St. Ignace City Council Meeting Minutes

Council
Proceedings
(Official)
The regular meeting of the St. Ignace
City Council was held on Monday,
June 18, 2007 in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building.
The meeting was called to order at
8:02 p.m. by Mayor Grondin with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Gustafson gave the
invocation.
Present: Councilmember Della-
Moretta, Gustafson, LaLonde,
Tamlyn-Massaway, Wyse, Mayor
Grondin.
Absent: Councilmember
Fullerton. It was moved by
Councilmember Wyse, seconded by
Councilmember LaLonde to excuse
Councilmember Fullerton from the
Council
Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Staff Present: Eric Dodson, City
Manager; Prentiss M. Brown, Jr.,
City Attorney; Renee' Vonderwerth,
City Clerk; Eugene Elmer, Assessor/
Treasurer; Les Therrian,
Superintendent of Public Works;
Tim Matelski, Chief of Police; Deb
Evashevski, DDA Director; Erica
Mattson, Little Bear East Facility
Manager.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
June 4, 2007 were approved as presented.

At this time, Mayor Grondin, referring
to the minutes of May 21, 2007
requested that a clarification be noted
regarding the nameplate that was
installed on the gavel box; for accuracy,
it should be noted that the
nameplate lists the Mayor's from
1970 until the present, "Modern
Era".
Additions to the Agenda:
Councilmember LaLonde - Inquiry.
City Manager Dodson - Request.
1. WATER TANK REPORT:
City Manager Dodson stated that
Dixon Engineering has been consulting
with Pittsburg Tank consistently
and working out calculations, adding
that as reported at the last meeting,
they didn't agreed on the failure
analysis and are much closer in their
calculations. At this time, he asked
Les to elaborate on the issue. Les
added that they agreed on a fix and
the design is being drawn up and as
soon as Dixon receives the sealed
plans, they will issue a start work
order to Pittsburg Tank.
2. MAYOR EXCHANGE:
City Manager Dodson commented
on the schedules in the packet,
regarding the mayor exchange with
Mackinaw City, stating that a delegation
from St. Ignace will be going to
Mackinaw City tomorrow and on
Wednesday, a group will be coming
to St. Ignace from Mackinaw City.
In addition, City Manager Dodson
stated that he felt this would be a
good opportunity to network and
learn from each other.
3. ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENT:

Mayor Grondin requested Council's
approval for the appointment of

Mike Buby and Norm Tafelski to fill
two alternate positions on the Zoning
Board of Appeals, adding that, with
this, all the requirements will be satisfied.

It was moved by Councilmember
Gustafson, seconded by
Councilmember Wyse to accept the
Mayor's appointments. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. SPECIAL EVENTS RESOLUTION
- SIDEWALK SALE DAYS:
Resolution
The following Resolution was
offered for adoption by
Councilmember LaLonde, seconded
by Councilmember Gustafson:
WHEREAS, the St. Ignace Chamber
of Commerce annually sponsors the
St. Ignace Sidewalk Sale Days, and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 413 of
the City of St. Ignace, "The Peddler's
Ordinance", requires certain criteria
be met in order for the event to be
held.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the St. Ignace City Council has
determined that the Chamber of
Commerce does meet the criteria
established in the various sections of
Ordinance No. 413, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that
the City Council does approve the
usage of the public sidewalks for this
event on the days of July 13 and 14,
2007.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Gustafson, LaLonde,
Tamlyn-Massaway, Wyse, Mayor
Grondin, Councilmember Della-
Moretta.
No: None.
Absent: Councilmember Fullerton.
Resolution declared Adopted.
5. SPECIAL EVENTS RESOLUTION
- ST. IGNACE ARTS
DOCKSIDE:
Resolution
The following Resolution was
offered for adoption by
Councilmember Gustafson, supported
by Councilmember Wyse:
WHEREAS, the Arts Dockside
Committee annually sponsors the
"St. Ignace Arts Dockside", and
WHEREAS, the event requires the
use of public streets and property in
the Dock No. 2 area, and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 413 of
the City of St. Ignace, "The Peddler's
Ordinance", as amended, requires
certain criteria be met by the Arts
Dockside Committee in compliance
with the "Special Events" requirements
of the City, and
WHEREAS, the Arts Dockside
Committee has provided the City
Council with all of the information
required by Ordinance No. 413.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the City Council has determined
that the Arts Dockside Committee has
met the criteria established in the various
sections of Ordinance No. 413,
and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED,
that the City Council does approve

the Arts Dockside Committee to be a
Special Events Organization and
approves the use of the Dock No. 2
area and the easterly northbound lane
of South State Street between
McCann Street on the South and
Truckey Street on the North for this
event on the days of September 1 and
2, 2007.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway,
Wyse, Mayor Grondin,
Councilmember Della-Moretta,
Gustafson.
No: None.
Absent: Councilmember Fullerton.
Resolution declared Adopted.
6. RECREATION AGREEMENT:
City Manager Dodson reviewed the
renewal of the Recreation Agreement
between St. Ignace Township, Moran
Township and The City, and requested
their approval of the agreement
which would extend the funding to
2010.
It was moved by Councilmember
Gustafson, seconded by
Councilmember Tamlyn-Massaway
to authorize the City Manager and
Mayor to sign the agreement as presented.

At this time, Mayor Grondin requested
a roll call vote.
Roll Call:
Yes: Councilmember Tamlyn-
Massaway, Wyse, Mayor Grondin,
Councilmembers Della-Moretta,
LaLonde, Gustafson.
No: None.
Absent: Councilmember Fullerton.
7. MACKINAC BRIDGE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
UPDATE:
City Manager Dodson updated
Council on some of the events
planned for the 50th anniversary celebration,
informing Council that two
separate parades will be held on
Saturday and one will cross the
bridge from St. Ignace to Mackinaw
City. The Budweiser Clydesdales
will be housed at the Little Bear East
ice arena in portable stalls, with
opportunities throughout the week
for the public to visit. There will be
activities at the library, including the
unveiling of the newest bridge coin
on Thursday and on Friday Larry
Rubin and a cast of stars, will show
slides and talk about what it was like
to build the bridge. Saturday will
have parades, activities at the
Bridgeview park and the First
Annual Fish Feast will be held in
downtown St. Ignace to celebrate
commercial and general fishing in
the area. In addition, Friday night
there will be a banquet dinner at the
casino and Kiwanis will have a 5k
walk on Sunday morning. The
grand finale will be the fireworks on
Saturday evening that will be set off
from a barge in the center of the
bridge, funded 100% by the Tribe.
There are a lot of positive promotions
for St. Ignace and the area and it
looks like it's going to be a great
week.
8. COUNCILMEMBER
LALONDE - INQUIRY:
Councilmember LaLonde asked Deb
Evashevski, DDA Director, if the

DDAor the City has a say as to when
the Public walkway and restrooms
through the Pavilion are open or
closed, adding that being it was public
money that helped fund it, shouldn't
it be opened a little later than 5:40
p.m. this time of year. Deb
Evashevski informed
Councilmember LaLonde that the
State never had the City set any
requirements, adding that $120 thousand
was State money. Councilmember
LaLonde inquired if the City
could request the restrooms be open
later. Deb Evashevski stated it has
been discussed in depth and there are
a lot of issues that come into play,
especially the liability of vandalism.
One consolation is that there are
downtown maps showing all location
of the public restrooms.
Councilmember Tamlyn-Massaway
stated that would be a good question
to ask Mackinaw City tomorrow with
all their public restrooms.
In addition, Councilmember
LaLonde inquired if there should be a
railing, on the lakeside, where the old
boardwalk connects to the new
boardwalk. Deb Evashevski stated
that a removable rail has been discussed
so DPW vehicles can access
the beach. However, for now, the
DPW is going to bring up the grade,
do some clean-up, and hopefully by
the end of the summer that situation
will get taken care of.
9. CITY MANAGER DODSON -
BID REQUEST:
City Manager Dodson stated that Les
has informed him that the portion of
the Water Plant roof built in 1981 and
1986 needs to be replaced and
requested Council's approval to get
bids. Les informed Council that he
would like to separate the cost of
removal in house, as opposed to the
contractor and requested Council to
open the bids at the Council Meeting
on July 2.
It was moved by Councilmember
Gustafson, seconded by
Councilmember LaLonde to authorize
Les to seek bids. Motion carried
unanimously.
Consideration of Bills:
Councilmember Gustafson inquired
on the bill for $1724.00 from Connie
Litzner for vista window film. Gene
Elmer stated that it was installed in the
Marina office and fuel dock buildings
because the bright sun created unbearable
heat.
Councilmember Della-Moretta questioned
the bill from the MDOT for
navigational maps that are categorized
under dumpster, ice, and charts and
inquired how they are used. Gene
Elmer stated they are for resale.
Councilmember LaLonde, referencing
the bill from Gall's, asked Chief
Matelski what kind of equipment was
purchased under the alcohol grant.
Chief Matelski informed him that it
was a specific grant for equipment and
included light bars for the patrol cars
and binoculars.
Public Comment:
City Manager Dodson commented
on the professional grade T-markers
that are going to be put up at the Disc
Golf Course, asking Steve Dufresne if
they are all up yet. Steve stated that
they are not all upyet, but he is hoping
to have it completed by the 4th of July.
City Manager Dodson encouraged the
Council to go out and see them

because they are impressive. Steve
also informed Council that he was
contacted by the Michigan Disc Golf
guide who visited the course and stated
this was one of the top 10.
The following bills were presented
to Council for payment:
Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
243.60
Alltel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61.99
Aramark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84.17
Artic Glacier Premium Ice . . . . . . . .
315.90
AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
241.60
Blaskowski Feed & Seed . . . . . . . . .
53.00
Commercial Equipment
Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
327..49
Connie Litzner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1724.00
Edison Sault Electric Co. . . . . . . . . .
12,300.57
Etna Supply Company . . . . . . . . . . .
1132.03
Gall's Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4961.45
George's Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . .
583.00
Ginop Sales, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
138.20
Glashaw Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1495.49
Glens Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70.75
Gordon Food Service . . . . . . . . . . . .
227.02
Kimball-Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
129.00
Lynn Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1610.55
Mark Wilk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100.00
McGregor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5204.65
Airgas Great Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74.55
National Office Products . . . . . . . . .
1403.67
Nelson Paint Company . . . . . . . . . . .
1653.27
OMS Compliance Services . . . . . . .
214.50
Pomasl Fire Equipment . . . . . . . . . .
939.36
Marine Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
98.89
Sault Printing Company, Inc. . . . . . .
61.49
SEMCO Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3653.88
St. Ignace Automotive . . . . . . . . . . .
1152.63
St. Ignace True Value . . . . . . . . . . . .
2561.21
Straits Building Center . . . . . . . . . . .
220.20
The St. Ignace News . . . . . . . . . . . .
1003.80
Tri-Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
893.29
US Dept of
Transportation FAA . . . . . . . . . . . . .
391.35
Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101.56
Grand Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
45,428.11
There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor Paul Grondin
Renee' Vonderwerth, City Clerk