Kalamazoo City Commission - December 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Updated 9 minutes ago

The Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting opened with roll call, confirming the presence of the commissioners. Public comments were heard, with concerns about water contamination in local ponds and calling for solutions such as water filtration. Another resident raised issues regarding police response times and the impact of crime reporting on insurance rates. The meeting entered a closed session for attorney-client privileged communication.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:01:33)
The meeting was called to order by the chair for the Kalamazoo City Commission's Committee of the Whole.

The chair officially started the meeting for the Kalamazoo City Commission's Committee of the Whole by calling it to order.
Roll Call (00:01:46)
A roll call was conducted to confirm the presence of the commissioners.

Clerk Boying conducted a roll call to confirm the attendance of the commissioners. All members were present.
Public Comments (00:02:09)
Residents provided public comments on various issues, including environmental concerns and law enforcement interactions.

During the public comment period, residents expressed concerns about environmental issues such as sludge affecting local water bodies and suggested solutions like water filtration systems. Concerns about crime rates and law enforcement interactions were also raised.
Motion to Enter Closed Session (00:07:54)
A motion was made to enter a closed session for attorney-client privileged communication.

The commission proposed and passed a motion to enter a closed session to discuss matters protected by attorney-client privilege. It was confirmed that the meeting would not resume after the closed session.
Adjournment (00:08:20)
The meeting was adjourned after the motion to enter closed session was passed.

Following the approval of the motion to enter closed session, the meeting was adjourned as the commissioners prepared to transition to the closed session.