April 7, 2016 – Regular Council Meeting

Public comments were received for the request of vacating a portion of the alley located West of US 41 and East of Menominee Street and North of South Drive. There were no comments.
The regular council meeting convened at 7 p.m.
Members of the Stephenson Eagle Booster Club and the DDA addressed the council. A request for dugouts at the ball field in Erickson Park was also presented.
Discussion was held on the dissolution of the DDA. No decisions were made.
A report of the WWTP for the month of March was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $114,987.50 were approved.
The Treasurer’s report was accepted.
Resolution #2016-04: “Resolution to abandon a portion of alley west of US 41 and East of Menominee Street and North of South Drive” was adopted.
Resolution #2016-02: “Resolution for setting a minimum amount of funds to keep in the Electric Fund account” was adopted.
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2016/2017 was presented to the council members.
Committee reports were given. The City will make a loan to the Fire Dept. A budget amendment was approved.
Bagged leaves and brush will be picked up until May 20th.
Correspondence was read. A donation was approved for the Veteran’s Memorial Day Committee. A letter from CUPPAD regarding a grant program was presented.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. prior to the council meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-2017. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk