Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, February 10, 2025 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

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Roll Call

V.Approve Agenda

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

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

1. A.Minutes- Consider approving the regular meeting minutes on January 27th, 2025 & the special meeting minutes on February 4th, 2025. 

VIII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

1. A.Rate Analysis and Downtown Project Funding Update- Andy Campbell, CPA with Bendzinski

IX.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

1. A.Buchanan City Police Department Annual 2024 Report- Cheif Harvey Burnett 

2. B.Community Development Report- Director Rich Murphy

   1) Consider approval of B&W Pour Decisions Local Government Approval for Social District Application at 116 Main St. Buchanan.

   2) Consider approval of B&W Pour Decisions Local Government Approval for New Class C License issued under the provisions of MCL 436.1521 a(1)(a) at 116 Main St. Buchanan.

   3) Consider approval for Redbud Roots Annual Marihuana License Renewals

   a. Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC – Class C Grow – 215 Post Rd – Adult Use;

   b. Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC – Class C Grow – 835 Terre Coupe – Adult Use;

   c. Redbud Roots Lab II, LLC – Class C Grow – 835 Terre Coupe (STACKED) – Adult Use;

   d. Redbud Roots Lab IV, LLC – Processor – 215 Post–Adult Use;

   e. Redbud Roots Lab IV, LLC – Processor – 215 Post - MED

   4) Consider approval of Stranger Wine Company Local Government Approval for Off Premises Tasting Room License and Permit at 201 E. Front St.

   5) Zoning Project Update

X.Unfinished Business

XI.New Business

1. A.Ordinance 2025.02/440- Consider the first reading of Ordinance 2025.02/440, an ordinance for Fire Prevention and Protection.

2. B.Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures for February 10th, 2025 in the amount of $219,334.33.

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

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

XIV.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XV.Adjourn