This summary lists formal motions and recorded roll-call outcomes from the Muskegon City Commission meeting on Aug. 12, 2025. Each item below reflects the motion text as recorded in the meeting transcript, the mover and supporter when named, and the roll-call result.

1) Commercial rehabilitation certificate for 1700 Oak Avenue
Motion: "I move to close the public hearing and approve the commercial rehabilitation certificate for 1700 Oak Avenue for a duration of 10 years and authorize the mayor and city clerk design."
Mover: Commissioner Keener. Second: Commissioner Kochan.
Vote: Yes — Mayor Johnson; Commissioner Kilgo; Commissioner Keener; Commissioner Gorman; Commissioner Kochan; Vice Mayor Saint Clair; Commissioner Cochin. Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: approved.

2) Industrial facilities exemption (PA 198) for 701 West Laketon Avenue
Motion: "I move to close the public hearing and approve the issuance of an industrial facilities exemption certificate for a period of 9 years for the property located at 701 West Laketon Avenue and to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign the application and the resolution."
Mover: Vice Mayor Saint Clair. Second: Commissioner Kochan.
Vote: Yes — all voting members present. Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: approved.

3) Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates (multiple addresses)
Motion: "I move to close the public hearing and approve neighborhood enterprise zone and easy certificates for 15 years at 283 East Walton Avenue, 287 East Walton Avenue, 286 Myrtle Avenue, 294 Myrtle Avenue, 518 Oak Avenue, 450 Orchard 454 Orchard Avenue, and authorize the city clerk and mayor to sign the certificates and resolutions."
Mover: Commissioner Cochin. Second: Commissioner Kilgo.
Vote: Yes — roll call unanimous among those present. Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: approved.

4) Second reading — amendment to Zoning Ordinance §23.31 (marijuana retail hours / drive-through)
Motion: Commissioner Keener moved to approve the ordinance amendment (drive-through sales only 12 a.m.–2 a.m. for approved drive-throughs); Commissioner Kilgo supported.
Vote: Roll call affirmative; Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: ordinance amendment adopted.

5) Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund application — Hartshorn Park expansion
Motion: "I authorize staff to apply for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund acquisition grant for the expansion of Hartshorn Park for a grant amount of $908,200 subject to appraisal."
Mover: Commissioner Cochin. Second: Vice Mayor Saint Clair.
Vote: Roll call affirmative; Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: authorized to apply.

6) Fleet vehicle replacements (procurement)
Motion: "I move to authorize staff to purchase fleet vehicle replacements for a total of $557,013 from Berger Chevrolet and Gorno Ford."
Mover: Commissioner Cochin. Second: Vice Mayor Saint Clair.
Vote: Roll call affirmative; Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: approved.

7) Consent agenda (as amended during the meeting)
Motion: Adopt consent agenda as presented with previously noted removals.
Mover: Commissioner Kilgo. Second: Commissioner Kochan.
Vote: Roll call affirmative; Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: approved.

8) Michigan Municipal League annual business meeting — delegate designation
Motion: Appoint Vice Mayor Saint Clair as the official representative and Commissioner Kilgo as alternate to the Michigan Municipal League annual business meeting.
Mover: Commissioner Keener. Second: Commissioner Kochan.
Vote: Roll call affirmative; Tally: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. Outcome: approved.

Notes: Roll-call tallies are taken from spoken roll-call confirmations recorded in the meeting transcript; the meeting recorded one absent commissioner (Commissioner German). If specific clerk signatures or ordinance numbers are required for legal records, those details should be confirmed with the city clerk’s office.