Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, August 26, 2024 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

    1) Consider approving Regular Meeting Minutes from August 12, 2024.

    2) Consider approving Closed Session Minutes from August 12, 2024.

  2. B.Banking Authorization 

    1) Consider removing Mayor Sean Denison from all banking institutions, including Honor Credit Union, United Federal Credit Union, Huntington Bank, 1st Source, Sturgis Bank, and Horizon Bank. This includes checking accounts, savings accounts, and CDs. Also, his removal from investment accounts at UMB and MI Class.

  3. C.Street Closure- Consider approving the street closure on October 4th from 5:45-6:30 PM (Front Street to Terre Coupe down Smith). Requested by BHS Student Council for the Homecoming Parade.  

VIII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

IX.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

X.Unfinished Business

  1. A.Resignation Acceptance

    1) Consider accepting Mayor Sean Denison's Resignation effective date of August 12, 2024.

XI.New Business

  1. A.Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures for August 26th, 2024, in the amount of $95,355.10

  2. B.Crossing Guard Agreement- Consider approving the 2024-2025 Crossing Guard Agreement with Buchanan Public Schools.

  3. C.Resolution 2024.08/23- Consider Resolution 2024.08/23, poverty exemption guidelines resolution.

  4. D.Ultraviolet Disinfection System - Consider approval of Ultraviolet Disinfection System components for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

  5. E.DDA Discussion

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

  1. A.Accepting Applications for City Commission- 2-Year Partial Term

    The Buchanan City Commission is accepting applications for a partial, 2-year term ending in December of 2026 for City Commissioner. Interested parties should fill and return completed applications to the Clerk by Friday, August 30th at 4:00 PM. Applicants must be City residents, registered voters, and over the age 18. 

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