Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUCHANAN CITY COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 – 7:00 PM BUCHANAN CITY HALL | 302 N RED BUD TRAIL AGENDA THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting of the Buchanan City Commission to be held in the Chamber of City Hall. * Requests to be added to the agenda as a “Scheduled Matter from the Floor” should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled meeting during which the speaker wishes to appear, and the approval of such requests remain within the discretion of the Mayor. If denied, the speaker may nonetheless speak during the “non-agenda items only” public comments section of the agenda. * Those who are unable to appear during a meeting but who still wish to share public comment may submit such comments in written form to the City Clerk at least 4 hours in advance of the meeting. * Individuals with disabilities may request necessary reasonable accommodations by submitting requests to the City Clerk, preferably at least 24 hours in advance. * Written requests and comments may be submitted to the City Clerk either in person or via mail to Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, or via email to clerk@cityofbuchanan.com I. Call to Order Public Hearing # 1 II. Roll Call III. Opening of Public Hearing # 1 IV. Statement and Purpose A. The purpose of Ordinance No. 2026.07/450 is to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Buchanan by repealing Chapter 76, Signs, in its entirety. The proposed repeal is intended to eliminate duplicate and potentially conflicting sign regulations from the City Code following the adoption of the City’s Unified Development Code, which now contains the City’s applicable zoning and signage regulations. By repealing Chapter 76, Signs, the ordinance will help ensure that the City’s sign regulations are located in the appropriate governing document, reduce confusion for property owners, businesses, staff, and the public, and promote consistent administration and enforcement of the City’s current zoning and signage standards V. Close of Public Hearing #1 VI. Call to Order Public Hearing #2 VII. Roll Call VIII. Opening of Public Hearing #2 IX. Statement and Purpose A. The purpose of Ordinance No. 2026.07/451 is to amend Chapter 78, Solid Waste, of the City of Buchanan Code of Ordinances to update and clarify the City’s brush collection regulations. The proposed amendments are intended to establish clear, consistent standards for the City’s brush pick-up program, including regulations for brush size, pile size, stacking requirements, placement, collection schedule, prohibited materials, property owner responsibilities, and enforcement procedures. The ordinance is further intended to clarify that the City’s brush pick-up program is provided for routine trimming of on-site trees and vegetation by property owners and is not intended to serve as a disposal service for tree removal or brush generated by professional contractors. These amendments will help promote efficient collection operations, maintain public Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Agenda Page 1 of 3  rights-of-way, support neighborhood cleanliness, and provide clear guidance to property owners regarding proper brush disposal. X. Closing of Public Hearing #2 XI. Call to Order Public Hearing # 3 XII. Roll Call XIII. Opening of Public Hearing #3 XIV. Statement and Purpose A. The proposed ordinance 2026.08/453 would amend the City’s bicycle ordinance to address bicycles, electric bicycles, quadracycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, Segways, and similar devices. The ordinance would remove outdated bicycle licensing requirements, establish updated safety and operating rules, restrict use in designated downtown areas and recreational trails, authorize additional traffic control orders, and provide on that violations are municipal civil infractions. XV. Close of Public Hearing #3 XVI. Call to order the Regular Meeting XVII. Recognition A. Letters of Commendation – The City Commission will recognize members of the Buchanan Police Department and City staff for their dedicated service to the community. Letters of Commendation will be presented to Sgt. Michael Horton for his faithful leadership of the Buchanan Police Department Reserve Program; Officer Philip Huang for his faithful work as the School Resource Officer with Buchanan Community Schools; Professional Admin/Records Clerk Diana Selir for her dedication to providing professional and courteous administrative support and service to Department personnel and the public; and Code Enforcement Officer Jason Cullum for his dedication and professionalism in advancing courteous and quality code enforcement to the Buchanan community. XVIII. Pledge of Allegiance XIX. Invocation XX. Roll Call XXI. Approve Agenda XXII. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit) XXIII. Consent Agenda (can be approved all in one motion, for general housekeeping items) A. Minutes- Consider the Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes from June 22nd, 2026. B. Department Head Reports- Receive monthly reports C. Special Event Application- Consider approving the Special Event Application for "The Dog Days of Summer" on August 8th, 2026, from 10 AM-12 PM. D. Board Appointment- Consider appointing Julie Capron to the Downtown Design Review Committee as an Alternate serving a 3-year term. E. Excuse- Consider excusing Mayor Mark Weedon absence from thje June 22, 2026 City Commission Meeting. Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Agenda Page 2 of 3 XXIV. Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any) XXV. Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards XXVI. Unfinished Business A. Second Reading and Enactment of Ordinance 2026.07/450 – Consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.07/450, an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Buchanan by repealing Chapter 76, Signs, in its entirety, B. Second Reading and Enactment of Ordinance 2026.08/451 – Consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.08/451, an ordinance to amend Chapter 78, Solid Waste, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Buchanan to update and clarify brush collection regulations. C. First Reading of Ordinance 2026.08/453 and Schedule Public Hearing #2 – Consider the first reading of Ordinance 2026.08/453, an ordinance to amend Chapter 98, Article VI, of the City of Buchanan Code to regulate the riding of bicycles within the City and to repeal all ordinances in conflict therewith, and schedule Public Hearing #2 for August 10, 2026, to receive public input on the proposed ordinance. XXVII. New Business A. Axon 10-Year Integration Contract- Consider approving the purchase of the Axon 10-year integration contract for the purchase of three DVMs, upgraded BWcs, and integration of the current Taser Purchase contract and related digital evidence cloud access for the total amount of $172,704.28. B. 401 River St Lease- Consider the lease of City-Owned Property located at 401 River St to MJ Electric LLC. C. Expenditures- Consider approving the expenditures for July 13th, 2026. XXVIII. Communications (informational only, formal board action is not necessary for these items, unless so desired) A. National Night Out- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6 - 9 p.m., the Buchanan Police Department will sponsor its annual National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime at McCoy Creek Park behind Buchanan High School. This event is open to all citizens in and around the Buchanan community. NNO is designed to: (1) heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Many neighborhoods throughout America accomplish this through such activities as block parties, parades, visits from police, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities, and anticrime rallies. XXIX. Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit) XXX. Executive Comments A. City Manager Comments B. Commissioner Comments C. Mayor Comments XXXI. Adjourn Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Agenda Page 3 of 3