City Commission

BOYNE CITY CITY COMMISSION MEETING Boyne City Hall– 2nd Floor 319 N. Lake St Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. http://bit.ly/BoyneCityZoom May be viewed virtually via ZOOM & Facebook Zoom Meeting ID: 828 9524 6505 & Passcode: 895662 Facebook: City of Boyne City May be viewed later here: Boyne City YouTube 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 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes as presented B. Approve the recommendation from Director of Public Works and Utilities Doug Varney to award a purchase order contract for road deicing salt to the low bid contract winner per the previous method utilized by the State of Michigan MiDEAL bids, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. C. Approve the recommendation from Fire Chief Dennis Amesbury to purchase four tires, four tubes, and four flaps for the 1917 La France from ME Miller Tire as outlined for the estimated total price of $4,833. D. Approve the recommendation from Chief of Police Kevin Spate to use the money donated from the Classic Instruments fund raiser to purchase the new Glock pistols, Trijicon sights and holsters for the Police Department as outlined for the estimated total price of $12,829.19. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS (non-agenda items, 5 minutes) An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Hometown Feel, Small Town Appeal 5. CORRESPONDENCE A. Proposal to Invest in the Housing Ready Program B. 2024 Planning and Zoning Report C. Revolving Loan Fund Webinar – April 7, 2025 D. Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Dilworth 6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Preliminary 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2025 B. Local Finance Development Authority Meeting Minutes – February 3, 2025 C. Main Street Meeting Minutes – February 6, 2025 D. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – February 13, 2025 E. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 17, 2025 F. Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2025 G. Local Finance Development Authority Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2025 H. Airport Advisory Board Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2025 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Second Reading Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article III, Section 3.30 – Child Care Centers and Day Care Centers Consider the recommendation from the Boyne City Planning Commission to approve the amendment to Boyne City Zoning Ordinance, Article III Rural Estate District (RED), section 3.30, Conditional Uses as proposed. B. Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) – Update Consider the recommendation from City Manager Michael Cain to schedule a public information session at our March 25th meeting, moving that meeting start time to 7:00 p.m., to allow citizens final input on this matter before the Commission makes a determination on this matter. C. City Manager 2024 Evaluation Conclusion 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Volunteer Committee Member Applications – Housing Advisory Committee Consider the recommendation from City Clerk Treasurer Jessica Puroll to review the volunteer committee applications received, determine if it is appropriate to add a community member, and provide staff with direction on how to proceed. B. Sick Time Policy Update Consider the recommendation from City Clerk Treasurer Jessica Puroll to approve the Full-Time Employee Sick Leave Policy and the Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employee Sick Leave Policy as presented, effective immediately. C. 2024 Asphalt Crack Sealing Services Contract Award Recommendation Consider the recommendation from Director of Public Works and Utilities Doug Varney to award a purchase order contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC for the 2024 Asphalt Crack Sealing Services (not including the airport) in an amount not-to-exceed $13,555.00 per the bid dated 10/21/2024, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. D. Grant Application for 2027 and 2029 Rural Task Force Projects to Improve Consider the recommendation from Director of Public Works and Utilities to authorize the City Manager to apply for the Rural Task Force funding for the projects on Park Street and Jefferson Street.  E. FYE 2026 Budget Presentation Presentation of proposed FYE 2026 City Budget by City Manager Michael Cain F. Closed Session Request Consider the request from City Attorney Matt Cross to go into closed session for the purpose of attorney client privilege discussion pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.268(1)(h)) to discuss material protected by the attorney client privilege, which is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.243(1)(g)). 10. GOOD OF THE ORDER 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS • The first City Commission budget work session is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 a.m. • The second City Commission budget work session is scheduled for Monday, March 17th at 8:00 a.m. • The third City Commission budget work session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19th at 8:00 a.m. • The next regular City Commission meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. 12. 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