Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, January 22, 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

1. A.Recognition of Officer Corey Reed and Officer Jason Cullum- The City of Buchanan proudly recognizes Officer Reed and Officer Cullum with the life-saving award. 

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Roll Call

V.Approve Agenda

VI.Open Public Hearing #1

1. A.Public Hearing for the possible sale of City Property at 401 River St.- The public hearing is being held pursuant to Section 8.7 of the City Charter for the purpose of the City Commission, considering, accepting public comment on, and deciding upon the possible sale of City Property located at 401 River St. Buchanan, MI 49107.

VII.Close Public Hearing #1

VIII.Open Public Hearing #2

1. A.Public Hearing for Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Project Northstar- The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to submit comments on the proposed application for a CDBG grant. The City of Buchanan proposes to use $300,000.00 CDBG funds to support homeowner improvement, demolitions/reconstruction/resale activities in Buchanan's Northside Neighborhoods. All activities, upon completion, will benefit low to moderate-income households. 0 person will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities. 

IX.Close of Public Hearing #2

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

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

1. A.Minutes - Consider approving regular meeting minutes from January 8th, 2024. 

2. B.Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures for January 22nd, 2024 in the amount of $176,165.74

XII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

XIII.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

1. A.Community Development Report- Community Development Director, Rich Murphy & Assistant Community Development Director/ Mainstreet Manager, Ashley Regal.

   1)Consider Zen Leaf Buchanan Marihuana Permit Renewals (1) Adult Use Retail License Renewal, 259 E. Front St. (2) Medical Use Retail License Renewal, 259 E. Front St. 

   2) Consider Redbud Roots Marihuana Permit Renewals (1) Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC- Class C Grow- 215 Post Rd- Adult Use; (2) Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC- Class C Grow- 835 Terre Coupe- Adult Use; (3) Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC- Class C Grow- 835 Terre Coupe (STACKED) Adult Use;(4) Redbud Roots Lab IV, LLC- Processor - 215 Post Rd- Adult Use; (5) Redbud Roots Lab IV, LLC- Processor- 215 Post Rd- Medical

   3) Consider Resolution 2024.01/03, authorizing resolution for CDBG Program

   4) Consider Resolution 2024.01/04, a resolution for local support without financial commitment for LIVEBUCHANAN application for Michigan Main Street Designation. 

XIV.Unfinished Business

1. A.Appointments - Consider appointing Commissioner Larry Money to the Joint Water Sewer Board as one of the City Commission representatives. As well as considering Mayor Sean Denison to Buchanan Area Recreational Board (BARB) as the City Commission represenative. 

XV.New Business

1. A.Complaint Consideration - Consideration of the complaint filed against Mayor Sean Denison and vote on whether or not to proceed with a hearing, pursuant to the Rules of Procedure for City Commission Meetings and City Code of Conduct and Ethics.

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

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

XVIII.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XIX.Adjourn