CITY OF MEMPHIS
Welcome to the City of Memphis, first settled in the 1830's! Memphis is a city with a rich past and an exciting future. Straddling the border of Macomb and St. Clair counties, Memphis is located along state highway M-19, midway between Metro Detroit and the gorgeous Thumb of Michigan. This location offers an excellent balance of proximity to the amenities and employment opportunities of a big city, yet the unique small-town atmosphere in which to raise a family.
Memphis provides its residents and visitors a quality school system, a variety of local businesses offering both goods and services, as well as a number of parks to relax and play. Whether you are passing through or planting roots, Memphis is an incredible community! Check it out!
CITY OF MEMPHIS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROJECT PLAN
The City of Memphis will hold a public hearing on the proposed project plan for the purpose of recieving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the City of Memphis council chambers, 35095 Potter Street, Memphis, Michigan 48041. The purpose of the proposed project is to construct new water mains on certain streets where small diameter water mains exist, install new water meters, water well improvements and make improvements at the water plant. Project construction will involve installation of new water mains and replacement of water services from the new main to the right of way line, associated pavement restoration, lawn restoration, water plant and water well improvements and water meter replacement. Impacts of the proposed project will improve water quality and system reliability. Short term construction related impacts include increased noise and dust during construction of the improvements. The estimated project cost for the project has been estimated at $1.2 Million Dollars. The project will be financed with low interest loans, grants, and principal forgiveness. Copies of the plan detailing the proposed project are available for inspection at the City of Memphis, 35095 Potter Street, Memphis, Michigan 48041. Written comments received before the public hearing will be entered into the Public Hearing record and should be sent to the City of Memphis, 35095 Potter Street, Memphis, Michigan 48041.
A G E N D A
MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 2022
7:00 P.M.
A. OPEN MEETING WITH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. ROLL CALL
C. ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
D. PRESENTATION: MARK BEDNER FROM FLEIS & VANDENBRINK
E. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING RE: WATER SYSTEM GRANT
F. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
G. RESOLUTION RE: ADOPTING A FINAL PROJECT PLAN FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZED PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
H. NEW BUSINESS-
a. from the Mayor
b. from the City Council
A G E N D A
MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022
7:00 P.M.
MEETING HELD AT THE MEMPHIS YOUTH CENTER
34758 PRATT ROAD
A. OPEN MEETING WITH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
B. ROLL CALL
C. PURPOSE OF MEETING: TO DISCUSS WITH ATTORNEYS:
BRT HOLDINGS, LLC VS. CITY OF MEMPHIS
D. NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM SIDELINES/PUBLIC COMMENT
E. COMMENTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION
F. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
G. MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION
H. MOTION TO EXIT CLOSED SESSION
I. MOTION TO VOTE
J. ADJOURN
NOTE: The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please
contact the City Office if special arrangements need to be made.
N O T I C E
CITY OF MEMPHIS
NOMINATING PETITIONS
NOMINATING PETITIONS for one (1) two-year term for Mayor and three (3) four-year term for Councilmember for the City General Election to be held on November 8, 2022 are available at the City Office, 35095 Potter Street, Memphis, Michigan 48041. Nominee must be a qualified elector of the City of Memphis, a two-year resident of the City of Memphis, a United States citizen, bondable if necessary and not be in default to the City of Memphis.
Completed petitions may be filed with the City Clerk starting July 1, 2022, WITH THE DEADLINE BEING 4:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022.
Donna J. Janssens
City Clerk
CITY OF MEMPHIS
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY,
August 4, 2020
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS COUNTIES OF MACOMB AND ST. CLAIR, STATE OF MICHIGAN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Memphis who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN PERSON WITH THE LOCAL CLERK FOR THE AUGUST ELECTION IS MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office, located at 35095 Potter St., Memphis, MI. 48041 at the following times.
• Regular business hours: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 31, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CITY WILL BE VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING MILLAGE PROPOSAL’S AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW:
ST. CLAIR COUNTY: PROPOSITON 1: RENEWAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN ROADS, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS WITHIN ST. CLAIR COUNTY AND FOR USE AS MATCHING FUNDS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT AID FOR USE IN ST. CLAIR CUNTY, SHALL THE ONE-QUARTER (0.25) MILL ($0.25 PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF STATE TAXABLE VALUATION) LEVY UPON THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXES WHICH MAY BE ASSESSED IN ONE (1) YEAR UPON ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN, BE RENEWED FOR FOUR (4) YEARS, 2020 THROUGH 2023, INCLUSIVE? BASED ON THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TAXABLE VALUES OF REAL PROPERTY, THIS MILLAGE WOULD RAISE AN ESTIMATED $1,561,412.00 IN THE FIRST YEAR THE LEVY IS RENEWED.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY RESIDENTS: PROPOSITION 2: RENEWAL OF DRUG INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION TASK FORCE MILLAGE
SHALL A PREVIOUSLY VOTER APPROVED ST. CLAIR COUNTY MILLAGE OF .5610 MILLS ($.5610 PER 1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUE) IN EXCESS OF CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS BE RENEWED FOR A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS, FROM 2020 THROUGH 2023 INCLUSIVE, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF A DRUG TASK FORCE, COMPRISED OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY, TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN TH DISTRIBUTION OF ILLEGAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND RELATED OFFENSES? THIS PROPOSED MILLAGE IS A RENEWAL OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MILLAGE IN THE SAME AMOUNT. IF APPROVED AND LEVIED IN FULL THIS MILLAGE WOULD RAISE ESTIMATED REVENUES OF $3,497,399 THE FIRST YEAR LEVIED.
The Memphis Historical Society is looking for old photographs of Memphis and surrounding areas for future historical calendars.
They may be of any subject or date. Original photographs will be copied and returned to you.
Please include any/all information available about the image and contact:
Anita Labinski - (810) 543-0002
Tom Cairns - (810) 824-2760
Or email to ryu1three@yahoo.com
