City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JUNE 5, 2018 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by his honor, Mayor James Smith on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Dale Cooper, Lynda Beaton, Roger Zielinski, Robert Goodspeed, James Smith, James Grabowski, and Erin Pontiac. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Thad Taylor, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Public Safety Director – Tim Kozal, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton / Spicer Group. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS. Tyler Leppanen ‐ DDA Director ‐ Jaycees member/ spoke on the DDA TGIF event and the Jaycees’ Beach Bash; expressed concerns with fees for City services for these events; City does not have a policy currently in place; would need time to adjust for fees and find sponsors; City strategic plan encourages use of beaches for events; beach concession vendor does not have an issue with Beach Bash event; minimal City services needed for the event. Stacie Bytwork – Manistee Chamber of Commerce President / let Council know she’s available to answer questions regarding item on agenda if needed. CONSENT AGENDA.  Minutes ‐ May 15, 2018 ‐ Regular Meeting  Financial Reports ‐ Cash Balances April 2018 ‐ Revenue & Expenses April 2018  Notification Regarding Next Work Session – June 12, 2018 A discussion will be conducted on the Motor Pool, Non‐Union DC Pensions, Blight, Special Event Form, and the PEG Commission; and such business as may come before the Council.  Consideration of VFW Buddy Poppy Campaign. The VFW Walsh Post 4499 has requested authorization to conduct their annual Buddy Poppy Sales in the City of Manistee from June 29 through July 4. The money collected during this period supports their veteran’s relief fund by aiding needy veterans in the community.  Consideration of Manistee Downtown Development Authority TGIF Manistee Events. The Manistee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is requesting approval for two TGIF Manistee events. Both events request the closure of River Street from Division to Pine Street from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are two separate dates: Friday, June 15 and Friday, August 10, 2018. | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JUNE 5, 2018 MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Zielinski to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MANISTEE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce submitted to City Council a proposal to provide economic development services on behalf of the City. After discussion on the topic at a work session, Council expressed interest in the proposal and directed staff to prepare an economic development services agreement with the Chamber for review and consideration. MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Beaton to approve the economic development services agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Discussion followed. With a roll call vote this motion failed, 3‐4. AYES: Beaton, Zielinski, and Goodspeed, NAYS: Cooper, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac CONSIDERATION OF THE MANISTEE JAYCEE’S BEACH BASH EVENT. The Manistee Jaycees are requesting to hold their inaugural Beach Bash on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at First Street Beach from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will include live music, three food trucks, and beverages. The Jaycees are working with the City to assist with preparation for the event. MOTION by Zielinski, second by Cooper to approve the Manistee Jaycees’ Beach Bash to be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at First Street Beach; subject to appropriate department approvals. Discussion followed. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION, PILOT DRINKING WATER COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY GRANT. The State of Michigan is preparing new regulations and requirements for water service lines. Ahead of the new rules, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has created a Pilot Grant and | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JUNE 5, 2018 offered communities with a successful history of utilizing Revolving Loans to apply. The City has successfully applied for a Pilot Drinking Water Community Water Supply Grant in the amount of $441,000 with no required local match. MOTION by Beaton, second by Zielinski to approve a resolution authorizing the Pilot Drinking Water Community Water Supply Grant, and designating the City Manager as the authorized representative. MOTION by Beaton, second by Grabowski to AMEND the original motion to correct the Pilot Drinking Water Community Water Supply Grant amount from $441,000 to $331,000. With a roll call vote this motion to AMEND the previous motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac NAYS: None Roll call vote was then taken on the original motion. Motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. The City Clerk has taken action to advertise vacancies on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Compensation Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Historic District Commission, Oil and Gas Investment Board, Parks Commission, PEG Commission, and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral appointments require a motion, second and Council voted support. Nominations for Council appointments do not require a second. After all nominations are made, Council votes on the nominees until one nominee receives majority support. The following applications have been received: *Incumbent DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. One vacancy for an At Large Member term expiring 6/30/22 and one vacancy for a Resident Member term expiring 6/30/22; Mayoral appointment. Valarie Bergstrom, 1224 Critter Trail (*At Large Member) Mayor Smith appointed Valarie Bergstrom, 1224 Critter Trail to the Downtown Development Authority (At Large Member) for a term ending 6/30/22. MOTION by Zielinski, second by Goodspeed to support the Mayor’s appointment. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac | Page 3  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JUNE 5, 2018 NAYS: None PARKS COMMISSION. Two vacancies, terms ending 6/30/21. Applicants may be non‐residents but must own real estate or a business/profession having a licensed business location in the City or have a child attending school within the City; Mayoral appointment. Lani Rozga, 7654 Riverside Drive* Mayor Smith appointed Lani Rozga, 7654 Riverside Drive to the Parks Commission for a term ending 6/30/21. MOTION by Zielinski, second by Pontiac to support the Mayor’s appointment. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac NAYS: None ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. One vacancy (alternate member), term ending 5/31/21; Mayoral appointment. Denis Johnson, 464 Fifth Street Mayor Smith appointed Denis Johnson, 464 Fifth Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending 5/31/21. MOTION by Goodspeed, second by Grabowski to support the Mayor’s appointment. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Cooper, Beaton, Zielinski, Goodspeed, Smith, Grabowski, and Pontiac NAYS: None A REPORT FROM LAUNCH MANISTEE AND THE BROWNFIELD CONSULTANT. Ms. Mary Ann Behm reported on the activities of Launch Manistee and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Mr. T Eftaxiadis reported on the activities of the Brownfield Consultant and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. CITIZEN COMMENT. Stephen C. Kaminski II – 463 First Street / presented a list of concerns to Council. Gary Patulski – 159 Quincy Street / thanked Council for efforts to improve City; happy with discussion; expressed concerns with projected timeline for repairs of Quincy Street. | Page 4  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JUNE 5, 2018 OFFICIALS AND STAFF. Kozal informed Council of a recent event involving a citizen in an OD situation; Cameron, LaPoint, Cook, & Vasquez brought him back and gave him another chance at life. Middleton informed Council of a Pilot lining project pre‐construction meeting Thursday. COUNCILMEMBERS. Beaton commented on the blight and City services issues that are scheduled for the next work session; special events add to economic development; when charging outside groups need to include DDA; don’t cut anyone out. Zielinski asked the City engineer if we were still on schedule with meeting deadlines. Grabowski thanked City Manager and Staff for chicken luncheon. Pontiac asked City engineer for progress update on street work at 12th & Kosciusko; reminded everyone that Saturday is the Big Day of Serving for the community; gave out appreciation cards to employees for years of service with the City. Smith gave a reminder that June 14th is the Elks Flag Day Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. on the back patio at the Elks; thanked everyone who attended tonight’s meeting. ADJOURN. MOTION to adjourn was made by Zielinski. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Heather Pefley CMC, CMMC / MiCPT City Clerk | Page 5