CITY OF
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
REGULAR
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
JULY 24,
2006
A
regular meeting of the Menominee City Council, City of Menominee, County of
Menominee, State of Michigan, was held Monday, July 24, 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 Hudon, Jasper, Mick, Organ,
Pintarelli, Schloegel, and Sorensen
ABSENT: Council Member Fernstrum (excused)
PRESENT:
8 ABSENT: 1
A
motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Mick to
excuse Council Member Fernstrum from the meeting. This motion was carried unanimously.
A
motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member
Sorensen to approve the agenda for the meeting dated July 21, 2006. This motion was carried unanimously.
There
being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of June
19, 2006 or the special meetings of June 28, 2006 and July 7, 2006 the minutes
stood approved as presented.
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 Sorensen to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Sandy Baron spoke regarding the new Yellow Bike
Program. The program allows people to
borrow a bike and return it to a yellow bike rack. They have received several donations and positive comments.
Joe Peacock, Downtown Development Authority Chair,
addressed council asking for funds for a downtown director. He added that Dan Mathein was only half time
and is countywide. Needs require
downtown focus.
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July 24, 2006
Page Two
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee
reported that they had reviewed recognizing City employee Alan Gritzon who recently
retired from the Police Department and they recommended that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Alan Gritzon has been employed by the City
for the past thirty-two years; and
WHEREAS, Alan Gritzon retired from the position of
Sergeant in the Police Department on July 6, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City of Menominee wishes to recognize
Alan Gritzon for his service to the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of
Menominee, by its City Council on July 24, 2006, recognize and thank Alan
Gritzon for his service.
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.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee
reports that they had reviewed recognizing City employee Jonathan Waitz who
recently retired from the Fire Department and they recommended that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Jonathan Waitz has been employed by the
City for the past thirty-one years; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Waitz retired from the position of
Captain in the Fire Department on July 8, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City of Menominee wishes to recognize
Jonathan Waitz for his service to the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of
Menominee, by its City Council on July 24, 2006, recognize and thank Jonathan
Waitz for his service.
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.
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July 24, 2006
Page Three
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The
Finance Committee reports that they reviewed the claims for June 2006 and they
recommended that checks be drawn on the treasurer in payment of the bills as
follows:
General Fund in the amount of
$628,058.10
River Park Fund in the amount of
$3,860.50
S/FINANCE COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and
seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Public Safety/Public Works Committee reported
that had reviewed signage on US-41 and they recommended that the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Menominee desires to install
wayfinding signs within Michigan Department of Transportation right-of-way to
facilities away from the state trunkline system; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of
Menominee does commit to comply with all State requirements.
S/PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC WORKS 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 Public Safety/Public Works Committee reported
that they had reviewed the bids received for Contract 06-RD-04, US-41 Concrete
Joint Repair and they recommended acceptance of the only bid submitted by
Snowden, Inc. in the amount of $55,133.50.
A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and
seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.
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July 24, 2006
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COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee
reported that had reviewed the Yellow Bike Program downtown and they
recommended to city council to have Arthur Baron present the program to council
and they further recommended that council accept the program.
S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Council Member Hudon and seconded
by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the report. This motion was carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Public Safety/Public Works Committee reports
that they had reviewed the engineering consultant proposals received to provide
design and construction inspection services for storm sewer upgrades as part of
the US-41 reconstruction in 2007 and they recommended accepting the proposal
submitted by U.P. Engineers and Architects, Inc. in the amount of $38,140.00
with the costs to be reimbursed by the State of Michigan Department of
Transportation.
S/PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and
seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
Mayor Krah opened the public comment session.
Dan Mathein spoke on behalf of the Conservation
District and said they were doing a survey to update the county’s needs.
Darrell Eland spoke in support of a downtown director.
Ray William said that a central coordinator is needed
for information and activities in the downtown.
Harry Ellery said that Opera House tours will be held
during the Waterfront Festival.
A motion was made by Council Member Schloegel and
seconded by Council Member Sorensen to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.
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July 24, 2006
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ADJOURN:
A motion was made by Council Member Mick and seconded
by Council Member Jasper to adjourn the meeting. This motion was carried unanimously.
Thomas F. DeNike, City Clerk/Treasurer
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