Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, August 08, 2022 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

1. A.The Buchanan City Commission wishes to recognize and thank all of the individuals who served our community as election workers in the recent primary elections.  Their service, led by our dedicated Clerk Kalla Langston, furthers our democracy and is greatly appreciated.

2. B.The Buchanan City Commission wishes to recognize and thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, and City staff members who helped make the 2022 Thrill on the Hill an amazing success--along with special recognition being given to Affordable Asphalt Paving and DPM Events--without whom the Thrill on the Hill could not have taken place.  The efforts of all of these generous individuals help make Buchanan such a wonderful place to live, and their hard work is greatly appreciated.

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.Consider approving expenditures for August 8th, 2022 in the amount of $470,847.46

2. B.July 25, 2022 City Commission Minutes-  Consider approving Regular Meeting Minutes from -7/25/2022.

VIII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

1. A.SMCAS Director Brian Scribner - Resolution Request - Consider approving Resolution # 2022.08/428- A Special Assessment District for emergency medical services through Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service, filing of Special Assessment District Notice of Public Hearing. The scheduled of said Public Hearing will be on August 22, 2022, at 7:00 P.M.

IX.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

1. A.Clerk Report- City Clerk, Kalla Langston will give a brief update on the August 2, 2022, Primary Election

2. B.Finance Department Report- An update will be given on City financials.

3. C.Public Services Report- An update will be provided by Director Baker regarding Third Street, the new DPW building construction, repairs to sinkholes, and the Thrill on the Hill.

4. D.Public Safety Report- Chief Harvey Burnett will provide an update reporting on another successful 'National Night Out.'

5. E.Community Development Report- Director Rich Murphy

   1) Consider Approval of Adult Use Class C Grow Permit at 447 Post Rd. for Redbud Roots.

   2) Consider Approval of Legal Description Resolutions for OPRA Exemption Certificates for Hometown Video and Stark School.

        a) Resolution #2022.08/425 OPRA for Hometown Video 

        b) Resolution #2022.08/426 OPRA for Stark School

   3) Consider Approval of Resolution #2022.08/427 Approval of Outdoor Service Area on Municipal Property for Buchanan Craft LLC at 101-103 Days Avenue, Buchanan, Michigan

X.Unfinished Business

XI.New Business

1. A.Historic Preservation Society Request RE Old Feed Mill - The Historic Preservation Society is requesting the sign on the Old Feed Mill prior to demolition of the structure.  

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