City of Lapeer City Commission Meeting - November 17, 2025

The meeting commenced with a formal swearing-in ceremony conducted by Judge Dennis J. McCarthy for Mayor Jeramy Hing and Commissioner Lynne McCarthy. Following the ceremony, the Commission held an election for the position of Mayor Pro-Tem, resulting in the election of Commissioner Melissa Petrie.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a procedural debate regarding the agenda. Mayor Hing proposed postponing action on several items in sections G, H, and J (including administrative reports, city manager reports, and appointments) to ensure the newly sworn-in members had sufficient time to review the materials. Despite opposition from some commissioners who argued that the information was sufficient for discussion, the motion to postpone these items to the December 1, 2025, meeting was carried.

The meeting also included the approval of the consent agenda and the approval of the bill listing. During the closing comments, commissioners discussed the "Lilac Project," upcoming plans for the America 250 celebration, and updates regarding the renovation of the historic courthouse.

• Swearing-in Ceremony: Official induction of the new Mayor and Commissioner.
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem: Selection of a new Mayor Pro-Tem.
• Agenda Postponement: Delaying substantive items for further review by new members.
• Lilac Project: Update on the donation of new lilac plants to the city.
• America 250 Celebration: Initial planning and coordination for the upcoming anniversary.
• Historic Courthouse Renovation: Updates on the interior restoration and future use for weddings.

• Jeramy Hing: Mayor-elect (sworn in during this meeting).
• Lynne McCarthy: Commissioner-elect (sworn in during this meeting).
• Melissa Petrie: Commissioner; elected Mayor Pro-Tem.
• Joshua C. Atwood: Commissioner.
• Stefan Brady: Commissioner.
• Linda Glisman: Commissioner.
• Mike Womack: City Manager.
• Dennis J. McCarthy: Judge, conducted the swearing-in ceremony.
• Brad Hagedon: Lapeer County Commissioner; provided updates on county grants.
• Kevin Ney: Local resident/Senator; provided public comment.
• Francis (Mr. Francis): Legal counsel/City Attorney.

• Swearing-in: Mayor Jeramy Hing and Commissioner Lynne McCarthy were officially sworn into office.
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem: A roll call vote was held to elect the Mayor Pro-Tem.
• Postponement of Agenda Items: The Commission voted to move action on sections G, H, and J to the next meeting.
• Approval of Bills: The Commission approved the bill listing for the period ending November 17, 2025.
• Grant Announcements: Lapeer County Commissioner Hagedon announced grants for bulletproof vests, DNR trail maintenance, and a mental health court grant ($67,522).

• Meeting Date: November 17, 2025.
• Next Meeting Date: December 1, 2025 (for postponed items).
• Courthouse Renovation Timeline: Interior restoration continuing through the end of 2026; wedding rentals expected to begin in Q2 2026.

• Postponement Reasoning: The Mayor and the motion-maker stated that the newly sworn-in officials needed more time to review substantial items regarding zoning, road proposals, and appointments to ensure transparency and due diligence.

• Mayor Jeramy Hing: Presided over the meeting; initiated the motion to postpone agenda items to allow for thorough review; led the adjournment.
• Commissioner Melissa Petrie: Successfully elected Mayor Pro-Tem; moved to postpone agenda items and to approve the consent agenda; participated in discussions regarding the courthouse and America 250.
• Commissioner Linda Glisman: Nominated Commissioner Petrie for Mayor Pro-Tem; moved to approve the amended agenda and the bill listing; provided updates on the Lilac Project and America 250.
• Commissioner Lynne McCarthy: Newly sworn-in commissioner; abstained from voting on the minutes due to her recent arrival/absence from the previous meeting.
• Commissioner Joshua Atwood: Expressed disagreement with the postponement of agenda items, arguing that the commission had enough information to proceed.
• Commissioner Stefan Brady: Questioned the reasoning behind postponing agenda items and emphasized the importance of teamwork.
• City Manager Mike Womack: Provided brief updates (though many reports were postponed).
• County Commissioner Brad Hagedon: Provided updates on county-level grants and congratulated the new officials.

• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem:
  • Nominees: Commissioner Petrie vs. Commissioner Atwood.
  • Roll Call Vote:
    • For Petrie: Commissioner Glisman (Yes), Commissioner McCarthy (Yes), Commissioner Petrie (Yes).
    • For Atwood: Commissioner Atwood (No), Commissioner Brady (No).
  • Result: Commissioner Petrie elected Mayor Pro-Tem.
• Motion to Postpone Sections G, H, and J to December 1, 2025:
  • Motion: Made by Commissioner Petrie, seconded by Commissioner Glisman.
  • Roll Call Vote:
    • Yes: Commissioner Glisman, Commissioner McCarthy, Commissioner Petrie.
    • No: Commissioner Atwood, Commissioner Brady.
  • Result: Motion carried.
• Approval of November 17, 2025, Agenda (as amended):
  • Motion: Made by Commissioner Glisman, seconded by Commissioner Petrie.
  • Roll Call Vote:
    • Yes: Commissioner Glisman, Commissioner McCarthy, Commissioner Petrie.
    • No: Commissioner Atwood, Commissioner Brady.
  • Result: Motion carried.
• Approval of November 3, 2025, Minutes:
  • Motion: Made by Commissioner Petrie, seconded by Commissioner Glisman.
  • Roll Call Vote:
    • Yes: Commissioner Glisman, Commissioner Petrie, Commissioner Atwood, Commissioner Brady.
    • Abstain: Commissioner McCarthy.
  • Result: Motion carried.
• Approval of Consent Agenda:
  • Motion: Made by Commissioner Petrie, seconded by Commissioner Glisman.
  • Result: Motion carried (unanimous).
• Approval of Bill Listing ($685,562.88):
  • Motion: Made by Commissioner Glisman, seconded by Commissioner Petrie.
  • Roll Call Vote:
    • Yes: Commissioner Petri, Commissioner McCarthy, Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Glisman.
    • No (recorded as "I"): Commissioner Atwood.
  • Result: Motion carried.

• Procedural Disputes: Debate regarding the Mayor's authority to make motions and the legality of voting on minutes for meetings one did not attend.
• America 250 Planning: Coordination between the city, the DDA, and community members to avoid duplicating grant efforts.
• The Lilac Project: Recognition of donors and the impact of the project on the city's beauty.

• Postponed Items: Review of event applications, zoning matters, road proposals, and appointments scheduled for the December 1, 2025, meeting.
• America 250: Coordination of ideas and potential grant writing involving Jim Alt (DDA), Nita Payne, and Jill Lions (CCA).
• Courthouse Floors: Seeking quotes to refinance floors before the March 2026 wedding season.