City of New Baltimore

The documentation covers a Community Development Block Grant Fund public hearing and a subsequent regular City Council meeting. During the public hearing, comments were received regarding non-profit public service fund requests from Turning Point and Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers. The Council planned to submit applications for CDBG Funds for Phase 7 and Phase 8 ADA sidewalk ramp projects and consider allocating funds for Senior Programming. Key actions during the regular meeting included approving monthly department reports and budget amendments. The Council approved quotes from Electrosonics for migration to Microsoft 365 exchange online, A. BS&A Server updates, and Laserfiche Server upgrade. Special event applications were approved for a Scavenger Hunt, an annual Triathlon, a Memorial Day Parade, an Overnight Campout, a Dog swimming event, a Farmers Market with extended space, Weekly Free Concerts, and a Weekend Country Music Festival. The Council authorized applying for CDBG funding for the ADA sidewalk ramp projects totaling $300,000.00 and allocating $6,100.00 for Senior programming. Following a closed session to discuss the lease of real property, the Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign the Aquatic Center lease agreement with the Anchor Bay School District.

The meeting agenda included receiving monthly department reports for February 2026 from Police, DPS, Water, Sewer, Building, Recreation, and Fire departments. Key actions involved approving a comprehensive Consent Agenda covering payments for VFD installation, stormwater education, rock salt, coagulant, radio fees, a new UV unit, accounting services, rubbish services, engineering services, trailer graphics, and the schedule of bills. Special Orders of Business focused on committee recommendations, including the approval of payment to Teltow Contracting, Inc. for WWTP Oxidation Ditch Inlet Valve Replacement, releasing withholding to Asphalt Specialists, Inc. for Birch Street, and approving services for emergency response to the 23 Mile Road Sanitary Sewer collapse. Further actions included adopting a resolution to set a fee schedule for outdoor cafe seating, approving a Performance Resolution and Blanket Maintenance Permit for Macomb County entities, authorizing the purchase of a Ram 2500 pickup truck for the Fire Department, approving a Special Event Application for the Anchor Bay Thunder Boat and Car Show, and approving a four-year agreement for emergency siren maintenance with West Shore Services, Inc.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and an opening prayer, followed by a roll call confirming a quorum. Key agenda items included the approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting and the receiving and filing of budget and revenue reports. Public discussion on non-agenda items was held. Under special order business, the council approved budget meeting dates for May and June 2026 and the police department's new fee schedule. Approval was also granted to the Art and Culture Commission for the proposed location of a mural on the new Baltimore Police Station garage. A significant discussion centered on Item S7: a motion to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for engineering services, prompted by concerns over recent billing rates and changes in the current provider's structure. The discussion involved debates regarding the need to solicit competitive bids versus the quality of existing service. Final actions included approving electrical service installation at the wastewater treatment plant and approving a proposal for seeking final approval from EGLE regarding IP fees.

The regular City Council meeting included several key actions. Following the approval of previous minutes, the council approved the building department's monthly report and received the budget and revenue reports. The consent agenda was approved, covering expenditures for annual online service fees, 911 Emergency Services, indoor air quality testing, police/LDFA annual fees, SCADA trending storage schooling/programming for the Wastewater Plant, SEMCOG membership dues, annual host fees, and water meter-related services and equipment. Communications and petitions, including the Treasurer's report, were received and filed. The agenda was approved, and a work study meeting was scheduled for March 16, 2026, to discuss city costs associated with special events. The Mayor's appointments to the Arts & Culture Commission and Citizen Advisory Committee were approved. Additionally, the council approved and adopted Resolution No. 1002 regarding the Macomb County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030, and Ordinance No. 270 to amend the code of ordinances by adding Article XI regarding Kratom Retailers. Specific approvals included the installation of a reduced pressure backflow preventer assembly at the police department, emergency repairs for the Wastewater Plant's RAS & WAS valve actuator, printing services for the Spring/Summer Brochure, and a race timing services agreement. A Community Development Grant Block Public Hearing was scheduled for February 9, 2026. The council entered a closed session to discuss correspondence concerning the purchase of City-owned property and subsequently established a work study meeting for February 2, 2024.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and a quorum confirmation. Key discussions included the approval of the December 15th regular meeting minutes and general public comments on non-agenda items. Department reports for December 2025 were approved. Under special order of business, the council discussed the Peak Three Development update, noting that all documentation has been submitted to the building department for review, though final decisions regarding fire safety systems are pending. The council approved a request for Sergeant Steven Dominic to purchase two years of service credit through the retirement pension program at no cost to the city. An appointment for Mike Shields to the Arts and Culture Commission for a three-year term was approved. A significant discussion centered on tabling the proposal regarding the fee schedule for special event applications and scheduling it for a separate work study session due to concerns over required city matching funds. Finally, the council reviewed the proposed budget for ADA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Phase 5 and Phase 6, totaling $392,000 each phase, which involves significant city matching funds that will impact future Act 51 road improvement budgets.