CITY OF MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN

REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

FEBRUARY 13, 2006

 

 

 

A regular meeting of the Menominee City Council, City of Menominee, County of Menominee, State of Michigan, was held Monday, February 13, 2006 at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers.

 

The Honorable George W. Krah called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

 

PRESENT:            Mayor Krah, Council Members Fernstrum, Hudon, Jasper, Organ, Pintarelli,

Schloegel, and Sorensen

ABSENT:               Council Member Mick (excused)

 

PRESENT:  8                ABSENT:  1

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to excuse Council Member Mick from the meeting.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Hudon to approve the agenda for the meeting dated February 8, 2006.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2006, the Committee of the Whole meetings of February 2, 2006 and February 6, 2006, or the special meeting of February 6, 2006, the minutes stood approved as presented.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

Mayor Krah opened the public hearing called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on the proposed three year capital program.

 

Council Member Organ asked if funding for the Department of Public Works shed was still necessary in light of the renovations to the National Guard building.  Mr. Furton said not likely, but the program was recommended prior to renovating the National Guard building.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Organ to close the public hearing.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

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Mayor Krah opened the public hearing called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on the proposed Brownfield Redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Bellisle Motorsports, LLC development in the 3700 block of Tenth Street.

 

No one was heard.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Hudon to close the public hearing.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

Mayor Krah opened the public comment called for the purpose of hearing comments on agenda items only.

 

Dennis Klitzke, 1525 First Street, Menominee, commented on repayment of the Aspen Bay Revolving Loan Fund loan.

 

Dale Pape, N1164 US-41, Menominee, also commented on repayment of the Aspen Bay Revolving Loan Fund loan.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to close the public comment session.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

 

Mayor Krah presented the 2005 State of the City report.

 

 

Next Mayor Krah submitted the reappointments of Jewel Henes, Jim Kudlicki, Joe Peacock, Ray Williams, and Merlin Zelm to the Downtown Development Authority with their terms to expire on January 25, 2010 for confirmation.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Jasper to confirm the foregoing reappointments.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

Mayor Krah also submitted the appointments of Jeff Jones to the Condemnation Board replacing John Janowitz with his term to expire on September 20, 2008 and Sean Fernstrum to the Zoning Board of Appeals replacing Kent Hanson with his term to expire on October 15, 2007.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Hudon to confirm the foregoing appointments.  This motion was carried unanimously with an abstention by Council Member Fernstrum.

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COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Finance Committee reported that they reviewed the claims for the month of January 2006 and they recommended that checks be drawn on the treasurer in payment of the bills as follows:

 

            General Fund                 $  307,921.86

 

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Finance Committee reported that they had reviewed the need to eliminate the Cemetery Fund deficit in the amount of $7,799 and they recommended that $10,000 be transferred from the General Fund to the Cemetery Fund to address the issue.

 

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee reported that they had received the resignation of City Manager Anthony Furton effective February 23, 2006 and they recommended that the resignation be accepted.

 

S/JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE/PERSONNEL AND LABOR COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee reported that they had reviewed the Letter of Understanding between the Public Works Union and the City to implement the B-4 retirement plan on June 1, 2006 with the employees to fund the 3.33% cost and they recommended that it be approved.

 

S/JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE/PERSONNEL AND LABOR COMMITTEE

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A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Schloegel to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that they reviewed Application for Payment #1 in the amount of $101,590.00 to Barley Trucking and Excavating, Inc. for wetland mitigation relocation for the Spies Field expansion/renovation and they recommended that it be approved. 

 

S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds Committee reports that they reviewed Application for Payment #9 in the amount of $8,555.47 to Kakuk Construction, Inc. for Contract 03-PK-04 Spies Field expansion/renovation and they recommended that it be approved. 

 

S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that they had reviewed proposed renovations to the National Guard Building and they recommended proceeding with the renovation project designed by Harry Ellery at the estimated cost of $20,000, completing the wall and ceiling demolition with any additional charges for this work being charged to the Department of Public Works, that Mr. Ellery oversee the project, that Department of Public Works employees provide the labor, and that the bid process be waived for electrical work provided three quotes are received.

 

S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

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COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee reported that they had reviewed the following resolution recognizing Anthony Furton for his service to the City and they recommended that the resolution be adopted:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Anthony Furton has worked for the City of Menominee for eighteen years and has served as City Manager for the past ten years; and

 

WHEREAS, Anthony Furton served as the City of Menominee’s first city manager; and

 

WHEREAS, Anthony Furton, as City Manager, has overseen many improvements and projects throughout the City that include but are not limited to numerous road reconstruction projects, sewer separation improvements, marina expansion and improvements, and Spies Field renovation/expansion in addition to many others; and

 

WHEREAS, under Anthony Furton's leadership, the City of Menominee has received millions of dollars in grant funding; and

 

WHEREAS, Anthony Furton is resigning his position as city manager on February 23, 2006;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee, by its City Council, recognize and thank Anthony Furton for his many years of productive service to the City, and congratulate and wish him well in his future endeavors.

 

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee reported that they had reviewed the following resolution recognizing Josh Jones for his service to the City on the Mayor’s Youth Council and they recommended that the resolution be adopted:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Josh Jones has served on the Mayor’s Youth Council since its inception in 2003 representing Catholic Central High School; and

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WHEREAS, Josh Jones served as co-chair of the Mayor’s Youth Council throughout his tenure under Mayors Laurie Stupak and George Krah; and

 

WHEREAS, Josh Jones was a very active member of the Mayor’s Youth Council and his leadership contributed immensely to their success; and

 

WHEREAS, Josh Jones graduated from Catholic Central High School in June of 2005 thus completing his service;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee, by its City Council, recognizes and thank Josh Jones for his service and contributions to the City, and wish him well in his future endeavors.

 

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee reported that they had reviewed designs for new City signage prepared by Signs and Designs and they recommended accepting Concept A for all signage.

 

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Schloegel to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Downtown Development Authority reported that they had reviewed the Downtown Blueprints Plan and they recommended that in conformance with the plan to strictly enforce the property maintenance code in the downtown district and in the entrance leading to the district.

 

S/DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

 

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

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COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Menominee Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) reported that they had reviewed a settlement offer of the Aspen Bay Pulp and Fibre Revolving Loan Fund loan from Tom Kuber to pay the full principal amount over a three year period ($100,000 in 2006, $100,000 in 2007, and $166,000 in 2008) and they recommended that the offer be accepted.

 

S/MIDC

 

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Pintarelli to adopt the foregoing report.

 

AYES:  Jasper, Krah, Organ, Pintarelli, Schloegel, and Sorensen

NAYS: Hudon and Fernstrum

 

This motion was carried.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Planning Commission reported that they had reviewed the proposed three (3) year capital outlay priority list for 2006 to 2009 as follows and they recommended that it be adopted:

 

YEAR 1 - 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR

 

                                                                                    $ AMOUNT      FUNDING SOURCE 

1)         Street Construction            $1,000,000         Bond Funds, MDOT

2)         Water Main Replacement             362,000            Utility Fund

3)         Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement            420,000.           Sewer Utility Fund

4)            Industrial Park Expansion   On-Going            Industrial Aid Fund/Grant Funds

5)            Cemetery Expansion            30,000.            Cemetery Fund (Phase I)

6)         Street Mobile Fleet      50,000.            Equipment Reserve

7)         Street Exhaust Ventilation System 40,000.            Major/Local Street Funds

8)            Sidewalk Replacement            40,000.            General Fund/Special Assmts

9)         Police Patrol Vehicles            46,500.            General Fund

10)            Computer System Upgrades            17,000.            General/Water/Sewer/Library Fds

11)       Marina Fuel Dispenser and Valves            15,000.            Marina Fund

12)       Senior Center Roof            43,000.            Building Maintenance Fund/CAA

13)            National Guard Building Renovations            20,000.            General Fund

14)       Hattie Street Bridge Inspection 5,000.            Major Street Fund

15)       48th Avenue Pump Station Upgrades            43,000.            Water Fund

16)       Influent Screening System            100,000.           Sewer Fund Capital Reserve

17)       Harbor Master Building Upgrades            14,000.            Marina Fund

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18)       Water Meters  20,000.            Water/Sewer Funds

19)       Shoring Equipment            10,000.            Water/Sewer Funds

20)       Marina Inner Wall 60 Amp Services            4,500.            Marina Fund

21)       Library Signage 10,000.            Library Foundation

22)       Parks Riding Mower            8,000.            River Park Fund

23)            Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements            759,000.           Bond Issue

                        Sludge Pumping

                        Sludge Storing and Thickening

                        Digester Gas Recovery System

                        Chlorine Feed System

24)       Water Pump Station Reclamation            25,000.            Water Fund

25)       Marina Underground Cable    6,000.            Marina Fund

26)       Library Furniture Refinishing            3,000.            Library Fund

27)       Marina E Dock Deicers            25,000.            Marina Fund

28)       Parks Bleachers 5,000.            General Fund

29)       Sewer Vactor Truck            30,000.            Sewer Fund

30)       Marina E-F Dock Repair  4,500.            Marina Fund

31)            Engineering GIS Equipment            3,400.            Major/Local Street Funds

32)            Municipal Complex Furniture  2,000.            General Fund

33)            Citywide Signage 4,000.            General Fund

34)            Underground Sprinklers Doyle Drive Treelawn 9,500.            Marina Fund

35)       Parks Building Maintenance            10,000.            General Fund

 

YEAR 2 - 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR

 

                                                                                  $ AMOUNT      FUNDING SOURCE 

1)         Street Construction    $    500,000 Bond Funds, MDOT

2)         Water Main Replacement             100,000            Utility Fund

3)         Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement            75,000.            Sewer Utility Fund

4)            Industrial Park Expansion   On-Going            Industrial Aid Fund/Grant Funds

5)         Street Mobile Fleet            70,000.            Street Equipment Reserve

6)            Sidewalk Replacement            40,000.            General Fund/Special Assmts

7)         Police Patrol Vehicles             46,500.            General Fund

8)            Computer Upgrades             15,000.            General/Utility/Library Funds

9)         Police Surveillance Equipment                2,000.            General Fund

10)       Water Plant Backflow Prevention                20,000.            Water Fund

11)       Water Meters              20,000.            Water/Sewer Funds

12)       Library Humidifiers               8,100.            Library Fund

13)       Lift Station Pump Replacement            40,000.            Sewer Fund

14)       Sewer Vactor Truck            30,000.            Sewer Fund

15)       Fire Breathing Air Compressor            18,500.            General Fund

16)       Parks Building Maintenance Items    10,000.            General Fund

17)            Cemetery Mower            8,000.            Cemetery Fund

18)            Cemetery Intake Sheet Piling    70,000.            Building Maintenance Fund

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19)            Waterfront Redevelopment Study    28,000.            General Fund/Grant

20)       Water Plant Flocculation Basin Upgrade            60,000.            Water Fund

21)            Shorewell Building Roof Replacement            10,000.            Water Fund

22)       Spies All Purpose Field Groomer            30,000.            General Fund/Donations

23)       Parks Bleachers            5,000.            General Fund

24)       Water Plant Air Conditioning            10,000.            Water Fund

25)            Wastewater Portable Generator            20,000.            Sewer Fund

26)            Citywide Signage            4,000.            General Fund

27)            Municipal Complex Furniture            2,000.            General Fund

 

YEAR 3 - 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR

 

                                                                                   $ AMOUNT      FUNDING SOURCE 

1)         Street Construction    $    500,000 Bond Funds, MDOT

2)         Water Main Replacement             100,000            Utility Fund

3)         Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement            75,000.            Sewer Utility Fund

4)            Industrial Park Expansion   On-Going            Industrial Aid Fund/Grant Funds

5)         Street Mobile Fleet            70,000.            Street Equipment Reserve

6)            Sidewalk Replacement            40,000.            General Fund/Special Assmts

7)         Police Patrol Vehicles             46,500.            General Fund

8)            Computer Upgrades            15,000.            General/Utility/Library Funds

9)         Water Meters  20,000.            Water/Sewer Funds

10)            Cemetery Road Seal Coating 25,000.            Cemetery/General Funds

11)            Cemetery Dump Truck            25,000.            Cemetery Fund

12)       Library Window Replacement            30,000.            Building Maintenance Fund

13)       Water Plant Online Turbidmeters            5,000.            Water Fund

14)            Citywide Signage            4,000.            General Fund

15)       Water Plant Alarm Touch Screen            10,000.            Water Fund

16)            Cemetery Security Fence   15,000.            Cemetery Fund

17)       Water Distribution Backhoe            75,000.            Water Fund

18)       Carbon Storage Platform            20,000.            Water Fund

19)       Fire Hurst Cutting Tool      6,000.            General Fund

20)       Library Front Step Repair              25,000.            Library Fund

21)            Municipal Complex Parking Lot Paving  15,000.            General Fund

22)            Cemetery Golf Carts                 4,000.            Cemetery Fund

23)       Library Shelving                   6,000.            Library Fund

24)       Fire LCD Projector              3,000.            General Fund

25)            Cemetery Records Laminator                 5,000.            Cemetery Fund

26)            Municipal Complex Furniture                  2,000.            General Fund

27)       Public Works Garage Expansion                 150,000.            Major/Local Street Funds

28)       Salt Shed Expansion             100,000.            Major/Local Street Funds

 

S/PLANNING COMMISSION

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A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:

 

The following resolution was presented:

 

RESOLUTION BY THE MENOMINEE CITY COUNCIL

APPROVING A BROWNFIELD PLAN

 

BROWNFIELD PLAN

 

City of Menominee, Brownfield Redevelopment Zone, Menominee, Michigan

 

Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Act 381

Of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan 1996, as amended.

 

Whereas, the City of Menominee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended (the “Act”), has prepared and recommended for approval by the Menominee City Council, a Brownfield Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the Act, to be carried out within the City of Menominee Brownfield Redevelopment Zone (the “Zone”);

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

 

1.            Findings,

            City Council makes the following determinations and findings:

            A.             The Plan constitutes a public purpose under the Act;

B.         The Plan meets all of the requirements for a Brownfield Plan set forth in Section 13 of the Act;

C.         The proposed method of financing the costs of eligible activities (demolition, site preparation, associated curb and gutter, utilities and relocation of electric line) will be through the City of Menominee general fund advances, issuance of bonds, and the establishment of a TIF with the recapture of taxes used to reimburse the general fund and to retire debt.

D.        The costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Plan are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act; and

E.         The plan has been approved by the Brownfield Authority at a public meeting on December 20, 2005,

 

2.         Plan Approved. Pursuant to the authority vested in the City Council by the Act, and pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the Act, the Brownfield Plan for Bellisle Motor Sports, LLC, dated December 20, 2005 is hereby approved.

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A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the forgoing resolution.

 

AYES:  Jasper, Krah, Organ, Pintarelli, Schloegel, Sorensen, Fernstrum, and Hudon

NAYS: None

 

This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session.

 

Council Member Schloegel said it was positive to see the Bellisle Motorsports project progressing with Mr. Mathein’s help.

 

Mayor Krah read the last page of the State of the City report thanking Tony Furton for his many years of service.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to close the public comment session.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

ADJOURN:

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adjourn the meeting.  This motion was carried unanimously.