October 7, 2021 – Regular Council Meeting

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
There were no public comments.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the assessor.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $135,632.09 were approved.
The City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application was submitted to RD Apply and is pending review.
The Law Enforcement Protection Agreement from 10/1/21 through 12/31/21 was signed by the County.
Discussion regarding condemnation of dilapidated buildings was held.
The City will be the recipient of grant funds in 2024 from the Statewide Local Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project.
The City received its initial allocation of the FY 2021 ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery funds.
The Food Pantry was discussed.
Permits for the WWTP Headworks Improvement Project were filed with EGLE.
Paul Parmentier, Alvin Etelamaki and Brian White were appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 year terms.
Stephenson PTO recommended trick or treat hours of 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on 10/31. Council approved.
The Methodist church will be sponsoring Coats in the Gazebo again.
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Stephenson Fire Hall on 10/13/2021 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m and on 12/9/21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Committee reports were given.
Bids were received for replacement of Weber Court fence and poles ranging from $26,392 to $130,398.66. Job awarded to Fortress Fence for $26,392.
The City will not accept post-dated checks.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on November 4, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk