City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 4, 2025 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Jermaine Sullivan, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Julia Raddatz, Wesley Smith, Liz Laskey, Jermaine Sullivan, James Grabowski, and Lani Rozga ABSENT: Kay Keck ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Finance Director – Ed Bradford, Community Development Director – Theresa Waldo, Fire Chief – Tom Hernden, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS Comments received by: - Kevin Postma, Great Lakes Environmental Festival - Mike Herbert, Ordinance 25-01 CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting/ Closed Session • Financial Reports Cash Balances January 2025 Revenue & Expenses January 2025 Balance Sheet January 2025 • Consideration of Ordinance 25-01 to amend Chapter 662 Peace Disturbances, of City of Manistee, Michigan Codified Ordinances. Ordinance 25-01 would change Ordinance 662.01(B)(1) to state the following: Be under the influence of alcohol or any narcotic drug in a public place and who is endangering directly the safety of another person or of property or acting unreasonably to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort and repose of people in the vicinity. • Consideration of 2025 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes awareness event. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is an awareness event held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 26, 2025, 1:00-5:00 p.m. It will begin in Veterans Memorial Park/parking lot, followed by a walk on the sidewalk along Veteran’s Memorial Drive to US-31, down River Street on to Maple, ending back at Veterans Memorial Park. • Consideration of a Resolution of Support for the Great Lakes Environmental Festival. The City of Manistee is proud to be the official hometown of the Great Lakes Environmental Festival (GLEF). The vision of the non-profit organization is to improve the environment we all share. The 2025 GLEF will be held on World Water Day, March 22, 2025, to highlight the | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 4, 2025 importance of fresh water and sustainable management of freshwater resources. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Smith to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Rozga NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PERFORM ANNUAL GENERATOR MAINTENANCE. The City owns and operates 18 generators, which are utilized on critical facilities for backup power. A quote was requested from Cummins Sales and Services to provide annual maintenance, inspections, and testing of these units. The quote is based on Sourcewell purchasing contracts (similar to MiDeal). MOTION by Raddatz, second by Grabowski to approve a five-year contract with Cummins Sales and Services. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Rozga NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF THE LOCAL REVENUE SHARING BOARD GRANT APPLICATIONS. The Local Revenue Sharing Board (LRSB) distributes 2% money from the Little River Casino. The deadline for 2025 Cycle I applications is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. City staff has prepared two grant applications for submission to the Local Revenue Sharing Board. This agenda item will include two separate motions, one for each grant application. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Smith to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the Fire Department in the amount of $7,375.50 for thermal imaging camera and combustion gas detectors. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Rozga NAYS: None MOTION by Rozga, second by Laskey to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Local Revenue Sharing Board for the Police Department in the amount of $27,677.00 for surveillance cameras. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 4, 2025 AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Rozga NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. The City Clerk has taken action to advertise vacancies on the Board of Review, Compensation Commission, Historic District Commission, Neighborhood Restoration and Beautification Commission, and Planning Commission. Mayor 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 NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION – one vacancy, term ending 04/30/26. Purpose: identify, research, and recommend opportunities and resources to help prevent, remediate, and eliminate blight and help beautify the City of Manistee; Council appointment. Andrew Stafford – 275 First Street Smith nominated Andrew Stafford, 275 First Street to the Neighborhood Restoration and Beautification Commission term ending 04/30/26. With a roll call vote this nomination was unanimously approved. STAFFORD: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Rozga OTHER: None PLANNING COMMISSION – one vacancy, term ending 10/31/25. Purpose: Review master plan, zoning, site plans, development issues; Mayor appointment. Marty Spaulding – 354 First Street David Blair – 213 Tenth Street Ken Scarpace – 225 Lakeshore Road Mayor Sullivan appointed Ken Scarpace, 225 Lakeshore Road, to the Planning Commission term ending 10/31/25. MOTION by Laskey, second by Smith to support the mayor’s appointment of Ken Scarpace to the Planning Commission term ending 10/31/25. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. | Page 3  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 4, 2025 AYES: Raddatz, Smith, Laskey, Sullivan, Grabowski, and Rozga NAYS: None A REPORT FROM THE MANISTEE RECREATION ASSOCIATION. Mr. Eric Thuemmel reported on the activities of the Manistee Recreation Association and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. CITIZEN COMMENT Comments received by: - Mike Herbert OFFICIALS AND STAFF None. COUNCILMEMBERS Rozga, Laskey, Smith, Raddatz, and Sullivan made inquiries and provided comments. ADJOURN MOTION by Smith to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Heather Pefley, CMC / MiPMC III City Clerk | Page 4