City Commission

BOYNE CITY CITY COMMISSION MEETING Boyne City Hall Commission Chambers – 2nd Floor 319 N. Lake St Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895246505?pwd=YUlyenBiRmcvY1RhMUt1RVNsRzVFZz09 May be viewed virtually via ZOOM, Facebook & YouTube Zoom Meeting ID: 828 9524 6505 & Passcode: 895662 Zoom Call In: 877-853-5257 US Toll-free OR 888-475-4499 US Toll-free https://www.facebook.com/boynecity May be viewed later at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVxMHFkXfCVvaAJJ3_zg0Q 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. PRESENTATION OF DR. MANSFIELD CERTIFICATE 4. 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. City Commission Minutes Approve the September 26, 2023 regular meeting minutes as presented B. Update to Municipal Standards for Boyne City Driveway Approaches Approve the adding the following to the current City standard: ‘Where appropriate and with City Commission approval green methods that are proven such as “Drivable Grass” can be utilized in place of bituminous pavement or concrete.’ C. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Approve to proclaim the month of October 2023 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Boyne City. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS (non-agenda items, 5 minutes) 6. CORRESPONDENCE A. Email from Wade Kyle – September 25, 2023 B. Letter from Lara Fine – October 3, 2023 7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 8. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES A. Compensation Commission Draft Minutes – September 7, 2023 B. Economic Development Commission Draft Minutes – September 11, 2023 C. Local Development Finance Authority Draft Minutes – September 11, 2023 D. Parks and Recreation Draft Minutes – September 14, 2023 E. Airport Advisory Board Draft Minutes – September 21, 2023 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Marina Improvement Grant Agreement Consider the recommendation from City Manager Michael Cain to review the materials presented and approve the Waterways Grant Agreement and Resolution for up to $603,508.56 for marina improvements as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. B. City Manager Employment Consideration of the City Commissioners request to discuss matters regarding the City Manager’s employment. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Enforcement of the Code Ordinance Sections 54-60 and 54-61 (Snow Removal) in DDA Area Consider the recommendation from the Main Street Board to acknowledge the Enforcement of the Code of Ordinances Sections 54-60 and 54-61 (Snow Removal) in the DDA area for the 2023/2024 winter season. B. Fall Tree Trimming, Removal, and Stump Grinding Contract Consider the recommendation from Director of Public Works and Utilities Doug Varney to approve a purchase order contract with Drost Landscaping for the 2023/2024 tree trimming, removal and grinding work in an amount not-to-exceed $37,515 and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. C. Fall Tree Planting for City Right-of-Way Contract Consider the recommendation from Director of Public Works and Utilities Doug Varney to approve a purchase order contract with Robinson’s Landscaping & Nursery for the 2022/2023 Tree Planting in an amount not-to-exceed $21,275 and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. D. Retirement Plan – Non Union Employees Consider the recommendation from City Manager Michael Cain to approve increasing the City’s contribution into the defined contribution retirement plan for non-union employees from 8% to 12% and authorize staff to modify section 5.13 of the City’s Personnel Policy to reflect this change. 11. GOOD OF THE ORDER 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS • The next regular City Commission meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2023 at 7:00 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) 582-0341