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.
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1) Consider approving the Regular Meeting Minutes from May 8, 2023.
1) Consider approving expenditures for May 22, 2023, in the amount of $131,049.84
1) Consider approving the City Wide Garage Sale Days on June 9th, 10th, and 11th, as well as waiving the permit fee.
1) Consider excusing the absence of Commissioner Larry Money from the Regular Meeting on May 8th, 2023.
1) Consider Street Closure for the Home Source Group on May 29th, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the following location; Oak Street between Front St. and the alley on the North side of Oak St.
2) Close Public Hearing on Budget- Consider closing the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed City budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 (July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024).
1) Consider retroactively appointing Megan Weedon from July 2, 2021, to May 31, 2023, and appoint Anthony "Tony" Houser to BARB effective June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025.
2) Consider purchasing Playground Equipment for Kathryn Park presented in quote #811460 from AAA State of Play for a total of $42,757.22. In addition, BARB requests that the usage of playground equipment currently at Kathryn Park be removed by DPW. If DPW is unable to remove and relocate the equipment, BARB request that AAA State of Play is contacted to quote the removal and relocation of the current equipment.
3) Consider the purchase of 5 roofed picnic tables – receiving a 6th table free from Gustavsen, Lise Gustavsen according to Quote #255 for a total of $27,500.00. BARB has also requested that the Township also purchase 5 roofed picnic tables.
1) Update on the Community Development Department's redevelopment projects.
1)Consider Resolution #2023.05/15-Summer School Tax Collection Fee.
1)Interim City Manager, Tim Lynch will give a presentation of the FY 2023-2024 Budget.
2)Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Budget- Consider approving Resolution #2023.05/16- A resolution for the City of Buchanan, County of Berrien, Michigan to adopt a budget for the City of Buchanan for fiscal year 2023-2024.
1) Enter Closed Session- Consider entering a Closed Session pursuant MCL 15.268 Sec. 8(1)(h) to discuss legal memos pertaining to attorney-client privileged.
2) Re-enter Open Session- Consider re-entering Open Session
1)Consider approving the employment contract for City Manager, Benjamin Eldridge.
1) Consider approving the budget amendments as recommended by the finance committee.