Chelsea: Synopsis of Council Mtg 3-6-23

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. Badge Pinning of Officer Jeff Tabeling
2. Mobile CDL Update
3. Michigan Public Power Association Introduction
Power Purchase Commitment Authorization
(submitted by City Manager Atkinson/MPPA CEO Bowland)
Letter of Commitment – MMEA AMI Grant Application
Letter of Intent with Chelsea Area Fire Authority
Letter of Intent with Sylvan Township – Interconnect Agreement
Second Reading Zoning Text Amendment for Section 4.23 – Temporary Uses and Special Events
Second Reading Zoning Text Amendment for Section 6.11 – Performance Standards
Second Reading Zoning Text Amendment for Section 14.03 – Zoning Compliance Permit
Park Pavilion Project - Timbertown
Park Pavilion Project - Dog Park
Electric Utility Switch Purchase

Public Hearing

Council Business

MOVED Ruddock SECONDED Feeney to approve the Power Purchcase Commitment Authorization as outlined in the authorization. All Ayes. Motion Carried.

(submitted by City Manager Atkinson)

MOVED Mehuron SECONDED Ruddock to approve the Letter of Commitment as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by City Manager Atkinson)

MOVED Ruddock SECONDED Mehuron to approve the Letter of Intent as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.

(submitted by City Manager Atkinson)

MOVED Feeney SECONDED Ruddock to approve the Letter of Intent as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by Community Development Director Jordan)

MOVED Keaton SECONDED Iannelli to adopt at Second Reading, Zoning Ordinance 181-2023-02, an ordinance amending Section 4.23 Temporary Uses and Special Events of the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by Community Development Director Jordan)

MOVED Iannelli SECONDED Keaton to adopt at Second Reading, Zoning Ordinance 181-2023-03, an ordinance amending Section 6.11 Performance Standards of the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by Community Development Director Jordan)

MOVED Keaton SECONDED Feeney to adopt at Second Reading, Zoning Ordinance 181-2023-04, an ordinance amending Section 14.03 Performance Standards of the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by Public Works Superintendent Bollinger)

MOVED Feeney SECONDED Ruddock to approve the construction of pavilion structure and concrete pad for a total cost of $18,770. All Ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by Public Works Superintendent Bollinger)

MOVED Iannelli SECONDED Keaton to approve the construction of pavilion structure and concrete pad for a total cost of $11,265. All Ayes. Motion carried.

(submitted by Utility Director Schmidt)

MOVED Mehuron SECONDED Feeney to approve the purchase of one Royal Switchgear 46,000 kilovolt vertical air break switch from Border States Electric, for a total cost of $21,093.00. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Staff Reports

Council Reports

Adjournment

Approved: 3/20/2023

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 www.city-chelsea.org

Respectfully submitted,

Lyn Sebestyen, Clerk