City of New Buffalo

The agenda includes the review of various monthly department reports and a range of new business items. Key topics include special event applications for a 5K race and a bicycle tour, fiscal year budget amendments, and site plan approval for a local property. Additionally, the Council will consider several resolutions regarding a fire service agreement with the township, a master fee schedule, the removal of a community warning siren, equipment repair payments, and the awarding of contracts for excavation and construction services. The meeting will also feature the first reading of an amendment to the city zoning ordinance.

The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including the establishment of millage rates and adoption of the annual budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key actions included approving utility rate updates, removing a planning commissioner for nonfeasance, appointing a new member to the Planning Commission, and forming a Joint Board of Review with the New Buffalo Township. Additionally, the council approved a hawking and peddling permit, a temporary rezoning request, several site plan approvals for commercial and residential projects, and the purchase of police department vehicles and a mobile command trailer. Finally, the council authorized contributions to the New Buffalo Area Recreation Authority grant project, awarded a contract for sewer cleaning and televising services, approved asphalt maintenance at Oselka Park, and supported a municipal allocation request for the Harbor Country Museum of History + Rail.

The board meeting agenda focused on new business items, specifically addressing a variance request for 109 N Barton and a conditional rezoning request for 107 N Whittaker St, both of which include scheduled public hearings.

The meeting focused on the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call procedures.

The board engaged in discussions regarding the review and potential revision of their bylaws, specifically considering the inclusion of indemnification and conflict-of-interest clauses, with a request for legal review by the City Attorney.