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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 13, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.
Mayor Bradley Kilmer called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioners Present: Mayor Bradley Kilmer and Vice Mayor Spycher; Commissioners Bissell, Joslin, Moreno and Tilmann
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Miller (excused)
Others Present: City Manager Preston, City Clerk Flynn and City Attorney Martineau
Jan Howard, Executive Director, Mid Michigan Area Cable Consortium, 312 W. Michigan Street, Mt. Pleasant, made a presentation regarding public access television.
City Manager Preston reminded the public about the Neighborhood Mini Grants program and to call City Hall for information.
Received the following communications and petitions:
1. Division of Public Works 2005 Annual Report. City Manager Preston,
Mayor Bradley Kilmer and Commissioner Tilmann praised and thanked
Duane Ellis, Director of Public Works, and DPW staff, for their report.
2. Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission 2005 Annual Report
3. Investment Income Report (fourth quarter 2005)
4. Planning Commission Minutes (January)
5. Street Department and Motor Pool (January)
6. Water Department (January)
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. Contract with Artist Jason Quigno to commission a bronze sculpture
celebrating the Native American culture and heritage for the River of Time, in the amount of $64,000.
2. Payrolls dated January 27, 2006 and February 10, 2006, check numbers
52973-53462, and warrants dated February 2, 2006, check numbers 51277-
51444, all totaling $1,305,805.10.
Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Vice Mayor Spycher to approve the minutes of the regular and closed meetings held January 23, 2006 and the special meeting held January 30, 2006. Motion unanimously adopted.
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 50: "Solid Wastes" of the Code of Ordinances, §50.12 "Material Collection Licenses", to prohibit emptying refuse dumpsters between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if the dumpster is located on property within a PRD, R or M zoning classification, or located on property if that property is within one hundred feet (100') of property with a PRD, R or M zoning classification. A letter was received from Michael Kennedy, District Manager, Waste Management, Harrison, Michigan, opposing the proposed ordinance. Dave McGuire, 416 S. Washington, was present and encouraged City Commissioners to review the overall process in areas and complaints. Michael Kennedy was present and asked City Commissioners questions and offered to work with the City to resolve this issue. Mayor Bradley Kilmer closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to postpone action on the above proposed ordinance until February 27, 2006 and directed City staff to prepare additional information. Motion unanimously adopted.
A public hearing was held on the application by Antler Development Company, LLC, 1790 Gover Parkway, located in Industrial Park-South, to the City of Mt. Pleasant, for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate under Act 198 of 1974. No comments were heard or communications received. Mayor Bradley Kilmer closed the public hearing.
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Spycher:
WHEREAS, application has been made by Antler Development Co., LLC, 1790 Gover Parkway, in Industrial Park-South, for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated June 8, 1992, the City Commission of the City of Mt. Pleasant has created and established Industrial Park-South, and
WHEREAS, the district is described as follows:
The southwest quarter of Section 24, Township 14 North, Range 4 West, Isabella County, Michigan, less U.S. 27 and except commencing at the northwest corner, thence east 1210’, thence south 900’, thence west 1210’, thence north to the point of beginning, and except commencing 2053.35’ east of the west quarter corner, thence east 200’, thence southerly along highway U.S. 27 right-of-way line 200.27’, thence west 210.26’, thence north 200’ to the point of beginning. Also including the north 900’ of the west 1210’ of the SW ¼ of Section 24, T14N, R4W, Union Township, Isabella County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, it appears that each legislative body which levies an ad valorem property tax against the property above described has been notified and afforded an opportunity for hearing; and
WHEREAS, it appears that approval of the application by Antler Development Co., LLC, 1790 Gover Parkway, in Industrial Park-South, would be beneficial, both to the taxpayer and to the general economic development of the community; and
WHEREAS, it appears that Antler Development Co., LLC has complied with Section 9 of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 in its entirety with regard to the Industrial Development District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The Mt. Pleasant City Commission finds and determines that the granting of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City of Mt. Pleasant, or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City of Mt. Pleasant.
2. Based on the criteria set forth in the Industrial Development District Guidelines adopted September 8, 1981, amended July 20, 1987, and August 25, 1997, the application of Antler Development Co., LLC for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, for a period of six (6) years for personal property and twelve (12) years for real property, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Tax Commission forthwith.
AYES: Commissioners Bradley Kilmer, Moreno, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: Commissioners Bissell and Joslin
ABSENT: Commissioner Miller
Resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Map of Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances, to rezone property located at 1637 E. Broomfield from C-1 Local Business District to C-3 General Business District. No comments were heard or communications received. Mayor Bradley Kilmer closed the public hearing.
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann:
WHEREAS, this is the date set for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map of Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances, to rezone property located at 1637 E. Broomfield from C-1 Local Business District to C-3 General Business District.
The property is described as the E 1/2 of the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec 23 T14N R4W, city of Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, MI, beginning at a point on the S line of Sec 23 which is N 89D47M50S W 808 ft from the SE corner of said Sec 23, thence continuing N 89D47M50S W, along said S Sec line, 634.38 ft, thence N 00D06M32S W, parallel with the E Sec line 412 ft thence S 89D47M50S E, parallel with S Sec line, 634.38 ft, thence S 00D06M32S E parallel with the E Sec line, 412 ft to the POB.
WHEREAS, all interested parties came forward and were heard,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mt. Pleasant City Commission hereby approves the hereinbefore described zoning change,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ordinance No. 918, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances as hereinbefore described, having been introduced and read, now be passed, ordained and ordered published.
Resolution unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to postpone consideration of the previously-approved special assessment for the Principal Shopping District, S.A. No. 9-05, until the March 13, 2006 City Commission meeting. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to set the date for a special joint meeting with the Planning Commission, at 6:00 p.m., on March 27, 2006, to discuss the Planning Commission's 2005 Annual Report. Motion unanimously adopted.
Announcements on City-related Issues and Concerns
Commissioner Moreno commented on Angela Davis' recent speech and the new facility at the Veterans Memorial Library that can be reserved for events.
Commissioner Joslin asked City Manager Preston to update the public on the Borden Building project and asked for a re-evaluation of television production of City meetings.
Commissioner Tilmann reminded Commissioners about the Council of Governments meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., February 15, 2006, at Deerfield Township Hall, 3032 S. Winn Rd.
City Manager Preston inquired about the meeting date to discuss Roberts Rules of Order with the City Commission and setting a meeting date with the Property Committee. He also asked for a response to his request for contact information.
Public Comment on Agenda and Non-agenda Items:
Wyn Derry, 403 N. University; Dave McGuire, 416 S. Washington; and Pete Tolas, 405 W. Grand, spoke about the Appointments Committee's recent actions when making appointments to boards and commissions.
Sharon Tilmann, 306 Andre, spoke on her career as a local politician.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann that the meeting adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted.
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Cynthia Bradley Kilmer, Mayor Robert J. Flynn, City Clerk