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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 7, 2024 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan on Wednesday, August 7, 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, and Seth Pratt ABSENT: James Grabowski and Erin Martin Pontiac ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, City Attorney – Tim Figura, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Community Development Director – Theresa Waldo, Police Chief – Josh Glass, Fire Chief – Tom Hernden, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton Mayor Sullivan announced that Manistee Boat Fest 2024 has been cancelled and therefore will be removed from the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 141 WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF MANISTEE The purpose of the public hearing is to afford an opportunity for all citizens and interested parties to provide comments on the adoption of the proposed Brownfield Plan for 141 Washington, LLC redevelopment project. Public was invited to speak on the proposed Brownfield Plan for the 141 Washington, LLC redevelopment project. Public Comments Received By: - Andrew Stafford, 275 First Street / Manistee Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director Public hearing ended at 7:03 p.m. COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS Comments received by: - Deanna Marsh, Fall Festival Committee - Anita Shaffer, Fall Festival Committee CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes July 2, 2024 Regular Meeting • Financial Reports Payroll June 2024 Invoices June 2024 Cash Balances June 2024 Revenue & Expenses June 2024 • Consideration of Ordinance 24-08, repeal of Chapter 1028 River Street Traffic Flow, Parking and Amenities, of the City of Manistee Codified Ordinances. | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 7, 2024 Many of the recommendations from the Manistee River Street Corridor – Enhancements and Future Planning document, the City’s MDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant application, and the existing parklets are inconsistent with Chapter 1028 of the City of Manistee Codified Ordinances. Attitudes have changed with time from emphasizing vehicular traffic to the current more pedestrian friendly downtown. As a result, the Downtown Development Authority is recommending the repeal of Chapter 1028. As an ordinance two separate readings are required. This ordinance was introduced at the July 2, 2024, meeting and could be adopted at this time. • Consideration of 2024 Bike Night. Taco Bout It Mexican Fusion and CVMA Lost Boys would like to host Bike Night on August 16, 2024. This is a fundraiser for veterans with planned activities including live music, a dunk tank, bike displays, an indoor raffle, and several merchant tents. Nearby businesses have been informed and approved of the event. They are in collaboration with Ausitn Vela from La Catrina and CVMA Chapter 10 to ensure responsible beverage service and to help ensure a safe and enjoyable occasion. They would like to close River Street from Division to Greenbush. • Consideration of T.J.’s Block Party and Concert. T.J.’s would like to hold a concert and block party in conjunction with the 2024 Manistee Boat Fest on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The request includes closing River Street from Poplar to Maple for 3 hours, from 7-10 p.m. T.J.’s will sponsor the event and provide a small stage. The event is free and open to the public. • Consideration of the Manistee Fall Festival and Banner Permit. The 2024 Manistee Fall Festival will be held on River Street from Poplar to Maple and will include music, games, and food, in addition to merchant trick or treating on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The festival will run from 12-4 p.m., with merchant trick or treating from 12-2 p.m. only. The parking lot for Manistee Inn & Marina will be the location for the music, games, food and other entertainment. They are requesting a banner permit at the River Street archway from October 21-26, 2024. MOTION by Smith, second by Pratt to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None THE CONSIDERATION OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 141 WASHINGTON, LLC REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Earlier this evening a public hearing was held on the proposed Brownfield Plan for the 141 Washington, LLC redevelopment project. The City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has approved the Brownfield Plan. Public Act 381 of 1996 requires the municipality where the project is located to also approve the Plan. MOTION by Lundberg, second by Smtih to adopt a resolution approving the Brownfield Plan the 141 Washington, LLC redevelopment project. | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 7, 2024 With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 141 WASHINGTON, LLC REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Earlier this evening a public hearing was held on the proposed Brownfield Plan for the 141 Washington, LLC development project. Council also considered approving the Brownfield Plan. As part of the approval process for the project, a Development and Reimbursement Agreement between the City, Developer and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority needs to be approved. MOTION by Pratt, second by Lundberg to enter into a Development and Reimbursement Agreement with 141 Washington, LLC and the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and further authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE POAM UNION MOTION by Bachman, second by Smith to approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officer’s Association of Michigan; 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, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE COAM UNION MOTION by Pratt, second by Lundberg to approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Command Officer’s Association of Michigan; 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, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A MERS DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR THE POAM AND COAM The Police Officer’s Association of Michigan (POAM), Command Officer’s Association of Michigan (COAM), | Page 3  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 7, 2024 and the City have agreed through contract negotiations to adopt a Deferred Retirement Option Plan for the two POAM divisions and the two COAM divisions. Three adoption agreements must be passed to implement this plan. MOTION by Bachman, second by Pratt to approve adoption agreements implementing MERS Deferred Retirement Option Plans for MERS POAM divisions 2 and 21; MERS COAM divisions 20 and 22. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2023 NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR MANISTEE COUNTY The 2023 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Manistee County was approved by FEMA now needs to be adopted by the municipalities that participated in the process of creating the plan. The plan was passed by the Manistee County Board of Commissioners on May 21, 2024. MOTION by Lundberg, second by Smith to adopt the 2023 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Manistee County. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH HOUSING NORTH FOR CAPACITY BUILDING TO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MSHDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CHILL HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT The City of Manistee has a three-year agreement with Housing North for a Housing Ready Coordinator (Tracy Davis) to help implement initiatives identified in the 2019 City of Manistee Housing Action Plan. The City of Manistee and Housing North collaborated and applied for the MSHDA CDBG CHILL Home Improvement Grant. It was awarded on October 13, 2023, in the amount of $500,000. Despite the current agreement with Housing North, the State of Michigan as part of the CHILL grant, is requiring an additional contract between the City and Housing North to allow for Tracy Davis to assist the City with administering and implementing the grant. No additional funds will be paid to Housing North for their assistance beyond the original contract for this work. MOTION by Pratt, second by Lundberg to approve a contract with Housing North for administration and implementation of the MSHDA CDBG CHILL Home Improvement Grant; 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, and Pratt NAYS: None | Page 4  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 7, 2024 CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Convention for the Michigan Municipal League (MML) will be held September 11-13, 2024. Pursuant to the provisions of the League Bylaws, we are requested to designate by action of governing body, one official who will be in attendance at the convention as the official representative to cast the vote of the City of Manistee at the annual meeting, and if possible, to designate one other official to serve as the alternate. Mayor Sullivan, Councilmember Smith, and Councilmember Lundberg will be attending the convention. MOTION by Smith, second by Pratt to appoint Mayor Sullivan as the voting delegate and Councilmember Lundberg as the alternate voting delegate for the MML Annual Convention. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The City Clerk has taken action to advertise vacancies on the Board of Review, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Compensation 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 BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – one vacancy, term ending 06/30/27. Purpose: Promote revitalization of environmentally distressed and functionally obsolete areas; Mayoral appointment. Nicholas D. Licina – 374 Eighth Street Mayor Sullivan appointed Nicholas D. Licina, 374 Eighth Street, to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority term ending 06/30/27. MOTION by Lundberg, second by Pratt to support the mayor’s appointment of Nicholas D. Licina to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority term ending 06/30/27. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, and Pratt NAYS: None TREE COMMISSION – two vacancies, terms ending 12/31/26. Purpose: Oversees public tree program; Mayoral appointment. | Page 5  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 7, 2024 David Blair – 213 Tenth Street Nicholas D. Licina – 374 Eighth Street Mayor Sullivan did not make an appointment to the Tree Commission. This appointment will be added to the next agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Sullivan presented a Resolution of Acknowledgement and Appreciation to the City of Manistee Police Department recognizing Chief Josh Glass, and the important contributions of accreditation managers, Officer Chirstopher Franckowiak, Sergeant Douglas VanSickle, and Detective Sergeant Kirsten Goodspeed for their efforts in accomplishing their accreditation goal. A REPORT FROM THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AND MANISTEE BLACKER AIRPORT Bruce Banks and James Riley reported on the activities of City of Manistee Utilities Department and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Barry Lind reported on the activities of Manistee Blacker Airport and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. CITIZEN COMMENT Comments received by: - Brian Chick, 276 First Avenue OFFICIALS AND STAFF Gambill and Pefley provided updates. COUNCILMEMBERS Pratt, Bachman, Smith, and Lundberg made inquiries and provided comments. ADJOURN MOTION by Lundberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Heather Pefley, CMC / MiPMC II City Clerk | Page 6