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88 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL- SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 7: 00 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Wesley Smith, Cindy Lundberg, Jermaine Sullivan, Seth Pratt, James Grabowski, and Erin Martin Pontiac ABSENT: David Bachman ALSO PRESENT: City Manager— Bill Gambill, City Attorney—Tim Figura, City Clerk— Heather Pefley, DPW Director —Jeff Mikula, Community Development Director —Theresa Waldo, Police Chief —Josh Glass, Fire Chief — Tom Hernden, and City Engineer — Shawn Middleton COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS Comments received by: Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Manistee County Tourism Authority Brian Chick, 276 First Avenue CONSENT AGENDA Minutes August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Financial Reports Cash Balances July 2024 Revenue & Expenses July 2024 MOTION by Lundberg, second by Martin Pontiac to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF THE LOCAL REVENUE SHARING BOARD GRANT APPLICATION The Local Revenue Sharing Board ( LRSB) distributes 2% money from the Little River Casino. The deadline for 2024 Cycle II applications is Friday, September 6, 2024, at 5: 00 p. m. The Manistee City Police and Fire Departments have prepared a joint grant application for submission to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for an unmanned aerial to assist with investigations, search and rescue. MOTION by Pratt, second by Smith to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $ 14, 719. 35 for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None REQUEST TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES GOVERNING THE CITY OF MANISTEE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City Commissions review their bylaws on an annual basis. At their July 10, 2024, meeting the Manistee Downtown Development Authority ( DDA) reviewed their governing rules ( bylaws) and voted to make The amendments. following amendments are requested: changing the allowed number of consecutive unexcused absences from three to two; and updating the meeting time to 8: 30 a. m. The proposed amendments to the governing rules were reviewed by the City Attorney. Page 1  89 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 MOTION by Lundberg, second by Martin Pontiac to approve the amendments to the Manistee DDA Governing Rules. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A TEMPORARY ACTIVITY PERMIT ECHO His Love is requesting a temporary activity permit to allow for the sheltering of the homeless population located in the City of Manistee to be housed in one location throughout the winter. This would allow for people experiencing homelessness to be sheltered for five months from November 1, 2024 until March 31, 2025 at ECHO His Love main campus, addressed as 525 Michael Street in Manistee, Michigan. Temporary activity permits are allowable via the zoning ordinance Section 522 and Section 507. MOTION by Pratt, second by Smith to approve the temporary activity permit requested by ECHO His Love to allow for the sheltering of the homeless population in the City of Manistee at one location throughout the winter. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION MOTION by Pratt, second by Lundberg to adopt a resolution of thanks and appreciation for Planning Commissioner Roger Yoder. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Lundberg, Sullivan, Pratt, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE MANISTEE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Mr. Mark Fedder reported on the activities of the Manistee County Historical Museum and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Ms. Theresa Waldo reported on the activities of the Historic District Commission and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. SHORT- TERM RENTAL DISCUSSION Tracy Davis, Housing Ready Program Coordinator and Theresa Waldo, Community Development Director led the discussion on Short- Term Rentals and presented a draft Short-Term Rental ( STR) Ordinance, Policy FAQ, registration form, and Be A good Neighbor Guide. Discussion included the purpose of an STR ordinance, recommendations, current data, next steps, and tentative implementation date for the program. CARDBOARD RECYCLING DISCUSSION Jeff Mikula, Public Works Director provided a brief history on recycling in the city including how the drop- off locations have changed over the years, what has worked, and issues that have occurred. Currently there is no option for cardboard recycling in the city. Mikula presented interim options for a drop off cardboard recycling location for city residents. The City is waiting on a quote from Republic Service on curbside recycling. New legislation will be requiring municipalities with more than 5, 000 Page 2 90 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 residents to have access to curbside recycling in the near future. CITIZEN COMMENT Comments received by: Rick Schrock, 603 Harvard Lane Brian Chick, 276 First Avenue Mick Szymanski, 332 Fifth Street Sara Harless, 311 Fifth Street OFFICIALS AND STAFF Gambill thanked Council for their feedback on short- term rentals and asked them to forward any additional questions for continued discussion. COUNCILMEMBERS Pratt and Grabowski made inquiries and provided comments. ADJOURN MOTION by Pratt to adjourn the meeting at 8: 58 p. m. Heather Pefley, CMC/ MiPMC II City Clerk I Page 3