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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – June 4, 2013 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Colleen Kenny on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Colleen Kenny, Edward Cote, Robert Goodspeed, Catherine Zaring, and Eric Gustad. ABSENT: Robert Hornkohl and Beth Adams. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Mitch Deisch, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Michelle Wright, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Public Safety Director – Dave Bachman, and City Engineer – Corey Kandow/Abonmarche. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS. None received. CONSENT AGENDA.  Minutes ‐ May 21, 2013 ‐ Regular Meeting  Payroll ‐ May 13‐26, 2013 ‐ $ 117,749.48  Cash Balances Report ‐ April 2013  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. MOTION by Cote, second by Goodspeed to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Kenny, Cote, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Gustad NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR AN FIRE DEPARTMENT BREATHING AIR SYSTEM. At their meeting of May 7, 2013 Council took action to accept a FEMA Aid to Firefighters Program Grant for the purchase of a compressor, fill station and necessary electrical work in the amount of $52,590, plus local match. Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) were solicited; five were received; two were disqualified for not meeting RFP requirements. The three remaining responsible proposals are: City Council Minutes June 4, 2013 Page 1 Breathing Air Systems $41,387.00* Douglas Safety $41,670.81 West Shore Fire, Inc. $43,362.00 *The Fire Department is recommending the proposal from Breathing Air Systems. There is no contract required for this purchase. This federal grant allows flexibility to spend up to $5,000 on related items if the project comes in under budget. Any remaining funds would not be utilized. MOTION by Zaring, second by Gustad to authorize the Fire Department to purchase a Breathing Air System at a cost not to exceed the grant total; and to accept the low responsible proposal from Breathing Air Systems in the amount of $41,387.00. Bachman stated that FEMA will now allow them to spend up to $10,000 on related items instead of the $5,000 as previously noted. This will take care of the department’s needs for 20+ years. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Kenny, Cote, Goodspeed, Zaring, and Gustad NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND THE OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT BOARD. Mr. Ed Bradford reported on the activities of the Finance Department and the Oil and Gas Investment Board and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. CITIZEN COMMENT. None received. OFFICIALS AND STAFF. Deisch and Saylor updated Council on new fireworks legislation that is currently in the Senate; the City’s ordinance process; and stated more discussion on this issue will be held at next week’s work session. COUNCILMEMBERS. None received. ADJOURN. MOTION to adjourn was made by Goodspeed, second by Cote. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Michelle Wright MMC / CPFA, MiCPT City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer City Council Minutes June 4, 2013 Page 2