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.
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* 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
1) Clark Street Culvert - bid anticipated by Monday
2) Retaining Wall on Front St. - bid anticipated by Monday
3) Potential purchase of Bobcat - Consider approval of trade-in and purchase of new Bobcat
4) Potential purchase of Mower - Consider approval of the purchase of new Mower
5) Thrill on the Hill - Joint report with Public Safety Director Tim Ganus regarding request to consider extended street closures
Jill Mondschein, Cashier Clerk
1) Consider the "Landlord's Proposal" for water/sewer bills.
2) Consider updated open/close hours for the front window.
Scott Desenberg, Water Department Lead Operator
3) Consider purchase of equipment to repair/replace water tower communication device
Community Development Director Rich Murphy
1) Boone Labs
A) Adult Use Processing Permit - Consider Approval for an Adult Use Processing Facility Permit for Boone Labs at 107 Alexander St.
B) Adult Use Grow Permit - Consider Approval for an Adult Use Marihuana Grow Facility Permit for Boone Labs at 107 Alexander St.
C) Medical Grow Permit - Consider Approval for a Medical Marihuana Grow Facility Permit for Boone Labs at 107 Alexander St.
2) Joint Meeting - Consider scheduling an annually recurring joint meeting between the City Commission, Planning Commission, and Buchanan Area Recreation Board, which is a requirement of RRC certification. Potential agenda items: park updates, truck routes, capital improvement plans.
3) Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber - Consider approving a $5,000 membership fee for the City of Buchanan to join the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.
4) Zoning Code Review - Consider a proposal from Placemakers to update the City's Zoning Code to align with the Andrew's University Project and RRC Best Practices for a price of $50,000 of which Manager Grace has secured a verbal commitment from the MEDC to cover $30,000 of the cost through a RRC grant. Professor Andrew VonMaur, who works with Placemakers, would provide direct assistance on the project.
Main Street Manager / Chamber Executive Director Ashley Regal
5) Main Street Committee - progress update
6) Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce - progress update
7) Thrill on the Hill - Consider Request from Lions Club
8) Common Usage Policy -
a. Consider approving a newly amended Common Usage Policy
b. Consider current applicants requesting use of the Common
9) Food Vendor Permit Licenses Fees - Consider approving Resolution 2022.04/433 to establish permit license fees for food vending within the City of Buchanan
2) Public input is requested for the development of new economic incentives for downtown, to include rear facade grants, outdoor dining grants, way-finding signage grants, etc.