Mayor Walters called the regular meeting of the Tawas City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Tawas City Hall.

Council Members Present:     Sandra Brugger, Dave Dickman, Kane Kelly, Dave Schantz,

            Carl Steinhurst, Duane Walters and Danna White.

Council Members Absent:      None  

Others Present:             City Manager Mark Moers, City Clerk Michelle Westcott

Mayor Walters offered the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a moment of meditation.

Dickman moved, White seconded, CARRIED, to approve the agenda of the June 21, 2010 regular council meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger.  No - None.

Brugger moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2010 regular meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman.  No - None. 

Schantz moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to approve Claim Sheet 062110 as presented.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly.  No - None.

City Manager Moers stated Don Vernon resigned as the Chamber President and John Brummeler was appointed as the new President.  The Chamber has a copy of the lease agreement for their next meeting.

City Manager Moers reported receiving a call from the MEDC stating that there may be grant funds available for the Lake Street Water Main Project that the City applied for in February.  The MEDC will contact the City in July if we are eligible for the $750,000.00 grant. 

City Manager Moers reported Brent Pierce submitted a letter of interest for the economic development opportunity for the building at 520 Industrial Avenue.  The letter and more information will be submitted at the next meeting.

City Manager Moers reported the Fire Department saved a mobile home trailer from a complete loss due to their quick response time.

Brugger moved, Kelly seconded, CARRIED, to adopt the Medical Marihuana Ordinance No. 301.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz.  No - None.

Dickman moved, Schantz seconded, CARRIED, to adopt the Zoning Medical Marihuana Ordinance No. 302.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst.  No - None.

Steinhurst moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to adopt the Pawn Brokers Ordinance No. 303.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes:  White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters.  No - None.

Schantz moved, Kelly seconded, CARRIED, to adopt the resolution to establish the annual pawn brokers licensing fee of $500.00 and a transaction registration fee of $1.00 to be invoiced on a monthly basis (SBM 1201).  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White.  No - None.

City Manager Moers reported the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce requested the Council to approve the permit for the 4^th of July fireworks display to be launched off the Tawas City Park pier.   White moved, Steinhurst seconded, CARRIED, to approve the Michigan State Police application for the permit to display the 4^th of July fireworks at the Tawas City Park by Wolverine Fireworks contingent on the Chamber adding the City as additional insured on the policy (SBM 1202).  Roll Call Vote: Yes - Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger.  No - None.

City Manager Moers reported that Schaaf & Associates requested the final pay request on the Mathews Street Project.  Schaaf hydro seeded the project and guaranteed that the grass would grow.  Brugger moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to approve the final pay request #4 for the Mathews Street Project from Schaaf & Associates in the amount of $7,902.00.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman.  No - None.

Steinhurst moved, Brugger seconded, CARRIED, to adopt the resolution for the fiscal year end 2009-2010 budget amendments (SBM 1203).  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Schantz, Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly.  No - None.

Jerry Malone requested to use the Tawas City Park and invite Mayor Walters to the Mayor's Fish Bowl at 6 p.m. on Friday July 9^th   to kick off the Tawas SummerFest and waive the park fees.  Brugger moved, Schantz seconded, CARRIED, to approve the use of the Tawas City Park for the Mayor's Fish Bowl on July 9^th and waive the park fees.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Steinhurst, Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz.  No - None. 

Larry Boyce introduced himself as running for the 103^rd District State Representative seat.

Councilmember Steinhurst reported that Northeastern Doors will be installing the patio door and windows on June 25^th & 26^th. 

Councilmember White stated the hanging baskets look fantastic this year.

Councilmember Schantz thanked Carl Steinhurst for coordinating the restoration work on the library.

Councilmember Kelly reported the cage fighting at Crossroads was a success.

Mayor Walters welcomed and thanked the audience for attending the Council meeting.

The next regular meeting of the Tawas City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tawas City Hall. 

Steinhurst moved, Brugger seconded, CARRIED, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes - Walters, White, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Steinhurst.  No - None.

Michelle M. Westcott, City Clerk