All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
Of the seven business items on tonight’s Chelsea City Council agenda, five items have to do with payments and budget transfers. Following an expected report about Downtown Development Authority activities, there is a request from Kim Garland, administrative services director, … Read more
The Chelsea City Council and the Sylvan Township Board have planned a work session at Sylvan Township Hall tonight, Oct. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. The open public meeting is scheduled to run from 6-8 p.m. and is an opportunity … Read more
(Publisher’s note: There will be a more in-depth look at the city’s audit in the next few days.) The Chelsea City Council received an “unqualified opinion” on its audit from Plante Moran, the city’s auditing firm, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, … Read more
The Chelsea City Council will hear a presentation on its annual audit at the beginning of the council meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 8. Representatives from Plante Moran, the city’s auditing firm, are expected to go over the highlights on the city’s … Read more
If it’s needed, Chelsea City Manager John Hanifan was given the go-ahead by the City Council to get bids for zoning and planning assistance. At its Sept. 10 meeting, Hanifan said the Planning Commission is working on an update to … Read more
The Chelsea City Council and the Sylvan Township Board will meet for two work sessions to discuss issues of mutual interest. At its City Council meeting on Sept. 10, members voted 4-2 to set the first meeting for Sept. 24 … Read more
The Chelsea City Council now has two bids to buy the old police station building, and is expecting a third. At its Tuesday night, Sept. 10 meeting, the City Council voted 4-2 to set a bid deadline of 10 … Read more
The Chelsea City Council has a relatively light agenda tonight, Sept. 10, for its regular meeting, which includes a plan to provide interim support if needed for the city’s planning and zoning department. With Christine Linfield, the director of planning … Read more
(Publisher’s note: A correction has been made to the spelling of Mr. Van Reesema’s first name. I apologize for the error.) The Chelsea City Council discussed a $50,000 offer made by Willem Van Reesema for the old police station building … Read more
All Chelsea City employees will soon see small increases in their pay checks. Tuesday night, the Chelsea City Council unanimously approved recommendations for a one-time $100 lump sum payment plus a 1-percent increase for the about 12-member Police Officers Association … Read more
The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved three promotions from within its ranks on Tuesday, Aug. 13. With the impending departure of Clerk/Treasurer Terri Royal, the city’s new clerk will be Laura Kaiser. Kaiser is currently the deputy clerk and has been … Read more
As Terri Royal finishes out her last week as the clerk/treasurer for the City of Chelsea, two appointments are on the agenda to fill her shoes. Royal has accepted a job as the clerk in Saline and tonight will be … Read more
Former Village Council Member and former Downtown Development Authority Board Member Jim Myles has laid the rumors to rest and officially filed for one of the three 4-year seats on the City Council for the Nov. 5 Chelsea City Council … Read more
As expected, current Council Member Frank Hammer has officially filed his paperwork to run for a two-year seat in the Nov. 5 City Council election as the number of candidates running now totals nine. And at this point, Mayor Jason … Read more