City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JULY 17, 2018 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by his honor, Mayor James Smith on Tuesday, July 17, 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 Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Police Officer – Chris Franckowiak, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton / Spicer Group CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS. None CONSENT AGENDA.  Minutes ‐ July 3, 2018 ‐ Regular Meeting ‐ July 10, 2018 ‐ Work Session  Financial Reports ‐ Payroll June 2018 ‐ Invoices June 2018  Notification Regarding Next Work Session – August 14, 2018 A joint discussion will be conducted with the Downtown Development Authority on a Draft TIF Plan, Strategic Plan Quarterly Update; and such business as may come before Council.  Consideration of Board of Trustee Candidates for the MML Workers’ Compensation Fund. Three members of the MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of Trustees are seeking re‐election. As a member of the Workers’ Compensation Fund, the City is asked to vote on the three incumbents or offer write‐in candidates. MOTION by Zielinski, second by Goodspeed 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 A REPORT FROM THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AND THE PARKS COMMISSION. Mr. Bruce Banks and Mr. Rick Mohr reported on the activities of the Utilities Department and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Vice‐Chair Stephen Spencer reported on the activities of the Parks Commission and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL ‐JULY 17, 2018 CITIZEN COMMENT. None OFFICIALS AND STAFF. None COUNCILMEMBERS. Zielinski asked Middleton if we were on schedule with the Corrective Action Plan. Grabowski questioned if anything is to be done with old phone boxes around town, such as the one located at 12th and Maple; Mikula will contact AT&T. Smith thanked Mr. Banks, Mr. Mohr, and Mr. Spencer for their informative reports; presented cards from Council to employees with birthdays this month. ADJOURN. MOTION to adjourn was made by Goodspeed. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Heather Pefley CMC / CMMC, MiCPT City Clerk | Page 2