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 AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 5, 2017 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 805 St. Clair River Drive Algonac, MI 48001 Minutes as approved 12.19.17 Meeting called to Order Meeting was called to order by Mayor Tesch at 7 p.m. Roll Call Present: Bembas, Blair, Osieczonek, Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson Absent: None Others: City Manager Denice Gerstenberg, City Clerk Sam Boelke, Gale Antony, Michelle Landry, Michelle Nolan, Cindy Smith, Tom Stoneburner, Rocky Gillis, Ed Carter, Diane Chmielewski, Jacob Skarbek, Barb Borowiec, Cathy Jones, Cindy Kloeffler, Ewan Drum, James Drum, Dawn Davey, Bill Gratopp Moment of Silent Prayer Mayor Tesch called for a moment of silent prayer Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Tesch led the Pledge of Allegiance Presentations Denice Gerstenberg introduced Super Ewan to the council and the Mayor read a resolution recognizing Ewan Drum (aka Super Ewan) for his work advocating for the homeless, hungry and less fortunate. Public Comment 12.5.17_CC Minutes 1  Michelle Nolan asked for clarification on the nominating process and criteria necessary to win the citizen of the year award. Recognized Super Ewan for this great work. Cathy Jones asked if leaf pickup can be scheduled on a day not already scheduled with garbage pickup. Also thought the light pole Christmas decorations were underwhelming. Bill Gratopp wishes everyone a Merry Christmas as he will most likely be unable to attend our next meeting. He commented on the progress the city has made this year and sees very good changes and positive energy in the next year. He reminded everyone the Lions’ annual senior dinner is Saturday, December 9th from noon to two p.m. Any senior can attend. City Manager’s Report Denice Gerstenberg reminded everyone of the Santa Parade and antique tractor rides December 6th. She opened the nomination period for Citizen of the Year. For all interested parties, the deadline is January 3, 2018. Forms will be published in the next few days. Deadline for council to send in their recommendations for their three favorite residential Christmas decorations and for the commercial and residential beautification awards is also January 3rd. All nominations go to the Clerk. No formal action taken. Consent Agenda CO#12-01-17 Consent Agenda Motion by Stoneburner, supported by Blair to approve the consent agenda consisting of the regular council meeting minutes of 11.21.17. Motion carried. Unfinished Business None New Business CO#12-02-17 Deborah Tuttle Resignation from Planning Motion by Thompson, supported by Martin to accept the resignation of Deborah Tuttle from the Planning Commission. Motion carried. CO#12-03-17 to purchase new lift station water pump Motion by Thompson, supported by Stoneburner to purchase new lift station water pump at a cost of $3661.88. Motion carried. Roll Call Ayes: Blair, Osieczonek, Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas Nays: None CO#12-04-17 Cement Repairs 505 Lathrup 12.5.17_CC Minutes 2  Motion by Blair, supported by Thompson to approve cement repairs at 505 Lathrup at a cost of $1,975. Roll Call Ayes: Osieczonek, Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair Nays: None CO#12-05-17 to Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-03 enacting a new book of ordinance Motion by Thompson, supported by Martin to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-03 Adopting and Enacting a new Code of Ordinances for the city of Algonac. Motion carried. CO#12-06-17 Change Meeting Date Motion by Thompson, supported by Blair to change meeting date of January 2, 2018 to January 3, 2018. Motion carried. Accounts Payable CO# 12-07-17 to approve accounts payable and payroll Motion by Thompson, supported by Blair to approve accounts payable and payroll in the amount of $125,764.25. Motion carried. Roll Call Ayes: Tesch, Stoneburner, Martin, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Osieczonek Nays: None Items for Next Agenda 1. Update the personnel policy manual 2. Auditor’s annual report 3. Planning Commission appointment 4. Introduce blight ordinance amendment regarding grass cutting 5. Replace leaky windows 6. Introduce ordinance to create a consistent appointment process across all boards and commissions. Council Comment Bembas Thanks for coming. The parade is tomorrow. Come on out even if you don’t have kids. We’ve got some different things this year; the pizza vendor, Snickers and Oreo, Denice’s goats will be there, a face painter, some crafts for kids. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone away from business just having a good time. Osieczonek 12.5.17_CC Minutes 3  I have two things to comment on. Thank you to all the workers who work for the city. First the leaf pick up and I planned to say this before the comment. It’s a tough job and I’m really impressed with what they do after I had a chance to watch the process. Second, I will probably not be here for the parade. I’ve got a commitment with my wife in Lansing…unless its bad weather then I will because we’re not driving in it. Blair Thank you. Hope to see you all the parade. Thompson Thank you. See you tomorrow Martin I’m proud to be a member of a community that has members like Super Ewan. Thanks to Ewan Drum and I hope others will follow his example. Stoneburner Thanks to the Goodfellows who had successful candy sales. They do a lot of good in this community and I’m proud to be a part of that. They make sure no child goes without a Christmas. Tesch Thank you to Deputies Spencer and Newisky for their time in court. They went above and beyond the call of duty and the residents are grateful. Thank you to the citizens who took initiative and helped Mr. Leggieri fix his drain. Thank you all for coming. Adjournment CO#12-08-17 Adjournment Motion by Thompson, supported by Blair to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Motion Carried. Signed:_____________________________Respectfully submitted:_____________________ Eileen M. Tesch Sam Boelke Mayor City Clerk 12.5.17_CC Minutes 4