City of Chelsea: Regular Council Meeting Synopsis 9/2/25

SYNOPSIS
CITY OF CHELSEA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, AT 7:00 PM

311 S. MAIN ST.
CHELSEA, MI 48118

Call to Order

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

Public Hearing

Council Business

1. Approve at First Reading Ordinance No. 189 PILOT – Manchester Crossing I (Attorney Fink)

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Henson to approve at First Reading Ordinance No. 189 PILOT – Manchester Crossing I. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approve at First Reading Ordinance No. 190 PILOT – Manchester Crossing II (Attorney Fink)

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Iannelli to approve at First Reading Ordinance No. 190 PILOT – Manchester Crossing II. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval of Release of Master Plan for Distribution (Community Development Director Montagno)

MOTION Merkel SECONDED Henson to approve the distribution of the proposed master plan update for review in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008 as amended). All ayes. Motion carried.

• Adoption of Resolution #2025-22 in Support of Connecting Communities Grant Application (Community Development Director Montagno)

MOTION Mehuron SECONDED Merkel to adopt resolution #2025-22 in Support of the Submission of a Connecting Communities Grant Application to Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval of Well #5 Pump and Motor Replacement (Superintendent Powell)

MOTION Henson SECONDED Iannelli to approve the purchase of the pump and motor from Northern Pump & Well, in the amount of $33,021.64. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval of Street Sweeper Purchase (Superintendent Bollinger)

MOTION Merkel SECONDED Keaton to approve the purchase of the Bucher Municipal City Cat for $296,681.00 utilizing the 5-year financing plan. All ayes. Motion carried.

Staff Reports

Council Reports
Adjournment
Approved: September 15, 2025 
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 www.city-chelsea.org

Respectfully submitted, Lyn Sebestyen