Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, October 27, 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.Invocation

V.Roll Call

VI.Approve Agenda

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

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

1. A.Minutes- Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from October 13th, 2025.

2. B.Street Closurer- Front and Oak on 11/29/2025 from 4:45 PM-6:15 PM, submitted by Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce.

3. C.Resignations- Accept the Resignations of Jeffrey Antisdel & Rick Paniagua from the DDA. 

IX.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

X.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

XI.Unfinished Business

XII.New Business

1. A.Resolution 2025.10/24- A Resolution to accept terms of MNRTF Grant Agreement and Commit to Matching Funds for the Development of Riverfront Park Project Boat Launch Improvements (Phase 2).

2. B.Master Plan Update- Consider the proposal from Southwest Michigan Planning Commission for the City of Buchanan Master Plan update.

3. C.Expenditurers- Consider the expenditurers for October 27th, 2025.

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

1. A.November 4th, 2025, Special Election- Polls are scheduled to be open on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, from 7 AM to 8 PM. If you wish to obtain an absentee ballot, please do so by November 3rd before 4 PM. It's important to note that there will be no early voting for this local election. Additionally, you have the opportunity to register to vote at the clerk's office until November 4th, before 8 PM.

2. B.Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours- October 31st from 6 pm-8 pm, "Hero's Alley" will be in the City Center parking lot to make sure your candy is safe to eat. 

3. C.Reminder for Public Hearings-Three separate public hearings will be held on November 10, 2025, covering the following topics: 
   1. Ordinance 444 - Unified Development Code 

   2. Ordinance 445 - Nominating Petition Filings 

   3. Sale of City Property  

   You are encouraged to attend and share your comments on these items. More details can be found on the city’s website.

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

XV.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XVI.Adjourn