CITY OF
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
REGULAR
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
MAY 15,
2006
A
regular meeting of the Menominee City Council, City of Menominee, County of
Menominee, State of Michigan, was held Monday, May 15, 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, Mick, Pintarelli,
and Schloegel
ABSENT: Council Members Organ and Sorensen (both excused)
PRESENT: 7 ABSENT: 2
A
motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Hudon
to excuse Council Members Organ and Sorensen 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 May 9, 2006. This motion was carried unanimously.
There
being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of April
17, 2006 or the special meetings of April 22, 2006 and May 5, 2006 the minutes of
all of the meetings stood approved as presented.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Mayor Krah opened the public hearing called for the
purpose of hearing citizen comments on the proposed operating budget for the
2006-2007 fiscal year.
No one was heard.
A motion was made by Council
Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Schloegel to close the public
hearing. This motion was carried
unanimously.
Mayor Krah opened the public hearing called for the
purpose of hearing citizen comments on proposed amendments to M.O.C. 8:3.1 –
Annual Appropriation Bill for 2006-2007.
No one was heard.
A motion was made by Council
Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Mick 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 alley vacation between 10th
Avenue and 11th Avenue East of 13th Street.
Phil Trempe, 1115-17th Avenue, asked how it
affected his mother’s property at 1123-11th Avenue.
Bette Trempe, 1123-11th Avenue, asked if
this would cause access problems. The
answer was no.
A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and
seconded by Council Member Jasper to close the public hearing. This motion was carried unanimously.
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
Mayor Krah opened the public comment session called
for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on agenda items only.
No one was heard.
A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and
seconded by Council Member Mick to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.
REPORTS
OF OFFICERS:
Mayor Krah submitted the following appointments for
confirmation:
Michael Kaufman to the Cemetery Board of Trustees,
replacing Pete Betzinger who resigned, with his term to expire on May 2, 2008.
A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and
seconded by Council Member Hudon to confirm the foregoing appointment. This motion was carried unanimously.
Judy Hass to the Cemetery Board of Trustees, replacing
Richard Gignac who resigned, with her term to expire on May 2, 2009.
A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and
seconded by Council Member Schloegel to confirm the foregoing appointment. This motion was carried unanimously.
Mayor Krah also submitted the following reappointments
for confirmation:
Fran Mellinger to the Cemetery Board of Trustees with
his term to expire on May 2, 2009.
A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and
seconded by Council Member Schloegel to confirm the foregoing
reappointment. This motion was carried
unanimously.
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Suzanne Cassibry to the Henes Park Board of
Commissioners with her term to expire on May 6, 2012.
A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and
seconded by Council Member Jasper to confirm the foregoing reappointment. This motion was carried unanimously.
Steve Albers and Richard Jones to the Historic
District Commission with their terms to expire on May 11, 2009.
A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and
seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to confirm the foregoing
reappointment. This motion was carried
unanimously.
Robert Cadieu to the Library Board of Trustees with
his term to expire on May 1, 2011.
A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and
seconded by Council Member Mick to confirm the foregoing reappointment. This motion was carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Finance Committee reported
that they reviewed the claims for April 2006 and they recommended that checks
be drawn on the treasurer in payment of the bills as follows:
General
Fund in the amount of $291,727.41
River
Park Fund in the amount of $5,456.29
S/FINANCE
COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Council
Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing
report. This motion was carried
unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Finance Committee reports
that they had reviewed the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year
commencing July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 and recommended that the proposed
budget and mill rate of 22.9255 mills for 2006-2007 be approved.
A motion was made by Council
Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Hudon to receive the foregoing
report and place it on file. This
motion was carried unanimously.
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COMMITTEE REPORT:
The
Finance Committee reported that they had reviewed the invoice in the amount of
$28,383.74 from Infrastructure Alternatives for laboratory costs associated
with the landfill monitoring wells that were the City’s responsibility but were
not billed by Infrastructure Alternatives and they recommended that payment of
the invoice be spread over two years.
S/FINANCE 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
Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that they had
reviewed the only bid received for the vacant lot at 1508-17th
Avenue and they recommended accepting the bid submitted by John Hallfrisch in
the amount of $10,126.25.
S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Council
Member Mick and seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to adopt the foregoing
report.
AYES: Hudon, Jasper, Krah, Mick, Pintarelli, Schloegel, and Fernstrum
NAYS: None
This motion was carried
unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The
Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that they had
reviewed proposed amounts to rent office space in the former National Guard
Building at 2515-10th Street and they recommended charging the
Chamber of Commerce $300 per month and the Menominee Business Development
Corporation $200 per month and that the City Attorney draft three year leases
for both occupants.
S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
A
motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member
Schloegel to adopt the foregoing report.
This motion was carried unanimously.
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COMMITTEE REPORT:
The
Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds Committee reports that they had reviewed
the need to replace .2 acres of wetlands that were destroyed as a result of the
48th Avenue construction project and they recommended planting .4
acres at Water Tower Park with native species at the estimated cost of $5,000
with the money appropriated from the Major Street Fund.
S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Council
Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing
report. This motion was carried
unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Parks and Recreation/Buildings and Grounds
Committee reports that they had reviewed the need for repairs to the Spies
Public Library parapet wall flashing and they recommend proceeding with the
project, that Markell Roofing do the work for the estimated amount of $6,710,
and that the bid process be waived so the original warranty can be maintained.
S/PARKS AND RECREATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
A
motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member
Hudon to adopt the foregoing report.
This motion was carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Public Safety/Public Works
Committee reported that they had reviewed the a Small Urban Areas MDOT 2008
Grant Submittal and they recommended authorizing a MDOT 2008 grant application
for 15th Street from 10th Avenue to 18th
Avenue.
S/PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC WORKS 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
the possibility of a Farmers Market and they recommended that the interim city
manager be authorized to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business
Association to work out the details and schedule.
S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
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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 proposed “Local Governing Body Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses”
to recognize the Menominee Opera House Committee, Inc. as a non-profit
organization and they recommended that the resolution be adopted.
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
the following resolution recognizing Anchor Coupling’s receipt of the
MichiganWorks! “Business of the Year Award” and they recommended that the
resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
Anchor Coupling is located in the City of Menominee and has been in operation
since 1938; and
WHEREAS,
Anchor Coupling is a producer of couplings and hydraulic hose assemblies for
the OEM Market; and
WHEREAS,
Anchor Coupling presently employs 360 people; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Menominee is proud to have Anchor Coupling as a corporate citizen;
and
WHEREAS,
Anchor Coupling was recently awarded with the Michigan Works! “Business of the
Year Award” during the Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce’s Awards
Ceremony as a result of their contributions to our community;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee by its City Council congratulate
and recognize Anchor Coupling for receiving this prestigious award and thank
them for their commitment to our community.
S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
A
motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member
Fernstrum 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 James Vincent Jr.’s service to the
community and they recommended that the resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., was born and raised in Menominee, Michigan and
graduated with honors from Menominee High School in 1978; and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., was active in local sports including serving as
Captain of the 1977-78 Menominee Maroon Football Team, as a Board Member of
Menominee Youth Football, and involvement in the Menominee Youth Baseball and
Menominee City Recreation Leagues; and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., was civically active including membership in the
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and its Church Council and the American Legion;
and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., was employed by Marinette Marine Corporation as an
on-site troubleshooter/engineer and by the Menominee Area Public School System
as a substitute teacher; and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., served his country while in the U.S. Navy for six
years and the U.S. Coast Guard for fourteen years; and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., retired as a pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard Search
and Rescue Team; and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., joined the Eagle III Air Ambulance Service as a
rescue pilot in 2004; and
WHEREAS,
James Joseph Vincent, Jr., will be remembered by many and missed by his family
in indescribable ways;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee, by its City Council,
remember and recognize James Joseph Vincent, Jr. for his many years of
productive service to the community on this 15th day of May, 2006.
S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
A
motion was made by Council Member Hudon and seconded by Council Member Jasper
to adopt the foregoing report. This
motion was carried unanimously.
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COMMITTEE REPORT:
The
MIDC reported that they had reviewed the Fitness Matters Revolving Loan Fund
(RLF) loan and they recommended renegotiating the terms of the existing loan,
that Chris Nerat would pay off $5,000 of the $30,000 loan upon sale of the
building, the $25,000 balance would be placed on a nine year note, a third
party would assist in guaranty of $15,000 of the loan, and the loan payments
would start twelve months from receipt of the $5,000 payment with interest
accruing, and that the second year would be interest only and years three
through nine would be interest and principal.
A
motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member
Jasper to adopt the foregoing report.
This motion was carried unanimously.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The
first item under motions and resolutions was the following ordinance amendment:
TITLE
8: TAXING, FINANCIAL
ORDINANCE: ADOPTING
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 20056AND ENDING JUNE 30, 20067
BE
IT HEREBY RESOLVED, THE CITY OF MENOMINEE ORDAINS:
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Article 5 of the Charter of the City of Menominee, the City Manager
and Finance Committee have prepared a proposed budget for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 20056and ending June 30, 20067
and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to 5.3328(2) MSA, a public hearing has been held on said proposed
budget; and
WHEREAS,
the total assessed valuation for all the real and personal property within said
city liable to taxation has been determined according to applicable law in the
sum of $150,986,825 $158,384,450.
SECTION
1. That for the purpose of defraying
the expenditures and liabilities of the City of Menominee, Michigan for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 20056and ending June 30, 20067
and to meet the deficiencies of the several funds of said city for the past
fiscal year and former years, if any, there is hereby provided for and
appropriated the sum of $13,945,311 $12,138,747 from which sum
there shall be deducted the estimated revenues for said year, the sum of $13,945,311
$12,138,747.
SECTION
2. For the purpose of paying the
operating expenses of the General Fund a tax levy of 14.96 14.8608
mills on the dollar on all taxable property in the city according to valuation
of same, which amount is included in the amount appropriated in Section 1, is
hereby provided and appropriated.
SECTION
3. For the purpose of paying the
principal and interest on bonds of said city due and payable during such fiscal
year, there is hereby provided and appropriated the sum of $852,018 $872,151
of which $584,866 $593,695 will be levied by a tax of 2.66
3.5451 mills.
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SECTION 4. For the purpose of maintaining the garbage system for collection
and disposal of garbage in the city pursuant to 5.2681 MSA a tax levy of 2.5900
mills on the dollar of all taxable property in the city according to valuation
of the same, which amount is included in the amount appropriated in Section 1,
is hereby provided and appropriated.
SECTION
5. For the purpose of paying the cost
of the city share of policemen and firemen pension expenditures pursuant to
5.3375(9)(2) MSA a tax levy of. .6500 0.9389 mills on the dollar
on all taxable property in the city according to the valuation of the same,
which amount is included in the amount appropriated in Section 1, is hereby
provided and appropriated.
SECTION
6. For the purpose of establishing a
fund for city street and road repair a tax levy of .9952 0.9907
mills on the dollar on all taxable property in the city according to valuation
of same which amount is included in the amount appropriated in Section 1 is
hereby provided and appropriated.
SECTION
7. The amounts provided for and
appropriated by Section 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 shall total 21.8552 22.9255
mills on the dollar valuation hereof ordered to be raised by general tax on all
taxable property, both real and personal, within the city under and by virtue
of 5.2681 MSA and (9)(2) MSA.
SECTION
8. The objects and purposes for which
the amounts appropriated in Section 1, 3 and 4 hereof for the City General Fund
Operations are as follows:
City
Council................................................................. $15,916.......................... $15,875.
Judicial............................................................................ 3,000............................. 2,000.
Mayor............................................................................. 2,250............................. 2,304.
Manager...................................................................... 129,516.......................... 168,556.
Board
of Review............................................................. 1,827.
Assessor....................................................................... 61,673............................ 67,303.
Clerk/Treasurer............................................................ 282,026.......................... 299,982.
Elections......................................................................... 9,241............................ 11,778.
Buildings
and Grounds.................................................. 137,066.......................... 154,441.
Attorney...................................................................... 132,853.......................... 144,930.
Fixed
Expenses............................................................ 423,533.......................... 469,422.
Police........................................................................ 1,099,010....................... 1,210,512.
Auxiliary
Police............................................................... 1,750.
Crossing
Guards............................................................. 16,396............................ 16,436.
MI
Justice Training Fund.................................................. 5,000.
Fire............................................................................. 993,984....................... 1,077,309.
Rescue
Squad.................................................................. 8,000............................. 7,800.
Building
Inspector......................................................... 107,029.......................... 110,075.
Construction
Board............................................................. 200.................................. -0-
Animal
Control............................................................... 61,230............................ 64,194.
Sidewalks...................................................................... 29,129............................ 28,796.
City
Engineer................................................................. 74,565............................ 52,450.
Street
Lighting.............................................................. 114,370.......................... 110,659.
Alleys............................................................................ 11,569............................ 11,787.
Sanitation/Collection....................................................... 93,495.......................... 105,350.
Sanitation/Rubbish.......................................................... 56,095............................ 59,289.
Sanitation/Landfill........................................................... 27,566............................ 37,900.
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Sanitation/Disposal....................................................... 147,500.......................... 153,018.
Recycling...................................................................... 30,322............................ 28,371.
Zoning
Board..................................................................... 400.
Economic
Development.................................................. 37,753............................ 35,953.
Community
Development................................................. 1,600............................ 23,800.
Recreation................................................................... 103,600.......................... 109,638.
Parks
Maintenance....................................................... 138,698.......................... 169,078.
Henes
Park................................................................... 98,553.......................... 105,611.
Recreation/Marina........................................................... 1,000.................................. -0-
Contingencies................................................................ 50,000.
Debt
Service................................................................ 118,734.......................... 278,516.
Capital
Outlay.......................................................
163,000............................ 80,601.
T O T A L S..................................................... $4,789,561...................... $5,272,711.
SECTION
9. The said estimated revenues and their sources for the city general fund
operations are as follows:
Total
Taxes.......................................................................... $2,907,733..................... $3,079,488.
Taxes
Other Than Assessed...................................................... 113,750......................... 113,750.
Business
Licenses and Permits.................................................... 80,350........................... 95,350.
Non-Business
Licenses and Permits............................................ 22,950........................... 33,080.
State
Grants................................................................................. 4,500............................. 5,000.
State
Shared Revenues........................................................... 1,198,000....................... 1,182,437.
Charges
for Services.................................................................... 9,000............................. 8,500.
Other
Revenues......................................................................... 38,000......................... 211,695.
Fines
and Forfeits....................................................................... 37,500........................... 32,000.
Interest
Earned........................................................................... 25,000.....................................
Rents
and Royalties...................................................................... 6,770........................... 18,220.
Sale
of Assets.............................................................................. 9,000........................... 22,300.
Other
Reimbursibles................................................................... 61,972........................... 92,392.
Transfers................................................................................. 167,236.....................................
Fund
Balance...................................................................... 107,800..................... 353,499.
T O T A L S................................................................... $4,789,561..................... $5,272,711.
SECTION 10.
That for the purpose of defraying the expenditures and liabilities of
the several other funds of the City of Menominee for the fiscal year
here-to-fore mentioned and to meet the deficiencies of these funds for the past
fiscal year and former years, if any, there is hereby provided for and
appropriated the following sums: Major,
Local Street, and Trunkline Maintenance $2,517,000. $1,640,232.;
Cemetery Fund $186,803. $186,992.; Library $516,427 $437,301.;
Water/Sewer Utility $2,328,153. $2,354,129.; Special Revenues $567,500.
$350,114.; Debt Service $ 585,367.
$593,695. and Other Funds $2,454,500. $1,303,537. The objects and purposes for which the
amounts appropriated in this Section are as follows:
Major,
Local Street and......................................................... $2,517,000..................... $1,640,232.
Trunkline Maintenance Expenses
Cemetery Expenses 186,803. 186,992.
Library
Expenses...................................................................... 516,427......................... 437,301.
Water/Sewer Utility
Expenses................................................. 2,328,153....................... 2,354,129.
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Special
Revenues...................................................................... 567,500......................... 350,114.
Debt
Service............................................................................ 585,367......................... 593,695.
Other
Funds........................................................................... 2,454,500....................... 1,303,537.
SECTION
11. The Manager and City Council are
hereby authorized to make such transfers as deemed necessary within the limits
of applicable law.
SECTION
12. This ordinance shall take
immediate effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED: MAY _____, 2006
George
W. Krah, Mayor
Thomas F. DeNike, City Clerk/Treasurer
A
motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Mick
to adopt the foregoing ordinance.
AYES: Jasper, Krah, Mick, Pintarelli, Schloegel,
Fernstrum and Hudon
NAYS: None