City of Chelsea: Regular Council Meeting Synopsis 1/21

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Regular Agenda

Public Comments (available in person and via Zoom)

Presentation

1. Chris Lund, UFS – Electrical Rates

Public Hearing

Council Business

1. Approval of Appointment of Jennifer Palmbos to the Local Officers Compensation Commission (Mayor Pacheco)

MOTION Iannelli SECONDED Ruddock to appoint Jennifer Palmbos to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term-ending to be determined. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval of Appointment of Joanne Ladio as Interim Commissioner on the Human Rights Commission (Mayor Pacheco)

MOTION Merkel SECONDED Keaton to appoint Joanne Ladio as Interim Commissioner on the Human Rights Commission. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval of Formation of Chelsea Area Housing Commission (Mayor Pacheco)

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Ruddock to approve the formation of the Chelsea Area Housing Commission for a one-year term which may be renewed by Council as needed. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Adopt Resolution #2025-2 to Extend the City of Chelsea Social District Commons Area (Clerk Sebestyen)

MOTION Ruddock SECONDED Merkel to adopt Resolution #2025-2 to Extend the City of Chelsea Social District Common Areas for Alcohol Consumption and amend the Social District Map to include 110 W. Middle Street. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Adopt at Second Reading Ordinance #188 Solicitation of Immigration Status (Attorney Fink)

MOTION Mehuron SECONDED Morris to adopt at Second Reading Ordinance #188 – Solicitation of Immigration Status. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval to Schedule a Public Hearing for Utility Rate Increase (Finance Director King)

MOTION Merkel SECONDED Mehuron to schedule a public hearing for establishing a new electric rate on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm at City of Chelsea’s Council Chambers. All ayes. Motion carried.

• Approval of Mid-Year Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Finance Director King)

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Morris to approve the attached mid-year budget amendments for fiscal year 2024-2025. All ayes. Motion carried.

Staff Reports

Council Reports

Adjournment

Approved: February 3, 2025

This is only a synopsis of the Regular City Council Meeting. The minutes in their entirety may be viewed at the Clerk’s Office at 305 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI or online at www.city-chelsea.org

Respectfully submitted, Lyn Sebestyen