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Chelsea: Council Mtg Synopsis 1-23-23
SYNOPSIS
CITY OF CHELSEA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 7:00PM
311 S. MAIN ST.
CHELSEA, MI 48118
Draft City Council Minutes
January 23, 2023
Call to Order
Mayor Pacheco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Regular Agenda
Public Comments (available in person and via Zoom)
Presentation
1. Chelsea Area Fire Authority Future Facility Presentation
Chief Arbini spoke to Council about potential sites for a future fire station.
Public Hearing
Council Business
1. Consent Judgement – Consumers Energy Litigation
MOVED Ruddock SECONDED Iannelli to approve the Consumers Energy Consent
Judgement. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
2. Appointment to Board of Review
(submitted by Mayor Pacheco)
MOVED Iannelli SECONDED Keaton to appoint Michelle Elie to the Board of Review for
a term ending January 31, 2026. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
3. Appointment to the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Chelsea
MOVED Feeney SECONDED Wisely to adopt the resolution appointing Directors to the
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Chelsea, and designation Council
Member Bill Ruddock as additional representative from City Council. All Ayes. Motion
Carried.
4. Appointment to the Human Rights Commission
MOVED Mehuron SECONDED Wiseley to appoint Jacquelyn Bullerman to the Human
Rights Commission for a term ending February 1, 2026. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
5. Discussion of Council Board and Committee Assignments
Mayor Pacheco led a discussion with Council Members to discuss current committee
assignments and asked for feedback from members.
6. Discussion of Scheduling Annual Visioning Session
MOVED Mehuron SECONDED Keaton to schedule a work session for the annual
visioning session – 2023-2024 Goals and Objectives – for Thursday, February 16 at 6:00
p.m. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
7. Landfill Service Agreement Renewal
MOVED Feeney SECONDED Keaton to approve the landfill service agreement renewal
with GFL/Arbor Hills Landfill, Inc. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
8. First Reading of Ordinance 182 Amending Chapter 16, Article II, Section 16-19 of the
Chelsea Municipal Code.
MOVED Mehuron SECONDED Keaton to Approve at First Reading, Ordinance 182
Amending Chapter 16, Article II, Sections 16-19 of the Chelsea City Code of
Ordinances. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
9. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of 2023 Capital Improvement Bonds (Limited Tax
General Obligation).
MOVED Iannelli SECONDED Keaton to Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of
2023 Capital Improvement Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation). All Ayes. Motion
Carried.
Staff Reports
Council Reports
Adjournment
MOVED Feeney SECONDED Mehuron to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Approved: 2/21/2023
This is only a synopsis of the Regular City Council Meeting. The minutes in their entirety
may be viewed at the Clerk’s Office at 305 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI or online at
Respectfully submitted,
Lyn Sebestyen, Clerk
