City Council
Regular MeetingManistee, MI · January 6, 2015
Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – January 6, 2015
A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Colleen Kenny
on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 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, Roger Zielinski, Robert Goodspeed, James Smith, Mark
Wittlieff, and Eric Gustad.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Mitch Deisch, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Michelle
Wright, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Public Safety
Director – Dave Bachman, and City Engineer ‐ Shawn Middleton/Spicer Group.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS.
Bob Hornkohl – 432 Cedar Street cited the number of deer/car accidents in the City and urged Council
to move ahead with the deer cull.
Brad Blakeslee – 444 Sixth Street said his opinion is the number of deer in the City seems to have
diminished.
Chris Vassallo – 1004 Manistee Street asked about snow removal in his area and what can be done to
help the situation; also asked about the sidewalk plow.
John Brakora – 536 Eighth Street concurred with Mr. Hornkohl that something needs to be done about
the deer, stated they are sufficiently domesticated and eat everything in sight.
CONSENT AGENDA.
Minutes ‐ December 9, 2014 ‐ Work Session
‐ December 16, 2014 ‐ Regular Meeting
Payroll ‐ December 8 ‐ 21, 2014 ‐ $ 127,550.97
Cash Balances Report ‐ November 2014
Notification Regarding Next Work Session – January 13, 2015
A discussion will be conducted on Assessing Services and other personnel issues, bond
indebtedness; 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, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Wittlieff, and Gustad
NAYS: None
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – January 6, 2015
PRESENTATION BY CITY BOND COUNSEL PATRICK MCGOW REGARDING CITY BONDING AUTHORITY
AND BOND AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION.
A PowerPoint presentation was given by Mr. McGow on the basics of municipal finance, the hierarchy
of law as it relates to municipalities and borrowing, the various types of bonds available, which types of
bonds the City has and how they impact the debt limit, and explained the reason the notice of intent
for the proposed bond issue had a higher dollar limit than the proposed project cost.
Questions were asked about what happens to the bond reserve (used for final bond payment), what
happens to unused funds if the project comes in much lower (can be used for other capital
improvement projects for the system), and what happens if we requested a lower amount than the
$3.5 million allowed and the project comes in over that requested amount (can borrow more money up
to the $3.5 million).
CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RESCINDING OF DEER HERD CULL
PROGRAM.
In accordance with Council Guidelines Policy CP‐10, Section 3, several councilmembers have requested
that the deer herd cull program be placed before City Council for continued discussion and possible
rescission. On October 21, 2014 City Council took action to authorize a deer herd cull to reduce the
number of nuisance deer in the City of Manistee by up to 50 deer. The cull was scheduled to take
place over the span of one month from January 5 through February 5, 2015.
City Attorney George Saylor advises that a Motion to Rescind is a request to strike action previously
approved by Council. A Motion to Rescind or Amend that is raised without previous notice requires a
two‐thirds vote in order to pass. If notice of the Motion was given, either in an agenda or at a previous
meeting, a majority vote is all that is required for passage.
MOTION by Smith, second by Zielinski to rescind the action previously passed by City Council on
October 21, 2014 authorizing a deer herd cull program in the City of Manistee. Lengthy discussion
followed.
With a roll call vote this motion to rescind passed, 4‐3.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Smith, and Gustad
NAYS: Cote, Goodspeed, and Wittlieff
A REPORT FROM THE RAMSDELL GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
Mr. Mike Terry reported on the activities of the Ramsdell Theatre Governing Board and responded to
questions the Council had regarding their activities.
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CITIZEN COMMENT.
Comments were received from:
Bob Hornkohl – 432 Cedar Street / deer cull vote, need to come up with a plan and move
forward.
Jeremy Nowak – 383 Eleventh Street / cost of doing deer cull; purpose of the $3.5 million bond;
rumor that the Art Institute is moving out of the Ramsdell.
OFFICIALS AND STAFF.
None received.
COUNCILMEMBERS.
Cote stated that the DPW did a good job on the water main breaks this past week.
Zielinski was present at both water main breaks and has a new appreciation for the department; asked
how we start a process on the deer problem.
Smith also thanked the Public Works water department on the water main breaks; stated that run
water notices were sent out, asked if the notice was publicized also. Mikula stated that this is different
than last year where it was City‐wide, just those on the permanent freeze‐up list should begin running
their water.
Wittlieff asked how the ground temperature is comparing last year to this year.
Gustad asked if the ice rink is ready to use; also asked if the run water notifications have a caveat of
what happens if they don’t run their water, what they are responsible for.
ADJOURN.
MOTION to adjourn was made by Cote, second by Goodspeed. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Michelle Wright MMC / CPFA, MiCPT
City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
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Agenda
MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 – 7:00 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. Call to Order.
a.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
b.) ROLL CALL.
II. Public Hearings.
III. Citizen Comments on Agenda Related Items.
IV. Consent Agenda. All agenda items marked with an asterisk (*) are on the
consent agenda and considered by the City Manager to be routine matters. Prior to
approval of the Consent Agenda, any member of Council may have an item from
the Consent Agenda removed and taken up during the regular portion of the
meeting. Consent agenda items include:
V. Approval of Minutes.
VI. a.) Approval of Payroll.
b.) Cash Balances Report.
XI. b.) Notification Regarding Next Work Session.
At this time Council could take action to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented.
*V. Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the December 9, 2014 work
session and the December 16, 2014 regular meeting as attached.
VI. Financial Report.
*a.) APPROVAL OF PAYROLL.
*b.) CASH BALANCES REPORT.
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VII. Unfinished Business.
VIII. New Business.
a.) PRESENTATION BY CITY BOND COUNSEL PATRICK MCGOW
REGARDING CITY BONDING AUTHORITY AND BOND AUTHORIZING
RESOLUTION.
b.) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE
RESCINDING OF DEER HERD CULL PROGRAM.
In accordance with Council Guidelines Policy CP-10, Section 3, several
councilmembers have requested that the deer herd cull program be placed before
City Council for continued discussion and possible rescission. On October 21,
2014 City Council took action to authorize a deer herd cull to reduce the number
of nuisance deer in the City of Manistee by up to 50 deer. The cull was scheduled
to take place over the span of one month from January 5 through February 5,
2015.
City Attorney George Saylor advises that a Motion to Rescind is a request to strike
action previously approved by Council. A Motion to Rescind or Amend that is
raised without previous notice requires a two-thirds vote in order to pass. If notice
of the Motion was given, either in an agenda or at a previous meeting, a majority
vote is all that is required for passage.
At this time Council could take action to rescind the action previously passed by
City Council on October 21, 2014 authorizing a deer herd cull program in the City
of Manistee.
IX. Notices, Communications, Announcements.
a.) A REPORT FROM THE RAMSDELL GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
A regular part of each Council meeting is a report from a cooperating agency,
organization or department.
At this time Mr. Mike Terry will report on the activities of the Ramsdell Theatre
Governing Board and respond to any questions the Council may have regarding
their activities. No action is required on this item.
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*b.) NOTIFICATION REGARDING NEXT WORK SESSION.
A Council work session has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7
p.m. A discussion will be conducted on Assessing Services and other personnel
issues, bond indebtedness; and such business as may come before the Council. No
action is required on this item.
X. Concerns and Comments.
a.) CITIZEN COMMENT. This is an opportunity for citizens to comment on
municipal services, activities or areas of City involvement. Citizens in attendance
shall be recognized by the Mayor for comments (limited to five minutes). Letters
submitted to Council will not be publicly read.
b.) OFFICIALS AND STAFF.
c.) COUNCILMEMBERS.
XI. Adjourn.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ATTACHMENTS:
Council Work Session Minutes – December 9, 2014
Council Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2014
Cash Balances Report
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MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2014
The Manistee City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7 p.m.,
Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan 49660.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Colleen Kenny, Ed Cote, Roger Zielinski, Robert Goodspeed,
James Smith, Mark Wittlieff
MEMBERS ABSENT: Eric Gustad
OTHERS PRESENT: Department Directors, City Attorney, City Engineer, Media and
Public
Public Comments.
Bob Grabowski – Does not support second meter Ready to Serve charge. Believes it should
be removed.
Discussion on Ready to Serve Utility Fee. Discussed memo from the Finance Director. DPW
Director Jeff Mikula went over the rationale for having a Ready to Serve charge and why it was
included in the Utility Rate Study. Council discussed the second meter ready to serve charge.
Majority of Council would like to eliminate the Ready to Serve charge on second sprinkling
meters beginning January 1, 2015; or as soon as possible.
CONSENSUS: City Council gave direction to staff to put this item on the December 16 agenda; to
eliminate the Ready to Serve charge on second sprinkling meter. Mayor Kenny requested some
additional information on the present day value of $40,000, how this would impact the revenue
stream and what projects would need to be removed if the revenue is not made up through a 15
cent water rate increase. Place question to remove the Ready to Serve charge on the December
16, 2014 agenda.
Discussion on Recycling Contract. City Manager Mitch Deisch and DPW Director Jeff Mikula
provided Council an update on recent discussions with Republic Services and Manistee County
about recycling options. Recycling is currently a portion of the contract with Republic Services
that is set to expire on June 30, 2015.
Todd Harland from Republic Waste offered to negotiate an extension on the current five year
refuse removal agreement that expires July 1, 2015 to include recycling. Possibility to also do a
neighborhood test on curbside recycling with 96 gallon totes.
Mayor Kenny expressed the position of maintaining the status quo and evaluating curbside
vs. drop off recycling. Keep the cost down for residents.
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Staff discussed the need to relocate the current drop off location outside of the DPW Garage
yard.
CONSENSUS: City Council gave direction to staff to negotiate a contract extension with Republic
Waste that includes status quo for drop off recycling and voluntary curbside collection. Work
with Republic Waste to establish a curbside trial project in the City. Staff will explore alternate
locations for a drop off recycling containers.
Discussion on Assessing Services. City Manager Mitch Deisch provided a PowerPoint
presentation to Council at their December 2, 2014 meeting. There were no conclusions at the end
of that discussion as Council requested additional to review and discuss this evening.
Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Smith believes assessing should be done in house. Would like to
advertise for an in-house Level II assessor.
In House: Jim Smith and Mark Wittlieff
Contracted: Mayor Colleen Kenny and Eric Gustad (via email communication)
Review cost comparison between Contracted and Level II: Ed Cote, Robert Goodspeed and
Roger Zielinski.
CONSENSUS: City Council provided direction for staff to research the salary range / total cost for
hiring a Level II assessor compared to the current cost for the current Level III assessor. This
will be compared to the cost for contracting out assessing (independent contractor / Manistee
County Equalization Department). At this point for budgeting purposes staff will prepare the
budget assuming status quo.
Council also agreed to honor the Separation Agreement between the City of Manistee and Julie
Beardslee independent upon which organizational model is selected.
Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Mitchell D. Deisch, City Manager
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – December 16, 2014
A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Colleen Kenny on
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Colleen Kenny, Roger Zielinski, Robert Goodspeed, James Smith, and Mark Wittlieff.
ABSENT: Edward Cote and Eric Gustad.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Mitch Deisch, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Michelle
Wright, City Assessor – Julie Beardslee, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Finance Director –
Ed Bradford, Public Safety Director – Dave Bachman, and City Engineer – Shawn
Middleton/Spicer Group.
AMEND AGENDA.
MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to amend the agenda to add items VIII. New Business e.)
Consideration of a Separation Agreement with City Assessor Julie Beardslee and f.) Consideration of
Amending the Ready to Serve Charge on Sprinkling Meters allowing action by Council on these two
additional items.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS.
None received.
CONSENT AGENDA.
Minutes ‐ December 2, 2014 ‐ Regular Meeting
Payroll ‐ Nov. 24 – Dec. 7, 2014 ‐ $ 121,043.57
Monthly Bills ‐ November 14, 2014 ‐ $ 863,791.10
‐ November 26, 2014 ‐ $ 9,082.67
‐ November 30, 2014 ‐ $ 303,519.79
Notification Regarding Next Work Session – January 13, 2015
A discussion will be conducted on the Animal Ordinance and personnel; and such business as
may come before the Council.
MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – December 16, 2014
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT, IPCS WIRELESS, INC.
The City currently leases space on the Maywood and Industrial Park water towers to IPCS Wireless, Inc. for
telecommunication equipment. The leases expire on February 6, 2016. IPCS approached the City about
extending the leases earlier in the year. The City has negotiated an extension for five years, with two
additional five‐year extension terms. Annual rental will be $24,000 per site with a 3% annual escalator.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the lease extension.
MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Smith to extend a lease agreement with IPCS Wireless, Inc. for space on
the Maywood and Industrial Park water towers.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OF POVERTY EXEMPTION GUIDELINES
(INCLUDING FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME STANDARDS FOR 2015 ASSESSMENTS AND ASSET LEVEL FOR
2015 ASSESSMENTS).
The adoption of the Resolution of Guidelines for Poverty Exemption from Property Tax for 2015 Assessed
and Taxable Values is required of the Manistee City Council in order for the Board of Review to grant
poverty exemptions from property taxation. The homestead of persons who the Board of Review
determines by reason of poverty to be unable to contribute to the public charge, is eligible for exemption in
whole or in part from taxation under Public Act 390, 1994 (MCL 211.7u). The guidelines include, but are
not limited to, the specific income and asset levels of the claimant and all persons residing in the
household.
MOTION by Smith, second by Zielinski to approve the Resolution of Guidelines for Poverty Exemption from
Property Tax for 2015 Assessed and Taxable Value.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
Mayor Kenny made the following Council Committee appointments:
Alternatives for Area Youth – Mitch Deisch
Auditing Committee – Colleen Kenny, Robert Goodspeed, Ed Cote
Local Revenue Sharing Board – Colleen Kenny
MRA Board – Mitch Deisch
AES Board – Mitch Deisch
Oil & Gas Investment Board – Colleen Kenny, Eric Gustad, Edward Bradford
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Ordinance Committee – Eric Gustad, Mark Wittlieff, Roger Zielinski
Personnel Committee (appointed by Manager) – Colleen Kenny, Eric Gustad, Mark Wittlieff
Utilities Committee – Ed Cote, Eric Gustad, Jim Smith
911 Board Authority – Robert Goodspeed
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
The City Clerk has taken action to advertise vacancies on the Board of Review, Compensation Commission,
Harbor Commission, Historic District Commission, Non‐Motorized Transportation Committee, Parks &
Beautification Commission, PEG Commission, Ramsdell Theatre Governing Authority, and the Tree
Commission.
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 vote in favor of
placement of the nominee is required for appointment.
The following applications have been received (*Incumbent):
BOARD OF REVIEW. One regular member term ending 12/31/17 and one alternate member term ending
12/31/17, applicants shall be taxpaying electors of the City who are owners of property assessed for taxes
in the City and at the time of their appointment, are neither elected nor appointed officials of the City;
Council appointment.
Alternate – Erin Pontiac, 1003 Engelmann Street*
Goodspeed nominated Erin Pontiac, 1003 Engelmann Street to the Board of Review – Alternate Member
for a term ending 12/31/17.
With a roll call vote this nomination passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
COMPENSATION COMMISSION. One vacancy, five‐year term ending 09/30/19, applicants must be registered
voters in the City, Mayoral appointment.
None received.
HARBOR COMMISSION. One unexpired term ending 10/31/15, Council appointment.
None received.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. One unexpired term ending 02/28/15, applicants must be City residents,
Council appointment.
None received.
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NON‐MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. One unexpired term ending 03/31/15, Mayoral appointment.
None received.
PARKS & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION. One unexpired term ending 06/30/17, applicants must be a City
resident or own real estate / business / profession in the City, Mayoral appointment.
None received.
PEG COMMISSION. Two vacancies, three‐year terms ending 12/31/17, applicants must be Manistee County
residents, Council appointment.
Kathy Ervin, 1726 Lakeshore*
Goodspeed nominated Kathy Ervin, 1726 Lakeshore to the PEG Commission for a three‐year term ending
12/31/17.
With a roll call vote this nomination passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
RAMSDELL THEATRE GOVERNING AUTHORITY. One unexpired term ending 06/30/15, applicants must be City
residents, Mayoral appointment.
James W. Smith, 353 First Street
Mayor Kenny appointed James W. Smith, 353 First Street to the Ramsdell Theatre Governing Authority for
the unexpired term ending 06/30/15. MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to support the Mayor’s
appointment.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
TREE COMMISSION. Four vacancies, three‐year terms ending 12/31/17, Mayoral appointment.
Robert Johnson, 530 Ninth Street*
Kathleen Friedrich, 512 Pine Street*
Patricia Williams, 105 Lighthouse Way North*
Janice Waterman, 1010 Maple Street*
Mayor Kenny appointed Robert Johnson, 530 Ninth Street to the Tree Commission for a three‐year term
ending 12/31/17. MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to support the Mayor’s appointment.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
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AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
Kenny appointed Kathleen Friedrich, 512 Pine Street to the Tree Commission for a three‐year term ending
12/31/17. MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to support the Mayor’s appointment.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
Kenny appointed Patricia Williams, 105 Lighthouse Way to the Tree Commission for a three‐year term
ending 12/31/17. MOTION by Zielinski, second by Goodspeed to support the Mayor’s appointment.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
Kenny appointed Janice Waterman, 1010 Maple Street to the Tree Commission for a three‐year term
ending 12/31/17. MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to support the Mayor’s appointment.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A SEPARATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY ASSESSOR JULIE BEARDSLEE.
At the December 9, 2014 Council work session the majority of City Council supported entering into a
Separation Agreement with City Assessor Julie Beardslee. Ms. Beardslee has informed the City of Manistee
of her decision to retire in early 2015. Initially Ms. Beardslee informed Council of her decision to retire
January 30, 2015. However, after additional discussion, Ms. Beardslee agreed to continue in her current
role until mid‐March, 2015 that would include her signing the March 2015 tax roll and completing the
March Board of Review.
In return for Ms. Beardslee continuing in her current position until March 2015, City Council agreed to enter
into a Separation Agreement with Beardslee granting her a 25% severance and continued single person
health insurance until the end of 2015.
A letter was submitted from Ms. Beardslee to City Council that identifies the terms she is willing to commit
to in order to stay in her position until mid‐March 2015. That letter is being referred to as a Letter of
Understanding.
In order for Ms. Beardslee to work cooperatively with the Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS),
she has requested that City Council approve the Letter of Understanding that can be submitted to MERS.
MOTION by Smith, second by Zielinski to approve the Letter of Understanding with City Assessor Julie
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Beardslee and direct the City Manager to draft a Separation Agreement that will be brought back to City
Council. Brief discussion followed.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE READY TO SERVE CHARGE ON SPRINKLING METERS.
At the December 9, 2014 Council work session City Council discussed eliminating the Ready to Serve (RTS)
charge on second sprinkling meters. The majority of Council was in support of removing the second
sprinkling meter charge, which will result in a reduction of approximately $40,000 to the Utility Fund.
Included in those Council discussions was the concept of potentially increasing the water rate by 15 cents
from $2.52 to $2.67 per 1,000 gallons. Ultimately Council will need to decide if the revenue from the
second sprinkling meter RTS charge is removed or if water rates are increased to accommodate the lost
revenue.
MOTION by Wittlieff, second by Smith to eliminate the second (sprinkling) meter Ready to Serve charge on
the main line effective January 1, 2015 or as soon as operationally feasible.
With a roll call vote this motion passed, 3‐2.
AYES: Zielinski, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: Kenny and Goodspeed
A REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
The City Manager’s Office annually prepares a review of calendar year activities. That review provides City
Council and the Community an opportunity to step back from day to day activities and take a longer look at
what has been accomplished. City Manager Mitchell D. Deisch and Staff have compiled a comprehensive
report on the 2014 Highlights for the City of Manistee. Deisch reviewed the 2014 Highlights.
CITIZEN COMMENT.
Comments/questions were received from:
Jeremy Nowak – 383 Eleventh Street asked several questions regarding water meters and ready to
serve charges.
Joyce O’Hagan – 231 Tenth Street commented on blight cleanup at 1001 Kosciusko Street.
OFFICIALS AND STAFF.
Beardslee stated another Board of Review member is needed, encouraged people to apply, and asked
Council’s help in recruiting a member.
Bachman stated the deer cull is coming up soon and plans to move forward unless directed otherwise by
Council.
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COUNCILMEMBERS.
Goodspeed wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Wittlieff thanked the Public Safety and Public Works Departments for their work with the Sleighbell
Weekend.
CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNING INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
City Manager Mitchell D. Deisch has requested an Executive Session this evening as permitted by the Open
Meetings Act, Section 8 (c) to discuss contract negotiations with the United Steelworkers.
MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to adjourn to Executive Session. Time: 8:00 p.m.
MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to return to Regular Session. Time: 8:23 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STEELWORKERS.
MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Wittlieff to approve a three‐year collective bargaining agreement with
the United Steelworkers; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents.
With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Kenny, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, and Wittlieff
NAYS: None
ADJOURN.
MOTION to adjourn was made by Goodspeed, second by Zielinski. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Michelle Wright MMC / CPFA, MiCPT
City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
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CASH TRANSACTIONS REPORT
DRAFT
Page: 1
MONTH: NOVEMBER 12/29/2014
City of Manistee 9:40 am
Account Number Beginning Balance Debit Credit Ending Balance
Fund: 100 - A\P PAYING FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 4,019.89 1,176,397.28 1,176,393.56 4,023.61
Total Dept: 000 4,019.89 1,176,397.28 1,176,393.56 4,023.61
Fund: 100 4,019.89 1,176,397.28 1,176,393.56 4,023.61
Fund: 101 - GENERAL FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 2,183,023.49 145,713.49 427,026.30 1,901,710.68
001.002 Cash - Escrow 55,033.06 14,280.00 1,101.00 68,212.06
004.000 Cash - Petty 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00
017.000 MBIA Mi Class Inv 57,193.06 4.50 0.00 57,197.56
Total Dept: 000 2,296,049.61 159,997.99 428,127.30 2,027,920.30
Fund: 101 2,296,049.61 159,997.99 428,127.30 2,027,920.30
Fund: 202 - MAJOR STREET FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 119,812.96 42,241.11 39,141.92 122,912.15
Total Dept: 000 119,812.96 42,241.11 39,141.92 122,912.15
Fund: 202 119,812.96 42,241.11 39,141.92 122,912.15
Fund: 203 - LOCAL STREET FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 46,816.57 17,225.73 18,850.07 45,192.23
Total Dept: 000 46,816.57 17,225.73 18,850.07 45,192.23
Fund: 203 46,816.57 17,225.73 18,850.07 45,192.23
Fund: 204 - STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 44,651.33 7.80 3,121.37 41,537.76
Total Dept: 000 44,651.33 7.80 3,121.37 41,537.76
Fund: 204 44,651.33 7.80 3,121.37 41,537.76
Fund: 226 - CITY REFUSE FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 165,420.30 16,445.79 35,654.66 146,211.43
001.030 Cash Mgt Chk 98,962.68 8.14 0.00 98,970.82
Total Dept: 000 264,382.98 16,453.93 35,654.66 245,182.25
Fund: 226 264,382.98 16,453.93 35,654.66 245,182.25
Fund: 243 - BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHO
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 34,569.17 0.00 269.50 34,299.67
Total Dept: 000 34,569.17 0.00 269.50 34,299.67
Fund: 243 34,569.17 0.00 269.50 34,299.67
Fund: 245 - OIL & GAS FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 33,106.28 2,680.02 0.00 35,786.30
001.020 Money Market 166,702.16 0.00 0.00 166,702.16
Total Dept: 000 199,808.44 2,680.02 0.00 202,488.46
Fund: 245 199,808.44 2,680.02 0.00 202,488.46
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Account Number Beginning Balance Debit Credit Ending Balance
Fund: 249 - BUILDING INSPECTOR
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 1,637.79 1,140.11 0.00 2,777.90
Total Dept: 000 1,637.79 1,140.11 0.00 2,777.90
Fund: 249 1,637.79 1,140.11 0.00 2,777.90
Fund: 275 - GRANT MANAGEMENT FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 125,260.13 0.00 0.00 125,260.13
Total Dept: 000 125,260.13 0.00 0.00 125,260.13
Fund: 275 125,260.13 0.00 0.00 125,260.13
Fund: 290 - PEG COMMISSION
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 16,230.66 3,342.14 6,333.34 13,239.46
Total Dept: 000 16,230.66 3,342.14 6,333.34 13,239.46
Fund: 290 16,230.66 3,342.14 6,333.34 13,239.46
Fund: 296 - RAMSDELL THEATRE
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 100,364.47 27,524.05 33,806.53 94,081.99
004.000 Cash - Petty 200.00 0.00 0.00 200.00
Total Dept: 000 100,564.47 27,524.05 33,806.53 94,281.99
Fund: 296 100,564.47 27,524.05 33,806.53 94,281.99
Fund: 297 - FRIENDS OF THE RAMSDELL
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 79.32 0.00 0.00 79.32
Total Dept: 000 79.32 0.00 0.00 79.32
Fund: 297 79.32 0.00 0.00 79.32
Fund: 430 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 297,021.59 10.77 19,165.60 277,866.76
Total Dept: 000 297,021.59 10.77 19,165.60 277,866.76
Fund: 430 297,021.59 10.77 19,165.60 277,866.76
Fund: 490 - RENAISSANCE PARK
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash -772.80 5,616.19 0.00 4,843.39
Total Dept: 000 -772.80 5,616.19 0.00 4,843.39
Fund: 490 -772.80 5,616.19 0.00 4,843.39
Fund: 508 - BOAT RAMP FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 14,526.47 0.54 574.24 13,952.77
004.000 Cash - Petty 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Total Dept: 000 14,527.47 0.54 574.24 13,953.77
Fund: 508 14,527.47 0.54 574.24 13,953.77
Fund: 573 - WATER & SEWER UTILITY
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 728,459.55 194,960.45 865,682.80 57,737.20
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Account Number Beginning Balance Debit Credit Ending Balance
Dept: 000
001.002 Cash - Escrow 34,400.00 900.00 0.00 35,300.00
004.000 Cash - Petty 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00
017.000 MBIA Mi Class Inv 489,030.82 38.17 0.00 489,068.99
Total Dept: 000 1,252,190.37 195,898.62 865,682.80 582,406.19
Fund: 573 1,252,190.37 195,898.62 865,682.80 582,406.19
Fund: 594 - MARINA FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 121,527.79 254.56 5,819.30 115,963.05
Total Dept: 000 121,527.79 254.56 5,819.30 115,963.05
Fund: 594 121,527.79 254.56 5,819.30 115,963.05
Fund: 661 - MOTOR POOL FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 492,526.15 26,269.72 10,300.00 508,495.87
Total Dept: 000 492,526.15 26,269.72 10,300.00 508,495.87
Fund: 661 492,526.15 26,269.72 10,300.00 508,495.87
Fund: 703 - CURRENT TAX COLLECTION
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 31,346.90 28,254.82 50,027.31 9,574.41
Total Dept: 000 31,346.90 28,254.82 50,027.31 9,574.41
Fund: 703 31,346.90 28,254.82 50,027.31 9,574.41
Fund: 704 - PAYROLL CLEARING FUND
Dept: 000
001.000 Cash 33,619.90 456,627.02 440,613.12 49,633.80
001.005 Cash - NEW Flex \ HRA 12,748.41 4,940.06 3,725.17 13,963.30
001.007 Cash - Federal & State Taxes 68.76 74,687.77 30,169.15 44,587.38
Total Dept: 000 46,437.07 536,254.85 474,507.44 108,184.48
Fund: 704 46,437.07 536,254.85 474,507.44 108,184.48
Grand Totals: 5,508,687.86 2,239,570.23 3,167,774.94 4,580,483.15
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