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
-P.A. 146 of 2000, as amended- The Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA), PA 146 of 2000, as amended, provides property tax exemptions for commercial and commercial housing properties that are rehabilitated and meet the requirements of the Act. Properties must meet eligibility requirements including a statement of obsolescence by the local assessor. The property must be located in an established Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District. Exemptions are approved for a term of 1-12 years as determined by the local unit of government. The property taxes for the rehabilitated property are based on the previous year's (prior to rehabilitation) taxable value. The taxable value is frozen for the duration of the exemption. Additionally, the State Treasurer may approve reductions of half of the school operating and state education taxes for a period not to exceed 6 years for 25 applications annually. Applications are filed, reviewed and approved by the local unit of government, but are also subject to review at the State level by the Property Services Division. The State Tax Commission (STC) is responsible for final approval and issuance of OPRA certificates. Exemptions are not effective until approved by the STC.
-Consider approving the Resolution declaring March as "March for Band" month in Buchanan.
I. Consider Approving Redbud Roots 2022 Marihuanan Permit Renewal applications and fees for the following permits:
1. Medical Marihuana, Lab II, 208 Post Rd., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
2. Medical Marihuana, Lab II, 215 Post Rd., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
3. Medical Marihuana, Lab II, 448 Post Rd., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
4. Medical Marihuana, Lab II, 448 Post Rd., Grower Class C stacked, $1,500.00 (Red Bud Roots will not renew this license for 2022)
5. Medical Marihuana, Lab IV, 215 Post Rd., Processor, $5,000.00
6. Adult Use, Lab II, 835 Terre Coupe St., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
7. Adult Use, Lab II, 835 Terre Coupe St., Grower Class C stacked, $1,500.00 (Red Bud Roots will not renew this license for 2022)
8. Adult Use, Lab IV, 215 Post Rd., Processor, $5,000.00
9. Adult Use, Lab II, 215 Post Rd., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
II. Consider Approving 7Engines/G2 Development 2022 Marihuanan Permit Renewal applications and fees for the following permits:
1. Medical Marihuana, PR 2, 408 River St., Processor, $5,000.00
2. Medical Marihuana, PC5, 1101 E. Front St., Provisioning Center Facility, $5000.00
3. Medical Marihuana, GC4, 408 River St., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
4. Adult Use, AUMPR2, 408 River St., Processor Establishment, $5,000.00
5. Adult Use, AUMGC, 408 River St., Grower Class C, $5,000.00
6. Adult Use, AUMRE, 1101 E. Front St., Retailer Establishment, $5,000.00
III. Consider Approving Designated Consumption Establishment License Application submitted by Cannavista Wellness, 120 E. Front St. Special Use Permit for Designated Consumption Establishment was approved by the Planning Commission in December of 2021.
-Chamber Executive Director/Main Street Manager Ashley Regal will provide a report on her recent progress on the creation of the Main Street program's Board of Directors.
-Director Regal will also provide a brief report regarding the issue of renting out The Common, and ask the Commission to consider making a policy decision regarding how such rentals should be managed.
-Close the City Credit Card issued to Marcia Johnson (previous bookkeeper)
-Approve a City Credit Card for Courtney Baham (current bookkeeper) with a $2,000.00 limit [same as previous level for Bookkeeper].
-Approve a City Credit Card for Klay Weaver (sexton) with a $2,000.00 limit.