City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – February 7, 2012 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Colleen Kenny on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Colleen Kenny, Sid Scrimger, Robert Hornkohl, Ilona Haydon, Catherine Zaring, and Beth Adams ABSENT: Alan Marshall ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Mitch Deisch, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Michelle Wright, Community Development Director – Jon Rose, DPW Director – Jack Garber, and Finance Director – Ed Bradford CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS. None received. CONSENT AGENDA.  Minutes ‐ January 17, 2012 ‐ Regular Meeting  Payroll ‐ January 9 – 22, 2012 ‐ $ 100,813.99  Cash Balances Report ‐ December 2012  Notification Regarding Next Work Session – February 14, 2012 A discussion will be conducted on such business as may come before the Council. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Haydon to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Kenny, Scrimger, Hornkohl, Haydon, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF RATIFYING CHANGES TO THE OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT POLICY AND SPENDING RULE. The Oil and Gas Investment Board oversees the investments of the Oil and Gas Fund pursuant to Section 260 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Manistee. The board has adopted an Investment Policy and Spending Rule for this purpose. Because of significance of the Oil and Gas Fund to the City, City Council Minutes Page 1 February 7, 2012 the oil and gas investment policy requires City Council ratify any changes to the policy. The board has made a change to the policy and is presenting it to Council for ratification. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Haydon to ratify changes to the Oil and Gas Investment Policy and Spending Rule. Bradford gave a brief explanation of the changes made. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Kenny, Scrimger, Hornkohl, Haydon, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE ALTERNATIVES FOR AREA YOUTH AND THE NON‐MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. Ms. Sheila Kaminski reported on the activities of the Alternatives for Area Youth (AAY) and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. Ms. Christa Johnson reported on the activities of the Non‐Motorized Transportation Committee and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. PRESENTATION OF THE SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORT BY ED BRADFORD, FINANCE DIRECTOR. Bradford gave a synopsis of the City of Manistee investments by type, custodian, maturity, and earnings history. He also gave an update on were the City is at financially compared to budget as of 12/31/2011. CITIZEN COMMENT. Steve Wall, 314 Oak Street, referenced the 1/17/2012 Council minutes and questioned if an item should be removed in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. OFFICIALS AND STAFF. Deisch informed Council that two items will be discussed at next week’s work session: 1) parks maintenance matrix; and 2) an update on 2012 projects. Garber stated that Maple Street bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic for approximately one month. COUNCILMEMBERS. Adams asked if RFP’s can be requested from the top three RFQ’s received for First Street beachhouse to ensure receiving the best price on the project. This will be discussed at next week’s work session. Zaring asked if defining tax dollars used for projects could also be included at the work session. Deisch City Council Minutes Page 2 February 7, 2012 stated that there are two articles being published in the Manistee News Advocate on this subject. Information will also be on Facebook and on the City web site. Kenny asked if there was any legal action that can be taken in regards to people trespassing on the bridge when it is clearly closed off to pedestrian traffic. Saylor stated that since the contractor has done everything they can, there would be little or no liability to the City. Deisch suggested Council review the Purchasing Policy (CP‐13) prior to the work session next week. Bradford indicated that an upcoming agenda item will include modifications to the Purchasing Policy. ADJOURN. MOTION to adjourn was made by Hornkohl, second by Haydon. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Michelle Wright CMC/CPFA, MiCPT City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer City Council Minutes Page 3 February 7, 2012