Howard public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Village Board convened a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss an Amendment to an Offer to Purchase. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the open session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Convened to closed session to discuss an Amendment to an Offer to Purchase (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board approved a naming rights agreement for the Howard Commons Activity Center and adjusted 2023 sewer rates for industrial users. The board also authorized the transfer of a section of Marley Street to the county. The December 26 meeting was cancelled.
- Approved $1 million naming rights agreement with Star and Roger Kimps Family Foundation, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-18 adjusting 2023 sewer rates for Category A and B sewage (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-23 transferring Marley Street from village roadway to county trunk highway (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved municipal invoices totaling $2,351,716.18 (unanimous)
- Approved five operator licenses (unanimous)
- Cancelled the Dec. 26 Village Board meeting (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board unanimously denied a preliminary PDD for a 102-lot subdivision at Meacham’s Red Leaf, citing concerns that the project was too dense for the area. The board also approved several road renaming resolutions and a consent agenda including municipal invoices and operator licenses.
- Denied Preliminary PDD for Meacham’s Red Leaf 102-lot subdivision (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-21 renaming future Elm Tree Hill to Nick Place (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-22 renaming Rhine Street to Nick Place (Unanimous)
- Approved $878,051.52 in municipal invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for outdoor parking/storage at 2555 O’Connor Road (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1649 Pinecrest Road from R-1 to R-5 (Unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat of Stordeur Run Estates 3rd Addition (Unanimous)
- Approved operator licenses for Theresa L. Couillard, Gabrielle E. Fritz, Savannah M. Jakubowski, and Karri A. Rettke (Unanimous)
Plan Commission
The commission approved a preliminary plan for a 102-lot residential subdivision and a final plat for Stordeur Run Estates 3rd Addition. It also granted a conditional use permit for vehicle storage at 2555 O’Connor Road and approved a residential rezoning on Pinecrest Road.
- Approved Preliminary PDD for Meacham’s Red Leaf 102-lot subdivision (6-1)
- Approved Final Plat of Stordeur Run Estates 3rd Addition (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for vehicle parking/storage at 2555 O’Connor Road with 5 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1649 Pinecrest Road from R-1 to R-5 (unanimous)
- Postponed PDD for Rouse Pointe until December
Village Board
The Village Board approved the 2023 Budget and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Other actions included annexing territory from the Town of Pittsfield and approving a liquor license for a pet-friendly bar.
- Approved 2023 Budget (unanimous)
- Adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan via Ordinance 2022-16 (8-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-15 annexing territory from Town of Pittsfield (8-1)
- Approved liquor license for Bark & Brew at 2514 Glendale Ave (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-20 to vacate portion of Rainbow Court (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 2736 Hillsdale Court to I-3 Industrial Park Light Industry (unanimous)
- Approved Certified Survey Map for 4020 Nature Court (unanimous)
- Approved prohibiting gun hunting on Parcel VH-352-1, 923 Riverview Drive (8-1)
Village Board
The Village Board approved Resolution 2022-19, authorizing special assessments for properties on Rainbow Court, Oliver Lane, and two subdivisions, and waived interest on the Type A payment plan. The board also approved a consent agenda including minutes, invoices totaling $3,272,979.45, operator licenses, and several construction change orders. A public hearing was held on the special assessments, where a resident requested interest waiver due to inconveniences. A 2023 budget workshop was presented but no action was taken.
- Approved Resolution 2022-19 authorizing special assessments with interest waiver on Type A payment plan (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $3,272,979.45 in invoices and multiple construction change orders (unanimous)
- Approved operator licenses for Steven J. Mastey and Danny D. Johnson (unanimous)
- Approved Construction Change Order #3 to Jossart Brothers, Inc. for Hazel Estates Subdivision ($6,800 decrease)
- Approved Construction Change Order #5 to KCG Excavating for Cottages at Hidden Creek ($68 increase)
- Approved Construction Change Order #3 to Northeast Asphalt for 2022 Resurfacing ($11,048.55 increase)
- Approved Construction Change Order #6 to MCC, Inc. for Village Center 2nd Addition ($4,597.65 decrease)
- Approved Construction Change Order #5 to McKeefry & Sons for Evergreen Avenue Reconstruction ($5,101.86 increase)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for Bark & Brew LLC, a pet-friendly bar at 2514 Glendale Ave., with conditions including health department approval and a fenced outdoor area. It also unanimously rezoned 2736 Hillsdale Court from I-5 Existing Industrial to I-3 Industrial Park Light Industry for Packer City Sales. A preliminary PDD for a Dollar Tree at 300 North Cardinal Lane was pulled from the agenda at the applicant's request.
- Approved conditional use for pet-friendly bar at 2514 Glendale Ave. (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 2736 Hillsdale Court to I-3 Industrial Park Light Industry (unanimous)
- Pulled from agenda: preliminary PDD for Dollar Tree at 300 North Cardinal Lane