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calling out the public as ignorant is an interesting mayoral move
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in case you don't have 3 hours to spare 00:00 Meeting start 31:06 Administrative Approvals : Approval of the consent agenda and the weekly bill listing 31:29 Approval of Consent Agenda : Motion by Petrie, Second Glisman. Passed 31:50 The meeting began with the routine approval of the consent agenda and the weekly bill listing, which totaled $433,397.79 32:35 Approval of Bill Listing ($433,300.79) : Motion by Petrie. Passed via roll call 33:52 A significant portion of the early meeting was dedicated to honoring Kimberly Hodge for her 35 years of service to the City of Lapeer 36:33 Kimberly Hodge Retirement : The commission adopted a proclamation honoring Kimberly Hodge for over 35 years of exemplary service 37:23 Public Hearing Setting : The commission approved setting a public hearing for May 18, 2026, regarding the 2026-2027 City Budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan 37:43 Setting Public Hearing (May 18, 2026) : Motion by Brady, Second Glisman. Passed via roll call 38:13 Fireworks Permit : The commission approved the 2026 fireworks application and permit for ACE Pyro LLC 38:33 Approval of Fireworks Permit (ACE Pyro LLC) : Motion by Petrie, Second Glisman. Passed via roll call 38:46 The meeting also addressed several zoning requests, all of which were denied by the commission 39:17 Reason for Rezoning Denials : While specific justifications weren't detailed in the transcript for every motion, the commissioners moved to deny the requests via roll call 40:51 City Manager Evaluation : A heated debate over a new 5-point Likert scale and KPI-based evaluation instrument 41:13 Commissioner Brady and Commissioner Atwood challenged the introduction of a new evaluation form featuring a five-point Likert scale and various Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 42:55 Stefan Brady : Commissioner, who criticized the new evaluation metrics and the Mayor's leadership style 44:01 Commissioner Stefan Brady : Served as a vocal critic of the new evaluation form, arguing that the 5-point scale and new KPIs were unhelpful and potentially biased , . He also raised concerns about the lack of commission-wide input on the changes 44:43 The City Manager Evaluation Instrument : The most significant discussion focused on whether the Mayor had the authority to introduce a new evaluation form without a prior commission vote . Key points of debate included the utility of a 5-point Likert scale , the introduction of new KPIs , and whether the process was transparent or "shrouded" 46:39 Jeramy Hing : Mayor, who defended the new evaluation methodology 48:51 Lynne McCarthy : Commissioner, who offered support for the new metrics based on her professional background 49:11 Linda Glisman : Commissioner, who supported several motions and provided perspective on evaluation styles 53:25 The debate involved accusations of unilateral decision-making by Mayor Hing and concerns that the new metrics, which included "grievances" and "new" questions, were designed to facilitate the termination of City Manager Mike Womack 55:11 Opposition to New Form : Commissioner Brady and Commissioner Atwood argued the new form was a "list of grievances" and lacked proper commission-wide deliberation 1:00:23 Commissioner Melissa Petrie : Acted as a primary mover for several agenda items, including the consent agenda, bill listing, and fireworks permit , , . She expressed support for the new evaluation metrics based on her experience with KPIs 1:09:42 Mr. Francis : City Attorney, who provided legal clarification on the commission's authority and the City Manager's contract 1:10:45 Motion to use previous evaluation form : Motion by Atwood. Failed 1:34:47 Ms. Sanchez (Ramona) : City Clerk, who provided clarification on the timeline for the evaluation deadline 1:35:48 Mike Womack : City Manager, who addressed the commission regarding his contract and upcoming city events 1:36:28 City Manager Mike Womack : Provided updates on "America 250" initiatives and addressed concerns regarding the evaluation, noting that he felt at a disadvantage due to the "ex post facto" changes to his evaluation criteria 1:37:05 City Attorney Mr. Francis : Provided legal guidance regarding the commission's authority to decide on evaluation forms and clarified that the City Manager has the right to participate in discussions 1:39:07 Mayor Jeramy Hing : Defended the legitimacy and research-based nature of the new evaluation tool . He emphasized that his actions were intended to meet the task requirements provided by staff and asserted that he would maintain order in the meeting 1:42:22 Despite the friction, the commission ultimately voted to adopt the revised evaluation tool for the 2025-2026 period 1:43:51 The session concluded with reports from the City Manager regarding upcoming "America 250" celebrations and public comments from residents regarding senior services and the conduct of the commission 1:44:32 The "America 250" Program : Discussion regarding the installation of new flagpoles, community donations, and upcoming events like the June 20th concert 1:45:37 June 20, 2026 : Date of a scheduled concert/picnic as part of America 250 1:47:21 July 11, 2026 : Scheduled date for fireworks 1:49:12 Workshop Topics : The Commission will determine future workshop topics via majority vote and submit them to the City Manager's office 2:18:43 Roadway Changes : A discussion regarding the "road diet" (converting four lanes to three) on a local street, noting it was a "paint job" rather than structural reconstruction
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Can we stop the sermons as well as the prayers please.
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What the hell is going on with all the prayer, I thought this was a city council meeting not church.
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glad I dont live in this town.