City Commission Meeting - 11/03/2025

The meeting of the City of Lapeer Commission on November 3, 2025, covered several routine administrative and financial items. The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 20th meeting 5:23, 5:44. Significant financial business included the approval of a bill listing totaling over $1.3 million 8:15 and a triple net lease agreement for the Clover Group 13:59.

The agenda also featured several regulatory decisions, such as the revocation of an industrial facilities exemption for Testing Services Group LLC 9:23, the approval of an on-premises liquor license for Oxcadia 10:50, and a rezoning ordinance for the B2 district 12:57. The City Manager, Mike Womack, provided updates on leaf pickup and noted minor typographical corrections in previous resolutions 14:41, 28:06.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the retirement of Mayor Mark Quarton and Commissioners Swindell and Glisman 15:23. These officials shared reflections on their years of service and the importance of civic engagement. The meeting concluded with community updates, including the recent lilac planting project and upcoming DDA events 19:38, 29:53.

• Financial Approvals: Approval of the November 3, 2025, bill listing 8:11 and lease agreements 13:59.
• Regulatory Changes: Revocation of tax exemptions 9:23, liquor licensing 10:50, and rezoning 12:57.
• Official Retirements: Farewells to Mayor Mark Quarton and Commissioners Swindell and Glisman 15:23.
• Election Updates: Discussions regarding the upcoming municipal election and a proposal to move election cycles to even years 23:10, 33:05.
• Community Projects: The lilac planting project and DDA Fall Ladies Night Out 19:38, 29:53.

• Mark Quarton: Retiring Mayor 15:23.
• Commissioner Swindell: Retiring Commissioner 15:23.
• Commissioner Glisman: Retiring Commissioner 5:23.
• Mike Womack: City Manager 14:41.
• Commissioner Petri: Mayor Pro-Tem 9:23.
• Commissioner Atwood: Commissioner 8:40.
• Commissioner Brady: Commissioner 8:40.
• Rodney Church: Director involved in the lilac planting project 19:59.

• Tax Exemption Revocation: Approval of Resolution 2025-15 to revoke the industrial facilities exemption for Testing Services Group LLC 9:23.
• Grant Application: Approval of a letter of intent for the Michigan Neighborhood CDBG program for the Little Magna Opera House Project 10:08.
• Liquor Licensing: Approval of an on-premises liquor license for Oxcadia 10:50.
• Zoning Amendment: Adoption of an ordinance amendment for the B2 district to general business 12:57.
• Lease Agreement: Approval of a triple net lease agreement between the City of Lapeer and Clover Group 13:59.

• November 3, 2025: Date of the commission meeting 8:15.
• November 4, 2025: Date of the municipal election 7:51.
• October 20, 2025: Date of the meeting minutes approved during this session 5:44.
• October 14, 2025: Date of the DDA Fall Ladies Night Out 29:53.
• November 11th: Veterans Day 19:16.

• Retirement: To honor the years of dedicated service provided by Mayor Quarton and Commissioners Swindell and Glisman 15:23.
• Voter Engagement: To encourage the community to participate in the upcoming municipal election 23:10.
• Election Reform Proposal: Commissioner Glisman proposed moving elections to even years to improve voter turnout and realize cost savings 33:05.

• Mayor Mark Quarton: Delivered an emotional farewell, reflecting on the complexities of serving the city, the mutual respect developed through disagreements, and expressing admiration for those running in the current election 21:05.
• Commissioner Glisman: Shared reflections on her service, highlighted the success of the recent lilac planting, and suggested a strategic shift for city elections to even-numbered years to increase participation and reduce costs 18:13, 33:05.
• Commissioner Petri: Offered well-wishes to all election candidates and expressed gratitude to the retiring officials 17:00.
• Mike Womack (City Manager): Provided operational updates regarding leaf pickup and addressed minor clerical corrections to city documents 14:41, 28:06.
• Commissioner Swindell: Expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the city and the privilege of working with various department heads 21:05.

• Conflict of Interest: A brief discussion regarding whether a commissioner should abstain from a vote for a liquor license due to personal friendships with the applicants 11:31.
• Election Cycle Timing: A proposal by Commissioner Glisman to move local elections to even years to align with higher voter engagement periods and achieve cost savings 33:05.

• Tax Exemption: The city will proceed with the revocation of the industrial facilities exemption for Testing Services Group LLC 9:23.
• Grant Submission: The grant administrator will submit a new letter of intent for the Michigan Neighborhood CDBG program 10:08.
• Non-profit Filing: The attorney for the lilac project will file for 501c3 status once state documents are received 20:21.