June 20, 2012 - Iron River, Michigan
June 20, 2012 - Iron River, Michigan
June 20, 2012 - Iron River, Michigan
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CITY OF IRON RIVERREGULAR MEETINGWednesday, <strong>June</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>122 PMMinutesMayor Terry Tarsi called the meeting to order at 2 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>River</strong>City Hall.Roll Call: Ray Coates, Alfred Perlongo, Edward Marcell and Tarsi. Absent: Thomas King(excused).Also present: Attorney Mark Tousignant and Clerk Kathy Anderson. Absent: Interim ManagerJohn Archocosky.Public in attendance: Craig Richardson, Mike Manfrom, Keith Hamel, and Reporters Ben Smith(<strong>Iron</strong> County Doings) and Marian Volek (WIKB/<strong>Iron</strong> County Reporter).APPROVAL OF AGENDAPerlongo moved to approve the agenda. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.APPROVE MINUTESMarcell moved to accept the following <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>River</strong> City Council Minutes: May 16, <strong>20</strong>12 PublicHearing, May 16, <strong>20</strong>12 Regular Meeting, May 22, <strong>20</strong>12 Special Meeting, and <strong>June</strong> 8, <strong>20</strong>12 SpecialMeeting. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.PUBLIC COMMENTDue to the <strong>Michigan</strong> Department of Transportation US-2 reconstruction project, downtown traffichas been detoured in some areas. Michael Manfrom raised concerns about motorists speeding onCayuga Street, where US-2 traffic has been detoured. Keith Hamel has raked up yard waste nearhis home and would like the City crew to pick up. Melanie Camps introduced herself, as she isrunning for <strong>Iron</strong> County Treasurer. Jim Brennan introduced himself, as he is running for <strong>Iron</strong>County Commissioner.CONSENT AGENDAThe Pending Project List was pulled for discussion. The Rural Development (RD) sewer project is40% complete. The RD water project is almost complete, and GEI Consultants is preparing apunch-list for the contractor. The second phase (resurfacing, new curb, retaining wall, and sidewalk)of Lay Avenue is scheduled to begin the week of <strong>June</strong> 25. Concerns were raised regardingcontractors/subcontractors working in the downtown area, their use of City parking lots, the effecton our local businesses, and street lighting on US-2. Coates moved to receive and file; Marcellseconded; all were in favor; to accept the Consent Agenda which included the following:a) April 16, <strong>20</strong>12 DDA Minutesb) May 21, <strong>20</strong>12 DDA Minutesc) May <strong>20</strong>12 DDA/TIF Financialsd) May 29, <strong>20</strong>12 WICSA Packete) May <strong>20</strong>12 <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>River</strong> Police Reportf) <strong>June</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>12 Pending Project Listg) <strong>June</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>12 Manager Reporth) May 10, <strong>20</strong>12 <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>River</strong> Housing Commission Minutes
REPORTSAttorney: Tousignant has been working on a City Manager contract and construction issues.Marcell moved to accept the Attorney Report. Perlongo seconded. All in favor; motion carried.FINANCIALSMay <strong>20</strong>12 Financials: After review, Perlongo moved to accept the May <strong>20</strong>12 Financials. Coatesseconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Marcell, Coates, Perlongo, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.May <strong>20</strong>12 Check Register: After review of Code Enforcement Officer Compensation, Perlongomoved to accept the May <strong>20</strong>12 Check Register. Marcell seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Coates, Marcell, Perlongo, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.Tousignant Invoice - $2,690.00: Marcell moved to approve Tousignant invoice in the amount of$2,690.00. Coates seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Perlongo, Coates, Marcell, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.<strong>Michigan</strong> Municipal League Liability and Property Invoice - $47,775.00: Annual <strong>Michigan</strong>Municipal League (MML) Liability and Property Pool insurance premium is due. Due to memberequity, MML will return excess contributions to its members. The City can expect a check in theamount of $8,090.00.Coates moved to pay MML Invoice in the amount of $47,775.00. Marcell seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Perlongo, Marcell, Coates, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.<strong>Iron</strong> County Alliance, Inc. “Big Book Ad”: Coates moved to split the cost with the DDA for a ¼page ad in the <strong>20</strong>13-<strong>20</strong>14 Visitor Guide for <strong>Iron</strong> County ($372.50). Marcell seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Perlongo, Marcell, Coates, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.Northern <strong>Michigan</strong> Public Service Academy Membership: Annual membership is due.Perlongo moved to approve the Northern <strong>Michigan</strong> Public Service Academy invoice; $<strong>20</strong> peremployee ($380.00). Marcell seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Coates, Marcell, Perlongo, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.UNFINISHED BUSINESS<strong>June</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>12 Budget Amendments: Coates moved to accept as presented, the <strong>June</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>12,budget amendments for the <strong>20</strong>11-<strong>20</strong>12 fiscal year, ending <strong>June</strong> 30, <strong>20</strong>12, prepared by TreasurerSuzanne Johnson. Marcell seconded.Roll Call: Ayes - 4: Perlongo, Marcell, Coates, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays - 0. Motion carried.MD7 Counter Offer: The City Council, at a previous meeting, rejected an offer from Md7 for alump sum payment $155,000.00 and perpetual easement for housing AT&T cell equipment at theReagan Avenue Water Tower. Tousignant has received a counter offer of an additional $10,000.00and lesser period of 50 years. Tarsi moved to reject the counter offer. Perlongo seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Marcell, Coates, Perlongo, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:RD Water System Improvements – Estimate of Funds Needed – Request No. 11: This requestin the amount of $437,042.46, is for construction, engineering and legal services on the projectthrough May <strong>20</strong>12, and includes Pay Request No. 9 from Hebert Construction and Change OrderNo. 4.Perlongo moved to pay request No.11, in the amount of $437,042.46. Marcell seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Coates, Marcell, Perlongo, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carriedRD Sewer System Improvements – <strong>20</strong>09 Estimate of Funds Needed – Request No. 9: Thisrequest is for engineering on the project through May 26, <strong>20</strong>12, and Pay Estimate No. 3 for JamesPeterson Sons for construction work (piping and lift station) performed through <strong>June</strong> 8, <strong>20</strong>12, andChange Order No. 2, in the amount of $634,523.67.Marcell moved to approve Request No. 9, in the amount of $634,523.67. Coates seconded.Roll Call: Ayes – 4: Coates, Perlongo, Marcell, Tarsi. Absent: King. Nays – 0. Motion carried.City Manager Contract and Evaluation: Tousignant has drafted a contract for the Council toreview. There have been a few minimal changes since the initial review with <strong>Michigan</strong> MunicipalLeague Facilitator Alan Bakalarski.Perlongo moved to table the contract and evaluation until the following day and schedule a SpecialMeeting for Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 21st at 12 pm. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Zoning Board of Appeals Vacancies: Letters of interest to remain on the board have beenreceived from Jere Fritsche and Richard Bekkala.Marcell moved to re-appoint Jere Fritsche to the Zoning Board of Appeals; 3 year term expires7-1-<strong>20</strong>15. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Marcell moved to re-appoint Richard Bekkala to the Zoning Board of Appeals; 3 year term expires7-1-<strong>20</strong>15. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Brownfield Authority Vacancies: Letters of interest to remain on the board have been receivedfrom Rick Commentor, Craig Richardson and Marian Volek.Marcell moved to re-appoint Rick Commenator to the Brownfield Authority; 3 year term expires6-30-<strong>20</strong>15. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Marcell moved to re-appoint Craig Richardson to the Brownfield Authority; 3 year term expires6-30-<strong>20</strong>15. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Marcell moved to re-appoint Marian Volek to the Brownfield Authority; 3 year term expires6-30-<strong>20</strong>15. Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.West <strong>Iron</strong> County Library Board Member: A letter has been received from Library DirectorBarbara Bartell. She is recommending the reappointment of Stanley Guzowski to the board.Marcell moved to re-appoint Stanley Guzowski to the Library Board; 4 year term expires 7-1-<strong>20</strong>16.Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Board of Review Vacancies:open.One letter was received from Thomas Beber. One seat remains
Marcell moved to re-appoint Thomas Beber to the Board of Review; 3 year term expires 7-1-<strong>20</strong>16.Coates seconded. All in favor; motion carried.Appoint Clerk – <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>River</strong> Building Authority: Coates moved to appoint Clerk KathyAnderson to the <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>River</strong> Building Authority; 3 year term expires 6-30-<strong>20</strong>15. Perlongo seconded.All in favor; motion carried.Council Member Comments: Marcell would like playground equipment for the park in theForbes location. With all the construction projects well underway in the City, Coates remindedmotorists to be patient.Adjournment:A motion was made by Marcell, seconded by Coates, to adjourn the meeting at 3:10 pm.All in favor, motion carried._______________________________Kathy L. Anderson City Clerk, CMC
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