Special Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Wednesday, May 19, 2021 07:30 AM Electronic Meeting

THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, as amended, B2103192 of 2021, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting of the Buchanan City Commission to be held electronically in order to protect the health and safety of our community due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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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 bpitcher@cityofbuchanan.com.

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

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

IV.New Business

  1. A.A motion is requested to have the City Commission enter “Closed Session” to discuss three separate matters subject to attorney-client privilege, pursuant to MCL 15.268(8)(h), which would require a 2/3 rollcall vote.

  2. B.A motion is requested to resume the open meeting.

  3. C.A motion is requested to approve Closed Session Minutes of April 29, 2021 as reviewed in the Closed Session of this meeting.

  4. D.Review and discuss the proposed budget for FY 2021-2022.

  5. E.Review Michigan Department of Treasury 2021 Millage Reduction Fractions Worksheet (L-4034) and 2021 Tax Rate Request (L-4029).

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

VI.Adjourn