City Commission

BOYNE CITY CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Boyne City Hall Commission Chambers – 2nd Floor 319 N. Lake St Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. May be viewed virtually via ZOOM, Facebook & YouTube https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895246505?pwd=YUlyenBiRmcvY1RhMUt1RVNsRzVFZz09 https://www.facebook.com/boynecity https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVxMHFkXfCVvaAJJ3_zg0Q 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT AGENDA The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite business by grouping non-controversial items together to be dealt with by one Commission motion without discussion. Any member of the Commission, staff, or the public may ask that any item(s) on the consent agenda be removed and placed as the last item under new business to receive full discussion. Such requests will be automatically respected. A. Approve the February 22, 2022 regular meeting minutes as presented 4. A. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Congratulations Presented to Barden Lumber (F.O. Barden & Son, Inc) in honor of their 100 year anniversary B. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Congratulations Presented to Lydia Krauss in honor of State Championship for Wrestling 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS (non-agenda items, 5 minutes) 6. CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter from Chet Falkowski 7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES A. Main Street Board Draft Minutes – February 3, 2022 B. Parks and Recreation Draft Minutes – February 10, 2022 C. Parks and Recreation Special Meeting Draft Minutes – February 17, 2022 D. Planning Commission Draft Minutes – February 21, 2022 E. Airport Advisory Board Draft Minutes – February 24, 2022 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Marina Update Review with attorneys representing the City on whether the City can hold a vote of the public on this matter. B. Waterfront Field of Dreams – Plans Review and Permitting Assistance Request Consideration to approve review the preliminary Waterfront Field of Dreams plans as presented, have their representatives’ address any questions the Commission may have at this time and authorize staff to work with them on getting the necessary permits and approvals to implement the project, including the City filing the applications if necessary. Issues of significant changes or importance would be brought back to the City Commission for further review. C. Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Services Consider the recommendation from City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Puroll to approve a 3 year service contract with Northern Michigan Escapes to provide cemetery grounds maintenance services in the Maple Lawn and Wilson Cemeteries in an amount of $45,000 for years 2022 and 2023 and $50,000 for 2024 for a total contract cost of $140,000, and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk/Treasurer to execute any necessary documents. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Section 24.95(B) Consider the recommendation from Planning Director Scott McPherson to authorize staff to schedule a second reading of the proposed zoning text amendment for the City Commission agenda on or after April 12, 2022. B. Turf Fertilization Contract Extension Consider the recommendation from City Manager Michael Cain to approve a contract extension of one year and award a purchase order contract to Northern Greenlawn North for the 2022 Turf Fertilization Services in an amount not-to-exceed $14,710 and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. C. Recreation Grant Application – Schedule Public Hearing Consideration to approve a Public Hearing to be held at our March 22nd City Commission meeting to receive public input on any possible recreation grant applications. D. Schedule Joint Board and Commission meeting Consider to schedule a Joint Board and Commission Meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers. Agenda and minutes from 2018 meeting are provided. E. Closed Session Request Consider the request from City Manager Michael Cain to go into closed session for discussion of collective bargaining strategy as provided in MCL 15.323 (a) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act (PA 317 of 1976). 11. GOOD OF THE ORDER 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS  The next regular City Commission meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in municipal meetings may contact Boyne City Hall for assistance: Jessica Puroll, City Clerk/Treasurer, 319 North Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712; phone (231) 582-0334