June 2-6: Pinckney to consider Mugg & Bopps, longtime Hamburg Twp. supervisor steps down
These round-ups are written on Fridays, and will not include an agenda if one hasn't been posted by 1 p.m. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information.
Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, June 2-6:
Personnel Committee Meeting: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Livingston County Administration Building
The agenda includes:
Applicant interviews for the Aeronautical Facilities Board.
Consideration of a resolution approving appointments to the Livingston Aeronautical Facilities Board.
Consideration of a resolution authorizing the reclassification of an administrative specialist to a WIC technician.
Consideration of a resolution to accept MGT Consulting Services' recommendation related to the Appeals to the Court Bargaining Unit Classification and Compensation Study.
Consideration of a resolution authorizing the board chair to sign a letter of understanding regarding community paramedic pay.
Consideration of a resolution amending the membership of the Human Services Collaborative Body.
Consideration of a resolution approving appointments to the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.
More: The dispute between Livingston county, courts has been settled. But what were the terms?
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2vma6kek
Board of Commissioners Work Session: 9 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Livingston County Administration Building, Conference Room 1 (Downstairs)
An agenda was not immediately available.
How to participate remotely: By calling 646-568-7788, entering ID 399 700 0062, and entering password LCBOC. You can attend via Zoom online at us02web.zoom.us/j/3997000062
Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Livingston County Administration Building, Conference Room 4 (Upper Level)
The agenda includes:
Updates on Fillmore County Park and Lutz County Park.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/bd6hpdw3
Board of Public Works Meeting: 8 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at Livingston County East Complex Building, Room D
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Pinckney Village Offices
The agenda includes:
A public hearing and consideration of approving a special land use permit for Mugg & Bopps, which plans to convert the village's former Rite Aid into a gas station, food service and convenience store with a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through.
Discussion of the Master Plan.
More: 'How do you say no?' Pinckney officials discuss Mugg & Bopps project in former Rite Aid
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/42a5u9rf
How to participate remotely: Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 257 196 295 579. Passcode: hg2CSu.
Downtown Development Authority Special Meeting: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Fowlerville Village Hall
This will be an informational meeting, according to the village. An agenda was not immediately available.
Board of Trustees Work Session: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, at Brighton Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a contract for a tax appeal attorney.
Consideration of a contract with MI Custom Signs.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3b4zwuj5
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Oceola Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Hartland Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a preliminary site plan for Square One.
Consideration of the 2025 reconstruction project for Crouse Road.
Consideration of agreement between Hartland Township and the Hartland Enrichment and Recreation Organization (HERO).
Consideration of agreement between Hartland Township and the Hartland Senior Activity Center.
Consideration of agreement between Hartland Township and the Hartland Area Youth Athletic Association for the use of Spranger Field.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/hz7urba8
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Cohoctah Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, at Genoa Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of multiple special assessment projects.
Discussions on a voucher program for resident membership in area senior centers.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/35vnvzxd
Board of Trustees Work-Study Session: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Hamburg Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of public safety staffing at parks and recreation events. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Discussions on a parks and public safety fee. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3raucm2c
Board of Trustees Special Meeting – Budget Public Hearing: 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Hamburg Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2s3b5bfw
Board of Trustees Meeting: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Hamburg Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of an upcoming supervisor vacancy. Pat Hohl plans to retire from the supervisor position on July 1 after 17 years, according to the meeting packet. The board will consider promoting Treasurer Jason Negri to the supervisor position until a special election in 2026. The board will also vote on extending a 12-month contract for Hohl to be available for consultation averaging eight hours per week at $850 biweekly, including any/all phone calls.
A closed session to discuss union negotiations.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/yf9ex84s
Public Safety Committee Meeting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Hamburg Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Tyrone Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a site plan review for Roadside 23 Holdings.
Consideration of a renewable energy overlay map.
Consideration of extending a medical marijuana moratorium.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3uenvcrp
— Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on X @SalsaEvan.
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