City Commission

BOYNE CITY CITY COMMISSION MEETING Boyne City Hall Commission Chambers – 2nd Floor 319 N. Lake St Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 12:00 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. 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 1) Approve the February 6, 2024 City Commission Special meeting minutes as presented 2) Approve the February 6, 2024 City Commission Regular meeting minutes as presented 3) Approve the February 8, 2024 City Commission Special meeting minutes as presented B. Agreement with Great Lakes Bay Consortium Approve the recommendation from EMS Director Brenda Willson to approve the presented student clinical ride along agreement between Boyne City EMS and Great Lakes Bay Consortium and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. C. Mutual Aid Agreements Approve the recommendation from EMS Director Brenda Willson to approve the Mutual Aid Contracts for Lake Charlevoix EMS, Jordan Valley EMS Authority and Emmett County EMS and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.  D. Police Academy Sponsorship for New Recruit Approve the recommendation from Chief of Police Kevin Spate to authorize the City Manager, Michael Cain or his designee to take the necessary steps to enroll the new cadet for BCPD into the GVSU Police Academy using the MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS (non-agenda items, 5 minutes) 5. CORRESPONDENCE 6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES A. January 2024 Financial Statements 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Mayoral Appointment Recommendation for Main Street Board Consider the recommendation from Mayor Tim Nemecek to approve the reappointment of Anna Burkhart and Deanna Engelhart to the Boyne City Main Street Board to terms ending January 18, 2028. B. Legal Services Proposals Consider the recommendation from City Manager Michael Cain to review the proposed Legal Services agreement with Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho of Traverse City with Matthew Cross as lead attorney and if ready approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign it on behalf of the City. C. Housing Priority * a) Consider placing this as reoccurring item 10 on this and future noon meeting agendas. b) Focus today’s discussion on City owned properties, their zoning and other issues along with possible landbank and brownfield authorities to help move projects forward. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Boyne City Public School (BCPS) and Charlevoix Emmett Intermediate School District Millage BCPS Superintendent Patrick Little Updates B. Brockway Flashing Cross Walk Sign Request Consider the recommendation from Chief of Police Kevin Spate to approve the order of flashing cross walk signage from LED Lighting Solutions for an amount not-to-exceed $8,919.79 with the Boyne City Public Schools to reimburse the City for half of the project cost and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. C. Lake Charlevoix Protection Report Updates from Jennifer McKay, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Policy Director and Scott McPherson, Boyne City Planning Director D. Open Space MDNR Trust Fund Grant Application Recommendation Consider the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve Beckett&Raeder acting on the City’s behalf, submit an application for the MDNR Trust Fund grant as presented and to authorize City staff execute the necessary documents. E. Professional Services for Avalanche Proposal Recommendation Consider the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve Beckett&Raeder move forward with the overlook grading and drainage for an estimated cost of $6,250 and to authorize the City Manager and/or City Clerk/Treasurer to execute the necessary documents. F. Boyne Forest Trail Changing Station Recommendation Consider the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve the Boyne Forest Trail building designs as presented.  G. Tree Advisory Group Sub-Committee Recommendation Consider the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve the creation of a Tree Advisory Group sub-committee to the Parks and Recreation Commission. H. Fire Department Water Tender Truck Repairs and Replacement Approve the recommendation from Fire Chief Dennis Amesbury to approve the request to spend the estimated $9,267.34, available in budget funds, at CSI Emergency Apparatus, LLC to make the necessary repairs to truck 5111 and to approve the Fire Chief with assistance from City administration staff to apply for the 2024 FEMA Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant (AFG) in the amount of $400,000 with a local match of $20,000 for the replacement of truck 5111 at a future date. I. Shoppers Dock Repairs Consider the recommendation from City Manager Michael Cain to authorize repairs and parts for the Shoppers Dock of $5,150 from Mobile Metal Repair and $2,150 from Tip of the Mitt Welding and Fabrication as proposed. J. Budget Work Session Times Consider the recommendation from City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Puroll to approve to schedule the budget overview work session for Thursday, March 14, 2024 to start at 8:00 a.m. and to schedule an all-day budget work session on Monday, March 18, 2024 to begin at 8:00 a.m., both meetings to be held at City Hall Parkview room with further dates and times to be set at a later date if needed. K. City Manager’s Annual Performance Review Review of Process and Timing 10. * POTENTIAL RELOCATED ONGOING HOUSING DISCUSSION 11. GOOD OF THE ORDER 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS • City Hall Offices will be open on Saturday, February 24th, and Sunday, February 25th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of issuing and receiving Absentee Ballots. • The Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. • The next regular City Commission meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024 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