Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karla Swihart’s organization
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Hart City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council approved the city's participation in and adoption of Articles of Incorporation for the West Mich Fire Authority. Special event permit requests for an Artwalk and a Washington Street Block Party were approved. The Council discussed updates on the Starting Block lease agreement, seeking bids for the Hart Energy Roof Replacement, and various upcoming RFPs including the Plum Street Realignment Project and a new Parks and Rec Plan. The City Manager provided updates on the upcoming FY 25-26 audit, staff meetings, employee handbook progress, the new website launch, and upcoming community events, including the Hart Historic District public meeting.
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The City Council discussed and approved several key action items, including an amendment to the MDOT contract for the Safe Routes to School project and a property assessment administrative agreement with Oceana County. Other discussions involved the draft lease agreement for The Starting Block and concerns regarding surveillance cameras. The City Manager provided updates on various operational matters, including the status of local construction projects, implementation of a penny rounding policy for utility payments, the processing of FOIA requests, new RFP issuance for the Parks & Rec five-year plan, audit preparation, and changes to the John Gurney Park management structure due to budgetary constraints.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Hart Planning Commission Minutes
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and subsequent approval for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan regarding a new Taco Bell restaurant with drive-through services at 2306 N Comfort Drive. The commission also discussed the introduction of a re-zoning request for properties at 111 Church Street and 301 S. State Street, addressed a dangerous building update at 109 Union Street, and deliberated on the potential re-zoning of the Fair Grounds to a recreational category.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Hart City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council conducted proceedings that included a public comment session regarding financial and management concerns. The council adopted an ordinance concerning state cross-connection rules for water supply. Action items included the approval of a public safety millage proposal for the upcoming general election, authorization of a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for a Safe Routes to School project, and approval of a three-year IT service agreement. The council also approved a special event permit for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration and conducted a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications and a FOIA appeal regarding document request fees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
