Council
Proceedings
(Unofficial)
The Regular Meeting of the St. Ignace City Council was held on Monday,February 17, 2014,
at LaSalle High School.
The meeting was called to order at 1:33 p.m. by Mayor Grondin with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Wyse gave the invocation.
At this time Don Gustafson, Superintendent of the St. Ignace Area Schools,introduced Ms. Gibson and the senior government class attending the meeting.
At this time, Mayor Grondin introduced Council and staff.
Present: Councilmembers Clapperton,Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde,
Councilmembers Paquin, Wyse, Mayor Grondin.
Absent: Councilmember Tremble
It was moved by Mayor Grondin, seconded by Councilmember Wyse to excuse Councilmember
Tremble from the meeting, as he is out of town on personal business. Motion carried unanimously.
Staff Present: Les Therrian, City Manager;Charles Brown, City Attorney; Renee Vonderwerth, City Clerk/Treasurer;Deb Evashevski, DDA Director; Mark Wilk, Police Chief; Bryce Tracy, Fire Chief.
Corrections of minutes for the Council Meeting of February 3, 2014.
None.
Council Meeting minutes of February 3, 2014, were approved as written.
Additions to the Agenda:
None.
1. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF URGING LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE FUNDS:
A Resolution in Support of urging the Legislatureto use the state budget surplus to restore funds to local governments
The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember Clapperton, supported by Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde:
Whereas, the City of St. Ignace has experienced a significant decline in property tax values, which has caused unprecedented fiscal constraints; and
Whereas, at the same time the City of St. Ignace has confronted consistent reductions in State Shared Revenue, as part of the cuts to State Shared Revenue state-wide; and
Whereas, due to this unrelenting fiscal pressure, the City of St. Ignace has been compelled to reduce the level of municipal services historically provided to the residents, businesses and schools in our community; and
Whereas, these municipal services protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens, and are an essential component of building a strong local economy and maintaining a vibrant community; and
Whereas, on January 10, 2014 a state budget surplus was announced which in part is a result of the governor and Legislature taking $6 billion over the past decade that by law was supposed to go to local communities to fund local police and fire services, road maintenance, snow plowing, drinking water systems, and more.
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the City of St. Ignace urges the Legislature to partner with local communities to enable them to provide essential services, such as police and fire, invest in critical infrastructure improvements, and create vibrant places that attract and retain talent.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City of St. Ignace urges the Legislature to take ownership of the fact that by taking local revenues to plug holes in the state budget, they have helped create the fiscal crises facing many local communities across Michigan, even as spending on the state budget has increased 26 percent in the past decade or so. This is a critical time to reinvest in communities.
Be It Finally Resolved, that the City of St. Ignace strongly urge the Legislature to restore funds to local governments, and to fix Michigan’s broken municipal finance system.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes:CouncilmemberFullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde, Councilmembers Paquin,Wyse,
Mayor Grondin,Councilmember Clapperton.
No: None.
Absent: Councilmember Tremble
Resolution declared Adopted.
2. FIREWORKS CONTRACT AGREEMENT:
City Manager Therrian informed Council thatthe contract agreement includes the July 4th firework display for 2014 and 2015, in addition with the Festival of Fireworks for 2014 and 2015.
City Attorney Brown explained that in conjunction with the City’s insurancerepresentative,the contract agreement with Wolverine Fireworks Display Co. Inc. was reviewed and additional language was agreed upon and added to the contract and recommended approval.
It was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde, seconded by Councilmember Paquin to approve the contract with Wolverine Fireworks Display Co. Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
3. CHAPTER 22 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS AMENDMENTS:
City Manager Therrian reviewed the final amendments to Chapter 22 of the St. Ignace Code
for “Peddlers and Solicitors” with Council and requested they review it and offer comments.
4. RESOLUTION CAR SHOW/ANTIQUES ON THE BAY FOR SPECIAL EVENT STATUS NOSTALGIA PRODUCTIONS, INC.:
RESOLUTION
The following resolution was offered for adoption by Mayor Grondin, supported by Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde, contingent on signed application:
WHEREAS, Nostalgia Productions, Inc. annually sponsors the “Antiques on the Bay”, “St. Ignace Car Show”, and the “On the Waterfront Car Show and Swap Meet”, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 22, “Peddlers and Solicitors” of the City of St. Ignace Code ,as amended, requires certain criteria be met by Nostalgia Productions, Inc., to comply with the “Special Events” requirements of the City, and
WHEREAS, Nostalgia Productions, Inc. signed an Application for Special Event Status on ______to produce said show and all related activities; and
(date)
WHEREAS, Nostalgia Productions, Inc. has agreed to provide the City Council with all of the information required by Chapter 22, “Peddlers and Solicitors” of the City of St. Ignace Code, as amended, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council has determined that Nostalgia Productions, Inc., has agreed to meet the criteria established in the various sections of Chapter 22, “Peddlers and Solicitors” of the City of St. Ignace Code, as amended, within the time frame established in said Chapter 22, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does approve Nostalgia Productions, Inc. to be a “Special Events Organization”, and approves the use of the various public properties within the City Limits for these events on the days of June 20 21, 2014, and June 26, 27and 28, 2014 and further grants Nostalgia Productions, Inc, the authority to control vending approved by the City during the event, excluding food vendors, unless otherwise approved by the City. The City of St. Ignace does not financially participate in the, “Antiques on the Bay”, “Car Show” or the “On the Waterfront Car Show and Swap Meet”, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City does approve street closures, subject to compliance with City and MDOT rules and regulations, and the use of the following areas for the various shows and dates:
- Antiques on the Bay – June 20 and 21, 2014, Marina Parking Lot and adjoining properties;
B.St. Ignace Car Show – June 26, 27 and 28, 2014, American Legion Park, parking lot only, and other public properties located between Marquette Street and Church Street on State Street for the Car Show on Saturday, June 28, 2014 between 3:00 a.m. and 6 p.m., and State A Street and Church Street, for the parade on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., subject to MDOT approval.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes:Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde, Councilmember Paquin, Mayor Grondin,
Councilmember Clapperton.
No:Councilmember Fullerton
Absent: Councilmember Tremble.
Abstained: Councilmember Wyse.
Resolution declared Adopted.
5. RESOLUTION TRUCK SHOW FOR SPECIAL EVENTS STATUS NOSTALGIA PRODUCTIONS, INC.:
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Mayor Grondin,
supported by Councilmember Fullerton,contingent on signed application:
WHEREAS, Nostalgia Productions, Inc. annually sponsors the “Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show” and Swap Meet; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 22, “Peddlers and Solicitors” of the City of St. Ignace Code ,as amended , requires certain criteria be met by Nostalgia Productions, Inc. to comply with the “Special Events” requirements of the City; and
WHEREAS, Nostalgia Productions, Inc. signed an Application for Special Event Status on ______to produce said show and all related activities; and
(date)
WHEREAS, Nostalgia Productions, Inc., has agreed to provide the City Council with all of the information required by Chapter 22, “Peddlers and Solicitors” of the City of St. Ignace Code, as amended, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council has determined that Nostalgia Productions, Inc., has agreed to meet the criteria established in the various sections of Chapter 22, “Peddlers and Solicitors” of the City of St. Ignace Code ,as amended, within the time frame established in said Chapter 22, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does approve Nostalgia Productions, Inc., to be a “Special Events Organization”, and approves the use of the public properties within the City Limits for this event on the days of September 12, 13, 14, 2014, and further grants Nostalgia Productions, Inc., the authority to control vending approved by the City during the event, excluding food vendors, unless otherwise approved by the City. The City of St. Ignace does not financially participate in the “Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show” and Swap Meet; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City does approve street closures, subject to compliance with City rules and regulations, and MDOT rules for the State Street closure between Marquette and Truckey Streets.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes:Councilmembers Paquin, Wyse, Mayor Grondin,Councilmembers Clapperton, Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde.
No: None.
Absent: Councilmember Tremble.
Resolution declared Adopted.
6. POLICE UPDATE BY CHIEF WILK:
Police Chief Wilk stated that today was Officer Kyle Smith’s last day with the St. Ignace Police Department, as he has accepted a position with another agency. Chief Wilk thanked Officer Smith for his service to the community and presented him with a plaque in recognition of a job well done. Mayor Grondin, on behalf of the Council, thanked Officer Smith and wished him well.
In addition, Chief Wilk informed Council that Rich Cullen is back from his leave of absence and will be returning to work next week. Rich Cullen presented Mayor Grondin and Council with a flag and certificate from the AMDP Training Mission of Kabul, Afghanistan which has been signed by the team he served with. Rich Cullen thanked the Council and Staff for supporting the opportunity to be a part of the “Operation Enduring Freedom”.
7. FINANCIALS:
City Manager Therrian reviewed the financials for the end of January, 2014.
At this time, Mayor moved item eight to the end of the meeting.
Consideration of Bills:
There were no considerations at this time.
Public Comment:
Several comments were received regarding the Car Show. Also received was an inquiry
regarding abandoned vehicles.
8. POLICE CONTRACT EXECUTIVE SESSION/ Section 8 (c), MCL 15.268(c):
City Manager Therrian informed Council that the Negotiation Committee met with the Police Union, and a mediator, to resolve the Police Union Contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Paquin, seconded by Councilmember Fullerton, to go into executive session, according to Section 8 (c ), MCL 15.268(c ), to discuss the Police Union collective bargaining agreement.Motion carried unanimously.
After coming out of Executive Session, it was moved by Councilmember Paquin, seconded by Councilmember Fullerton to approve the recommendations of the mediation and approve the Police Union agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented to Council for payment:
ACE HARDWARE / 887.84AIRGAS USA LLC / 95.59
ANDERSON TACKMAN & COMPANY / 764.20
BROWN AND BROWN / 1,957.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC / 79.48
HACH COMPANY / 1,460.10
INK & TONER ALTERNATIVE / 289.97
KSS ENTERPRISES / 170.88
LAKEFRONT ELECTRONICS / 70.97
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE / 1,099.48
LYNN AUTO PARTS / 4,299.12
MACKINAC PLUMBING AND HEATING CO / 279.56
MACKINAC SALES / 696.64
MAVERICK CONSTRUCTION / 1,500.00
MI ASSOCIATION OF MAYORS / 85.00
MICROBIOLOGICS INC / 314.80
NATIONAL OFFICE PRODUCTS / 634.89
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLE / 175.00
SAULT PRINTING COMPANY INC / 128.22
SPARTAN STORES / 51.23
ST IGNACE AUTOMOTIVE / 1,033.35
ST IGNACE TRUE VALUE / 808.68
STRAITS BUILDING CENTER / 37.18
TROJAN UV / 394.50
Grand Total: $ 17, 313.68
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at3:07 p.m.
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Mayor Pro-Tem LaLonde Renee Vonderwerth, City Clerk/Treasurer
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