Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2007

OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 16, 2007

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Harbor Beach was held on Monday, April 16, 2007 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Mayor Swartz.

Present: Burkhard, Goniewicha, Kleinknecht, Wood and Mayor Swartz
Finance Officer Youatt

Also Present: Department Heads Schock, Cregeur and Wruble

Absent: Department Heads Miller and Shedd (both with notice)

It was moved by Burkhard, seconded by Kleinknecht to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

It was moved by Kleinknecht, seconded by Goniewicha to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2007 Council meeting as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

It was moved by Wood, seconded by Goniewicha to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2007 Administration Committee meeting as amended, with the amendment of addition of a statement that City Council should be notified in advance of any purchase above $ 500. Motion carried.
5 yeas.

It was moved by Kleinknecht, seconded by Wood to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2007 Negotiating Committee meeting as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

Citizen Comment: Wendall Koehn inquired about an office for the Mayor. Mayor Swartz stated he would be checking on this with City Attorney Ferris.

Department Head Reports: Youatt reported that the DPW crew was very busy with snow plowing this winter. All equipment is in good working condition.

WWTP Superintendent Cregeur reported that loading from Dow AgroScience has been down the past couple of weeks. The new Industrial User Permits for Sensient and Dow are in effect. There was a sanitary sewer overflow on March 13th. Grease pumps need replacing. IPP training by Wade-Trim for IPP Manager Roggenbuck is going well.

Youatt reported that advertisements for the Water Plant Superintendent position and the Water Plant Operator position have been posted. Water production is around 1 mgd. Contract issue with Sand Beach Township and Village of Forestville regarding clarification on payment for water main repairs has been worked out.

Recreation Director Wruble reported that the dredging project at the Marina will start this week. A DNR grant for reclamation costs for the dredge disposal site has been submitted. The silt abatement concrete forms are in and the blocks are being poured, as 72 blocks will be constructed and placed along the main dock to prevent or slow down silt infiltration into the Marina. There are 2 fishing tournaments scheduled for May. The Rotary Club has donated a drinking fountain for the Playscape area at North Park. The tennis court and basketball court project at Davidson Park is moving forward A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Kayak/Canoe water trail is set for May 19th.

Police Chief Schock reported that Police Union contract negotiations will begin soon. A light control module was replaced in the Crown Victoria. New equipment is being installed in the new Dodge Charger. Bad check complaints have been coming in to the Department. There have been some altercations recently among students at the school. Bullet-Proof vests will be replaced with grant funds. Part-time Secretary Jenny Learman will be leaving soon.

OLD BUSINESS: Council reviewed bids for asphalt for Davidson Park tennis and basketball courts. Bids received were from Complete Asphalt Paving Company for $ 37,500.00, Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company for $ 49,382.40, and, from Yaroch Paving and Asphalt LLC for $ 34,480.00. It was moved by Wood, seconded by Goniewicha to award bid to the low bidder, Yaroch Paving and Asphalt LLC for $ 34,480.00 as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

Council reviewed bids for painting and lining the Davidson Park tennis and basketball courts. Bids received were from Goddard Coatings for $ 13,400 and from Complete Asphalt Paving Company for $ 13,888. It was moved by Kleinknecht, seconded by Goniewicha to award bid to the low bidder, Goddard Coatings for $ 13,400 as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

NEW BUSINESS: Resolution # 2007-09, “Dow AgroSciences - 10th Anniversary of Sale of Spinosad,” was presented to Council. The Resolution would extend congratulations to Dow AgroScience on the 10th anniversary of sales of Spinosad throughout the world. It was moved by
Goniewicha, seconded by Kleinknecht to adopt Resolution # 2007-09 as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

Resolution # 2007-10, “Water Sale Agreement Amendment,” was presented to Council. The Resolution would approve an amendment to the Water Sale Agreement with Sand Beach Township to clarify cost sharing of water main repairs on the water transmission main running along M25 which is owned by the Township and serves the Village of Forestville. It was moved by Kleinknecht, seconded by Wood to adopt Resolution
# 2007-10 as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas.

Engineer Report: None

Finance Officer Report: Thanked the Rotary Club for their donation of the water fountain for the Playscape area at North Park. A successful meeting with Mike Overly, MERS, was held with the employees last week to review the health insurance program MERS offers. The first negotiating session with the AFSCME Union is scheduled for May 1st.

Council Reports: A fishing tournament is scheduled for May 5th and May 19th at the marina. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19th for the Kayak/Canoe water trail at Bathing Beach Park. The annual CROP walk is scheduled for May 6th. White Cane weekend is April 27th and 28th.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:22 p.m.

Tom Youatt, City Clerk