Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, October 28, 2024 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

II.Recognition

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Roll Call

V.Approve Agenda

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

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

1. A.Minutes

   1) Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from October 14, 2024.

   2) Consider the Closed Session Minutes from October 14, 2024.

VIII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

IX.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

1. A.Community Development Report-Director Rich Murphy

   1) Consider Resolution 2024.10/31, a resolution to accept the terms of MNRTF Grant agreement and commit to matching funds for the development of the Riverfront Park Project.

   2) Consider Resolution 2024.10/32, a resolution of local government approval of a Social District Permit for Brookline Enterprises LLC, 206-208 Days Ave. Buchanan, MI. 

X.Unfinished Business

XI.New Business

1. A.Construction Contract Award- Consider awarding the construction contract for the Front Street Retaining Wall project.

2. B.Expenditures- Consider the expenditures for October 28th, 2024, in the amount of $363,866.48.

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

1. A.Election Day

   The General Election is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. Polls are open from 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM. To check your polling location online please visit Michigan.gov/vote or call the clerk's office.

2. B.Meeting Dates

   1) The next Regular City Commission Meeting is Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 7:00 PM (due to Veterans Day).

   2) The City Commission will hold a Special Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, at 9:00 AM. 

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

XIV.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XV.Adjourn