Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, March 23, 2026 07:00 PM Chamber of Buchanan City Hall - 302 N Redbud Trail, Buchanan MI

THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting of the Buchanan City Commission to be held in the Chamber of City Hall.

* Requests to be added to the agenda as a “Scheduled Matter from the Floor” should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled meeting during which the speaker wishes to appear, and the approval of such requests remain within the discretion of the Mayor. If denied, the speaker may nonetheless speak during the “non-agenda items only” public comments section of the agenda.

* Those who are unable to appear during a meeting but who still wish to share public comment may submit such comments in written form to the City Clerk at least 4 hours in advance of the meeting.

* Individuals with disabilities may request necessary reasonable accommodations by submitting requests to the City Clerk, preferably at least 24 hours in advance.

* Written requests and comments may be submitted to the City Clerk either in person or via mail to Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, or via email to clerk@cityofbuchanan.com

I.Call to Order Public Hearing #1

II.Roll Call

III.Opening of Public Hearing #1

IV.Statement of Purpose and Announcement of Rules

1. A.The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comments on proposed amendments to Sections 71-5 Zoning district established; Section 71-14.A – Figure 71-A Buchanan Zoning Map; creation of Section 71-16.H Establishment of zoning districts and regulations; Section 71-18 Uses – Table 71-J Use Matrix – Accommodations-  Article V Definitions and any other sections of the Unified Development Code that may be necessary to fully implement and a Short-term rental overlay district consistent with Ordinance 2025.09/443, as adopted in the City of Buchanan Code of Ordinances.

V.Close of Public Hearing #1

VI.Call to Order Public Hearing #2

VII.Roll Call

VIII.Opening of Public Hearing #2

IX.Statement of Purpose and Announcement of Rules

1. A.The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comments on the proposed sale, lease, or exchange of City-owned real property consisting of a portion of 102 W. Front Street, Buchanan, Michigan, Parcel No. 11-58-7250-0001-02-1.

X.Close of Public Hearing #2

XI.Call to Order the Regular Meeting

XII.Pledge of Allegiance

XIII.Invocation

XIV.Roll Call

XV.Approve Agenda

XVI.Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

XVII.Consent Agenda (can be approved all in one motion, for general housekeeping items)

1. A.Minutes - Consider approving the Regular Meeting Minutes from March 9, 2026.

2. B.Road Closure Request - May 25th, 2026 Memorial Day Parade

XVIII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

XIX.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

XX.Unfinished Business

1. A.Ordinance 2026.04/448- Consider the first reading of Ordinance 2026.04/448, an ordinance to provide for and regulate short-term rental uses and amend the unified development code of the City of Buchanan to provide for a short-term rental overlay district and to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Aditionally schedule the second public hearing for said ordinance. 

2. B.Sale of City Property - Consideration of a portion of City-owned property located at 102 East Front Street

XXI.New Business

1. A.G2 Development Marihuana Permit Renewals - Consider the approval of Marihuana renewal permits from G2 Development for the following:

   1) G2 Development at 408 River St, Adult-Use Marihuana Processor 

   2) G2 Development at 408 River St, Adult-Use Grower Class C 

   3) G2 Development at 1101 E Front, Adult-Use Marihuana Processor 

2. B.Ordinance 2026.05/449 - Consider the Introduction of Ordinance 2026.05/449, Regulating Vacant and Underutilized Buildings in the Community. Additionally, scheduling the first public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 449 for April 13, 2026.

3. C.Building Department Fee Schedule - Consideration of new fees for building department permits and services

4. D.Kathryn Park Equipment - Consider the recommendation from BARB for the purchase of new equipment for Kathryn Park

5. E.Excess Inventory - Consider authorizing the disposal of the identified excess inventory

6. F.Spring Clean Up Dumpsters - Approval of Dumpster Bid for Community Spring Clean Up Day

7. G.Expenditures - Consider approving the expenditures for March 23rd, 2026. 

XXII.Communications (informational only, formal board action is not necessary for these items, unless so desired)

XXIII.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

XXIV.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XXV.Adjourn