Adrian commission approves pool change order, housing grant intent and multiple utilities and bond measures
February 16, 2026 | Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan
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The Adrian City Commission on Feb. 16, 2026, approved a package of resolutions spanning parks, utilities, housing and financing measures during a meeting in City Hall and over Zoom.
The commission voted to adopt Resolution CR 26-022, a budget amendment and change order for phase two of the Bone Pool project. Commissioners questioned whether the additional work had been bid originally and whether the city was simply paying for previously completed work; staff explained the change order addresses unforeseen conduit and electrical work needed to meet safety standards. The motion to adopt CR 26-022 was made by Commissioner Schwartz and seconded by Commissioner Behnke and carried by roll call.
The body also approved multiple utilities-related actions. Resolution R-26-010 authorized acceptance of a proposal from PFM Financial Advisors LLC for CWSRF financial advisory services; R-26-011 extended the contract for lime residual removal and land application at the water treatment plant; and R-26-016 authorized Miller Canfield for CWSRF bond counsel services. The commission voted to adopt a notice of intent to issue wastewater system revenue bonds under R-26-017; that resolution sets the city’s intent to pursue revenue bonds but does not itself sell bonds. All motions on these items passed by roll call.
On community development matters, the commission approved Resolution R-26-013 authorizing the mayor to send a letter of intent to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) seeking $1,500,000 through the Michigan Neighborhood Community Development Block Grant Program. "In short, it allows the mayor to author a letter to ask for the $1,500,000," City Administrator Baugh said, describing the action as an intent to apply; Baugh said the grant would support single-family new construction and homeowner rehabilitation if awarded. Commissioner Zike moved the resolution with a second from Commissioner Cheshire; the motion carried.
The commission set public hearings for two engineering items to consider special assessment districts: Resolution R-26-014 will set a hearing on Special Assessment District No. 401 for Cherry Street improvements, and Resolution R-26-015 will set a hearing on Special Assessment District No. 402 for Hunt Street improvements. Both resolutions had their year corrected to 2026 before the commission approved setting the hearings.
Commissioners briefly discussed downtown infrastructure and grant opportunities tied to Consumers Energy work. Staff told commissioners the current enhancement grant will pay for the specific pole relocation and associated improvements under R-26-012, but said negotiations to place more downtown wiring underground have not been successful because the utility’s appetite for undergrounding is limited. The commission nonetheless carried R-26-012 by roll call vote.
Other procedural items included removing CR 26-022 from the consent agenda for separate consideration, approving the remaining consent agenda items, and a roll-call vote to excuse Commissioner Roberts from the meeting. There were no public comments on agenda items or during the general public comment period.
During commissioner comments, members praised the enhancement grant subcommittee, urged timely planning for the city’s 250th celebration, discussed outreach and vendor follow-up on a fireworks procurement, suggested a concierge service for the building department to assist investors with permits, and thanked staff for the Citizens Academy police tour. City Administrator Baugh said the DDA position will be posted soon and that the parks and recreation director recruitment should be posted within about two weeks.
The commission adjourned after recording unanimous support for the motions on the evening’s resolutions. Next steps include the scheduled public hearings for the Cherry and Hunt Street assessment districts and any subsequent application steps if the MSHDA grant intent is converted into a formal application and award.
The commission voted to adopt Resolution CR 26-022, a budget amendment and change order for phase two of the Bone Pool project. Commissioners questioned whether the additional work had been bid originally and whether the city was simply paying for previously completed work; staff explained the change order addresses unforeseen conduit and electrical work needed to meet safety standards. The motion to adopt CR 26-022 was made by Commissioner Schwartz and seconded by Commissioner Behnke and carried by roll call.
The body also approved multiple utilities-related actions. Resolution R-26-010 authorized acceptance of a proposal from PFM Financial Advisors LLC for CWSRF financial advisory services; R-26-011 extended the contract for lime residual removal and land application at the water treatment plant; and R-26-016 authorized Miller Canfield for CWSRF bond counsel services. The commission voted to adopt a notice of intent to issue wastewater system revenue bonds under R-26-017; that resolution sets the city’s intent to pursue revenue bonds but does not itself sell bonds. All motions on these items passed by roll call.
On community development matters, the commission approved Resolution R-26-013 authorizing the mayor to send a letter of intent to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) seeking $1,500,000 through the Michigan Neighborhood Community Development Block Grant Program. "In short, it allows the mayor to author a letter to ask for the $1,500,000," City Administrator Baugh said, describing the action as an intent to apply; Baugh said the grant would support single-family new construction and homeowner rehabilitation if awarded. Commissioner Zike moved the resolution with a second from Commissioner Cheshire; the motion carried.
The commission set public hearings for two engineering items to consider special assessment districts: Resolution R-26-014 will set a hearing on Special Assessment District No. 401 for Cherry Street improvements, and Resolution R-26-015 will set a hearing on Special Assessment District No. 402 for Hunt Street improvements. Both resolutions had their year corrected to 2026 before the commission approved setting the hearings.
Commissioners briefly discussed downtown infrastructure and grant opportunities tied to Consumers Energy work. Staff told commissioners the current enhancement grant will pay for the specific pole relocation and associated improvements under R-26-012, but said negotiations to place more downtown wiring underground have not been successful because the utility’s appetite for undergrounding is limited. The commission nonetheless carried R-26-012 by roll call vote.
Other procedural items included removing CR 26-022 from the consent agenda for separate consideration, approving the remaining consent agenda items, and a roll-call vote to excuse Commissioner Roberts from the meeting. There were no public comments on agenda items or during the general public comment period.
During commissioner comments, members praised the enhancement grant subcommittee, urged timely planning for the city’s 250th celebration, discussed outreach and vendor follow-up on a fireworks procurement, suggested a concierge service for the building department to assist investors with permits, and thanked staff for the Citizens Academy police tour. City Administrator Baugh said the DDA position will be posted soon and that the parks and recreation director recruitment should be posted within about two weeks.
The commission adjourned after recording unanimous support for the motions on the evening’s resolutions. Next steps include the scheduled public hearings for the Cherry and Hunt Street assessment districts and any subsequent application steps if the MSHDA grant intent is converted into a formal application and award.
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