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City Council Meeting

March 9, 2026 · Charlotte, MI
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-09 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.charlottemi.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Mayor Fullerton (Mayor)
✓ Council Member Christensen (Council Member)
✓ Council Member Neumann (Council Member)
✓ Council Member Chin (Council Member)
✓ Council Member Brummette (Council Member)
✓ Council Member Scott (Council Member)
✓ Council Member Rodriguez (Council Member)
✓ Interim City Manager Pastue (Interim City Manager)
✓ City Clerk Smith (City Clerk)
✓ DPW Director Stephanie Whitney (DPW Director)
✓ Assistant Fire Chief Dan Daly (Assistant Fire Chief)
✓ Police Chief Brentar (Police Chief)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#10

Agenda Items

#a

City Manager report

City Manager Pastue provided updates on several ongoing matters
#b

Staff Report

The manager provided a written report noting that applications have closed and the program is moving to the next phase
#a

Consideration to Authorize the Charlotte Junior Orioles to build a new press box

Representatives from the Charlotte Junior Orioles presented their request to build a new press box
#b

Consider approval of Pivot Group to Facilitate City Manager Search

Council discussed hiring Pivot Group to conduct the city manager’s search
#c

Consider Approval of Amendment to POLC Collective Bargaining Agreement

City Manager Pastue explained this amendment addresses vacation time accrual interpretation issues
#d

Consideration to Authorize AMI Implementation – Required Meter Replacements

DPW Director Whitney reported that 2,200 of the city’s 4,100 water meters are from 2000 or earlier and must be replaced for the AMI system to function properly
#e

Consideration to Authorize EDA Disaster Recovery Grant Application

City Manager Pastue explained the grant application
#f

Consideration to Authorize the Application for MDARD and Rural Development Fair Capital Improvement Grant

Mayor Fullerton noted this grant requires no city match and supports the Agricultural Society's responsibility to maintain fairground buildings and structures
#g

Consideration to Approve Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Council Member Chin questioned the process for board and commission appointments

Public Comments

4 speakers
John Laupp · Topic: Flock cameras as public record

John Laupp commented on flock cameras as public record under Michigan law and asked about notification to property owners regarding the 2,200 water meter replacements

Janine Scott · Topic: Flock camera performance and data security

Janine Scott requested information on flock camera performance and expressed concerns regarding data security and potential misuse

Jodee · Topic: Water meter installation locations and procedures

Jodee asked questions regarding water meter installation locations, procedures for properties with existing yard meters, and homeowner responsibility for leaks

County Commissioner Nicole Christensen · Topic: County initiatives

County Commissioner Nicole Christensen provided updates on county initiatives, including animal control shelter funding, a missing middle housing fund, and the Bank Intercounty Drain project