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
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Commission to receive public comment regarding the submittal of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant application to fund the St. Joseph River Improvements Project in Buchanan, MI. The project will consist of Phase I improvements to the boat launch located at Riverfront Park in Buchanan, MI. Phase I improvements will include a portion of the paved parking area for vehicles and trailers, bioswale for runoff pre-treatment, concrete sidewalk extension, launch ramp surface replacement, and a portion of the paved launch approach.
1) 16th Annual Chili Walk presented by the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce on April 11, 2024, from 4:45 PM-7:00 PM, Front St. (Between Redbud Trl & Oak).
2) Memorial Day Parade presented by American Legion Ralph Rumbaugh Post 51 on May 27, 2024, 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM, Front St. (American Legion to Oak Ridge Cemetery).
Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from March 11, 2024
Consider support for a sponsored event by BARB in cooperation with Friends of the McCoy Creek Trail & Buchanan Tree Friends for Earth Day & Community Clean up on Saturday, April 27th, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
1) Recreation Passport Grant Application for Victory Park Improvements Project
a) Public Comment on the Recreation Passport Grant Application for the Victory Park Improvements Project
b) Consider Resolution 2024/03.08, a Resolution to approve the Recreational Passport Grant Application for the Victory Park Improvements Projects
2) Consider Resolution 2024.03/09, A Resolution to approve the MNRTF Grant Application for the St. Joseph River Improvements Project
3)Consider Resolution 2024.03/10, a Resolution of support for the Redevelopment Liquor License for the Sweet Shop Cafe Italiano LLC at 205 E Front St.
Consider the expenditures for March 25th, 2024 in the amount of $215,491.67