Public Hearings & Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, February 09, 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 Public Hearing #1

II.Roll Call

III.Opening of Public Hearing #1

IV.Statement of Purpose and Announcement of Rules

1. A.The purpose of this public hearing is to hear public input regarding the proposed Ordinance 2026.03/447. An Ordinance of Regulation of Sidewalk Cafes and Outdoor Service Areas.

• 447 #1 Public Hearing.pdf (0.08 MB)

V.Close of Public Hearing #1

VI.Call to Order Public Hearing #2

VII.Roll Call

VIII.Opening of Public Hearing #2

IX.Statement of Purpose and Annoncement of Rules

1. A.The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comments on a proposed Ordinance 2026.02/446, An Ordinance to amend Chapter 102 Utilities to add Article V. Section 102-177 Sewer Laterals and Appurtenances.

• 446 Ordin PN #2.pdf (0.08 MB)

X.Close of Public Hearing #2

XI.Pledge of Allegiance

XII.Invocation

XIII.Roll Call

XIV.Approve Agenda

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

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

1. A.Minutes- Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 26th, 2026. 

• 1-26-2026 CC Mins.pdf (0.07 MB)

2. B.Common Rentals

   1) May 24th, 2026- Autism Community Walk.

   2) July 18th, 2026- 100th Anniversary Boy Scout Celebration.

3. C.Department Head Reports- Consider accepting the monthly Department Head Reports.

• DPW Feb.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Water Feb.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 12 December 2025 WWTP briefing.pdf (0.18 MB)
• January 2026 Code Enforcement.pdf (0.11 MB)
• January 2026 Offense Count.pdf (0.22 MB)
• 2026 - 1 Jan 2026 monthly report.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Clerk.pdf (0.08 MB)
• FD.pdf (0.10 MB)

XVII.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

XVIII.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

1. A.Buchanan City Police Department- Presentation of year-end report.

• Buchanan PD Annual Report 2025.pdf (1.65 MB)

2. B.Buchanan City Fire Department - Presentation of the Year-End Report and a demonstration of the SCBA.

• End of the year report 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)
• NIFRS report.pdf (0.43 MB)
• BCFD 2025 Community service (002).pdf (0.10 MB)
• BCFD 2025 Training (004).pdf (0.09 MB)

XIX.Unfinished Business

1. A.Ordinance 2026.02/446- Consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.02/446, an Ordinance that amends Chapter 102 Utilities, Article V. Sewage Disposal, Section 102-177. Sewer Laterals and Appurtenances.

• Sanitary Sewer.pdf (1.90 MB)

2. B.Ordinance 2026.03/447- Consider the first reading of Ordinance 2026.03/447, which regulates sidewalk cafes/ outdoor service areas/ temporary public sidewalk furnishings, and schedule the second public hearing for this ordinance.

• Sidewalk cafe.pdf (0.21 MB)

XX.New Business

1. A.Tree Stump Maintenance, Removal & Grinding Bid- Consider awarding the tree stump maintenance, removal, and grinding bid to Treeworks.

• Tree bid.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Tree Stump Bid.pdf (2.56 MB)

2. B.Excess Inventory- Consider authorizing the disposal of the identified excess inventory.

• Memorandum Excess Inventory 2.9.26.pdf (0.13 MB)

3. C.Closed Session- Consider entering closed session under MCL 15.268(1)(d) to discuss the sale of real property and related negotiations, and for MCL 15.268(1)(a) to consider the periodic personnel evaluation of Tony McGhee at the request of the employee.

4. D.Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures for the amount of $40,222.04

• Invoice Report.pdf (0.07 MB)

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

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

XXIII.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XXIV.Adjourn