Special Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission- AMENDED Monday, September 30, 2024 08:00 AM 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 special 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.Roll Call

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

IV.New Business

  1. A.Resolution 2024.09/26- Consider Resolution 2024.09/26, Filing of Special Assessment Roll for Special Assessment District and Notice of Public Hearing (Public Hearing to be scheduled for October 14th, 2024 at 7:00 PM). 

  2. B.1) MNRTF Grant application for the St. Joseph River Improvements Project.

    The City Commission is considering supporting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) submission of an application titled "St Joseph River Improvements Project" to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) program for improvements to Riverfront Park located in Buchanan, MI. The city is considering a financial commitment to the project in 30% of matching funds.

    2) Public Comment Period on the St. Joseph River Improvements Project (Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker).

    3) Resolution 2024.09/27- Consider Resolution 2024.09/27, a resolution to approve the MNRTF Grant application for the St. Joseph River Improvements Project 

  3. C.Staffing Needs

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

VI.Adjourn