City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 19, 2024 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan on Tuesday, March 19, 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, Cindy Lundberg, Jermaine Sullivan, Seth Pratt, James Grabowski, and Erin Martin Pontiac ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, City Attorney – Tim Figura, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Police Chief – Josh Glass, Fire Chief – Tom Hernden, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes March 5, 2024 Regular Meeting • Financial Reports Payroll February 2024 Invoices February 2024 • 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. MOTION by Pratt, second by Grabowski to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None INTRODUCTION OF OFFICER CONNOR RISCHEL Chief Josh Glass introduced the City’s newest police officer and first employed recruit Connor Rischel. Officer Rischel offered his appreciation for this opportunity and looks forward to giving back to the community. CONSIDERATION AND PRESENTATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION, JAMES SMITH MOTION by Lundberg, second by Smith to adopt a resolution of thanks and appreciation for former | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 19, 2024 Councilmember and current Housing Commissioner James Smith. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE GROUND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM The Mi-GEMT coalition is pursuing legislative action to ensure that Michigan participates in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program. The GEMT program offers significant financial benefits to local communities by providing much-needed funding that offsets the cost of emergency medical transportation services. MOTION by Lundberg, second by Pratt to adopt the Resolution of Support for the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MDNR LAND ACQUISITION APPLICATION FOR MAN MADE LAKE PROPERTY AND MATCHING FUNDS The City is interested in acquiring the remaining privately owned parcel located on Man Made Lake which has been posted for sale by the current property owner. The City proposes submission of a grant application through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Program in the amount of $90,000 for acquisition of this parcel of property. The City’s financial commitment would be in the amount of $60,000 matching funds. MOTION by Lundberg, second by Pratt to support a Resolution of Authorization for the submission of a MNRTF grant application for $90,000 and the City’s matching funds of $60,000. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UPGRADE A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET The 2024 Fiscal Year Budget includes repaving and narrowing a portion of Sixth Street between Maple and Robinson Streets. The project was publicly bid with two bids being received. The low base bid for the project was submitted by Rieth Riley Construction in the amount of $241,095.00. | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 19, 2024 MOTION by Bachman, second by Lundberg to award a contract to the low bidder, Rieth Riley Construction in the amount of $241,095.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Josh Glass reported on the activities of the Police Department and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Chief Tom Hernden reported on the activities of the Fire Department and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. EDA RIVERWALK UPDATE Shane Brennan, Spicer Group provided an update on the EDA Riverwalk repairs and improvements project. Mr. Brennan reviewed the work included in the base bid, work included as alternates, work that is not included in the project and responded to any additional questions the Council had regarding the project. CITIZEN COMMENT None. OFFICIALS AND STAFF Gambill provided an update on yesterday’s Lincoln Street project meeting. COUNCILMEMBERS Pratt, Martin Pontiac, Grabowski, and Bachman made inquiries and provided comments. ADJOURN MOTION by Lundberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Heather Pefley CMC, MiPMC II City Clerk | Page 3