HARRISON CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 2015
The regular scheduled meeting of the Harrison City Council was called to order in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Stocking, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Members Present: Ashcroft, Cauchi, Wilson, Kolander, Rowe, Sullivan, and Mayor Stocking.
Absent: None.
Others Present: Beadle, City Manager & Clerk; Hawkins, City Treasurer;Agin, Fire Chief; Phelps and Russell, DPW Supt.; Sheriff Wilson and Deputy Seymourand five additional visitors.
A motion was made byKolander and supported byWilsonto approve the minutes of the June 1, 2015 meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
A motion was made by Wilson and supported by Kolander to approve the addition to the agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor reported that a Recycling Day is being planned with Hayes Township for some time in September.
A motion was made byRoweand supported bySullivanto approve the bills as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
VISITORS:
Sheriff Wilson and Deputy Seymour gave updates on activities for the City. Ms. Sharill Knoll expressed her concerned about slow moving vehicles in town.
OLD BUSINESS:
REVISED RESOLUTION FOR CDBG 2015-11
A resolution was offered by Rowe and supported by Sullivan to approve the revised resolution for CDBG. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the members present.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENT HEADS:
The City Treasurer reported that taxes will be mailed soon. The City Manager and Clerkgave copies of two letters that were presented in appreciation for years of service at their retirement. She also announced that Middle Michigan Development Corp. has chosen a new president, Mr. James McBryde. She also gave an update on the DIG grant, SAW grant and the DNR Passport grant. DPW Supt. Phelps reported the Sewer Dept. would like to purchase a gas monitor from Fire Craft. A motion was made by Kolander and supported by Wilson to approve the purchase of a gas monitor from Fire Craft for $1,908.55 plus shipping. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present. He also reported that they continue to work to keep town cleaned and mowed. The Fire Chief reported that there have been 146 runs so far this year. He also reported that he has submitted for the DNR 50/50 grant for PPEs. He announced that Gage Agin has completed his Fire Fighting training and asked Council to promote him from Cadet to Fire Fighter. A motion was made by Ashcroft and supported by Cauchi to approve the promotion of Gage Agin from Cadet to Fire Fighter. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present. He noted that the turnout gear has arrived and fits everyone well. He also noted that he continues to work on Code Enforcement.
NEW BUSINESS:
CITY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR 2015
A resolution was offered by Sullivan and supported by Rowe to approve the millage at 14.2600. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
BIDS FOR FIRE TRUCK
A motion was made by Cauchi and supported by Sullivan to approve the purchase of a new 2015 Ford truck from La Fontaine Ford in red vermillion at a cost of $32,760.99 and a not to exceed amount of $10,000.00 for up fitting the unit. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
WASTE WASTER LAGOON TREATMENT PROPOSAL
A motion was made by Kolander and supported by Wilson to approve $2,530.00 to do weed treatment on the waste water lagoon by PLM Lake & Land Management. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
A motion was made by Rowe and supported by Sullivan to approve the going into closed session at 8:20 pm. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
A motion was made by Ashcroft and supported by Kolander to approve coming out of closed session at 8:31 pm. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
SALE OF OLD MUNICIPAL BUILDING
A motion was made by Kolander and supported by Sullivan to approve the sale of the old municipal building for $340,000.00 pending the four final details are worked out before signing. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING GEOTECHNICAL & SURVEY PROPOSAL
A motion was made by Ashcroft and supported by Cauchi to approve the proposal as presented from Prein and Newhof in the amount of $8,200.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.
Councilmember Kolander reminded everyone about the Fishing Derby on Budd Lake and the Triathlon that is coming up.
REMARKS:
Harrison City Council - 7:30 p.m. -Council Room- City Hall- 229 E. Beech Street- July 6,2015.
Harrison City Planning Commission-6:30 p.m. - Conference Room- City Hall- 229 E. Beech Street- July 14, 2015.
Mayor Stockingadjourned the meeting at 8:37p.m.
ATTESTED: ATTESTED:
Tracey Beadle Stacy Stocking
City Manager & Clerk Mayor