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Standish council approves downtown Pops Car Show, water-plant software and poverty-exemption resolution
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Standish City Council approved downtown road closures for the Pops Car Show, purchased state-required water-plant monitoring software, adopted a poverty-exemption resolution, and authorized quotes for a protective building at the main lift station; a marijuana retail request was tabled for a February hearing.
Standish Mayor Kevin King presided over the council’s Jan. 13 meeting, where members approved several routine and time-sensitive items including road closures for a downtown car show and a state-mandated software purchase for the city water plant.
The council unanimously approved a request to move the Pops Car Show back downtown on June 14, 2025, with road closures from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Cedar to Grove, Grove to Beaver, Grove to Pine, Forest to Pine, and Forest to Beaver. Councilmember Fleszar moved the approval and Councilmember Lincoln supported the motion; the roll-call vote was YEAS: Niernberg, Lincoln, Fleszar, Link, King (Myers and Spencer absent).
The decision brought forward event logistics including the requested closure window and an organizer estimate of about 150 cars, weather permitting. Tim, who identified himself as the Pops Car Show representative, requested the closures and said the group preferred returning the event to downtown from the fairgrounds.
Council also approved a $7,620 purchase from FilmTec Corporation for software the State of Michigan requires to improve monitoring of water-treatment filters. Councilmember Link moved and Councilmember Fleszar seconded the purchase; council members voted unanimously among those present to use funds from the water fund to pay the cost.
On tax relief policy, the council adopted Resolution 25.01, the Poverty Exemption resolution prepared by the City Assessor consistent with state guidance that allows eligible low-income households to apply for property-tax exemptions. Councilmember Link moved adoption and Councilmember Lincoln seconded; the measure passed unanimously among members present.
The council addressed infrastructure at the main lift station after the sewer-plant supervisor reported the installed lift was exposed to wind and prone to freezing. A local quote for a small, non-heated building was $6,259; council directed staff to obtain additional quotes and gave City Manager Mason authority to purchase a building not to exceed $6,259. The motion was approved by the present members.
A request from Chase Mitzryk of Green Mitten Pharms to open a marijuana retail store at 3768 S Huron St. was discussed; council members noted that retail marijuana is not currently permitted within city limits and tabled the item pending a public hearing scheduled for the February 2025 meeting.
The council held a brief closed-session personnel discussion from 6:55 p.m. to 7:18 p.m. (motions by Councilmember Fleszar and Councilmember Lincoln to enter; motion by Councilmember Link and Councilmember Fleszar to exit; both passed 'all in favor').
City Manager Mason reported code-enforcement activity at 3970 S Huron St., noting occupants remain in a camper despite a prior deadline; staff will mail a certified letter to the property owner issuing a fine for zoning and dwelling violations. Councilmember Lincoln praised DPW’s snow removal and noted a pothole on Elm Street was filled.
Votes at a glance
- Pops Car Show downtown and road closures: Motion carried; YEAS: Niernberg, Lincoln, Fleszar, Link, King; ABSENT: Myers, Spencer. - Approve January invoices: Motion carried; YEAS: Lincoln, Link, Fleszar, Niernberg, King; ABSENT: Myers, Spencer. - Purchase FilmTec water-plant software ($7,620): Motion carried; YEAS: Fleszar, Niernberg, Lincoln, Link, King; ABSENT: Myers, Spencer. Funding: water fund. - Adopt Resolution 25.01 (Poverty Exemption): Motion carried; YEAS: Link, Niernberg, Fleszar, Lincoln, King; ABSENT: Myers, Spencer. - Authorize quotes/purchase for main lift-station building (not to exceed $6,259): Motion carried; YEAS: Niernberg, Lincoln, Fleszar, Link, King; ABSENT: Myers, Spencer.
Procedural notes: The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:34 p.m. The Feb. 2025 meeting will include a public hearing on the Green Mitten Pharms retail request.
