City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – May 21, 2013 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Pro‐Tem Catherine Zaring on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Edward Cote, Robert Hornkohl, Robert Goodspeed, Catherine Zaring, and Beth Adams. ABSENT: Colleen Kenny and Eric Gustad. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Mitch Deisch, City Attorney – Richard Wilson, City Clerk – Michelle Wright, Community Development Director – Jon Rose, and City Engineer – Corey Kandow/Abonmarche. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS. None received. CONSENT AGENDA.  Minutes ‐ May 7, 2013 ‐ Regular Meeting ‐ May 14, 2013 ‐ Work Session  Payroll ‐ April 29 – May 12, 2013 ‐ $ 110,138.49  Monthly Bills ‐ April 10, 2013 ‐ $ 393,219.36 ‐ April 25, 2013 ‐ $ 122,518.00  Notification Regarding Next Work Session – June 11, 2013 A discussion will be conducted on project updates; and such business as may come before the Council.  Consideration of Christian Faith Church Running for God Event. Authorization is being sought by the Christian Faith Church to organize and hold a run/walk on Saturday, June 15, 2013 beginning at 9 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. (allowing time to complete routes back to Lion’s Pavilion). The event would assemble at the First Street Beach Lions Pavilion and circle First Street Beach to Cherry, to Eighth Street, to Robinson, to Oak, to Water Street, back to First Street and the Lion’s Pavilion.  Consideration of American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sales. The American Legion Auxiliary is requesting permission to conduct their annual Poppy Sales on May 23, 24, and 25, 2013 in the City of Manistee. City Council Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 1 MOTION by Cote, second by Hornkohl to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cote, Hornkohl, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF MANISTEE NON‐MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE BYLAWS. On February 14, 2013 the City of Manistee Non‐Motorized Transportation Committee amended their bylaws. The Committee amended Section 3.0 Officers and Section 4.0 Officer Duties by adding the position of “Secretary.” MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Cote to adopt amended bylaws for the Non‐Motorized Transportation Committee and authorize the Mayor Pro‐Tem to execute the document. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cote, Hornkohl, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH COLDWELL BANKERS FOR RENAISSANCE PARK LOTS. The City has been approached by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agents Therran Ferguson and Randy Zakrajsek to obtain an exclusive listing contract with the City of Manistee to market and sell the remaining lots in the Manistee Renaissance Zone Industrial Park. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the contract. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Cote to authorize a listing contract with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agents Therran Ferguson and Randy Zakrajsek, with a set commission fee of 8%; and authorize the Mayor Pro‐Tem to execute the appropriate documents. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cote, Hornkohl, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. The City Clerk has taken action to advertise vacancies on the Housing Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. All appointments by the Mayor are subject to the Council’s approval, unless otherwise specified by statute or ordinance. Nominations for Council appointments do not require a second. After a member of Council nominates an individual for appointment, Council shall vote on the nomination. A majority City Council Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 2 vote in favor of placement of the nominee is required for appointment. The following applications have been received (*Incumbent): HOUSING COMMISSION – Regular Member – One vacancy, five‐year term ending 05/31/18, Mayoral appointment. Donna Korzeniewski, 17 Magill Street* Mayor Pro‐Tem Zaring appointed Ms. Donna Korzeniewski – 17 Magill Street to the Housing Commission as a regular member for a five year term ending 05/31/18. Cote supported the Mayor Pro‐Tem’s appointment. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cote, Hornkohl, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None HOUSING COMMISSION ‐ Resident Member – One unexpired term ending 05/31/17, Mayoral appointment. Cheryl A. Stephison, 273 Sixth Avenue, Apt 503 Zaring appointed Ms. Cheryl A. Stephison – 273 Sixth Avenue, Apt. 503 to the Housing Commission as a resident member for the unexpired term ending 05/31/17. Cote supported the Mayor Pro‐Tem’s appointment. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cote, Hornkohl, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Adams NAYS: None ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – Four vacancies, three regular members for three‐year terms ending 05/31/16; one alternate member for an unexpired term ending 05/31/15; Mayoral appointment. John Perschbacher, 420 Third Street* William R. Kracht, 403 First Street* Mark Hoffman, 361 Second Street* Zaring appointed Mr. John Perschbacher – 420 Third Street, Mr. William R. Kracht – 403 First Street, and Mr. Mark Hoffman – 361 Second Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals as regular members for three year terms ending 05/31/16. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cote, Hornkohl, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Adams City Council Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 3 NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE ALTERNATIVES FOR AREA YOUTH AND THE PEG COMMISSION. Ms. Sheila Kaminski reported on the activities of the Alternatives for Area Youth and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. Mr. Keith Brown and Mr. Mark Sandstedt reported on the activities of the PEG Commission and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. CITIZEN COMMENT. None received. OFFICIALS AND STAFF. Rose reminded Council that it is HAM It Up week and encouraged everyone to participate in the events. COUNCILMEMBERS. Cote wished everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend and asked people not to forget to honor those who gave it all for this Country. ADJOURN. MOTION to adjourn was made by Cote, second by Goodspeed. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Michelle Wright MMC / CPFA, MiCPT City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer City Council Minutes May 21, 2013 Page 4