June 13, 2024 Regular meeting minutes CV. (Minutes)

Executive Summary:

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes and Agenda:
– The Council approved the minutes from the May 9, 2024, regular meeting and agreed to the agenda.

2. Staff Reports:
– The Council received reports from various village staff, including the Village Manager/Zoning Administrator, who provided updates on the old hospital’s demolition, land use permits, and a proposed joint trash-pickup collaboration with the township.

3. Discussion Items:
– The Council discussed the Village Manager’s recommendation to establish a joint housing Planning Commission to focus on zoning approvals for housing projects.
– The Council also discussed revisions to the Village Zoning Ordinance, including topics such as garages, residential housing in the C-1 Core Commercial District, lighting, and regulations on transient housing and ADUs.

4. New Business:
– The Council approved the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget, including amendments for playground equipment, street and marina parking lot striping, and sealing and striping the Village Office parking lot.
– The Council scheduled a public hearing for a variance request at 109 Rose Street.
– The Council approved the Planning Commission’s annual report and made appointments to the Planning Commission.
– The Council approved the 2024 Braman Bolt events and selected Andy and Gloria Milliken Thomas as the 2024 Northport Citizens of the Year.

Northport Village Council