April 21-25: Pinckney to host town hall at paintball field, Fowlerville talks council pay
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, April 21-25.
Tax Allocation Board Meeting: 1 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Livingston County Administration Building
An agenda was not immediately available.
Town Hall Meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Hell Survivors Paintball and Airsoft Playfield
The agenda includes:
A series of updates on key village topics, including water and sewer bills, infrastructure and roads, taxes, the village master plan, police services and more
An open forum for resident questions and comments
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/sxvfyfmj
Finance Committee Meeting: 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Fowlerville Village Hall
The agenda includes:
A discussion and consideration of a recommendation to the Village Council regarding the compensation of the Village President and Village Council Trustees. The Fowlerville Village Council has approved moving from two meetings a month to one meeting on the third Monday of each month, according to the meeting packet. It is also deemed necessary to establish fair compensation for council members to recognize their time and commitment. A recommendation and the draft resolution will be presented at the next regular council meeting on May 19.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3p4jjwbh
Village Council Budget Workshop: 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Fowlerville Village Hall
The agenda includes:
Review of the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year recommended amended budget and the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year recommended budget
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/5fuymvhc
Village Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Fowlerville Village Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a resolution to amend Resolution No. 23-27 regarding the allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The revised plan allocates up to $60,000 for a new police vehicle and up to $244,021.66 for a project at Community Park, previously scheduled for fiscal year 2023-24 with $203,941 to be spent by the end of 2025 in accordance with ARPA guidelines.
Consideration of a resolution to fund reconstruction of local streets. The village is applying for $250,000 in state funding to help rebuild Dailey Street, South Collins Street and Hale Street — according to the packet. The village will match the funding with at least $250,000 of its own and cover all other related costs.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2r7pf68t
Downtown Development Authority Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Howell City Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Brighton City Hall
The agenda includes:
A public hearing for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 98 and consideration of a recommendation of approval for Ordinance 608
A conceptual review of site plan 25-02, a multi-unit residential building at 300 W. North St.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/43ew6jsx
City Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Brighton City Hall
The agenda includes:
A rebranding and logo presentation by Crimson
Discussion of potential upcoming road projects
Consideration of using $5,850 of the Robertson Brothers donation to improve the St. Paul Pocket Park
Consideration of approving alterations to the Lindbom consent judgement
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/53xas7ad
Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Brighton Township Hall
A public hearing on proposed sewer rates
A public hearing and consideration of adoption of resolution confirming a sewer rate special assessment roll
A proposed judgement amending the Brighton Country Club Annex plat
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/cw6cdsea
Planning Commission Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Howell Township Hall
The agenda includes:
A review of the ADU ordinance; this is unfinished business from a prior meeting
Consideration of a final site plan review for 4940 W. Grand River Ave
Consideration of preliminary site plan review for vacant land on Grand River Avenue by Agape City Church
Consideration of preliminary site plan review for vacant land on Hydraulic Drive
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3kku7y8z
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Marion Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Discussion of Darakjian property
Consideration of Coon Lake Road improvements, estimated at a cost of roughly $46,000
Discussion of open zoning administrator position
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/yxmpakd8
How to participate remotely: tinyurl.com/26aysvfz
Board Working Session: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Oceola Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Hartland Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Hartland Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of final plan for Redwood Living Planned Development Phase II
Consideration of request to amend previously approved site plans for a mini warehouse establishment on the east side of Old US-23, north of Bergin Road
Updates on the zoning map and future land use map
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/ymh5sh6n
Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Genoa Township Hall
The agenda includes:
A public hearing and consideration of two resolutions related to the proposed Edwin Drive Road Maintenance Special Assessment Project
Consideration of a resolution as required by MCL.432.102 for to recognize Limited Edition Baton Team USA Fundraising Club as a nonprofit organization operating in the township for the purpose of obtaining a Charitable Gaming License
Consideration of a request for the introduction of proposed Ordinance Number Z-25-05 dealing with a amendments to the township's Zoning Ordinance and to set the proposed adoption date for May 5
Consideration of a proposal from KP Elite Cleaning for cleaning services at the Township Hall building, park pavilion restrooms and park grounds
Consideration of a request to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with Howell Parks and Recreation (HAPRA) for park maintenance services and support for $1,000 per month plus hourly rates for additional work orders and reimbursement of supplies
Consideration of a request for adjustments to the Land Division Application fees
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2ktxbr3v
Historic District Committee Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Green Oak Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
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Planning Commission Meeting — Master Plan Review: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Iosco Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Handy Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
— Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on X @SalsaEvan.
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