Council
Proceedings
(Unofficial)
A Regular Meeting of the St. Ignace City Council was held on Monday, August 21, 2017, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Litzner, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time, Councilmember Clapperton gave the invocation.
Present: Councilmembers Clapperton, Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers
Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, and Mayor Litzner.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Les Therrian, City Manager; Andrea Insley, Assistant City Clerk; Mark Wilk, Police Chief; Deb Evashevski, DDA Director; Renee Vonderwerth, City Clerk/Treasurer.
Consideration of minutes:
It was moved by Councilmember Clapperton, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, to approve the minutes of August 7, 2017, as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Limited Public Comment: No public comment was received at this time.
Additions to the Agenda:
City Manager Therrian – Budget Amendments
- Committee Meeting Schedules
Mayor Litzner – Finance Committee
Assistant City Clerk Insley – Assistant City Clerk Introduction
Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin – Negotiating Committee
1. CHRIS SHEPLER:
Mayor Litzner introduced Chris Shepler, of Sheplers Mackinac Island Ferry, who presented projected plans for paving the business parking lot at 601 N. State Street.
2. RESOLUTION RICHARD CRANE MEMORIAL TRUCK SHOW 2017:
RESOLUTION
The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, supported by Councilmember Paquin:
WHEREAS, St. Ignace Visitors Bureau annually sponsors the “Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show”; and
WHEREAS, the event requires the use of public property located within the City Limits of the City of St. Ignace; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 413 of the City of St. Ignace, “The Peddler’s Ordinance”, as amended, requires certain criteria be met by the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau to comply with the “Special Events” requirements of the City; and
WHEREAS, St. Ignace Visitors Bureau must provide the City Council with all of the information required by Ordinance No. 413, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does approve the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, 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 15, 16, 17, 2017 and further grants the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, to have vending during the event that is approved by the City. Further neither the City nor the St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority financially participates in the “Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show”; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City does approve, subject to compliance with City rules and regulations, the use of the St. Ignace Little Bear East Community Center and parking lot and State Street closure between Marquette and Truckey Streets.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Councilmember Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers
Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner and Councilmember Clapperton.
No: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution declared Adopted.
3. ADOPTION OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE:
Mayor Litzner called upon Betsy Dayrell-Hart, Planning Commission Chairman, to verify two minor grammatical corrections to the sign ordinance amendments. Council commended Betsy Dayrell-Hart and Rick Perry for all their time and effort to bring this ordinance up-to-date. It was moved by Councilmember Tremble, seconded by Councilmember St. Louis, to adopt the amendments to the sign ordinance with the corrections. Motion carried unanimously.
4. MORAN BAY ICE UPDATE:
City Manager Therrian informed Council that City Attorney Tom Evashevski has not yet received a response as to who has jurisdiction over Moran Bay. After a brief discussion, Mayor Litzner postponed this item indefinitely until more information is received identifying the responsible party for operations and safety in Moran Bay.
5. REQUEST JAWS OF LIFE FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, on behalf of the Fire Department, requested Council’s authorization
to purchase a new set of “Jaws of Life” at an estimated cost of $37,592, adding the equipment
will be funded through the Fire Fund.
It was moved by Councilmember Fullerton, seconded by Councilmember Tremble, to approve purchase of the equipment for the Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously.
6. FINANCIALS:
City Manager Therrian reviewed the City’s July financial report with Council.
Additions to the Agenda:
City Manager Therrian – Budget Amendments
City Manager Therrian presented budget amendments for Council’s approval.
It was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, seconded by Councilmember Clapperton, to approve the budget amendments. Motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Therrian – Committee Meeting Schedule
City Manager Therrian requested Council’s consideration of dates and times for scheduling Finance and Negotiation Committee meetings.
Mayor Litzner – Finance Committee
Mayor Litzner announced to Council that the Finance Committee will meet more frequently to review any financial requests not originally considered in the budget.
Assistant City Clerk Insley – New Employee Introduction
Assistant City Clerk Insley, introduced Sherry Cece to Council, who has been hired to fill the position of Assistant City Clerk, replacing Andrea Insley. Assistant City Clerk Insley will replace Renee Vonderwerth, City Clerk/Treasurer, upon retirement in January 2018.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin – Negotiating Committee Update
Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin requested an update from the Negotiating Committee meeting on August 16, and suggested the Committee provide minutes to Council after each meeting.
Public Comment:
Public comment was received by resident Dean O’Brien.
Consideration of Bills:
After consideration of the bills, it was moved by Councilmember Tremble, seconded by Councilmember Paquin, to approve the bills. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented to Council for payment:
ACE HARDWARE / 578.97AIRGAS USA LLC / 374.98
ANDERSON TACKMAN & COMPANY / 582.09
ARCTIC GLACIER USA INC / 327.80
BLARNEY CASTLE FLEET PROGRAM / 3,379.29
BLARNEY CASTLE OIL CO / 17,428.97
ENTERPRISE VENDING / 84.00
ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY / 1,001.23
GALLS, AN ARAMARK CO / 74.14
GINOP SALES INC. / 60.50
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO / 1,068.56
JUDITH WYSE / 60.00
KIMBALL-MIDWEST / 101.67
KSS ENTERPRISES / 330.50
LYNN AUTO PARTS / 2,541.97
MACKINAC PLUMBING AND HEATING CO / 82.00
MICHAEL S REID / 560.00
MICROBIOLOGICS INC / 267.88
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC / 1,060.51
NYE UNIFORM COMPANY / 282.81
OFFICE DEPOT / 54.97
PALOS SPORT / 136.99
POMASL FIRE EQUIPMENT / 200.00
POWER PLAN / 61.15
QUILL CORPORATION / 295.22
R S SCOTT ASSOCIATES / 704.00
SAULT PRINTING COMPANY / 97.27
SPARTAN STORES / 78.64
ST IGNACE AUTOMOTIVE / 75.74
STANDARD ELECTRIC COMPANY / 6,373.62
THE SAULT NEWS / 240.00
TOM H EVASHEVSKI P L L C / 4,433.00
UNITEX DIRECT / 186.37
VIRGINIA RUBBER CORPORATION / 142.50
WESLEY H MAUER JR / 325.01
Grand Total: $ 43,652.35
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
______Connie Litzner, Mayor Andrea Insley, Assistant City Clerk
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