City Council Update, October 21, 2024
Council approved the new City Manager contract, engineering contracts for upcoming infrastructure projects, and temporary HR help. We also discussed special event procedures and boards and commissions.
- City Manager Contract
- Bacon Road Reconstruction
- Lead Service Line Identification Grant
- Temporary HR Assistance
- Policy and Procedures Discussions
- Halloween Decoration and Treat Map
- More Info
- Kitten Update
- Upcoming Events
- Other News Resources
City Council Update, October 7, 2024
Council selected our next City Manager, found funding to improve a baseball field, created an HR position, and more. Also info on yard waste collection and new parking rules.
- City Manager Selection
- Funding for Community Baseball Field #1
- Creating an HR Staff Position
- Other Items
- Leaf and Yard Waste
- New Parking Rules
- Talk with Dennis
- Halloween Decoration and Treat Map
- Berkley Cares Pancake Fundraiser
- More Info
- Kitten Update
- Upcoming Events
- Other News Resources
City Council Update, September 16, 2024
Topics discussed include firearm retailers, the future of Berkley Days, bag tags and brush pickup, finance updates, short term rentals, a new park on Coolidge, City Manager finalists, and the Michigan Municipal League.
Continue reading…City Council Update, August 12, 2024
At Council this week: Holiday Lights Parade, overnight parking, website update, AirBnB, bag tags, the cost of misinformation, and more.
Continue reading…City Council Update, July 22, 2024
Council discussed sustainability efforts, updated our parking ordinance, and held a work session on overnight parking.
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City Council Update, June 17, 2024
Council approved budget amendments and new apartments on Coolidge at Columbia. The overnight parking ban remains, but changes are being proposed to get more cars off the road while providing relief for true hardships.
Continue reading…City Council Update, June 3, 2024
On Monday, Council decided there won't be a millage request this year, reviewed the recent budget report, and discussed voting changes.
Continue reading…City Council Update, May 20, 2024
On Monday, City Council approved the annual budget and finalized water, sewer, and solid waste rates, among other items.
Continue reading…City Council Update, May 6, 2024
Council discussed the City Manager's replacement and a potential plan for improving city policies and procedures. We approved a union contract with our Public Safety Dispatchers but denied a residential daycare over safety concerns. Other topics discussed included Coolidge Road updates and questions about and improvements to our budget process.
Continue reading…City Council Update, April 15 & 16, 2024
At meetings on Monday and Tuesday, Council completed its review of the city budget, recognized Matthew Baumgarten's service as City Manager, and approved a contract for HR services, among other matters.
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