City of Marine City

The commission reviewed and filed audit and single audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and approved an audit services agreement with McBride-Manley & Company P.C. Financial business included the approval of expenditures, receipt of preliminary financial statements, and the adoption of budget amendments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year via Resolution 001-2026. Legislative actions involved the second reading and adoption of ordinances regarding St. Clair County Drain Rules, the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code, and purchasing policies. Additionally, the commission approved a CWSRF milestone schedule and the budget schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027, while receiving updates on city manager goal setting and departmental reports from the DPW and Police Department.

The committee held a meeting to conduct discussions on several municipal ordinances. Key topics included a review of the chicken ordinance and e-bike regulations, the purpose and administration of the business license ordinance, requirements for Bed and Breakfast establishments, the development of a special event permitting framework, and regulations for mobile food vendors.

The board discussed a recommendation regarding the pension plan, specifically focusing on the process to waive the age requirement and subsequently close the plan.

The Commission addressed several administrative and operational items, including the approval of various business license applications and a special event permit for a high school activity. Financial business included the authorization of $220,882.24 in expenditures and the receipt of preliminary financial statements. New business covered an appointment to the Election Commission, the adoption of an escrow fee policy, the approval of a lease agreement with the East China School District, and revisions to personnel policies and procedures. Administrative reports provided updates on ongoing water project infrastructure work, budget preparation, and upcoming community events. A closed session was held to discuss a legal opinion, followed by a decision regarding landfill site strategy.

The City Commission discussed several key items, including the approval of expenditures, financial statements, and the ratification of sanitary and storm repairs. Unfinished business addressed the utility billing policy, website redesign proposal, and setting a public hearing for budget and rate adoption. New business included the approval of various bids for city projects such as the Guy Center restroom and pavilion, along with the engagement of professional services for the CWSRF project. Additionally, the commission reviewed monthly activity reports from departmental offices including the Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement departments, and considered a special event permit application for a wellness fair.