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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 16, 2024 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: David Bachman, Cindy Lundberg, Jermaine Sullivan, Seth Pratt, James Grabowski, and Erin Martin Pontiac ABSENT: Wesley Smith ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, City Attorney – Tim Figura, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Community Development Director – Theresa Waldo, Police Chief – Josh Glass, Fire Chief – Tom Hernden, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton AMEND AGENDA MOTION by Sullivan, second by Bachman to amend the agenda to remove items VIII. New Business a.) Consideration of Decertifying/Vacating North Street & b.) Consideration of Decertifying/Vacating A Portion of Fourteenth Street to allow for additional discussion on these items at a future meeting and to provide notification to property owners. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The City fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Under Section 7-4 of the Charter, a public hearing is required on the budget which must be adopted not later than May 15 of each year. A study session was held on Tuesday, April 9, and a budget discussion is on the agenda for later this evening. An optional budget study session could be added on April 23. The Budget Calendar anticipates adoption of the budget at the Tuesday, May 7, 2024, meeting. The public had an opportunity to comment on the 2024-2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Public comments received by: - Gladys Kerns, 271 3rd Street Public Hearing ended at 7:03 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None. | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 16, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting April 9, 2024 Study Session • Financial Reports Payroll March 2024 Invoices March 2024 • Consideration of Ordinance 24-05 to amend Chapter 1480 Property Maintenance Code, of the City of Manistee, Michigan Codified Ordinances. MOTION by Lundberg, second by Pratt to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF A MOORING AGREEMENT WITH HARBOR TOURS, LLC The Princess of Manistee, operated by Harbor Tours, LLC has requested a one-year mooring agreement with the City of Manistee. The agreement allows the vessel to dock along the Riverwalk and utilize a gangway to access the vessel. The seasonal rate would remain the same as 2023 at $6,063 and in exchange the Princess will fuel at the City Marina. MOTION by Martin Pontiac, second by Pratt to approve a mooring agreement with Harbor Tours, LLC for the 2024 boating season and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to execute the agreement. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL FOR A MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MANISTEE HOTEL & BAR, LLC LOCATED AT 200 ARTHUR STREET Manistee Hotel & Bar, LLC is applying to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) for an On- Premises Resort liquor license for Manistee Hotel located at 200 Arthur Street. Part of the application includes local government approval. MOTION by Bachman, second by Pratt to approve the resolution supporting the request by Manistee Hotel & Bar, LLC for a new MLCC On-Premises Resort liquor license. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 16, 2024 AYES: Bachman, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR INVESTIGATION OF PFAS MIGRATION ORIGINATING FROM THE FORMER CITY LANDFILL SITE City staff met with Fishbeck to review findings related to PFAS groundwater contamination originating from the former landfill site. The proposed next phase of work includes additional sampling, disposal of contaminated soils and a report to EGLE with proposed next steps for mitigating the risk. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Lundberg to approve additional funding in the amount of $43,281 for investigation of PFAS migration originating from the former City landfill site and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE ALTERNATIVES FOR AREA YOUTH Ms. Sheila Kaminski reported on the activities of Alternatives for Area Youth and responded to questions the Council had regarding their activities. DISCUSSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET Administration has prepared the proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget. It was introduced to Council and the community at the April 2, 2024, Council meeting by the Finance Director. A public hearing to review these budget recommendations and receive public input on them took place earlier in this meeting. In addition to tonight’s discussion, a budget study session took place on April 9 and an optional study session could be added Tuesday, April 23. The Budget Calendar anticipates adoption of the budget at the Tuesday, May 7, 2024, meeting. Discussion included: • Added part time positions • New street signs – logo, reflective requirements • Light post repainting • DDA –reduction of funding / city services • Attorney Contract • Water & Sewer rates CITIZEN COMMENT Comments provided by: | Page 3  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 16, 2024 - Burt Dery, 301 5th Avenue - Jerry Johnson, Gold & Silver Exchange - Bill Shryer, 183 Joslin Cove - Raini Gilmore, Manistee County Library - John Helge, 450 Cedar Street, Tree Commission Chairperson - Shayne Machen, 622 Ramsdell Street - Nicole Bromley, 282 6th Avenue OFFICIALS AND STAFF None. COUNCILMEMBERS Pratt, Grabowski, and Bachman made inquiries and provided comments. Sullivan asked Waldo to provide an update on the CHILL Grant. CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION Request to convene a closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, PA 267 of 1976, pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) to discuss attorney-client privileged communication from legal counsel dated April 12, 2024. MOTION by Pratt, second by Grabowski to proceed to Closed Session. TIME: 8:14 p.m. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None Returned to open session at 9:12 p.m. ADJOURN MOTION by Grabowski to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Heather Pefley CMC, MiPMC II City Clerk | Page 4