MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF TAWAS CITY COUNCIL
November 16, 2009
Mayor Walters called the regular meeting of the Tawas City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber at the Tawas City Hall.
Council Members Present: Brent Babcock, Sandra Brugger, Dave Dickman, Kane Kelly, Dave Schantz, and Duane Walters.
Council Members Absent: Tim Stonehouse
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, Schantz seconded, CARRIED, to accept the agenda of the November 16, 2009 regular council meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Walters, Babcock. No - None.
Brugger moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2009 regular meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Walters, Babcock, Brugger. No - None.
Schantz moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to approve Claim Sheet 111609 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Kelly, Schantz, Walters, Babcock, Brugger, Dickman. No - None.
Dickman moved, Brugger seconded, CARRIED, to approve the Tawas Hardware bill in the amount of $228.45. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Schantz, Babcock, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly. No - None. Abstain - Walters.
Brugger moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to approve Schantz Home & Property Maintenance bill in the amount of $300.00. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Walters, Babcock, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly. No - None. Abstain - Schantz.
City Manager Moers updated the Council that the Mathews Street Project is complete except the landscaping and street lights.
City Manager Moers updated the Council on the status of the 301 Elms Street development.
Mayor Walters read a letter of resignation from Councilman Stonehouse. Mayor Walters thanked Stonehouse for serving on the Council, initiating the river cleanup project, and helping with the Gateway Park project. Brugger moved, Schantz seconded, CARRIED, to accept Tim Storehouses' letter of resignation and send him a letter of appreciation for serving on the Council. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Babcock, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Walters. No - None.
Brugger moved, Kelly seconded, CARRIED, to appoint Danna White to the vacant council seat based on the November 3rd election result effective immediately. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Walters, Babcock. No - None.
Dickman moved, Schantz seconded, CARRIED, to open the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. for the notice of intent to apply for an infrastructure enhancement grant under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Second Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project MSC 209103-ICE. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Dickman, Kelly, Schantz, Walters, White, Babcock, Brugger. No - None.
Tiffany Harrison from Wade Trim Inc. explained and answered questions from the Council and public on the CDBG grant process and funding for the $578,000 upgrade to the Second Avenue Lift Station.
Dickman moved, Schantz seconded, CARRIED, to close the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. for the notice of intent to apply for an infrastructure enhancement grant under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Second Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project MSC 209103-ICE. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Kelly, Schantz, Walters, White, Babcock, Brugger, Dickman. No - None.
Babcock moved, Brugger seconded, CARRIED, to adopt the resolution authorizing City Manager Moers to sign the required documentation for the CDBG grant MSC 209103-ICE for the Second Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project in the amount of $427,720.00 and the City match of 150,280.00 for a total project cost of $578,000.00 (SBM 1171). Roll Call Vote: Yes - Schantz, Walters, White, Babcock, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly. No - None.
Nick Bernellis the operation manager for Iosco County EMS introduced himself and answered questions the Council had on the operation of the Iosco County EMS.
The Council Members welcomed Danna White to the Council.
Mayor Walters welcomed Danna White and congratulated the reelected council members. Mayor Walters stated he looks forward to working with the community and council members another two years.
The next regular meeting of the Tawas City Council is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tawas City Hall.
Brugger moved, Dickman seconded, CARRIED, to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Yes - Walters, White, Babcock, Brugger, Dickman, Kelly, Schantz. No - None.
Michelle M. Westcott, City Clerk
