Votes at a glance: Mount Clemens commission approves contracts, releases draft master plan and authorizes litigation

At its regular meeting the Mount Clemens City Commission approved a package of motions including: a local resolution permitting Turning Point Incorporated to apply for a state charitable gaming license; a one-year extension of a utilities management contract with FVOP; one-year inspector-service agreements for fiscal 2017; release of the draft master plan update for a 42-day public comment period; authorization to repair unsafe sidewalks listed in staff materials; continued city newsletter publication through CNG; approval of purchases and invoices; and authorization for the city attorney to take legal action in Mount Clemens Lodge, Inc. v. City of Mount Clemens.

Turning Point's local governing body resolution was approved to allow the nonprofit to apply for a raffle permit tied to a September fundraiser; Karen Bates Gazer represented Turning Point and described event plans. The commission approved inspector-service contracts (building official, plumbing, rental inspector, electrical) to run July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, with staff noting the contracts were reviewed by the city attorney.

The draft master plan update was released for distribution under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, opening a 42-day comment period and directing staff to make hard copies available at City Hall and to place the draft online.

In other action the commission authorized the city attorney to file pleadings and take necessary steps in the Mount Clemens Lodge litigation.

All motions were taken by roll-call vote; staff confirmed notices and contract documents were reviewed where applicable. Members requested follow-up briefings and program reviews for items with ongoing implementation requirements.

Summary of formal outcomes: Turning Point resolution — approved; FVOP utilities contract extension — approved; inspector services agreements — approved; master plan draft release — approved; authorization to repair sidewalks — approved; newsletter continuation — approved; purchases and payment of invoices — approved; authorization for litigation — approved.