CITY OF MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN

SPECIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

NOVEMBER 6, 2006

 

 

 

A special meeting of the Menominee City Council, City of Menominee, County of Menominee, State of Michigan, was held Monday, November 6, 2006 at 9 a.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:  Council Members Fernstrum, Hudon, Jasper, Mick, Organ, Pintarelli, Schloegel, and Sorensen

       Mayor Krah

ABSENT:    None

 

PRESENT:  9                ABSENT:  0

 

 

Mayor Krah opened the special meeting that he called for the purpose of considering the following agenda:

 

1)                  Pledge of allegiance to the flag.

2)                  Public comment.

3)                  The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee on proclaiming Bart and

            Laurie Stupak Day.

4)  Adjourn.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session that was called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments.

 

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.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

The Special Projects/Community Relations Committee reported that they had reviewed the following resolution proclaiming Bart and Laurie Stupak Day in the City of Menominee and they recommended that it be adopted:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Bart and Laurie Stupak are very committed to our community, which has been exemplified to our citizens by their leadership, love of country, faith in God and family; and

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WHEREAS, Bart and Laurie Stupak’s public service as our U.S. Congressman and former Mayor of the City of Menominee, along with their service on many boards, commissions, and committees, has enhanced the reputation and standing of the City of Menominee on national and state levels; and

 

WHEREAS, the establishment of the B.J. Stupak Fund and their contributions to the Spies Field Project provide support, guidance, leadership, training, and sports opportunities for our area youth; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Menominee wishes to recognize and acknowledge the many accomplishments of two of our leading citizens, Bart and Laurie Stupak;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee, by its City Council, recognize Bart and Laurie Stupak for their contributions to this community and proclaim November 11th as Bart and Laurie Stupak Day in the City of Menominee and join with our fellow citizens in celebration of their commitment to the City of Menominee.

 

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS 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.

 

 

ADJOURN:

 

A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum 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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