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Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2005
OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Present: Kleinknecht, Schelke, Semp, Wood and Mayor Swartz Also Present: Department Heads Cregeur, Miller, Schock, Shedd and Wruble Absent: None Resolution # 2005-12, “DNR Grant - Playscape Project,” was added to the agenda as item # 2 under Old Business. It was moved by Wood, seconded by Semp to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2005 Council meeting as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas. Citizen Comment: None Department Head Reports: DPW Foreman Shedd reported the City receiving the 8th largest snowfall in recorded history. The crew has been busy plowing snow. 175 tons of salt have been used. Reported 3 water main breaks this season. Crew has been busy trimming trees along streets. Will get bids for purchase of new riding mower. New street signs are in with the City’s logo and will be installed this Spring along State Trunklines. Police Chief Schock reported Patrolman Bucholtz has had successful surgery on his shoulder. The officers and part-time officers have been covering shifts well. Would like to see Ordinances drafted regarding parking commercial vehicles on local streets and also regarding a residential rental inspection ordinance. Recreation Director Wruble reported a five year financial analysis completed
for the DNR shows a total of $ 53,000 in interest on loans has been paid
to the City. Also, $ 212,000 in principal payments on loans have been
paid to the City. The construction loan balance is at $ 83,000.
Water Plant Superintendent Miller reported that water production is up
to about 1,000,000 gallons per day with more customers from Sand Beach
Township, Huron Township and Village of Forestville on line. There was
only one day of icing problems with the intake pipe this year. Wastewater Plant Superintendent Cregeur reported on new equipment added
to the plant this year in the pre-treatment room. A grit washer was added
and new air exchange equipment was added. OLD BUSINESS: Resolution # 2005-11, “Coastal Grant Application - Waterfront Development Plan,” was presented to Council. The Resolution approves a grant application with a total project cost estimated at $ 20,000 and a 50% local match for $ 10,000. It was moved by Schelke, seconded by Semp to adopt the Resolution as presented. Motion carried. 5 yeas. Resolution # 2005-12, “DNR Grant - Playscape Project,” was
presented to Council. The Resolution would accept terms of the grant agreement,
including the City appropriation of Engineer Report: The new HVAC unit in the WWTP will be replaced by the contractor due to corrosion of the contacts in the control panel due to excessive moisture. The problem occurred prior to startup and after installation. A safety damper will be installed to safeguard the unit in the future. The preliminary design for the sanitary sewer retention basin project will be submitted as required to DEQ by March 31st. Final plans will be submitted by May 31st as required and meetings will take place with DEQ to insure the plan is acceptable. Finance Officer Report: Will be meeting with Kathleen Holdwick this afternoon regarding information on the dredge disposal site on Pierce Road. Dan Morgan was contacted to set up a meeting at the site and he will reply on a date. The Coastal Management grant application will be sent in. We won’t hear about funding for a few months. JJR has been contacted and there are no problems with a short delay of the Waterfront Development plan project. Will meet with Florence Dickinson and DPW Foreman Shedd this Thursday regarding the water meter and water service to Sunrise Café property. Council Reports: Thanked Department Heads for their reports. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m. _____________________________
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