Gary Wines

Christmas celebration funding

Using an existing tree could save the cost of buying a large Christmas tree.

Kelly Lake to For-Mar community walk and trail connectivity

Preparation and negotiation costs estimated at about $22,420, plus landowner compensation not yet determined.

Davison Road water main construction impacts on Starlight restaurant

The repair is described as an expensive fix with no cost estimate yet; the city is seeking grant funding to offset it.

Road restoration standards and utility cut ordinance

Restoration costs fall on the telecoms, but the city is requiring bonds to guarantee fixes to city standards.

Mosquito spraying program

The spraying program would be a city budget expense; no figure was given.

Mini-bike speeding on Fern Avenue

Enforcement costs include overtime and impound operations; speed bumps were ruled out due to snow plowing.

Court Street rezoning and gas station proliferation

Rezoning could raise the property's resale value for the owner but risks the loss of roughly 25-30 existing jobs at the current businesses, per one commissioner.

Residential dog-limit ordinance challenged at 5167 Lapeer Road

Keeping backyard chickens in R-1A zones

No financial impact — the variance request became moot.

Back to the Bricks event follow-up

No cost — the only loss is the potential boost to downtown businesses a event would have brought.

Genesee Road reconstruction update

$637,325.75 contract, funded with a $647,325.75 budget amendment drawing on non-motorized funds and street fund balance.

250th Anniversary Banner Poles

No city funds planned; a state grant of less than $5,000 was requested.

Major streets budget and ditching funding

Nearly $4 million in street work funded largely through budget amendments from fund balance.

East Maple Ave road rehabilitation

$324,250 from Major Streets fund balance plus up to $64,100 for engineering.

Vacant Buildings and Code Enforcement in the District

Litter can lower nearby property values by roughly 7%, the resident said; no city cost identified yet.

911 Consortium technology upgrade cost

Could mean a future budget line item of roughly $47,000 when the upgrade is mandated.

Burton Estates subdivision repaving

Ongoing repair costs come out of DPW road maintenance budgets.

S. Dort Highway rezoning (Case No. 336)

No direct city cost; could affect the viability of a longtime local business.

Winter salt costs surge

A budget transfer will likely be needed before year's end to cover snow and salt costs.

Board vacancy after Jeremy Scharrer's resignation

Approval of February 19, 2026 meeting minutes

ZBA 26-04 side-yard setback variance — 3189 S. Belsay Rd.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Approve the agenda as presented

Approve March 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Attorney billing (Odette) invoices 1070 & 1071 — $3,105.00

Attorney billing (Miller Johnson) invoice 2051451 — $370.80

Re-appointment of Debra Dunsmore to Parks & Recreation Commission

Appointment of Desiree Hoffman to Parks & Recreation Commission

Appointment of Lary Michael to Parks & Recreation Commission

Appointment of Jacob Pickett to Parks & Recreation Commission

Elexco Land Services contract — Iron Belle Trail easements

Wade Trim preliminary engineering — Maple Road TIP project

Nathaniel Group government affairs agreement

Resolution 2026-06 — decertify portions of Act 51 roads

Sale of vacant Scottwood lot to Matthew Jennings — $220

Budget amendment — Major Streets Fund, Maple Ave (Dort-Center)

Election of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson

Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes

ZC 337 / SPR 26-10 — AROB Properties LLC rezone request, 4545 E. Court St.

Approve February 19, 2026 Minutes

Approve ZBA 26-04

Approve and authorize the Mayor's appointment of Lary Michael, 2122 E. Mclean Ave., Burton, MI 48529, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a term to expire March 2029.

Approve and authorize the Mayor's appointment of Desiree Hoffman, 2047 Judd Rd., Burton, MI 48529, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a term to expire March 2029.

Approve the agenda as presented.

Approve and authorize the Mayor's re-appointment of Debra Dunsmore, 2156 Judd Rd., Burton, MI 48529, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a term to expire March 2029.

City Council Regular Meeting March 2, 2026 at 7:00PM

Approve and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Wade Trim, Inc. 555 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 201 Flint, MI 48502, for Preliminary Engineering of Maple Road TIP project from D

Approve and Authorize the payment of Attorney Billing (Odette) invoice 1070 & 1071, 2/26/26 to 3/11/26 in the amount of $3,105.00.

Approve and Authorize the payment of Attorney Billing (Miller Johnson) invoice 2051451, 2/1/26 to 2/28/26 in the amount of $370.80.

Approve and authorize the Mayor's appointment of Jacob Pickett, 4339 Chicory Ln., Burton, MI 48519, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a term to expire March 2029.

Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a government affairs service agreement with the Nathaniel Group, LLC, 425 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004, for strategic advisory services

Approve and authorize the sale of the vacant lot, Scottwood 59-31-526-037, to give first and final approval for the sale of this parcel to Matthew Jennings 1492 E. Scottwood Ave. Burton, MI 48529 (adj

Approve and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Elexco Land Services 1232 North Eifert Road, Holt, MI 48842 to comply with the requirements of the Michigan Department of Tran

Approve and Authorize resolution 2026-06 to decertify portions of the roads that are no longer improved for public use as identified by the Michigan Department of Transportation, during the certificat

Approve a budget amendment within the Major Streets Fund as follows; Add 202-451-802.633 Maple Ave (Dort-Center) $324,250 funds to be used from fund balance.

Nathaniel Group government affairs agreement

Approve ZBA 26-03 with the stipulation that if it fails, they have 30 days to remove their equipment and put the property back in order.

Approve January 15, 2026 Minutes.

Approve and Authorize Tim Rapacz for Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson from January 2026 - December 2026.

Approve and Authorize Joey Richvalsky for Zoning Board of Appeals Vice Chairperson from January 2026 - December 2026..

Elect Tim Rapacz as ZBA Chairperson (Jan-Dec 2026)

Elect Joey Richvalsky as ZBA Vice Chairperson (Jan-Dec 2026)

ZBA Case 26-03 — denied 0-7 with 30-day removal stipulation

Approve and Authorize the appointment of Councilwoman Tina Conley to represent the City of Burton as an alternate to the 911 Consortium.

Approve the agenda as presented.

Approve and authorize the sale of Vacant Lot - Homestead Dr. 59-31-528-040, to give first and final approval for the sale of this improved parcel to Premier Properties Holding, LLC, 7005 North Saginaw

Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. (OHM), 34000 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150, for Professional Engineering of Court Street Reh

Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. (OHM), 34000 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150, for Construction Staking for Genesee Road Sidewa

City Council Regular Meeting February 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Approve a budget amendment within the General Operating Fund as follows; Increase 101-000-569.000 State Grants Other and increase 101-262-818.000 Contractual Service $4,000.00.

Approve and Authorize the payment of Attorney Billing (Odette) 1/28/26 to 2/12/26 in the amount of $2,487.00.

Approve and authorize the request for Residential Sanitary Sewer & Water Installer's License for Waldorf & Sons, INC. 9118 N. Dort Hwy. Mt. Morris, MI 48458.

Approve and authorize Resolution 2026-03 for Amy Street Capital Project Deficit Elimination Plan.

City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Approve the agenda as presented.

Approve and Authorize Case No. 336, Amar Shango; 8515 Highgrove Ct., Grand Blanc, MI 48439 requests a zoning change from M-2 General Industrial District to C-2, General Business on the following descr

Approve and Authorize the payment of Attorney Billing (Odette) 1/15/26 to 1/27/26 in the amount of $2,049.00.

Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to extend the contract with Pavement Maintenance Systems, 384 Industrial Parkway, Imlay City, MI 48444 for the 2026 Pavement Preservation Program, mainta

Approve and authorize a budget amendment within the Memorial Day Race Fund and the Burton Race Series Fund respectfully as follows: Add expense line 275-751-995.000 Transfer to Other Funds $2,000; Add

Approve and authorize the request for Residential Sanitary Sewer & Water Installer's License for Eagle Excavation, Inc. 4295 Holiday Drive, Flint, MI 48507.

Case No. 336 rezoning — Amar Shango (M.1)

Approve and authorize the request for Residential Sanitary Sewer & Water Installer's License for D&D Excavating LLC, 2116 Pero Lake Road, Lapeer, MI 48446.

Approve the agenda as presented.

Approve and Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract with T.G. Priehs, LLC 8 Mountain Dr., Imaly City, MI 48444 for the Genesee Rd Sidewalk Project 24-011-P in the amount of $637,325.75.

Approve and Authorize Case No. 336, Amar Shango; 8515 Highgrove Ct., Grand Blanc, MI 48439 requests a zoning change from M-2 General Industrial District to C-2, General Business on the following descr

Approve and Authorize the payment of Attorney Billing (Odette) 1/1/26 to 1/14/26 in the amount of $2,155.00.

City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Motion by Council Member Heffner, second by Council Member Conley, to Approve.

Approve and Authorize the payment of Attorney Billing (Miller Johnson) 12/1/25 to 12/31/25, invoice # 2042813 in the amount of $745.00.

Approve and authorize the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) application and guidelines for use by property owners and the City of Burton Board of Review for consideration of exemption of ad valorem