City of Hillsdale

The commission reviewed site plan applications for a new restaurant facility and an industrial storage building addition. Additionally, the commission discussed the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan update, focusing on the internal prioritization of various departmental projects.

The committee reviewed the management search for the Dawn Theater, focusing on actionable proposals and potential liquor license transfer options. Discussions were held regarding the committee's oversight role and potential retooling of the Dawn Theater Governing Board responsibilities. Public comments addressed the need for clarified committee duties, requests for evening meeting times to accommodate business owners, and updates on facility usage, rent shares, grant status, and utility payment structures.

The board meeting agenda includes reports from the Library Director, specifically covering the balance sheet, revenue and expenditure reports, and the annual budget approval. Old business items include carpet replacement and the Capital Improvement Committee. New business topics feature the Library Director's annual evaluation, a motion to strike a section from the board bylaws, the scheduling of regular meetings, and the election of board officers.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the Capital Improvement Plan where the Commission discussed project ranking systems and criteria. Other topics included a review of proposed modifications to the attendance policy, a discussion on proposed edits to sections of the Bylaws, and a staff report noting the closure of a local business.

The board discussed communications regarding the use of the Dawn Theater, lead service line replacements in the TIFA district, and quotes for public services assistance with committee projects. Committee reports were provided for the Beautification Committee, Dawn Theater Governance Board, Program Review Committee, Review Committee regarding the TIFA Development Plan re-write, and the Targeted Development Committee. Additionally, the board held an economic development update and round table discussion concerning local business operations and road reconstruction projects.