Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, March 09, 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 the Public Hearing

II.Roll Call

III.Opening of Public Hearing

IV.Statment of Purpose and Announement of Rules

1. A.The purpose of this public hearing is to hear public input regarding the proposed Ordinance 2026.03/447. An Ordinance of Regulation of Sidewalk Cafes and Outdoor Service Areas.

V.Close of Public Hearing

VI.Call to Order the Regular Meeting

VII.Recognition

VIII.Pledge of Allegiance

IX.Invocation

X.Roll Call

XI.Approve Agenda

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

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

1. A.Minutes- Consider approving the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 23rd, 2026.

2. B.Garage Sale Weekend- Consider approving the Garage Sale Weekend for June 12th-14th 2026, and waiving the permit fee for those dates.

3. C.Department Head Reports- Accept monthly reports.

XIV.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

XV.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

XVI.Unfinished Business

1. A.Ordinance 2026.03/447- Consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.03/447, which regulates sidewalk cafes and outdoor service areas.

XVII.New Business

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

   1) Redbud Roots Lab IV, LLC at 215 Post Rd, Suite A, Adult-Use Marihuana Processor

   2) Redbud Roots Lab IV, LLC at 215 Post Rd, Suite A, Medical Marihuana Processor

   3)Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC at 835 Terre Coupe St., Adult-Use Grower Class C, *Stacked

   4) Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC at 215 Post Rd, Suite B, Adult-Use Marihuana Grower Class C

2. B.Cemetery Burial Vault Cart- Consider approving the bid award for the Cemetery Burial Vault Cart purchase.

3. C.Cold Asphalt Patch- Consider authorization to purchase Cold Patch.

4. D.BS&A Cloud Conversion & Community Development Module- Consider the purchase of the BS&A Cloud Conversion & Community Development Module proposals.

5. E.Budget Amendments- Consider approving Budget Amendments #2026-1

6. F.2026 Schedule of Fees- Consider approving the 2026 Schedule of Fees.

7. G.Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures for March 9th, 2026.

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

1. A.Call for Applicants- Please visit the application on the city website if you are interested in joining the following boards. Please submit completed applications to Clerk@cityofbuchanan.com.

   Planning Commission (1 spot)

   Zoning Board of Appeals (3 spots)

   Buchanan Area Recreation Board (1 spot)

   Construction Board of Appeals

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

XX.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XXI.Adjourn