Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, April 27, 2026 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.Proclamation Recognizing Evelyn Furst for achieving the Stars & Stripes Award

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Invocation-Nathan Babcock

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 approving the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes from April 13th, 2026.

  2. B.BARB Appointment- Consider approving the Appointment of Brian Kill to BARB for a 3-year term.

IX.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

  1. A.Lead Service Line Replacement- City of Buchanan FY 2027 Drinking Water Project Planning Document, Mike Schwartz with Prein and Newhof. 

    1) Presentation of Plan 

    2) Public Comments on the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (limit 3 minutes)

    3) Consider Resolution 2026.04/06, a Resolution adopting a final project planning document for water system improvements and designating an authorized project representative. 

X.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

XI.Unfinished Business

  1. A.Resolution 2026.04/04- Consider Resolution 2026.04/04, a resolution to submit to the electors a proposal for the renewal of a millage for public transportation purposes (Niles Dial-a-Ride) at the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. (Postponed at the 4/13/2026 Regular Meeting)

XII.New Business

  1. A.Intergovernment Agreement for Transit Service- Consider approving the Intergovernment Agreement for Transit Service with Niles Dial-A-Ride (DART)

  2. B.FY 2026-2027 Draft Budget- Manager McGhee is submitting the draft recommended budget for the next fiscal year. Consider setting the public hearing to gather comments on the proposed draft budget for May 26th, 2026.

  3. C.Insurance Bid Award- Consider awarding a Professional Services Contract for Employee Insurance Brokerage Service.

  4. D.Resolution 2026.04/07- Consider Resolution 2026.04/07, a resolution considering the local government approval for the following license MCL 436.1521 a(1)(a) Redevelopment RDA License Class C at 110 Main St. 

  5. E.Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures in the amount of $101,973.32. 

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

  1. A.Kathryn Park Playground Equipment- Playground color renderings.

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