CITY OF MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN

REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

DECEMBER 18, 2006

 

 

 

A regular meeting of the Menominee City Council, City of Menominee, County of Menominee, State of Michigan, was held Monday, December 18, 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, Jasper, Mick, Organ, Pintarelli, Schloegel, and Sorensen

ABSENT:         Council Member Hudon (excused)

 

PRESENT:  8                ABSENT:  1

 

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

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to delete item #9 under reports of standing committees from the agenda and to approve the amended agenda for the meeting dated December 12, 2006.  This motion was carried unanimously.

 

 

There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2006 or the special meeting of December 11, 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:

 

Menominee Business Development Corporation President Dan Mathein spoke on recent activities and thanked council for their support.  He added that progress has been made during his time in the position and continuity is needed after his departure at the end of this year.

 

 

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

 

Under reports of officers, Mayor Krah submitted for confirmation the reappointments of Michael Kaufman and Edward Raygo to the Board of Review with their terms to expire on December 31, 2008.

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

 

Mayor Krah submitted for confirmation the appointment of LaVonne Kloida to the Board of Review, replacing Art Bourdlais who resigned, with her term to expire on December 31, 2008.

 

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

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee reported that they had reviewed the following resolution recognizing Jeffery Howarth’s service to the City and they recommended that it be adopted:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Jeffery Howarth has been employed by the City for the past thirty-one plus years; and

 

WHEREAS, Jeffery Howarth retired from the position of Captain in the Fire Department on August 19, 2006; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Menominee wishes to recognize Jeffery Howarth for his service to the City and its residents;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee, by its City Council on December 20, 2006, recognize and thank Jeffery Howarth for his service. 

 

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.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee reported that they had reviewed the following resolution congratulating the Menominee High School Varsity Boys Football Team and they recommended that it be adopted:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Boys Varsity Football Team finished the 2006 regular season with a 9-0 record and the Great Northern Conference Championship; and

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Boys Varsity Football Team finished the 2006 playoff run by winning the Division 5 MHSAA State Championship; and

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WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Boys Varsity Football Team outscored their opponents by a 207-6 point margin; and

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Boys Varsity Football Team set a record for most wins in season with 14 in the regular season, playoff, and championship games; and

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Boys Varsity Football Team received numerous post season awards both as a team and individually; the Upper Peninsula Class A-B Team of the Year; and

 

WHEREAS, Coach Hofer was named the Great Northern Conference, Upper Peninsula Class A-B, and Region 1 Coach of the Year;

 

WHEREAS, the City of Menominee is proud of the way our community is represented by the Menominee High School Varsity Boys Football Team, coaches, cheerleaders, band members, and all supporters of the team;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee extends congratulations to the Menominee High School Varsity Boys Football Team and its coaches for a very successful 2006 season.

 

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 congratulating the Menominee High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team and they recommended that it be adopted:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team has recently completed a very successful 2006 season; and

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team finished the season with a 13-10 record and 2nd Place in the Great Northern Conference; and

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team noted several accomplishments during the post season including District Champions and Regional Finalists; and

 

WHEREAS, the Menominee High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team is comprised of individuals who have displayed excellence both on and off the court;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee extends congratulations to the Menominee High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Pete Mayhew for their very successful season.

 

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

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

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

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

 

            General Fund in the amount of $406,756.52         River Park Fund in the amount of $4,022.35

 

S/FINANCE 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 Finance Committee reported that they had reviewed the Operating Budget for 2006-2007 and they recommended accepting the City Manager’s recommendation to operate the police department with one less patrol officer and amend the budget as necessary.

 

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

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

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Finance Committee reported that they had reviewed the Operating Budget for 2006-2007 and they recommended accepting the City Manager’s recommendation to operate the fire department with two less fire fighters and amend the budget as necessary.

 

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 Finance Committee reported that they had reviewed the Operating Budget for 2006-2007 and they recommended accepting the City Manager’s recommendation to operate the park department with one less laborer and to increase the water utility department by one additional laborer and amend the budget as necessary.

 

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

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A motion was made by Council Member Mick and seconded by Council Member Jasper 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 wage adjustments for non-union employees and they recommended approval of a 2.3% increase retroactive to July 1, 2006.

 

S/JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE/PERSONNEL AND LABOR COMMITTEE

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Organ 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 health insurance open enrollment period and they recommended that a policy be established for proper employee notification and that ours will be the month of April each year.

 

S/JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE/PERSONNEL AND LABOR 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 they had reviewed the request from the Michigan Department of Transportation to acquire interest in property adjacent to Tenth Avenue as part of the US-41 reconstruction project and they recommended that City officials be authorized to sign the Quit Claim Deeds as prepared by the State.

 

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 Public Safety/Public Works Committee reported that they had reviewed Pay Estimate #4 in the amount of $111,510.33 and Contract Modification #5 increasing the contract amount by $99.46 to Barley Trucking and Excavating, Inc. for Contract 06-RD-01, 2006 Road Project and they recommended that they be approved.

 

S/PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Public Safety/Public Works Committee reported that they had reviewed Pay Estimate #2 in the amount of $221,243.19 and Change Order #1 increasing the contract amount by $14.54 to Barley Excavating, Inc. for Contract 06-RD-06, Storm Sewer Construction 10th Street, 16th Avenue, and 18th Avenue and they recommended that they be approved.

 

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.

 

 

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:

 

The first item under motions and resolutions was the following proposed meeting schedule for 2007:

 

CITY OF MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN

2007 MEETING SCHEDULE

 

  MONTH                    MONDAY                   THURSDAY                TUESDAY          TUESDAY

                                       5 p.m.                             4 p.m.                         10 a.m.               4:15 p.m.

                                      CITY                         W W U B                  CEMETERY        PLANNING

            COUNCIL                                                       BOARD        COMMISSION

 

 

January                             15th                               11th                                     9th                            9th

February                           19th                                8th                                13th                           13th

March                              19th                                8th                                13th                           13th

April                                 16th                              12th                               10th                           10th

May                                 21st                               10th                                  8th                            8th

June                                 18th                              14th                                12th                          12th

July                                  16th                               12th                                10th                          10th

August                              20th                                 9th                               14th                          14th

September                       17th                               13th                                11th                           11th

October                                      15th                                11th                                  9th                            9th

November                        19th                                  8th                               13th                          13th

December                        17th                                 13th                               11th                          11th


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·                     City Council meeting schedule is tentative and may be changed to meet the needs and schedules of council members.  Requires proper public notification.

·                     Cemetery Board meets in the Committee Room of the Municipal Complex, 2511-10th Street, Menominee, MI 49858.

·                     City Council, Water and Wastewater Utility Board (WWUB), and Planning Commission meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 2511-10th Street.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to approve the schedule.

 

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to amend the schedule to reflect the November 19th City Council meeting time to be 6:30 p.m.

 

AYES:  Jasper, Mick, Organ, Schloegel, Sorensen, and Fernstrum

NAYS: Krah and Pintarelli

 

This motion was carried.

 

The vote on the original motion as amended was unanimous.

 

 

The following resolution was considered next:

 

RESOLUTION

 

At a regular meeting of the Menominee City Council called to order by Mayor George W. Krah on December 18, 2006 at 5 p.m.

 

The following resolution was offered:

 

Moved by Council Member Mick and supported by Council Member Sorensen that the request to transfer ownership of 2006 Class C licensed business with dance permit, located in escrow at 3721 Tenth, Menominee, MI 49858, Menominee County, from Penny R. Badker to Riverside Country Club; and transfer location to 3001-3003 Fourteenth, Menominee, MI 49858, Menominee County be considered for approval.

 

It is the consensus of this legislative body that the application be recommended for issuance.

 

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

 

 

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PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session.

 

No one was heard.

 

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

 

 

ADJOURN:

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas F. DeNike, City Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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