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A regular meeting of the Council for the City of Crystal Falls was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Central Time. Roll Call: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilors Heikkinen, Valesano, Bicigo, and Smokevitch. Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Nordeman and City Clerk/Treasurer Olson. City Attorney Lawrence was not in attendance. Mayor Hendrickson led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Valesano seconded by Councilor Heikkinen moved that the items on the Consent Agenda be approved as noted below: The minutes of the meetings of April 14, 2008, April 23, 2008 and May 6, 2008 as written. The following reports for the month of April 2008: A. Police report, as submitted by Police Chief Sherwin, indicating 222 complaints, of which 5 were closed by arrest, and logging of 2,445 miles on patrol duty. B. Joint Fire Authority report, as submitted by Fire Chief Ahola, indicating answering seven (7) fire calls; spending approximately 110 man-hours fighting fires; and holding one (1) practice and training sessions. C. Electric Dept report as submitted by Chief Electrician David Graff. D. Public Works Dept report as submitted by Foreman Kelly Stankewicz. E. Treasurer’s Revenue Report as submitted by Clerk/Treasurer Dorothea Olson. Payrolls and Disbursements in the amount of $437,262.87 and instruct the City Clerk/Treasurer to draw checks on the City Treasury in payment of same. Ayes: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilors Heikkinen, Smokevitch, Valesano, and
Bicigo. Nays: none Jeff Bal of STS presented the proposed SRF Sewer System Improvement Project which involved the improvements to the Western Sewer Lift Station and the line that crosses the Paint River. A public hearing date of Monday, June 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. was set for the receiving of comments from interested persons regarding this sewer project. At 5:10 p.m. Mayor Hendrickson opened the Public Hearing scheduled regarding amendments to Ordinance No. 2 and Ordinance No. 2.03. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Hendrickson read the proposed amendment to Section 11, Penalty, of each of the Ordinances No. 2 and No. 2.03. After the reading Mayor Hendrickson called for comments from the Public. There were no public comments. Mayor Hendrickson then called for comments from the Council. Councilor Valesano simply stated that he agrees with the amendment as it puts additional "teeth" into the ordinances. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:13 P.M. Councilor Valesano seconded by Mayor Hendrickson moved to adopt the following amendment to Section 11, Penalty, of Ordinance No. 2, (Public Nuisances) and Ordinance No. 2.03 (Open Storage of Vehicles): C. In addition to ordering that the person found in violation of this Ordinance must pay civil fines and costs the District Court Judge or District Court Magistrate may issue any writ or order necessary to enforce the Ordinance including but not limited to the authority to order the person found in violation of this Ordinance to correct the condition giving rise to the civil infraction within 30 days or be subject to the contempt powers of the District Court as authorized and provided for by applicable Michigan Statutes.
Motion carried. Mary Dalpra and Don Peterson, representing Cub Scout Pack 508 and Boy Scout Troop 508, presented a plan for the scouts to do a project at Runkle Lake. The plan includes the rehabilitation and stabilization of the slope leading to the community fishing dock with a combination of landscape timbers, rock, and shrubs along with dock maintenance and signage. Mayor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Heikkinen moved to approve the project for improvements at Runkle Lake Park as presented by the Boy Scout Troop 508 and Cub Scout Pack 508, and further, instructed Clerk Olson to pen a letter of support to the scouts regarding said project. Motion carried. Mayor Hendrickson and Manager Nordeman gave reports on the DDA meeting held earlier in the day. Scott McNeilis of Coleman Engineering presented the reports on the water construction and water meter projects along with the monthly pay requests. Mayor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Valesano moved to approve the Estimate of Funds needed for the water construction project in the amount of $787.75. Motion carried. Councilor Valesano seconded by Councilor Heikkinen moved to approve the MEDC Grant Payment Request for the water meter project in the amount of $38,480.03. Motion carried. Manager Nordeman advised the Council that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Grells has been executed by both parties. Mayor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Valesano moved to approve the Proforma Income Statement for the water fund as presented by City Manager Nordeman and directed him to submit said document to the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury. Motion carried. Mayor Hendrickson set Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. as the date of a Special Meeting to conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed land swap for the parking lot for the Crystal View Apartment building project. Other items to be on the agenda for that meeting include: Copier Bids; Golf Course Bathroom Bids; and Runkle Lake Park issues. Bids received for a new copier were noted as received and following tabulation by the Clerk and Manager will be presented for consideration at the Special meeting on May 22, 2008. The bids on the golf course bathroom were read and will be considered further at the Special meeting set for May 22, 2008 following tabulation by the City Manager. Mayor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Heikkinen moved to recommend the appointment of Robert Surface to the Iron County Community Hospital Board to serve the remainder of a term created by the resignation of Charles Sandstrom. Motion carried. Councilor Heikkinen seconded by Mayor Hendrickson moved to employ Dennis Mitchell effective April 21, 2008 for a period of approximately six (6) weeks for the same rate of pay as Axel Anderson ($20.81/hour) to work in the Electric Department during Axel’s medical leave. Motion carried. Councilor Heikkinen seconded by Mayor Hendrickson moved to meet in closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, P.A. 1976, No. 267, 15.268 (d), to consider the purchase of real property for a parking area at the Crystal Manor Building. Ayes: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilors Heikkinen, Smokevitch, Valesano, and Bicigo. Nays: None Motion carried. Meeting temporarily adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m. Councilor Heikkinen seconded by Mayor Hendrickson moved to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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