May 3, 2018 – Regular Council Meeting

The budget hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018/2019 was held at 6:30 p.m.
There were no public comments on it.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation was held. A resident addressed the council on behalf of the Stephenson Youth Baseball League. City Assessor John Anderson reported on his assessing duties.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $112,475.41 were approved.
The property tax rate for fiscal year 2018/2019 was set. It will remain at 11.0 mills.
The budget for fiscal year 2018/2019 was approved. Effective July 1, 2018 electric rates will increase by $.005/kwh and, water and sewer rates will increase 3%.
Resolution #18-04, authorizing signers for the East River Road Project, was adopted.
SAW Grant reimbursement request #7 in the amount of $3,431.19 was approved.
Committee reports were given. Brush and bagged leaves will be picked up until May 25th.
The City received a $3,600.00 mini-grant from Aquila Resources to blacktop the east and south sides of the Multi-Purpose Pavilion in Erickson Park. The City opted-out of PA 95.
Correspondence included a letter from the Michigan Municipal League requesting funds to help the City of Escanaba in their “Big Box” legal case with Menards. $500.00 was approved to contribute.
Comments were received. The July council meeting will be rescheduled to July 12, 2018.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on June 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk