The Mount Pleasant City Council covered a range of topics during its recent regular meeting, from a zoning code update prompted by a letter from the ACLU to preparations for bidding on significant infrastructure projects.
The meeting opened with routine consent agenda approvals before moving into a 5:30 p.m. public hearing on proposed changes to Appendix D, Chapter 38 of the city’s zoning code, which regulates the M-1 Limited Industrial District. City staff explained that the amendment is in response to a letter from the ACLU, which objected to part of the city’s definition or phrasing of “adult cabaret.”
In other business, the council authorized the mayor to sign an amended engineering services agreement Klinger & Associates for the Second Baptist Church property project. The agreement adjusts costs as the project moves toward the construction phase, including an increase of roughly $7,000 for additional design work and updated construction estimates.
The council also approved a resolution ordering bids for the Second Baptist Church project, with bids due September 9 at 11 a.m. The bid results will be reviewed at the September 10 council meeting before deciding whether to proceed.
Additional actions included:
- Airport land lease: Approving a resolution to terminate the current farm lease on airport property and open bidding for a new lease, following increased interest from potential renters.
- Platting review waiver: Waiving the city’s right to review a preliminary and final plat for property east of the Mount Pleasant Country Club. The land lies within two miles of city limits, giving the city review authority, but the council chose to defer to Henry County unless future subdivision occurs.
Public Works reported progress on upcoming airport improvements, with grant funding secured and pre-construction activity expected after the Old Threshers Reunion.