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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 28, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order and the Pledge Of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioners Present: Mayor Miller and Vice Mayor Bradley; Commissioners Moreno, Spycher and Tilmann
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Bissell and Joslin
Others Present: Assistant City Manager Grinzinger, City Clerk Flynn and City Attorney Martineau
Mayor Miller proclaimed April 4 through 8, 2005 as “GLBT Pride Week” and presented the proclamation to Jason Kwiecien, Pride co-chair.
Mayor Miller proclaimed the night of Wednesday, April 13, 2005 as “Take Back The Night” and presented the proclamation to Mary Irvine, representing the Take Back The Night committee.
John Hunter, 1117 Country Way, spoke about the Wayside Bar’s dress code and the timeline of events that occurred.
Russ Alwood, Alwood Nursery, spoke about the bidding process, specifically the downtown tree trimming bid.
Received the following petitions and communications:
1. Capital Projects Status Report (March)
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes (February)
3. Wastewater Treatment Plant (February)
Vice Mayor Bradley requested Agenda item #8b be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Commissioner Spycher and supported by Commissioner Moreno to approve the following items on the amendedConsent Calendar:
1. Bid from Crawford Contracting, Alma, MI, in the amount of $834,179, for the
Eagle Pointe Condominium construction project.
2. City Manager Preston’s monthly status report – March 2005.
3. Payrolls, dated March 25, 2005, check numbers 47489-47690, and warrants,
dated March 17, 2005, check numbers 45193-45360, all totaling $749,000.92.
Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Vice Mayor Bradley to approve the minutes of the special meeting held March 14, 2005, regular meeting held March 14, 2005, and the special meeting held March 21, 2005. Motion unanimously adopted.
A public hearing was held on the request from Fabiano Brothers to vacate .12 acres of city-owned property (parcel #18-324) abutting north of 1601 N. Mission, more particularly described as Assessor’s Plat #7, Lot 24. No comments were heard or communications received. Mayor Miller closed the public hearing.
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann:
WHEREAS, this is the time set in a resolution passed by the City Commission on February 28, 2005, for hearing objections to the proposed vacation of .12 acres of city-owned property (parcel #18-324) abutting north of 1601 N. Mission, more particularly described as Assessor’s Plat #7, Lot 24; and
WHEREAS, due consideration has been given to the vacation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mt. Pleasant City Commission hereby confirms the vacation of the hereinbefore described property as set forth in the resolution adopted February 28, 2005.
Resolution unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to authorize the sale of .12 acres of city-owned property (parcel #18-324) abutting north of 1601 N. Mission, more particularly described as Assessor’s Plat #7, Lot 24, to Fabiano Brothers, for $2,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Spycher and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to accept the bid and extend the tree trimming contract with Consumers Energy, Saginaw, Michigan, with Davey Tree Service as subcontractor, for 2005, at 2004 prices. Discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Bradley raised questions about the years of tree trimming bids, extensions, and reduction in numbers of complaints.
AYES: Commissioners Miller, Moreno, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: Commissioner Bradley
ABSENT: Commissioners Bissell and Joslin
Motion adopted.
Received the report from Director of Public Safety Yeagley on a customer’s complaint regarding Wayside Central’s dress code. Commissioners thanked business owners and commissioners for their efforts by meeting to understand and resolve the concerns.
Discussed the City-County Liaison Committee’s joint prioritization of Tribal two percent applications.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Vice Mayor Bradley to concur with the City-County Liaison Committee’s joint prioritization of Tribal two percent applications. Motion unanimously adopted.
Announcements on City-Related Issues and Concerns
Commissioner Moreno discussed the earned income tax credit program, including eligibility.
City Clerk Flynn spoke about the election equipment information given to the Commission.
Mayor Miller discussed the recent meeting he, Vice Mayor Bradley and Commissioner Moreno had with Representative Caul regarding local issues.
Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Jennifer Suidan, 4075 S. Isabella, presented the Gay alliance schedule of events being held during “Pride Week”.
The meeting recessed at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
A work session was held.
Tony Kulick, Director of Planning and Community Development, presented an overview of the rewritten document the Planning Commission sent to the City Commission regarding special use permit criteria.
City Commissioners discussed the special assessment project for Fessenden Street’s proposed new sidewalk. Duane Ellis, Director of Public Works, presented a map showing the area. It was the consensus of the City Commission to proceed with the special assessment process.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Commissioner Spycher that the meeting adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted.___________________________________ ___________________________________
Adam A. Miller, Mayor Robert J. Flynn, City Clerk