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, February 6, 2018 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 805 St. Clair River Drive Algonac, MI 48001 Minutes Meeting called to Order Meeting called to order by Mayor Tesch at 7 p.m. Roll Call Present: Bembas, Blair, Martin, Osieczonek, Stoneburner, Tesch, Thompson Absent: None Others: City Manager Denice Gerstenberg, Sam Boelke, Deputy Landon, Bill Gratopp, Jim Downey, Jim Tesch, Ron Schwark, Tom Stoneburner, Gale Anthony, William Roland, Larry & Linda Koch, Nancy Minhinnick, Darlene Kramp, Cindy Smith, Cindy Kloeffler, Al Latosz, Jeff Hawkins, Geoffrey Donaldson Moment of Silent Prayer Mayor called for a moment of silent prayer. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance Presentations Heard the following presentations:  St. Clair County Brownfield Authority – Geoffrey Donaldson, AICP  St. Clair County Housing Re-hab Program – Darlene Kramp  Community Visioning Summary – St. Clair County Planning Director Dave Struck 2.6.18_CC Minutes 1 Public Comment Bill Gratopp, county commissioner commended his team for coming to Algonac and helping us do the job at hand. He is proud of them. Dawn Davey, 710 Smith, said she thought Cindy Babisz’s abilities might be put to better use on recreation projects rather than the planning commission. Cindy Smith voiced her displeasure with the proposed rezoning. City Manager’s Report City Manager read brief report CO# 02-01-18 Approve Consent Agenda Motion by Thompson; supported by Blair to approve the consent agenda consisting of the regular meeting minutes of 1.16.18 as presented. Motion Carried. Unfinished Business None New Business CO#02-02-18 to accept the resignation of Martha Sands from the Algonac-Clay Library Board Motion by Martin; supported by Stoneburner to accept the resignation of Martha Sands from the Algonac-Clay Library Board effective immediately. Motion Carried. CO#02-03-18 to advertise the opening on the Algonac-Clay Library Board for a term ending October 1, 2019. Motion by Tesch; supported by Blair to appoint Shelby Atkinson to the Algonac-Clay Library Board for a term ending October 1. 2019. No vote. Motion by Tesch, supported by Martin to amend the original motion to table the appointment and advertise the opening in the Library Board. Motion Carried. CO#02-04-18 to fill the vacancy on the planning commission Motion by Tesch; supported by Bembas to appoint Gale Anthony to the Planning Commission for a term that begins immediately and ends July 17, 2019. Motion Carried. 2.6.18_CC Minutes 2 CO# 02-05-18 to introduce Ordinance No. 2018-01 the conventional rezoning of properties north of Golfview and west of Mill Street from R-1 to R-2 One Family Residential Motion by Thompson: supported by Stoneburner to introduce Ordinance No. 2018-01, the conventional rezoning of the property north of Golfview and west of Mill Street from R-1 to R-2 One Family Residential. Motion Carried. CO#02-06-18 to award the contract for Riverfront Park lighting to Rauhorn Electric, Inc. in the amount of $212,275. Motion by Blair; supported by Stoneburner to award the contract for city of Algonac waterfront park lighting replacement to Rauhorn Electric, Inc., whose address is 17171 23 Mile Road, Macomb, MI 48042 in the amount of $212,275. Motion Carried. Roll-call Ayes: Martin, Osieczonek, Stoneburner, Tesch, Thompson, Bembas, Blair Nays: None CO#02-07-18 to approve the Board of Review dates for 2018 Motion by Thompson; supported by Martin to approve the Board of Review schedule of March 12, 2018 at 1 p.m.; March 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and March 27, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Motion Carried. Accounts Payable CO#02-08-18 to approve accounts payable and payroll in the amount of $286,249.47. Motion by Thompson; supported by Stoneburner to approve accounts payable and payroll in the amount of $286,249.47 as presented. Motion Carried. Roll Call Ayes: Osieczonek, Stoneburner, Tesch, Thompson, Bembas, Blair, Martin Nays: None Items for Next Agenda 1. Approve Cortis Schwark Rezoning Request 2. Neah Bay Coast Guard Presentation 3. Evoqua Water Report Presentation 4. Waive fees Pickeral Tournament Council Comment Thompson Thank you to everyone for coming out. Thanks for the public comments on the Visioning for our future. 2.6.18_CC Minutes 3  Stoneburner She appreciates the water level information she recently received from Chief Doan. She thought Mr. Scurto’s presentation at the planning commission meeting was a very good explanation of the process and she thanked the DPW for great work keeping the streets clear. Bembas The VFW is having a Women’s Heart Health Dinner February 10th. Algonac Cheer program is having a dinner on Feb. 23rd at the Lions Hall. He’s hoping to see everyone at the Decorations’ Committee Meeting on Feb. 13th and congrats to Gale Anthony on her appointment to Planning. Thank you to the Mayor reaching out. Osieczonek Thanks to Bill Gratopp for everything he does for our community. In the interest of full disclosure, he wants people to know he has family members who live on the property line of the proposed rezoning. Blair Thanks to everyone for coming. He’s excited and thinks we’re moving in the right direction. Tesch Hope everyone attends the Boards and Commissions Dinner on Feb. 22nd. Glad to see Mr. Downey is feeling better, thank you to Gale Anthony for accepting the appointment to the Planning Commission. CO#02-09-18 to adjourn the meeting Motion by Thompson; supported by Blair to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Signed:____________________________________ Respectfully submitted:___________________________ Eileen Tesch, Mayor Sam Boelke, City Clerk 2.6.18_CC Minutes 4 2.6.18_CC Minutes 5