May 7, 2020 – Regular Council Meeting

Due to the current CO-VID 19, public participation was available through teleconference and social distancing was observed in the council chambers.
The Public Hearing for the budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 was held at 6:45 p.m. There was no public participation.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
Bills totaling $90,693.92 were approved.
The Treasurer’s report for 2019 was approved.
The revision to Ordinance No. 130 – Ordinance to Establish Compensation Commission was approved. The introduction of the revision was at the March 5, 2020 council meeting.
The removal of a signer on the 4th of July account was approved.
The garbage pickup item will be removed from the agenda until City Hall can be re-opened and the public can attend council meetings.
Other items that were approved: a protective germ barrier for the customer service window at City Hall when reopening can take place and the blocking off of South Railroad Street for the Menominee County Library if they have a plant sale drive-up pickup in June.
The budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 was approved. The millage rate was set at 11.5 mills. This is an increase of .5 mills from last year that will be earmarked for the City’s contract with the Mid-County Rescue Squad.
The Music in the Park concert for June was cancelled. The status of the remaining Summer park concerts will be determined in the future.
Committee reports were given.
Employee wages were discussed and approved for the next fiscal year.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on June 4, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available by calling City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk