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St. Ignace City Council Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Grondin with the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Gustafson gave the invocation. Present: Councilmember Della- Moretta, Fullerton, Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Wyse, Mayor Grondin. Absent: None. Staff Present: Eric Dodson, City Manager; Prentiss M. Brown, Jr., City Attorney;Loni Brown; Deputy Clerk; Eugene Elmer, Assessor/Treasurer; Deb Evashevski, DDA Director; Tim Matelski, Chief of Police; Paul Sved, Bldg. Insp. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 2007 were approved as presented. Additions to the Agenda: 1. WATER TOWER REPORT: City Manager Dodson stated that Dixon Engineering and Pittsburgh Tank have been at the site for one week, and they are expected to complete the repair in five to six more days. The outer work has been completed and the majority of the work, which is to be on the inside of the tank, has just begun, adding that there is a two-year warranty on the work. In addition, the failures of the tank resulted from not following the original plan for extension and the base bolts were not tightened. Councilmember Gustafson asked that the warranty be investigated in regards to the normal length of time and if it can be extended. 2. FORT de BUADE RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember Tamlyn-Massaway, supported by Councilmember Gustafson: WHEREAS, the City has received monies pursuant to a proposed agreement that the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians would fund the purchase of the Fort de Buade real estate, gift shop and personal property; WHEREAS, in order to efficiently manage said monies, it is prudent to separate these funds from all other City accounts; THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of St. Ignace administration is authorized to open a separate bank account for the purpose of holding and dispersing Fort de Buade allocations. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk, Renee' Vonderwerth, and Deputy Clerk, Loni Brown be authorized signatories on the account. ROLL CALL YEA: Councilmember Fullerton, Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn- Massaway, Wyse, Mayor Grondin, Councilmember Della-Moretta NAY: None. ABSENT: None. RESOLUTION DECLARED: Adopted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT CITY OF ST. IGNACE COUNTY OF MACKINAC, STATE OF MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of St. Ignace, County of Mackinac, State of Michigan, held in said City on the 16th day of July 2007, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. PRESENT: Members: Della- Moretta, Fullerton, Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Wyse, Mayor Grondin ABSENT: Members: None. The following preamble and resolution were offered by Member Gustafson and supported by Member Wyse. WHEREAS, an Installment Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") between the City of St. Ignace (the "City"), David Benson, Barbara Vacketta and Michael Vacketta, Laura Quinn and Timothy Quinn, Douglas Benson and Patricia Benson, and Mighty Mac Trading Co. (together, the "Vendors"), and First National Bank of St. Ignace (the "Assignee"), for the purchase and delivery of certain real estate and personal property specified in the Installment Purchase Agreement (the "Property"), has been prepared; and WHEREAS, the City shall purchase the Property for a total purchase price of $500,000 (the "Purchase Price"), of which $400,000 (the "Financed Price") shall be financed through execution of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the outstanding balance of all purchases by the City under Act 99, exclusive of interest, shall not exceed one and one quarter percent (1 1.4%) of the taxable value of the real and personal property in the City at the date of such contract or agreement; and WHEREAS, purchase of the Property pursuant to the Agreement will not result in the outstanding balance of all such purchases in excess of the limitation contained within Act 99 as set forth above; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the Financed Price will be paid by the City in five (5) annual installment payments of principal and interest due approximately one year after the closing date, commencing 2008 through 2012, inclusive, with interest payable at a rate equal to 4.5% per annum; and WHEREAS, the Agreement is to be assigned to the Assignee; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement and authorize City officials to execute certain other documentation relative thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The agreement is hereby approved substantially in the form attached hereto at Exhibit A. The City shall incur the debt described in the Agreement through execution of the Agreement by the officers authorized below which debt shall consist of the Financed Price of $400,000 which shall be payable in five (5) annual installment payments of principal and interest due as set forth in the Agreement, at a rate of interest equal to 4.5% per annum; provided that the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer are each hereby authorized to adjust the final details set forth herein to the extent necessary or convenient to complete the transaction authorized herein, and in pursuance of the foregoing are authorized to make determinations regarding the principal and interest payment dates provided that the principal amount of the Agreement shall not exceed $400,000, the interest rate per annum shall not exceed 4.5%, and the Agreement shall mature in not more that five (5) annual installments. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement and deliver it to Vendor, substantially in the form attached hereto with such additions, changes and modifications as shall be approved by the City Attorney and City's Bond Counsel. 3. The useful life of the Property is hereby determined to be not less that five (5) years. 4. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are each hereby directed and authorized to execute such additional documentation and open such accounts as shall be necessary to effectuate the closing of the Agreement and the assignment thereof. 5. The assignment of the Agreement by Vendor to the Assignee is hereby approved. 6. The City hereby agrees to include in its budget for each year commencing with the current fiscal year, a sum which will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Agreement coming due before the next fiscal year. In addition, the City hereby pledges to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City each year in an amount necessary to make its debt service payments under the Agreement, subject to applicable constitutional, statutory and charter tax rate limitations. 7. The City hereby covenants that, to the extent permitted by law, it shall take all actions within its control necessary to maintain the exemption of the interest on the obligations under the Agreement from general federal income taxation (as opposed to alternative minimum or other indirect taxation) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including but not limited to, actions relating to the rebate of arbitrage earnings, if applicable, and the expenditure and investment of proceeds of the Agreement and moneys deemed to be proceeds. 8. The City hereby declares that its obligations under the Agreement shall be designated as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of deduction of interest expense by financial institutions under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 9. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. AYES: Members: Della-Moretta, Fullerton, Gustafson, LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway,Wyse, Mayor Grondin. ABSTAIN: None. NAY: Members: None. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. 3. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION: At this time, Mayor Grondin read the following proclamation honoring the efforts of the Relay for Life Organization. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells which, if not controlled, can result in death; and WHEREAS, 11.68 new cases of cancer are estimated to occur in the City of St. Ignace in 2007, WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is a voluntary community based health organization in the City of St. Ignace dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem; and WHEREAS, Relay for Life is a "Celebration of Life" benefiting the American Cancer Society; and WHEREAS, Relay for Life is a community affair held throughout Michigan which presents an opportunity to locate our campaign gear, throw on our walking shoes and visit with business associates, family and friends. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul C. Grondin, Mayor of the City of St. Ignace, do hereby proclaim July 27 and 28, 2007 as "Relay for Life Days" throughout the City of St. Ignace, and urge its citizens to recognize and participate in the Relay held at the LaSalle High School Track. At this time, Mayor Grondin read the proclamation honoring the efforts of the Relay for Life Organization. 4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 38: City Manager Dodson presented Council with a list of proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended five amendments within the ordinance. City Attorney Brown requested that wording be added in section 38-62 reading "the variance application for permit shall expire". It was moved by Councilmember Gustafson, seconded by Councilmember LaLonde to accept the recommendations and introduce the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. 5. SPECIAL EVENTS RESOLUTON: WATER SPORTS WEEKEND: RESOLUTION The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Councilmember LaLonde, supported by Councilmember Wyse: WHEREAS, the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau request permission to conduct the Straits Area Water Sports Weekend, and WHEREAS, this event requires the usage of the American Legion Park located in downtown St. Ignace, 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. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Ignace City Council has determined that the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau meets the criteria established in the various sections of the Ordinance No. 413, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves Special Events status for the Straits Area Water Sports Weekend event on Saturday, August 18, 2007, and Sunday, August 19, 2007, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilmember LaLonde, Tamlyn-Massaway, Wyse, Mayor Grondin, Councilmember Della-Moretta, Fullerton, Gustafson No: None. Absent: None. Resolution declared: Adopted. 6. MOVIES UNDER THE STARS WRAP UP: City Manager Dodson expressed his gratitude for all the help in making this event such a success, adding it was paid for by local donation. Councilmember Gustafson asked what the expenses were for the screen and movies. City Manager Dodson informed him the movie cost $4,200. Councilmember Wyse commented that the City should look into having movies every Monday night all summer long. 7. COUNCILMEMBER LALONDE COMMENTS: Councilmember LaLonde commented that there are two benches and two picnic tables that are anchored at Dock 3 and are in desperate need of repair. Councilmember Gustafson shared that there are funds available for the repairs and asked that the railing also be painted. In addition, Councilmember LaLonde inquired why there hasn't been a monthly Marina report from the Marina Director lately. Mr. Elmer stated that he would have it complete for the next meeting. Consideration of Bills: Councilmember Gustafson inquired on the costs incurred for repairing the Rooney residence. City Manager Dodson replied that the estimated costs were between $3,700- $4,600. He stated that the project was close to completion. Public Comment: Mr. Don Lawson requested confirmation that the water and sewer ready to serve rates are required by the USDA due to bonding. He also asked who sets the ready to serve rates and why the rates are so high. City Manager Dodson explained that the City Council sets the rates according to a rate study used for debt repayment and maintenance costs. Mr. Lawson then asked why a building must be destroyed to eliminate the ready to serve fee. Councilmember Della- Moretta explained that the ready to serve charge by definition is readiness to serve a structure.
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