Council
Proceedings
(Unofficial)
The Regular Meeting of the St. Ignace City Council was held on Monday,May 16, 2016, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by MayorLitzner with the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time, Rev. Susie Hierholzer gave the invocation.
Present: CouncilmembersClapperton,Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers
Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Les Therrian, City Manager;Renee’ Vonderwerth,City Clerk/Treasurer; Mark Wilk, Chief of Police; Deb Evashevski, DDA Director.
Consideration of minutes:
It was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, seconded by Councilmember Tremble, to approve the Council minutes of May 2, 2016, as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
Lori Wisner Johnson addressed Council stating that she is running as a Republican for Mackinac County Clerkon the August Primary ballot. Ms. Johnson stated her qualifications and asked for Council’s support.
Additions to the Agenda:
Councilmember Fullerton – Concern.
1. DAVE LATVA RECONITION OF SERVICE:
Mayor Litzner, on behalf of City Council and Staff, presented Dave Latva a key to the City
in recognition of his many years of service to the community.
2. INTRODUCE MI STATE POLICE LT. NATALIE KING:
Mayor Litzner introduced Lt. Natalie King, the new Post Commander for the St. Ignace State Police Post. Council and staff welcomed Lt. King.
3. RESOLUTION ZONING FEES:
Resolution
The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember Fullerton, supported by Councilmember St. Louis:
WHEREAS, the City of St. Ignace has the responsibility and the authority to enforce the provisions of Act 207 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan for 1921, as amended, and known as the City or Village Zoning act, and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Ignace has the responsibility and the authority to enforce the provisions of Section 9 of Act 230 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan for 1972, as amended, and known as the Sate Construction Code Act, and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Ignace has adopted the “Code of Ordinances, City of St. Ignace” Chapter 38, Zoning Chapter 6, Article II, “Single State Construction Code”, enabling the City of St. Ignace to enforce the provisions of the Public Acts, and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Ignace, by its adoption of the local ordinances, has the authority to establish the zoning permit fees in order to enforce the provisions of the Public Acts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Zoning permit fees for the City of St. Ignace be established as follows:
Residential:
House – Plan Review, Zoning and Administration fee, $75
Additions and enclosed porch - $95
Carports - $65
Decks and covered porches - $65
Demolition - $10
Fences - $40
Garages - $95
Misc. Construction - $50
New Construction - $100
Storage Building/sheds under 200 sq. feet - $25
Storage Building/sheds over 200 sq. feet - $35
Change of use without alterations - $50
Change of use with alterations - $60
Penalty for Building without a Permit: $100.00 plus cost of Permit (New)
Commercial:
Additions - $100
Carports - $75
Decks and covered porches - $95
Demolition - $20
Fences - $50
Garages - $100
Misc. Construction - $75
New Construction - $120
Storage Building/sheds under 200 sq. feet - $30
Storage Building/sheds over 200 sq. feet – $50
Change of Use, without alterations - $75
Change of Use with alterations - $85
Permanent signs/billboards - $150
Wall Mounted signs under 50 SF - $55
Radio, TV towers, wind powered generator towers, commercial - $350
Public Hearing Fees:
Planning Commission Review/Off Premise Sign Permit $200
Penalty for Building without a Permit $200 plus cost of Permit (New)
Contractor Penalty for Building without a Permit $250 plus cost of Permit (New)
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that non-compliance will result in a Civil Infraction Citation.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Councilmember Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner,Councilmember Clapperton.
No: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution declared Adopted.
4. TAXI APPLICATION APPROVAL:
Mayor Litzner presented an application for a Taxi Driver License from Tyler Barthelemy,forCouncil’s approval, adding that is has beenapproved by Police Chief Wilk. It was moved by Mayor Litzner,seconded by CouncilmemberPaquin, toapprove the Taxi Driver License for Tyler Barthelemy. Motion carried unanimously.
5. FINANCIALS:
City Manager Therrian reviewed the April financials with Council. It was moved by Mayor Litzner, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin to accept the April financial report. Motion carried unanimously.
6. WORK SESSION:
Mayor Litzner stated that the work session will be held after the closed of the Council Meeting.
Additions to the Agenda:
Councilmember Fullerton – Concern.
Councilmember Fullerton voiced his concern regarding the article in the packeton Mackinac City vying to be the home port of the newly funded US Coast Guard icebreaker, stating that St. Ignace should also pass a resolution for a request. It was the consensus of Council, on the recommendation of Mayor Litzner, to form a committee to ascertain how to break the communication barrier and establish a better relationship with the Coast Guard, in addition
to submitting a request for St. Ignace as a home port.
Public Comment:
Clyde Hart informed Councilthat Marina Director, Mike Singleton, isretiring from the USCG and an open house is being held.
Bridget Sorenson requested Council to reconsider acting on Enbridge Line 5.
Consideration of Bills:
After consideration of the bills, it was moved by Mayor Litzner, seconded by
Councilmember Paquin, to approve the bills. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented to Council for payment:
ACE HARDWARE / 505.87AIRGAS USA LLC / 110.95
ANDERSON TACKMAN & COMPANY / 1,075.80
BROWN AND BROWN / 2,983.75
BS & A SOFTWARE / 3,740.00
C2AE / 2,664.01
DARROW BROS EXCAVATING INC / 810.00
DUBOIS-COOPER ASSOCIATES / 925.00
EJ USA INC / 205.28
ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY / 399.56
FLOTATION DOCKING SYSTEMS INC / 868.00
GBS Inc / 280.00
GEORGE'S BODY SHOP / 141.40
GINA HARMAN / 950.00
GRAINGER INC / 153.00
IDEXX DISTRIBUTION CORP / 1,034.81
KIMBALL-MIDWEST / 694.96
KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE / 285.00
KSS ENTERPRISES / 340.63
LYNN AUTO PARTS / 2,383.51
MICHAEL RICHARD LAMB / 2,134.50
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC / 1,278.84
NYE UNIFORM COMPANY / 92.52
POMASL FIRE EQUIPMENT / 1,142.38
RTI LABORATORIES INC. / 33.00
SAULT PRINTING COMPANY / 82.75
SPARTAN STORES / 39.72
ST IGNACE AUTOMOTIVE / 345.27
ST IGNACE TRUE VALUE / 698.76
STATE OF MICHIGAN - DEQ / 43.00
STRAITS BUILDING CENTER / 353.42
SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO / 479.52
TAYLOR AUTO SUPPLY LLC / 8.60
TED FESTERLING LLC / 91.34
WESLEY H MAUER JR / 132.05
Grand Total: $ 27,507.20
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at7:20 p.m. A work session followed.
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Mayor, Connie Litzner Renee Vonderwerth, City Clerk
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