City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 17, 2024 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Julia Raddatz (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Wesley Smith, Liz Laskey, Jermaine Sullivan, and James Grabowski ABSENT: Kay Keck & Lani Rozga ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, 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 COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS Comments received by: - Sara Herberger, Manistee County Community Foundation - Andrew Stafford, Director of Economic Development - Scott Ward, President - West Shore Community College CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting • Financial Reports Payroll November 2024 Invoices November 2024 • Notification regarding Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Study Session A Council study session has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025. A discussion will be conducted on budget priorities; and such business as may come before Council. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None Mayor Sullivan moved the consideration of a resolution of thanks and appreciation to the first item under new business on the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION Mayor Sullivan read a resolution of thanks and appreciation for the City of Manistee election inspectors. | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 17, 2024 MOTION by Smith, second by Laskey to adopt a resolution of thanks and appreciation for the election inspectors serving in the City of Manistee. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF LOVE WINES, LLC TO RECEIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVAL FOR AN OFF-PREMISES TASTING ROOM LICENSE Love Wines, LLC is requesting a local government approval to apply to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) for an off-premises tasting room license. The Manistee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) supports and recommends approval of this request. MOTION by Smith, second by Grabowski to support and approve the resolution supporting the request from Love Wines, LLC for an off-premises tasting room license. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None Councilmember Raddatz arrived at 7:10 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CONTRACTS TO IMPLEMENT EDA RIVERWALK GRANT IMPROVEMENTS. The City was awarded an EDA grant September 2022 to implement South Riverwalk repairs and improvements in the DDA. After two unsuccessful bid rounds, the bid package was separated out into five bid packages, resulting in actionable outcomes. The budget amendment and the five separate contracts require individual motions. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Smith to adopt budget amendment 2025-2 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None MOTION by Grabowski, second by Raddatz to approve the electrical contract with Top Line Electric in the amount of $7,230.00; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract, contingent on final EDA approval. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 17, 2024 AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None MOTION by Smith, second by Grabowski to approve the site work contract, including Alternate #1 – treated lumber, with Schepke Consulting, LLC in the amount of $762,826.00; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract, contingent on final EDA approval. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None MOTION by Smith, second by Laskey to approve the painting contract, including Alternate #1 – epoxy, with Dave Cole Decorators, Inc. in the amount of $62,259.56; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract, contingent on final EDA approval. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None MOTION by Grabowski, second by Smith to approve the recommended structural contract with Walton Construction in the amount of $236,489.00; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract and Change Order #1, contingent on final EDA approval. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None MOTION by Grabowski, second by Smith to approve the recommended landscaping contract with G&J Site Solution in the amount of $319,819.00; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract and Change Order #1, contingent on final EDA approval. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, and Grabowski NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMISSION AND THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Mr. George Becker reported on the activities of the Harbor Commission and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Ms. Heather Pefley reported on the activities of the City Clerk’s Office and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. | Page 3  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 17, 2024 CITIZEN COMMENT Comments received by: - Scott Ward, President – West Shore Community College OFFICIALS AND STAFF Gambill acknowledged Spicer for their work on the EDA grant and offered his appreciation for their efforts. He also thanked everyone who was involved in making this year’s Sleighbell event a success and gave a reminder on recycling at the DPW and future curbside recycling mandates. Waldo provided an update on the CHILL Grant and announced that 13 city residents have been chosen as recipients of this grant. The City received a total of 72 applications. COUNCILMEMBERS Grabowski and Smith made inquiries and provided comments. Mayor Sullivan wished everyone a Merry Christmas. ADJOURN MOTION by Laskey to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Heather Pefley, CMC / MiPMC II City Clerk | Page 4