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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 5, 2024 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: David Bachman, Wesley Smith, Jermaine Sullivan, Seth Pratt, James Grabowski, and Erin Martin Pontiac ABSENT: Cindy Lundberg ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, City Attorney – Tim Figura, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Community Development Director – Theresa Waldo, Police Chief – Josh Glass, Fire Chief – Tom Hernden, and City Engineer – Lucas Richardson CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes February 20, 2024 Regular Meeting • Financial Reports Cash Balances January 2024 Revenue & Expenses January 2024 • Consideration of Ordinance 24-04 Amending Chapter 275 - Neighborhood Restoration and Beautification Commission. • Notification regarding the next Study Session, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:00p.m. A discussion will be conducted on the FY 2024-2025 Budget; and such business as may come before Council. • Authorizing a METRO act right-of-way permit extension for AT&T. • Consideration of the 2024 Tight Lines for Troops charity veteran’s event. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Pratt to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 5, 2024 MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE ACCREDITATION PRESENTATION. Chief Josh Glass and the Manistee City Police Department were honored by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police for their accomplishment in achieving their law enforcement accreditation and presented with the Certificate of Accreditation. CONSIDERATION OF THE LOCAL REVENUE SHARING BOARD GRANT APPLICATIONS. The Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) distributes 2% money from the Little River Casino. The deadline for 2024 Cycle I applications is Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. City staff has prepared three grant applications for submission to the Local Revenue Sharing Board. This agenda item will include three separate motions, one for each grant application. MOTION by Pratt, second by Martin Pontiac to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the Fire Department in the amount of $2,604.00 for Kidde Fire Extinguishers for homes for distribution through various public education events. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None MOTION by Pratt, second by Grabowski to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the Fire Department in the amount of $8,689.99 for exercise equipment updates. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None MOTION by Bachman, second by Smith to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the Police Department in the amount of $21,909.18 for ballistic vests. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MANISTEE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM. The City of Manistee has participated in the Manistee County Household Hazardous Waste program for many years. The program provides residents an avenue to safely dispose of hazardous materials. This event is typically held at the County Road Commission on the third Saturday of August, this year scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024. The request includes a $2,503.60 contribution from the City | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 5, 2024 based on the City population. The committee has set the rates for each participating community at $0.40 per capita. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Martin Pontiac to approve the contract with Manistee, Mason- Lake, and Oceana Conservation Districts and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None 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, Parks Commission, PEG Commission, and Tree Commission. Mayoral and Manager 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 the majority support. The following applications have been received: *Incumbent HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION – Two vacancies, one (1) term ending 02/28/2025 and one (1) term ending 02/28/27. Purpose: Historic preservation; Council appointment. Cheryl Stephison – 90 Park Avenue Councilmember Pratt nominated Cheryl Stephison, 90 Park Avenue, to the Historic District Commission term ending 2/28/27. With a roll call vote this nomination passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None PARKS COMMISSION – One vacancy, term ending 06/30/2025. Purpose: Advisory on parks development, maintenance, improvements, and identifying, planning, implementing public and private beautification projects; Mayoral appointment. Linda Gamache-Chick – 345 Fourth Avenue Shawn Waruszewski – 306 Sibben Street Mayor Sullivan appointed Shawn Waruszewski, 306 Sibben Street, to the Parks Commission term ending 06/30/2025. | Page 3  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 5, 2024 MOTION by Bachman second by Martin Pontiac to support Mayor Sullivan’s appointment of Shawn Waruszewski to the Parks Commission term ending 06/30/2025. With a roll call vote this motion passed, 5-1 vote. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: Pratt TREE COMMISSION – Three vacancies, terms ending 12/31/2026. Purpose: Oversees public (parks/boulevards) tree program; Mayoral appointment. Sarah Stevenson – 510 Second Street Mayor Sullivan appointed Sarah Stevenson, 510 Second Street, to the Tree Commission term ending 12/31/2026. MOTION by Pratt, second by Bachman to support Mayor Sullivan’s appointment of Sarah Stevenson to the Tree Commission term ending 12/31/2026. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE MANISTEE RECREATION ASSOCIATION. Mr. Eric Thuemmel reported on the activities of the Manistee Recreation Association and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. CONSIDERATION AND PRESENTATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION, JAMES SMITH. This item will be moved to an upcoming agenda. A PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER. City attorney Tim Figura presented information on Robert’s Rules of Order. CITIZEN COMMENT Comments provided by: - Nicole Bromley, 431 River Street | Page 4  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 5, 2024 OFFICIALS AND STAFF Gambill provided updates and offered appreciation to the Clerk’s department for their work on the election and thanked Chief Glass and the police department for their hard work during the accreditation process. Pefley provided an election update. COUNCILMEMBERS Pratt, Grabowski, Martin Pontiac, Bachman, Smith, and Sullivan provided comments and offered thanks and appreciation to Chief Glass and the police department for their work during the accreditation process and congratulated them on their high achievement. ADJOURN MOTION by Pratt to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Heather Pefley CMC, MiPMC II City Clerk | Page 5