City Council Meeting

MAYOR Eileen Tesch COUNCIL MEMBERS Michael Bembas, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Osieczonek Corey Blair Terry Stoneburner Raymond Martin Mark Thompson CITY OF ALGONAC REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 805 St. Clair River Drive Algonac, MI 48001 As approved 12.5.17 Meeting called to Order Meeting was called to order by Mayor Tesch at 7 p.m. Roll Call Present: Bembas, Blair, Osieczonek, Stoneburner, Tesch, Thompson Absent: None Others: Gale Anthony, Michelle Landry, Linda Koch, Michelle Nolan, Dawn Davey, Nancy Minhinnick, Ed Carter, Cindy Kloeffler Moment of Silent Prayer Mayor Tesch called for a moment of silent prayer Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Tesch led the Pledge of Allegiance Amend the Agenda CO#11.10.17 Amend the Agenda CC minutes_11.21.17 1  Motion by Thompson, supported by Stoneburner to amend the agenda and remove item #9c from the agenda regarding the rezoning of property located at Mill Street north of Golfview and west of State Street. Motion Carried. Public Comment Dawn Davey urged council to appoint someone to the planning commission that represents the community and not just a popularity contest. Michelle Nolan commented she likes the packets online and she agrees with Dawn Davey in appointing someone who best represents the community. Nancy Minhinnick questioned the proposed rezoning of Mill Street wanting to know what studies have been done about the site. She wondered if anyone still has an open mind or ha the decision already been made. Captain McCade of the Algonac Fire Dept, and president of the Goodfellows reminded citizens of their candy cane sale on November 25th. He said the applications for families in need are due no later than Dec. 10th and all items will be delivered by Dec. 18th. Applications are available at city hall. City Manager’s Report City Manager Denice Gerstenberg read a short report to the council. No formal action was taken. Consent Agenda CO#11.11.17 Consent Agenda Motion by Thompson, supported by Martin to approve the consent agenda of minutes of the regular council meeting on 11.7.17 and reports from the Fire Dept., Building and Code Enforcement, DPW, Water Dept., Library, Financials and the updated boards and commissions roster. Motion Carried. Unfinished Business None New Business CO# 11.12.17 To award the sidewalk snow removal contract for 2017- 2019 CC minutes_11.21.17 2  Motion by Osieczonek, supported by Thompson to award the 2017-2019 sidewalk snow removal contract to Stephen B’s Landscaping, whose address is 3333 Knoll Road, Capac, MI 48014 , and to pay $22 each snow removal activity per 50 feet of sidewalk and $40 each snow removal activity per 50 feet of sidewalk including salting. Motion Carried. Roll Call Ayes: Blair, Osieczonek, Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas Nays: None CO#11.13.17 To award the Parking Lot Snow Removal Contract Motion by Bembas, supported by Thompson to award the 2017-2019 Parking Lot snow removal contract to Maple Landscaping, whose address is 6123 King Road, Marine City. MI 48039, and to pay at the Library location $55 per service for accumulation of 2”-4.9”; $65 per service for accumulation of 5”-7.9”; $70 per service for accumulation of 8” or more; and $48 per application of salt; and to pay at the water plant location $45 per service for accumulation of 2”-4.9”; $55 per service for accumulation of 5”-7.9”; $60 per service for accumulation of 8” or more; and $20 per application of salt. Motion carried. Roll Call Ayes: Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Osieczonek Nays: None CO#11.14.17 Introduce Ordinance 2017-03 Motion Stoneburner; supported by Martin to introduce Ordinance No. 2017- 03, pursuant to City Charter Section 7.3, enacting a new Code of Ordinances. Motion carried. CO#11.15.17 To Approve Emergency Repairs to the Pump at Delta Street Lift Station (Total Expense $1,898.92) Motion by Thompson, supported by Stoneburner, to approve the repair of the Delta Street pump station pump and issue a purchase order to Electric Motor Services, whose address is 3340 Lapeer Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060 in the amount of $1,898.92. \Motion Carried. Roll Call CC minutes_11.21.17 3  Ayes Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Osieczonek, Tesch Nays CO#11.16.17 To fill the planning commission vacancy Motion by Osieczonek, supported by Blair to appoint Deanna Kish to the Planning Commission for a term that begins immediately and ends July 17, 2018. Motion carried. CO# 11.17.17 Account Payable Motion by Thompson, supported by Stoneburner to approve accounts payable and payroll in the amount of $169,924.94 as presented. Motion Carried. Roll Call Ayes: Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Osieczonek, Tesch, Stoneburner Nays: None Items for Next Agenda 1. New lift station sump pump 2. Resignation of Mrs. Tuttle from planning commission 3. Adopt new code of ordinance 4. Information on how to change an ordinance Council Comment Thompson Thanks for coming. Happy Thanksgiving Martin Happy Thanksgiving. Hope everyone is well moving into the holiday season. Wished things worked a little better here. Stoneburner Thanks to the Goodfellows for all they do. Wished things felt more open when we make decisions here. We need to work together. Bembas Thanks everyone for your support. Thanks to Terry, too, for her comments. CC minutes_11.21.17 4  Blair Thanks to everyone for coming. Condolences to the Myny family for their loss. Tesch Thanks to the planning commission for their hard work and to all who attended the meeting. Looking forward to having all of Golfview residents heard. Thanks to the Goodfellows and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. CO# 11.18.17 Adjournment Moved by Thompson, supported by Blair to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Signed:_____________________________Respectfully submitted:_____________________________________ Eileen M. Tesch Sam Boelke Mayor City Clerk CC minutes_11.21.17 5