including Pre-Council and Regular Council Minutes
• Vendor's List totaling $34,752.18
• Discussion of ORV/UTV ordinance updates
• Consideration of Republic Service renewal options

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The council discussed two proposals from Republic Service but did not make a decision on either option. Council expressed satisfaction with the ORVWUTV ordinance and will adopt it once the city attorney adds due‑process language to subsection (e) of section 32‑115. No vote tallies were recorded for either item.

• Adopt ORVWUTV ordinance conditional on added language to subsection (e) of section 32‑115 (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on Republic Service Renewal proposals

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The council unanimously approved the bid from Sani Sweep for street sweeping at a cost of $7,200. The procurement policy was also approved with an attachment to meet grant requirements. A motion to extend Republic Service failed, resulting in the item being tabled. The ORV/UTV ordinance was tabled for further revision.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda, including Vendor's List $73,477.11 (all in favor)
• Approved street‑sweeping contract with Sani Sweep for $7,200 (all in favor)
• Motion to extend Republic Service with recycling option failed (2 no, 2 yes)
• Tabled ORV/UTV ordinance for staff revisions
• Approved Procurement Policy with attachment D (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

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The Evart City Council will consider the Consent Agenda, which includes Budget Amendments and a Vendor’s List totaling $73,477.11. Unfinished Business includes the ORV/UTV Ordinance. New Business items cover Street Sweeping, the Republic Service Renewal, a Manager Evaluation, and a Procurement Policy proposal.

• Budget Amendments (Consent Agenda item D)
• Vendor’s List $73,477.11 (Consent Agenda item E)
• ORV/UTV Ordinance (Unfinished Business item F)
• Street Sweeping (New Business item G)
• Republic Service Renewal (New Business item H)

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The council reviewed the expiring Certificate of Deposit, recommending accrued interest be deposited into the city’s MI Class accounts and the $250,000 insured amount rolled over into a new CD. The City Attorney presented changes to the Engineer of Record agreement, which were accepted and a new agreement was sent. Council considered revising the Purchasing Policy to raise the spending limit from $3,000 to $5,000 and was advised to ratify it as an ordinance. A presentation on creating a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was given, but no formal action was taken.

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The Evart City Council approved the establishment of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The council also approved the Engineer of Record agreement, reappointed a library board member, adopted a revised purchasing policy, and authorized the deposit of accrued interest and rollover of funds into a new certificate of deposit. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved establishment of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Fleis & Vandenbrink as Engineer of Record and authorized City Manager to sign (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jane Hutchinson to the Library Board for a four‑year term (unanimous)
• Adopted the Purchasing Policy with correction to page 13 (unanimous)
• Approved deposit of $8,688.19 accrued interest into MI Class accounts and rollover of $250,000 into an 11‑month CD at Lake‑Osceola State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved agenda addition for expiring Certificate of Deposit at Lake‑Osceola State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including vendor list of $168,234.32 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The City Council will meet to discuss a proposal for the City Manager's purchase policy and the Brownfield Authority. The body will also address a library board reappointment and unfinished business regarding the ORV/UTV ordinance and the Engineer of Record.

• Vendor's List totaling $168,234.32
• Purchase Policy Proposal
• Brownfield Authority discussion
• Library Board Reappointment
• ORV/UTV Ordinance (unfinished business)

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The Evart City Council work session discussed adding an agenda item to update the City Manager's purchasing policy, reviewed the Fire Department report, and received updates on a zoning variance, leaf vac repairs, and a park dedication. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded during this meeting.

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The council denied the variance request for 516 S. Oak Street. It approved several contracts and appointments, including a $17,850‑per‑year snowplow contract, the appointment of Jessica Roberts to the Planning Commission, and the conveyance of real property to the Evart Housing Commission. Additional approvals covered leaf‑vac repairs, an ADA ramp for the depot, and the adoption of Zoning Board of Appeals bylaws. The council also moved accrued interest from the municipal savings account into the Sewer and Water Fund.

• Denied 516 S. Oak Street variance (all in favor)
• Approved snowplow bid from RCB Contracting $17,850/yr for 3 years (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Roberts to Planning Commission (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑19 to convey real property to Housing Commission (5‑0)
• Approved leaf vac repairs $4,256.14 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of ADA ramp from Lowe’s $3,068.16 (all in favor)
• Approved Zoning Board of Appeals bylaws (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of interest from municipal savings account to Sewer and Water Fund (all in favor)

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The Evart City Council will vote on the consent agenda, which includes a Vendor’s List contract for $723,183.93. Unfinished business items such as the 516 S Oak Street variance and the ORV/UTV ordinance will be discussed. New business includes a snowplow bid, a Planning Commission appointment, and several resolutions covering real‑property conveyance, an ADA ramp, and zoning by‑laws.

• Vendor’s List contract – $723,183.93 (Consent Agenda)
• 516 S Oak Street variance request (Unfinished Business)
• ORV/UTV ordinance – still tabled (Unfinished Business)
• Snowplow bid (New Business)
• Resolution 2025-19 – conveyance of real property (New Business)

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The council voted to rescind Resolution 2025-17, which had authorized the city manager to contract Fleis & Vandenbrink for engineering services on the CDBG‑WRI Cedar Street project. The rescission follows Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s direction to conduct a Request for Qualifications, rendering the original agreement invalid. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled during the work session.

• Rescinded Resolution 2025-17 allowing engineering services agreement (vote tally not recorded)

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The Evart City Council approved a resolution to apply for an MSHDA CDBG grant for 101 S. Main St. and rescinded a prior resolution. It also approved a contract with Oldies Agency and appointed Tina Young to the council vacancy. The 516 S. Oak St. variance request was tabled for further review.

• Tabled 516 S. Oak Street variance (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 authorizing MSHDA CDBG grant for 101 S. Main St. (yes‑yes‑yes)
• Rescinded Resolution 2025-17 (yes‑yes‑yes)
• Approved contract with Oldies Agency (yes‑yes‑yes)
• Approved appointment of Tina Young to council vacancy (yes‑yes‑yes)
• Approved Vendor's List – $278,971.14 as part of consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)

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The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding an MSHDA CDBG Grant and a variance for 516 S. Oak St. The body will also discuss a council vacancy, a contract for Oldies Agency, and an ORV/UTV ordinance.

• Public hearing for MSHDA CDBG Grant
• Public hearing and decision on 516 S. Oak St. variance
• Vendor's list totaling $278,911.14
• Discussion on ORV/UTV Ordinance
• Contract for Oldies Agency

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The City Council will meet to consider a new ORV/UTV ordinance, a small cell facilities permit, and the appointment of an Engineer of Record. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and reappointments for the Parks & Recreation Board.

• Vendor's list totaling $123,682.95
• Proposed reappointment of Sandy Szeliga to the Parks and Recreation Committee
• Discussion of ORV/UTV Ordinance
• Small Cell Facilities Permit
• Grant Agreement for Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks

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The council moved the ORV/UTV ordinance item to the end of the new business agenda. Members discussed draft ordinance elements such as rear reflectors, liability insurance proof, and adult supervision clarification. The city attorney explained the definition of small cell facilities and noted the manager would need authority to issue related permits. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

• Moved ORV/UTV ordinance to end of new business (no vote recorded)

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The Evart City Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Sandy Szeliga to the Parks & Recreation Board for a three‑year term. It also approved the Small Cell Facilities Permit and its aesthetics/spacing guidelines. The council accepted Fleis & Vandenbrink as the City’s Engineer of Record but delayed signing the agreement until the liability insurer MMRMA gives approval. Finally, the council approved the grant agreement with the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.

• Approved reappointment of Sandy Szeliga to Parks & Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Approved Small Cell Facilities Permit and aesthetics/spacing guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Fleis & Vandenbrink as City Engineer of Record, pending MMRMA approval (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks (unanimous)

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Council noted Councilmember Matt Hildebrand's resignation and the charter's 30‑day appointment window. Staff presented information on the upcoming trash service contract and a possible request for proposals. The Parks and Recreation Committee's proposed 2026 campground rate changes were reviewed. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

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The Evart City Council approved an extension agreement with Republic for trash services, adopted new 2026 campground rates, reappointed Thomas Hendrick to the Housing Commission for a five‑year term, and accepted the resignation of Councilmember Matt Hildebrand. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved extension agreement with Republic for trash services (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 campground rates and seasonal reservations (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas Hendrick to the Housing Commission for 2025‑2030 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Matt Hildebrand (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including vendor list of $234,302.74 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda addition of Matt Hildebrand resignation item (unanimous)
• Approved grant for new ADA‑compliant ramp (unanimous)
• Approved grant for lighting and sidewalks on US‑10 (unanimous)

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The Evart City Council will review a request for proposal for trash services, deciding whether to extend the current contract or issue a new three‑year RFP. The consent agenda includes approval of the Vendor’s List totaling $234,302.74. Additional new‑business items are a proposal to adjust campground rates and the reappointment of a member to the Housing Commission.

• Consent agenda: Vendor’s List $234,302.74
• Request for Proposal – Trash Services (contract extension or new RFP)
• Campground Rates proposal
• Reappointment to Housing Commission
• Accounts Payable Report (informational, no action required)

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The council reviewed a $2,500 police reserve program donation and considered a budget amendment, but no approval was recorded. They heard about an appeal by 9741 Industrial Park, LLC regarding a commercial-to-agricultural classification and discussed hiring outside counsel. A CDBG engineering services resolution for a Cedar Street sewer replacement was presented, but no decision was made.

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The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-17 for CDBG engineering services. It also reappointed three planning commission members, approved a request for proposals for a three‑year snowplow services contract, and authorized a $2,500 transfer to the Police Department Reserve Program. Additional actions included hiring an attorney for the State Tax Commission and adopting the agenda and consent items.

• Approved CDBG WRI for Engineering Services Resolution 2025-17 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Planning Commission members Ruth Ann Northon and John Hunter (unanimous)
• Approved Request for Proposals for 3‑year Snowplow Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Hallahan & Associates, P.C. as attorney for State Tax Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 transfer to Police Department Reserve Program Donation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda item G1 Police Department Reserve Program Donation (unanimous)
• Approved Vendor List $347,375.61 as part of consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)

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The Evart City Council will consider a resolution to allocate funds for engineering services to replace a sewer line on Cedar Street's North End. The meeting also includes the approval of consent agenda items and the selection of a new plow truck.

• CDBG WRI for Engineering Services Resolution 2025-17
• Vendor's List $347,375.61
• RFP Plow Services
• Planning Commission Reappointments
• Approval of Consent Agenda

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The City Council will discuss the purchase of a new ROOT plow underbody scraper and revisions to bond ordinances. The body will also review a vendor's list totaling $265,549.15 and budget amendments.

• Proposed purchase of ROOT Model Reversible Underbody Scraper for $15,068
• CWSRF Bond Ordinance Revision – Ordinance 2025-04
• DWSRF Bond Ordinance Revision – Ordinance 2025-05
• Vendor's List totaling $265,549.15
• Presentation for Headlee Override

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The council approved the purchase of a plow‑truck under‑body scraper for $15,068. It also approved two bond‑revision ordinances: CWSRF Ordinance 2025‑04 and DWSRF Ordinance 2025‑05, each passing with all members in favor. The city received the first PFAS settlement payment of $29,044.52, and the burnt house across from the Depot was demolished.

• Approved purchase of plow‑truck under‑body scraper ($15,068) – all in favor
• Approved CWSRF Bond Ordinance Revision (Ordinance 2025‑04) – all in favor
• Approved DWSRF Bond Ordinance Revision (Ordinance 2025‑05) – all in favor
• Recorded receipt of first PFAS settlement payment of $29,044.52
• Demolished burnt house across from the Depot – cleanup begun

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The council discussed revisions to CWSRF and DWSRF bond ordinances after a low S&P rating, and noted the need to replace a plow truck underbody scraper costing $13,443.85 or $15,068 for a new unit. The city also confirmed acceptance to proceed with the next round of the CDBG WRI grant. No votes or approvals were documented.

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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing on the ZBA-226 LLC property matters, followed by citizen comment periods. The council will consider a consent agenda that includes a Vendor’s List totaling $107,313.67 and budget amendments. New business items include two bond authorizations (Resolutions 2025-17 and 2025-18), CWSRF and DWSRF resolutions, a transfer of Pop Warner funds, a Black Rock Technologies item, and an appointment to the Housing Commission. Departmental reports and comments will be presented before adjournment.

• Public Hearing: ZBA-226 LLC Properties
• Vendor’s List – $107,313.67 (Consent Agenda)
• Bond Authorization – Resolution 2025-17
• Bond Authorization – Resolution 2025-18
• CWSRF Resolution – Resolution 2025-15

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The July 7 work session added 226 LLC Properties to the agenda and changed the numbering of two resolutions to Ordinance 2025-02 and Ordinance 2025-03. Bond authorizations for Ordinances 2025-02 and 2025-03 and Resolutions 2025-15 and 2025-16 were presented, but no vote outcomes or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

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The council approved a variance for 226 N. Main Street and authorized both CWSRF and DWSRF bond ordinances. It also approved related resolutions, transferred $28,084.92 to Evart Pop Warner, adopted a 1‑year IT contract with Black Rock Technologies, and appointed a new housing commission member. All motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved variance for 226 N. Main Street (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 CWSRF Bond Authorization (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 DWSRF Bond Authorization (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 CWSRF (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 DWSRF (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of $28,084.92 to Evart Pop Warner (all in favor)
• Approved 1‑year contract with Black Rock Technologies (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Lynn Salinas to Housing Commission (all in favor)

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The Evart City Council meeting on June 16, 2025 will consider the consent agenda items and then move to new business. Council members will vote on the Category B Grant 2025 Contract (24-5503) and its resolution, consider a 2026 grant application and resolution, and discuss MDOT easements and a sidewalk reconstruction project. Additional items include a discussion‑only ORV ordinance, appointments to the DDA and Cemetery boards, and a closed‑session POLC contract.

• Category B Grant 2025 Contract 24-5503 & Resolution 2025-13
• Category B Grant Application for 2026 & Resolution 2025-14
• MDOT Parcel 7011 – Easement/Consent to Grade
• MDOT Parcel 7021 – Construct/Reconstruct Sidewalk
• ORV Ordinance – Discussion Only

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The council agreed to shift item O, the POLC contract (closed‑session), to the end of the agenda after departmental reports. No other substantive actions, approvals, or rejections were recorded in the work session.

• Moved item O. POLC Contract (closed‑session) to the end of the agenda (motion adopted)

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The council voted to approve the Police Department's proposed collective bargaining agreement, with all members in favor. It also approved two Category B grant contracts for 2025 and a 2026 grant application, and authorized a support letter for the RAD housing conversion. Additional actions included easements and grading approvals for MDOT parcels, a sidewalk project, and the expansion of the Reserve Officer Program.

• Approved Category B Grant 2025 Contract 24-5503 and Resolution 2025-13 (all in favor)
• Approved Category B Grant application for 2026 via Resolution 2025-14 (all in favor)
• Approved Mayor's signing of RAD support letter for the Housing Commission (all in favor)
• Approved easement and consent to grade for MDOT Parcel 7011 (all in favor)
• Approved consent to grade for MDOT Parcel 7012 (all in favor)
• Approved consent to construct/reconstruct sidewalk on MDOT Parcel 7021 (all in favor)
• Approved Police Department's proposed collective bargaining agreement (all in favor)
• Approved expansion of the Reserve Officer Program to a total of 3 reserve officers (all in favor)

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The Evart City Council approved several items unanimously, including changes to the Cemetery Policy, a $250,000 rollover into a 13‑month CD, and opting out of the designated assessor option. The council also renewed MMRMA Insurance and Accident Fund Workers’ Compensation, and approved the agenda and consent agenda items. A presentation on 226 N. Main Street was given, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Cemetery Policy and Procedures changes (all in favor)
• Approved rollover of $250,000 into a 13‑month CD at Northland Credit Union (all in favor)
• Approved opt‑out of designated assessor option (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of MMRMA Insurance and Accident Fund Workers’ Compensation (all in favor)
• Approved agenda addition for 226 N. Main Street presentation (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items including Vendor's List $273,956.81 and Budget Amendments (all in favor)
• Approved minutes for May 19 and May 28 meetings (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

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The Evart City Council work session presented a proposed cemetery policy change, a renewal of the city’s liability and workers’ compensation insurance with a $6,418 increase, a request regarding the county assessor opt‑out under Public Act 12 of 2024, and a proposal to roll over a $250,000 CD at Northland Credit Union. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on these items.

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The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a cemetery policy change and insurance renewals. The body will also consider a vendor's list totaling $273,956.81 and budget amendments.

• Vendor's list totaling $273,956.81
• Cemetery policy change
• MMRMA Insurance Renewal 2025-2026
• CD Renewal
• Budget amendments

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The council approved the meeting agenda with all members in favor. It then approved a resolution to take $262,000 from the sewer fund to use as the match for the 2025 CDBG grant, contingent on grant approval. All four voting members supported the resolution. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $262,000 sewer fund match for CDBG grant (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Evart City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 budget and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) before voting on the city's fiscal year budget and CDBG authorization. The meeting also includes the approval of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) budget and a vendor list totaling $34,465.04.

• Public Hearing: Budget 2025/2026
• Public Hearing: CDBG Grant
• Approval of DDA 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Approval of City of Evart 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Vendor’s List $34,465.04

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The council approved the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) 2025/2026 fiscal year budget. It then approved the City of Evart 2025/2026 fiscal year budget by Resolution 2025-11, with all members voting yes. Additional actions approved included the removal of old mower equipment, the DDA contract, and two Community Development Block Grant resolutions. The council entered and exited a closed session for employee negotiations before adjourning.

• Approved DDA 2025/2026 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
• Approved City of Evart 2025/2026 fiscal year budget by Resolution 2025-11 (unanimous)
• Approved asset removal of old mower equipment (unanimous)
• Approved DDA Contract as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 Community Development Block Grant Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 CDBG Authorization (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for employee negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The council unanimously agreed to move item J (Closed Session for Employee Negotiations) to the very end of the meeting after departmental reports. The CDBG grant resolution, mower asset removal request, and budget were discussed but no formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Moved item J (Closed Session for Employee Negotiations) to end of meeting (unanimous agreement)

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The Evart City Council will conduct a closeout public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant that funded water‑related infrastructure projects. The meeting will also consider several resolutions, including the Compensation Commission recommendation, CWSRF & DWSRF fund allocations, water and sewer rate changes, and a parking agreement with the Housing Commission. Additional items such as a backhoe repair request and the draft budget will be reviewed.

• Closeout public hearing for the CDBG water‑related infrastructure grant (grant award $755,250.00)
• Compensation Commission Recommendation/Resolution 2025‑04
• CWSRF & DWSRF Funds/Resolution 2025‑05
• Water & Sewer Rates/Resolution 2025‑06
• Parking Agreement Housing Commission

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The council reviewed two proposed water rate increase plans and one sewer rate increase plan, each tied to debt service for DWSRF and CWSRF projects. A one‑time ready‑to‑serve fee would apply to either water option. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the session.

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The council adopted Resolution 2025‑06, selecting water rate option two and sewer rate option one, with a 3‑2 vote. It also approved resolutions to issue notices of intent for DWSRF and CWSRF bond projects, and authorized $3,000,000 and $1,000,000 to be placed in restricted fund accounts. Additional actions included approving a parking‑lot agreement with the Housing Commission, funding a $3,500 CDBG proposal draft, and authorizing up to $3,700 for backhoe repairs. All motions passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Water & Sewer Rates/Resolution 2025‑06 (3‑2 vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑07 authorizing DWSRF bond notice (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑08 authorizing CWSRF bond notice (unanimous)
• Authorized placement of $3,000,000 (water) and $1,000,000 (sewer) in restricted accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Parking Agreement with Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 contract for CDBG proposal draft (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,700 for backhoe repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Vendor's List $306,646.87 (unanimous)

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The Evart City Council will discuss two Design‑Build Institute of America (DBIA) agreements for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) projects, including a fee reduction from 8.5% to 8.0% and removal of an ineligible savings item. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a vendor list totaling $339,182.01 and new‑business items such as a right‑of‑way permit and a draft budget. Additional items are a mobile data terminal purchase, a chain‑fall request for the DPW garage, a board of review appointment, and a closed‑session segment.

• DBIA Agreement CWSRF – fee reduced to 8.0%, savings item removed
• DBIA Agreement DWSRF – same fee and savings changes
• Vendor’s List $339,182.01 on consent agenda
• Right‑of‑Way (ROW) Permit (new business)
• Draft Budget (new business)

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The council approved the DWSRF and CWSRF DBIA agreements (4 yes, 1 no). It adopted Resolution 2025-03 establishing a right‑of‑way permit and fees (5 yes). The body also approved purchases of mobile data terminals ($7,283) and a chain fall for the DPW garage ($3,454.27), each with unanimous support. Additional actions included appointing Don Maddern to the Board of Review, entering and exiting a closed session, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved DWSRF and CWSRF DBIA agreements (4 yes, 1 no)
• Approved ROW Permit via Resolution 2025-03 (5 yes)
• Approved purchase of mobile data terminals $7,283 (5 yes)
• Approved purchase of chain fall $3,454.27 for DPW garage (5 yes)
• Approved appointment of Don Maddern to Board of Review (5 yes)
• Entered closed session (5 yes)
• Returned to regular session (5 yes)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yes)

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The meeting discussed several items, including a donation for new mobile data terminals, a proposed right‑of‑way permit and fee schedule, replacement of a chain fall in the DPW garage, and a revised DBIA agreement. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for these items.

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The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It changed the next meeting date to May 7 to accommodate election set‑up. The council voted to award the $25,850 bid for 221 S. Main St. to RCB, also unanimously. All motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda, including vendor list $309,912.65 (all in favor)
• Changed next council meeting date to May 7 for election set‑up (all in favor)
• Awarded bid to RCB for 221 S. Main St. in the amount of $25,850 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

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The council considered moving the May 5 meeting to May 7 to avoid conflict with a May 6 special election, but no action was recorded. Members also discussed obtaining a new assessment for industrial park properties and possible online listings, without a formal decision.

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The Evart City Council will consider several new business items, including changing the May 5 meeting date to avoid the election, reviewing city‑owned real property and minimum bid prices, and evaluating bids for 221 S. Main St. The agenda also includes a consent item for a vendor list totaling $309,912.65 and a proposal to purchase a power switch for the 5th Street generator for up to $21,000.

• Consent agenda: Vendor’s List $309,912.65
• Change meeting time for election – reschedule May 5 to May 7
• City owned real property – review minimum bid prices
• 221 S. Main St. bids
• Power Switch for 5th Street Generator – purchase up to $21,000

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The Evart City Council will first approve a consent agenda that includes a Vendor’s List totaling $77,648.56. It will then discuss several new‑business items, most notably the Riverside West Bathhouse/Office project funded by a $575,000 DNR Sparks Grant. Additional items on the agenda are ESTA, CWSRF/DWSRF projects, a K9 Graphics & Upfit contract, and a Housing Commission Agreement. Departmental reports will be presented with no action required.

• Riverside West Bathhouse/Office – $575,000 DNR Sparks Grant
• Vendor’s List – $77,648.56 (consent agenda)
• CWSRF/DWSRF – water‑fund projects (no dollar amount listed)
• K9 Graphics & Upfit – contract discussion (no dollar amount listed)
• Housing Commission Agreement – discussion (no dollar amount listed)

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The City Council will discuss a special land use permit and site plan for Tractor Supply. The body will also review pay commission appointments and sewer-related items including CWSRF Televise and a sewer camera.

• Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan for Tractor Supply
• Vendor's List totaling $615,171.71
• Pay Commission Appointments
• CWSRF Televise
• Sewer Camera

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At the February 18, 2025 regular council meeting, the Evart City Council will consider several items on the consent and regular agenda. Items include approval of a $557.69 sewer credit for 413 W. Sixth Street, a zoning ordinance amendment to allow retail and outdoor sales in an industrial‑zoned lot, and adoption of a new K‑9 police policy. The agenda also contains a vendor list totaling $219,328.55, discussion of the SRF design/build project, and a household hazardous waste collection program.

• Approve sewer credit of $557.69 for 413 W. Sixth Street (exceeds $500 limit)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to permit retail and outdoor sales on Lot 3 (currently industrial)
• Adopt new K‑9 police policy (discussion and vote)
• Vendor’s List amount $219,328.55 on consent agenda
• Design/Build discussion for SRF Project (new business, discussion only)

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The City Council will conduct a public hearing and discuss an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The body will also review a vendor's list and various new business items including a K-9 policy and sewer credits.

• Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Vendor's List totaling $240,541.00
• Sewer Credit for 413 W. Sixth St.
• RFP for 221 S Main St
• Discussion of K-9 Policy

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The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning variance for a 75 sq ft pylon sign at 202 E 7th St, which exceeds the ordinance limit of 70 sq ft. The meeting also includes a consent agenda item listing the Vendor’s List totaling $466.640.76, a new business item to retain bond counsel Dickinson & Wright, and informational items such as a Master Level Discussion of Main Street. Additional agenda items cover the Deputy Treasurer and routine department reports.

• Public Hearing – Variance for 202 E 7th St pylon sign (75 sq ft vs 70 sq ft limit)
• Consent Agenda – Vendor’s List $466.640.76
• New Business – Bond Counsel: Dickinson & Wright
• New Business – Main Street Master Level Discussion (FYI)
• New Business – Deputy Treasurer

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The Evart City Council will first consider the consent agenda, which includes the Vendor’s List for $320,138.05. After that, the council will discuss three new‑business items: the Middle Michigan Development Board, the standby motor for Well 8, and the city’s 2025 strategies and goals. No decisions are indicated in the agenda beyond the consent items.

• Consent agenda – Vendor’s List $320,138.05
• New Business – Middle Michigan Development Board
• New Business – Well 8 standby motor
• New Business – Strategies & Goals 2025