HARRISON CITY COUNCIL



HARRISON CITY COUNCIL

January 19, 2015

The regular scheduled meeting of the Harrison City Council was called to order in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Stocking, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Members Present: Ashcroft, Cauchi, Wilson, Kolander, Rowe, Sullivan and Mayor Stocking.

Absent: None.

Others Present: Beadle, City Manager & Clerk; Hawkins, City Treasurer; Wheeler-Clay, Office Assistant; Phelps, DPW Supt.; Agin, Fire Chief; and five additional visitors.

A motion was made by Cauchi and supported by Kolander to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2015 meeting and the corrected minutes from November 17, 2014. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Mayor Stocking read a letter from Middle Michigan Development Corp.’s Brian Anderson, stating that he was taking another job.

A motion was made by Rowe and supported by Sullivan to approve the bills as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

VISITORS:

None.

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OLD BUSINESS:

None.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT HEADS:

Beadle the City Manager and Clerk noted that the audit is finished. She congratulated Tracy Wheeler-Clay on receiving an award of Alumni of the Year from Region 7B. DPW Supt. Phelps reported that they are making more benches, wreaths and ash pans. He also noted that the Bobcat is fixed. Phelps also reported that there will be a bid opening for the new pickup truck January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Fire Chief Agin reported 18 runs year to date. He also noted that the ISO representative was here recently for a 10 year review of our system for insurance company ratings. Councilmember Ashcroft reported for the Fire committee meeting, that the fair market value for Fire Station #2 is $19,000.00. A motion was made by Rowe and supported by Cauchi to approve presenting to River of Hope Church station #2 for the FMV price of $19,000.00 and see if they are still interested. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

NEW BUSINESS:

PUBLIC HEARING – CLOSING OF THE DIG GRANT

A motion was made by Sullivan and supported by Ashcroft to open the Public Hearing for the DIG Grant at 7:48 p.m. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present. Ms. Maye Rood noted that she thought the project turned out very well. She also noted that they at Hayes Township are looking forward to working with the City of Harrison on future projects. Ms. Cid Jones thanked the City for their efforts, but wanted to note that she was concerned about the bumpout at Broad St. and Main St. for the turning of school buses and also the offset of sidewalks to businesses in front of the Clare County Cleaver and Curves. She also noted that there should be a place on the City’s website for comments. Mr. Joe Bradley complemented the City on the project and commented on how well it is going to work with the new Veteran’s Park project at Broad St. and Main St. A motion was made by Rowe and supported by Wilson to close the public hearing at 8:16 pm. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

TRASH RECEPTACLES

A motion was made by Wilson and supported by Kolander to approve the purchase of trash receptacles for $8,935.53 from Kirby Built as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR GENERATORS

A motion was made by Ashcroft and supported by Rowe to approve the service agreement from W.W. Williams for $4,835.00 as presented for 6 generators. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

RESOLUTION FOR PARK PAVILION FEES

A resolution was presented by Sullivan and supported by Rowe to approve the increase of pavilion fees to $30.00 for City residents and $35.00 for non-City residents. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM

A motion was made by Ashcroft and supported by Wilson to approve the appointment of Dan Sullivan as Mayor Pro-tem. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF CDBG APPLICATION AND COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS

A resolution was presented by Rowe and supported by Cauchi to approve the CDBG application and matching funds as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously by the members present.

REMARKS:

Harrison City Council-7:30 p.m.-Council Room- City Hall- 229 E. Beech Street- February 2, 2015.

Harrison City Planning Commission-6:30 p.m. - Conference Room- City Hall- 229 E. Beech Street- February 10, 2014.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. by Mayor Stocking.

ATTESTED: ATTESTED:

Tracey Beadle Stacy Stocking

City Manager & Clerk Mayor

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