CITY OF TECUMSEH
COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
TECUMSEH CITY HALL
7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Baker.
Mayor Bakerled the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken as follows:
PRESENT: Mayor Baker, Council members Fox, Harmon,Keiser, Naugle,Riddle,
and Wimple.
ABSENT: None.
Guests were welcomed to the meeting by Mayor Baker.
Mayor Baker read the proclamation honoring Arbor Day on April 28, 2017.
Motion Harmon and seconded Wimple, to approve theFebruary 20, 2017 agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
MotionHarmon and secondedKeiser,to receive and place on file the report of the City Manager. The following items were added or discussed:1) Treasurer’s Department Receives Award; 2) South Evans Sub-Area Master Plan Update; 3) Demolition Work Starting at Revival Commons Site; 4) RUNA at the TCA; and 5) Parks and Recreation Family Fun Night and Earth Day. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To adopt the Consent Agenda, approving, receiving and placing on file the following: (1) City Council minutes from the regular meeting heldFebruary 6, 2017; (2) Budget Report; (3) January 2017 Report of the Police Department; (4) January 2017 Report of the Fire Department; and 5) Memo Re: Emergency Purchase of Traffic Signal Cabinet Controller.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Harmon and supported
by Council member Wimple. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
YES: Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, and Baker.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve theFebruary 20, 2017list of bills to be paid.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Naugle andsupported
byCouncil member Wimple. A roll call vote was takenas follows:
YES: Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, Baker, and Fox.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: Toappoint Chad Cattell to serve a three year term expiring in January 2019 on the Board of Review.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Wimple and supported
by Council memberHarmon. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
YES: Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, Baker, Fox, and Harmon.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To appoint John Waltman to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill a vacant term to expire in January 2020.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council memberNaugle and supported
byCouncil member Wimple.
YES: Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, Baker, Fox, Harmon, and Keiser.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To reappoint Mildred Gentz to the Election Commission for a term to expire January 2018.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Naugle and supported
byCouncil member Harmon.
YES: Riddle, Wimple, Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, and Naugle.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To reappoint Michele Garner to the Election Commission for a term to expire January 2018.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Harmon and supported
by Council member Wimple.
YES: Wimple, Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, and Riddle.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the Kelly Carter Scholarship run/walk for July 29, 2017.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Naugle and supported
by Council member Harmon.
YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, and Wimple.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the expenditure of $7,000 from the Pure Tecumseh Campaign Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary program documents with Travel Michigan for the 2017 season.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Keiser and supported
by Council member Riddle.
YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, and Wimple.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the SmartZone Agreement between the MEDC, City of Adrian, and City of Tecumseh; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Naugle and supported
by Council member Harmon.
YES: Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, and Baker.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To allow the natural gas fixed price contract with CenterPoint Energy to expire; and to authorize the City Manager to notify CenterPoint Energy that City intends to terminate the contract. Further, the City Council directs the City Manager to initiate natural gas supply through Consumers Energy.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Naugle and supported
by Council member Harmon.
YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, and Wimple
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
During miscellaneous business, Mayor Baker recognized Dan Righter, Cemetery Superintendent, for his efforts as coordinator for our Arbor Day events.
RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To adjourn to closed session Re: Public Act 267 of 1976, Section 8 (d) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, to consider the purchase or lease of real property.
RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Naugle and supported
by Council member Harmon.
YES: Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, Baker, and Fox.
NO: None.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
During miscellaneous business, Manager Swallow reminded Council members of the March 8, 2017, Vision Session at happening at the A.J. Smith Center.
Mayor Baker reminded Council members of the LDFA meeting on Thursday evening, February 23rd at the City of Adrian.
Motion Wimple and seconded Harmon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Jackson L. Baker, Mayor
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Jessica Emrick, City Clerk