Council
Proceedings
(Official)
The Regular Meeting of the St. Ignace City Council was held on Monday,March 21, 2016,
in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by MayorLitzner with the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time, Mayor Litzner asked Pastor Kevin Hessto do the invocation.
Present: CouncilmembersClapperton, Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner.
Absent:None.
Staff Present: Les Therrian, City Manager;Renee Vonderwerth, City Clerk/Treasurer;Deb Evashevski, DDA Director, Mark Wilk, Chief of Police.
Consideration of minutes:
Corrections of minutes for the Council Meeting of March 7, 2016.
It was moved by Councilmember St. Louis, seconded by Councilmember Tremble to approve the Council minutes of March 7, 2016, as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
Public comments were heard from citizens supporting the 4 to 3 lane conversion.
Additions to the Agenda:
None.
1. FORT DEBUADE MUSEUM DISCUSSION:
Mayor Litzner stated that the committee met again to discuss issues brought up at the last
Council meeting, adding that the committee is recommending the transfer of the collection,
excluding the NAGPRA part of the collection, to the Michilimackinac Historical Society
contingent on the inventory being completed and insurance obtained for the collection.
After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Litzner, seconded by Councilmember Tremble,
to proceed with a letter of intent until the requirements are obtained and submitted to the City.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Councilmember Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers Paquin, St. Louis,
Tremble, Mayor Litzner and Councilmember Clapperton.
No: None.
Absent: None.
2. LIBRARY MILLAGE DISCUSSION:
Skip Schmidt, Librarian, presented a power point reviewing the millage proposal and answered questions from Council and citizens attending the meeting. Additionally, he requested Council’s support with the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LIBRARY BALLOT LANGUAGE
At a meeting of the City Council of the City of St. Ignace (“City”), Mackinac County, Michigan,
held at the City Hall in said City on the 21st day of March, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Present:Councilmembers Clapperton, Fullerton, Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner.
Absent: None.
The following Resolution was offered by Councilmember Clapperton, and seconded by Councilmember Tremble.
WHEREAS,the City has been operating the St. Ignace Public Library since at least 1969;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.16 of the City of St. Ignace City Charter, the City continues
to maintain the Library; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of St. Ignace utilize and enjoy the services of the St. Ignace Public Library; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a Resolution from the Library Board of Trustees of the St. Ignace Public Library requesting thata millage renewal of 1.0(one) mill for (10) years for
operating, equipping, and funding the St. Ignace Public Library and for all other Library purposes authorized by law be placed on the ballot in time for the City to levy and collect
the millage beginning 2017;and
WHEREAS, The City has determined that approving a 1.0 (one) mill levy for the St. Ignace Public Library for ten (10) years is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of City residents.
THEREFORE, the City Council of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan resolves as follows:
1. The St. Ignace City Council resolves to approve the ballot language attached as Exhibit A for inclusion at the Primary Election on August 2, 2016.
2. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to promptly submit this resolution along with the above ballot language to the County Clerk of Mackinac County so the millage proposition may be included on the August 2, 2016 election ballot.
3. Any Resolution inconsistent with this Resolution is hereby rescinded.
Roll call vote:
Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner, Councilmembers Clapperton andFullerton.
No: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution declared Adopted.
3. POLICE VEHICLE DISCUSSION:
Police Chief Wilk informed Council that he had the opportunity to look at and test drive
the two used vehicles, stating that they appeared to be in good condition. However, he was
not able to obtain maintenance information. After a long discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fullerton, seconded by Councilmember St. Louis, to proceed with the purchase of the two vehicles at the discretion of PoliceChief Wilk on the condition of the vehicles.
Also at this time, Mayor Litzner requested that a finance committee meeting be scheduled.
4. MDOT 4 LANE TO 3 LANE CONVERSION:
City Manager Therrian reviewed the letter from MDOT, included in the previous Council
packet, with Council. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, seconded by Councilmember Clapperton to schedule a Public Hearing for the April 18, 2016, Council Meeting to gather public opinion on this issue. Motion carried unanimously.
5. RESOLUTION DOWNTOWN YARD SALE:
Resolution
The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, seconded by Councilmember Paquin:
WHEREAS, the St. Ignace Business Association/Chamber of Commerce is requesting to sponsor the Downtown Yard Sale, 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 St. Ignace Business Association/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 downtown property for this event on:
Saturday, June 11, 2016 8a.m. – 5 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin, Councilmembers Paquin, St. Louis, Tremble, Mayor Litzner, Councilmembers Clapperton,Fullerton.
No: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution declared Adopted.
6. FINANCIALS:
The February financials were omitted from the packet and will be included for the next
Council Meeting on April 4, 2016.
Additions to the Agenda;
At this time, Councilmember Fullerton requested to be excused from the Council Meeting
on April 4, 2016, as he will be out of town. It was moved by Councilmember Paquin seconded by Councilmember Clapperton to excuse Councilmember Fullerton from the next Council Meeting as he will be out of town. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
Police Chief Wilk voiced his concern on holding the Public Hearing in the Council Chambers.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fullerton, seconded by Councilmember
Paquin to hold the April 18, 2016 Council Meeting with the Public Hearing in the Little Bear East
Conference Center. Motion carried unanimously.
Additional comments were received from citizens supporting the lane conversion and
police cars. Also, Dr. Mary Alban, on behalf of the Michilimackinac Historical Society, and Librarian Skip Schmidt, thanked Council for their support.
Consideration of Bills:
After consideration of the bills, it was moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paquin,seconded byCouncilmember Clapperton to approve the bills. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented to Council for payment:
ACC PLANNED SERVICE INC / 1,022.52ACE HARDWARE / 409.67
AIRGAS USA LLC / 101.35
ALL-PHASE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO / 36.00
BELONGA'S PLUMBING AND HEATING / 1,854.77
BLARNEY CASTLE FLEET PROGRAM / 3,031.32
GALLOUP / 1,195.00
GBS Inc / 280.00
GORDON FOOD SERVICE / 101.54
INDUSTRIAL MARKETING / 671.69
KELLOGG HOTEL & CONF CENTER MSU / 171.20
KIMBALL-MIDWEST / 121.04
KSS ENTERPRISES / 45.91
LYNN AUTO PARTS / 1,280.85
MACKINAC PLUMBING AND HEATING CO / 89.85
MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL (MAR / 37.22
MILAN SUPPLY CO / 85.98
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC / 1,229.12
NORTHERN MICHIGAN REVIEW, INC / 33.75
NYE UNIFORM COMPANY / 215.89
PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO / 371.20
PINGATORE CLEANERS / 32.00
R S TECHNICAL SERVICES INC / 727.20
RED FLINT SAND & GRAVEL LLC / 4,538.00
RTI LABORATORIES INC. / 33.00
SPARTAN STORES / 79.21
SPORT NGIN INC / 78.00
TED FESTERLING LLC / 710.00
THE SAULT NEWS / 93.69
Grand Total: $ 18,676.00
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at8:17 p.m.
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Mayor, Connie Litzner Renee’ Vonderwerth, City Clerk/Treasurer
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