Mount Clemens commission approves rules and procedures, keeps three-minute public comment limit

The Mount Clemens City Commission voted to approve the commission's rules and procedures as presented, keeping in place the existing three-minute public comment limit.

The city manager read a cover letter noting the current rules and procedures were adopted on 11/13/2023 and recommended no amendments during the special organizational meeting. The manager also noted the commission traditionally considers two items at organizational meetings: election of a mayor pro tem and review of the rules and procedures.

Commissioner Calhoun raised whether the commission should consider extending the three-minute public comment period, saying, "I do wonder if we should consider perhaps extending it or not," noting other communities limit the first public comment to agenda items. Other commissioners argued for consistency and fairness, emphasizing that a fixed three-minute limit applies equally to all speakers.

After brief discussion, the commission took roll call and approved the resolution as presented. No amendments were made to the rules at the meeting; the manager recommended that any future amendments be moved separately so a revised resolution and updated text can be prepared.

The commission also used the meeting to remind residents about local events, including a Veterans Day ceremony and ongoing weekly food-drive activities.