St. Ignace City Council Meeting Minutes

Council

Proceedings

(Official)

The regular meeting of the St. Ignace City Council was held on Monday, February 7, 2005 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Dodson with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Councilmember Gustafson gave the invocation.

Present: Councilmember Boynton, Grondin, Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Mayor Dodson.

Absent: Councilmember Wyse.

At this time it was moved by Councilmember Gustafson, supported by Councilmember LaLonde to excuse Councilmember Wyse from the Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Staff Present: Gary L. Heckman, City Manager; Prentiss M. Brown, Jr., City Attorney; Renee’ D. Vonderwerth, City Clerk; Eugene Elmer, Assessor/Treasurer; Tim Matelski, Chief of Police; Les Therrian, Director of Public Works; Deb Evashevski, DDA Director; Phil Hinkson, Recreation Director.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 2005 were approved as presented.

Additions to the Agenda:

None.

1. MACKINAC TALL SHIPS LEASE – ROBERT SCHAFER:

Robert Schafer addressed Council requesting that they take action on a lease.

After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Boynton, seconded by Councilmember Gustafson to have the Real Estate Committee, along with the City Attorney and City Manager, work out a lease and bring it back to Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously.

2. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 600, ST. IGNACE ZONING ORDINANCE

After City Manager Heckman reviewed the changes, it was moved by Councilmember Gustafson, seconded by Councilmember LaLonde to introduce Ordinance No. 600. Motion carried unanimously.

3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 599 – AMENDMENT OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE/ATV’S:

It was moved by Councilmember Gustafson, seconded by Councilmember Grondin to adopt Ordinance No. 599. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 599

An Ordinance to amend the Uniform Traffic Code, Ordinance No. 461, City of St. Ignace, as follows:

SECTION I: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Snow Removal. Sec. 8. Pursuant to MCLA 257.1618, the City of St. Ignace hereby allows the usage of ATVs as defined in MCLA 257.1601, for snow removal if used in a no-charge capacity. All ATV operators must wear a helmet and have a valid operators license to clean driveways and sidewalks. Any ATV owners who wish to remove snow must first obtain a free permit for such usage from the City Clerk’s office with approval by the City of St. Ignace Police Department. All ATVs used for snow removal must be equipped with a snow plow and an orange safety flag. The timeframe for such usage is from dawn to dusk from November 1 through April 14th.

SECTION II:In all other respects, said Ordinance No. 587, as amended, shall remain as heretofore adopted.

4. LOT SPLIT PETITION/RESOLUTION:

RESOLUTION

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of St. Ignace, held the 7th day of February, 2005 at 8:00 p.m., the following resolution was offered by Councilperson Boynton and seconded by Councilperson LaLonde.

Pursuant to the request of Prentiss M. Brown, Jr. for property located on Graham Avenue, St. Ignace, Michigan 49781, to split off portions of Tax Parcel #052-620-004-00, City of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan.

BE IT RESOLVED, (if applicable), that pursuant to Section 263 of the Subdivision Control Act (Act 288 of 1967) as amended, (MCLA 560.263), the following parcel, Tax Parcel #052-620-004-00, City of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, may be split. Said new split parcels being set forth below:

New parcel A Description:

A portion of Lot 7, Block 8, of Partition Plat of PC 1, City of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan.

Described as:

Commencing at the Southeastern corner of Lot 6, Block 8, of Partition Plat of PC 1, City of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan;

Thence S 81-35-36 W 186.08 feet, along the N ROW of Graham Ave, to the SE cr of Lot 7;

Thence S 81-35-36 W 182.00 feet, along said ROW,

To the Point of Beginning:

Thence S 81-35-36 W 212.60 feet, along said ROW, to the SW cor Lot 7;

Thence N 09-54-10 W 624.75 feet, to the North line of PC 1, and the NW cor of Lot 7;

Thence N 81-52-39 E 214.08 feet, along the North line of PC 1;

Thence S 09-46-07 E 623.65 feet, to the North ROW of Graham Ave, and The Point of Beginning.

Containing 3.056 acres of land in Lot 7, Partition Plat of PC 1.

Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities, over the Eastern 30 feet of described parcel.

Subject to any Easements, Restrictions, or Reservations of record.

New Parcel B Description:

A portion of Lot 7, Block 8, of Partition Plat of Pc 1, City of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan.

Described as:

Commencing at the Southeastern corner of Lot 6, Block 8, of Partition Plat of PC 1, City of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan;

Thence S 81-35-36 W 186.08 feet, along the N ROW of Graham Ave, to the SE cor of Lot 7,

And the Point of Beginning;

Thence S 81-35-36 W 182.00 feet, along said ROW;

Thence N 09-46-07 W 623.65 feet, to the North line of PC 1;

Thence N 81-52-39 E 182.02 feet, along the North line of PC 1 to the NW cor of Lot 1;

Thence S 09-46-07 E 622.75 feet, to the North ROW of Graham Ave, and

To the Point of Beginning;

Containing 2.603 acres of land in Lot 7, Partition Plat of PC 1.

In addition to a 30 feet wide easement for ingress, egress and utilities, immediately adjacent to the Western line of described parcel.

Subject to any Easement, Restrictions, or Reservations of record.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authorized split in said Parcel shall not be further split without permission of the City of St. Ignace.

Those Voting “Yes”

Councilmember Grondin, Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Mayor Dodson, Councilmember Boynton.

Those Voting “No”:

None.

Those Absent:

Councilmember Wyse.

The Resolution was declared adopted.

5. EDC RESOLUTION – V & S BUILDING PROJECT:

RESOLUTION

The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember Gustafson supported by Councilmember LaLonde:

WHEREAS, the City of St. Ignace and the Downtown Development Authority in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, intends to work with the private business owner of the previously named V & S Building located in downtown St. Ignace; and

WHEREAS, said business owner will spend $345,000 in private funding to renovate the now empty V & S Building into a 5-6 store mini mall area which will create 24 seasonal jobs, of which she has pledged to offer at least 51% to low and moderated income persons; and

WHEREAS, said public portion of the development is expected to cost $144,000 ($120,000 Michigan EDC, $12, 235 DDA and $11,765 City (in kind contribution in parking lot demolition) and involve the creation of a public brick walkway (leading from the existing downtown brick sidewalk, through the proposed private mini mall), stairway to the rear parking area, public restrooms within the mini mall area and reconstruction and beautification of the entire rear parking lot area; and

WHEREAS, the City and DDA agree that this project is consistent with the local community development plan (2000 Master Plan) described in the application; and

WHEREAS, the City and DDA agree that no project costs will be incurred prior to a formal grant award, completion of the environmental review procedures and formal, written authorization to incur costs is received; and

WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing to hear comments on this project on December 20, 2004 and no negative comments were heard;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Ignace City Council authorizes Debra Evashevski, its Downtown Development Authority Director to act as the Authorized Local Government Official on their behalf and to sign the Community Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement and all CDBG related documents.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes: Councilmember Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Mayor Dodson, Councilmember Boynton, Grondin.

No: None.

Absent: Councilmember Wyse.

Resolution declared Adopted.

6. GUARANTEE LIFE COMPANY RESOLUTION:

RESOLUTION

The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember Boynton, supported by Councilmember LaLonde.

WHEREAS, Reneé Vonderwerth is the City Clerk for the City of St. Ignace; and

WHEREAS, Reneé Vonderwerth was named as representative of certain securities, namely, 100 shares of Common Stock issued by Guarantee Life Company; and

WHEREAS, Guarantee Life Company requires that an individual be authorized to sell, assign, transfer and/or deliver such stocks registered in the name of the City of St. Ignace.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Reneé Vonderwerth, City Clerk, is hereby authorized to sell, assign, transfer and/or deliver any and all stocks, securities now or hereafter registered in the name of the City of St. Ignace.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes:Councilmember LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Mayor Dodson, Councilmember Boynton, Grondin, Gustafson.

No:None.

Absent: Councilmember Wyse.

Resolution declared Adopted.

7. PAUL GRONDIN REQUEST - LIBRARY BOARD:

Councilmember Grondin requested Council to start the process of selling the library.

After a short discussion this issue was referred to the Real Estate Committee for their review and recommendation.

8. MML DIRECTOR RECOGNITION RESOLUTION:

RESOLUTION

The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember Gustafson, supported by Councilmember LaLonde.

WHEREAS, George D. Goodman has served the Michigan Municipal League as Executive Director for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Goodman served as Mayor of Ypsilanti, Michigan from 1972-1982 and President of the Michigan Conference of Mayors in 1976-77; and

WHEREAS, in 1987, Mr. Goodman’s considerable expertise was recognized when he was one of the seven persons across the country who were recognized by Common Cause with its Public Service Achievement Award; and

WHEREAS, in 1998, he was selected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, which is chartered by Congress to provide advice and counsel on all matters of public policy; and

WHEREAS, he has been instrumental in the development of the Michigan Black Caucus; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Goodman has held numerous civic leadership roles including Chair of the United Way of Michigan, Board Member of Starr Commonwealth and of Youth for Understanding, and Chair of the Washtenaw County Community College Foundation; and

WHEREAS, he has served as a Board Member of the National League of Cities and of Public Technology, Inc., the technology arm of the National League of Cities, the International City/County Management Association, and the National Association of Counties; and

WHEREAS, he has actively promoted sharing of Michigan’s local government expertise with local officials in developing nations throughout the world through exchange programs.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Ignace does hereby recognize and acknowledge the contributions and efforts made by George D. Goodman over his many years of dedicated service to Michigan’s cities and villages; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to George D. Goodman on the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Municipal League.

Roll Call Vote:

Yes: Councilmember Tamlyn-Massaway, Mayor Dodson, Councilmember Boynton, Grondin, Gustafson, LaLonde.

No: None.

Absent: Councilmember Wyse.

Resolution declared Adopted.

Consideration of Bills:

None.

Public Comment:

Joe Durm addressed Council strongly urging them to consider issues that would help the revitalization of business in St. Ignace.

The following bills were presented to Council for payment:

Alltel 29.73

American Ramp Co.8426.20

Ameritech1134.87

Ballard’s Plumb. & Heat.545.52

Baraga Telephone Co.119.75

Belonga’s Plumb. & Heat.660.45

Chas R. Mueller155.12

Dave Kunze279.40

East Jordan Iron Works, Inc.1122.42

Edison Sault Electric Co.6573.79

El-Com Services2260.00

Energenecs149.32

Flamin Frog LLC80.00

Floran Technologies548.45

Gall’s Inc.1075.47

Glashaw Electric109.51

Grainger, Inc.152.36

Hach Company754.30

Halt Fire1065.70

Hennen Publishing300.00

Hyde Equipment Co.997.94

Hydrite Chemical Co.675.50

Idexx Distribution Corp.196.77

In The Swim202.43

Industrial Marketing21.04

Kimball-Midwest484.31

King Enterprises828.00

Mackinac Co. Road Comm.1130.78

Mackinac Plumb. & Heat. Co.28.00

Mackinaw Art & Sign239.15

Mark Wilk280.00

Michigan Steam111.10

Mussio Janitorial Supplies97.76

National Office Products1714.90

NCL of Wisconsin, Inc.735.57

Northern Wings Repair112.00

O’Connors Ski-Lift, Inc.1270.00

Office Depot204.98

OTEC Radio Comm. Equip. Sales16.40

OTIS380.28

P & S Distributors201.54

Pitney Bowes84.93

Pomasl Fire Equipment497.72

Pumps Plus, Inc.4905.78

Quill Corporation188.79

R S Scott Associates1618.00

Range Telecommunications18.50

Rescue Equipment Sales & Services94.00

SBC Long Distance39.93

St. Ignace Do-It-Center55.12

State Chemical Manufacturing329.35

State of MI Corrections287.50

The St. Ignace News817.96

Truck & Trailer Specialties31.48

Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett101.41

Wilcox Professional Services, LLC5645.75

Grand Total$ 50,433.74

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

Bruce J. Dodson, Mayor Renee’ D. Vonderwerth, City Clerk