City Council Meeting

MAYOR Eileen Tesch COUNCIL MEMBERS Michael Bembas, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Stoneburner Corey Blair Mark Thompson Raymond Martin CITY OF ALGONAC REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 805 St. Clair River Drive Algonac, MI 48001 Draft Minutes Meeting called to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Tesch. Roll Call Present: Mayor Tesch, Mayor Pro-Tem Bembas, Blair, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson Absent: None Others: City Manager Denice Gerstenberg, Clerk Sam Boelke, Deputy Tuzinowski, Michelle Landry, Gale Anthony, Cindy Kloeffler, Susan Reck, Kyle Allen, Jane Eglinton, Al Latosz, Wood Alef, Danutz Giura, Jim Fernandez, Nancy LaParl, Robert Klieman, Kelly Skarbek, Jake Skarbek, Barb Borowiec, William Hass, Amanda Gougeon, Deanna Gerow, Jim Osieczonek, Karen Cole, Kathy Bowen, Linda Koch, Cindy Smith Moment of Silent Prayer Mayor Tesch called for a moment of silent prayer. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Tesch led the Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Dawn Daveys spoke in favor of Jake Skarbek for the open council seat. Jim Fernandez invited everyone to the VFW’s “Proud to be an American” day on November 6th at 5 p.m. at the flagpole in Riverfront Park. 10.17.17 CC Minutes 1  Denutz Giura spoke on behalf of Jake Skarbek for the open council seat. Claudia Klieman welcomed the new council people and urged them to do something to make Algonac more appealing. City Manager’s Report CO#10.07.17 – Hear and file the City Manager’s Report Motion by Thompson; supported by Stoneburner to hear and file the city manager’s report, including remarks from Al Latosz, Superintendent of Algonac Community Schools, as presented. Motion Carried. Consent Agenda CO#10.08.17 to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion by Thompson; supported by Bembas to approve items a, b, and c and pull items d, e and f from the consent agenda and add to new business. Motion Carried. a) Approval of Minutes 1. Regular Meeting October 3, 2017 b) Communications & Notices 1. Thank you card from Cathy Harris 2. Downriver Goodfellows Upcoming Events c) Departmental Reports 1. Fire Department 2. Building and Code Enforcement 3. DPW 4. Water 5. Library 6. Housing Commission 7. Financials 8. Boards and Commissions Roster Unfinished Business None New Business CO#10.09.17 Emergency Sewer Repairs Motion by Thompson; supported by Martin to authorize payment to Cortis Development for emergency sewer repairs at 337 Virginia of $2,150. Motion Carried. Roll Call Aye: Blair, Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas Nay: None CO#10.10.17 Designate Street Administrator Motion by Martin; supported by Thompson to designate Joe Vernier as Street Administrator according to the requirements of Act 51. Motion Carried. 10.17.17 CC Minutes 2 CO#10.11.17 Renew NOAA Agreement Motion by Stoneburner; supported by Thompson to renew approval for NOAA Agreement #14EKC0129K for no-cost, use of water level gauge building at 1530 St. Clair River Drive for a term of August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2021. CO#10.12.17 to fill the current vacancy on City Council Motion Martin; supported by Bembas to nominate Jacob Skarbek for city council. Motion Failed. Roll call: Ayes: Stoneburner, Martin, Bembas Nays: Tesch, Thompson, Blair CO#10.13.17 to fill the current vacancy on City Council Motion by Tesch; supported by Blair to nominate Jim Osieczonek for city council. Motion Carried. Roll call: Ayes: Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Tesch Nays: None CO#10.14.17 to allow Wood Alef to address council Motion by Thompson; supported by Stoneburner to allow Wood Alef, owner of 505 Helen Street to address council. Motion Carried. CO#10.15.17 to remedy Building and Property Maintenance Violations at 505 Helen Street Motion by Thompson; supported by Bembas to delay until November 7, 2017 to allow homeowner time to work with building department. Motion Carried. CO#10.16.17 Turn Out Gear Motion by Thompson; supported by Stoneburner to authorize payment of nine sets of turnout gear for Algonac Fire Department at a cost of $15,075. Roll call: Ayes: Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Tesch Nays: None CO#10.17.17 Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding Motion by Thompson; supported by Martin to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Algonac and Teamsters Local 214. Motion Carried. CO#10.18.17 Accounts Payable Motion by Thompson; supported by Blair to approve accounts payable and payroll in the amount of $176,075.18. Items for Next Agenda Planning Commission appointment 10.17.17 CC Minutes 3  Report on 505 Helen Street Council Comment Michael Bembas invited everyone to the fundraiser at his house on Saturday, Oct. 21st. Its $5 and a lot of fun. Historical society’s spaghetti dinner is Oct. 24th at St. Catherine’s. Corey Blair wished everyone a safe and happy Halloween. Thanks for coming in. Mark Thompson thanked everyone for coming. Thanks to the candidate this time and last time. It’s a difficult decision. As try to figure out what’s best, thanks for the guidance. Ray Martin thanked people for putting their name in for city council. We appreciate your effort and hopefully we can move forward. Terry Stoneburner thanked everyone who applied and urges everyone to stay involved. The new dog park is a great place to be and we have visitors from surrounding areas. Our Facebook page should be linked to the Web-site. Clay Twp recently received the Smart 911 phone system and we’ve had it for a while. It’s to give contact information to first responders. Mayor Tesch thanked Denice Gerstenberg for her hard work and enthusiasm; posed a question about community grant money for blight; reported recently joining EDA and having a meeting about development and investment. EDA helped Marine City with their resurgence. Thanks for coming and being involved. CO#10.19.17 Adjournment Motion by Thompson; supported by Blair to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Signed_____________________________________ Respectfully submitted______________________ Eileen Tesch, Mayor Sam Boelke, Clerk 10.17.17 CC Minutes 4