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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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
The Community Coordinator for Aquila Resources introduced herself.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $167,212.67 were approved, which included a transfer to a reserve account of $56,270.00.
The Treasurer’s Report for 2017 was accepted.
A bid for dirt work for a second baseball field at Erickson Park was approved if the City proceeds with the project. The project is placed on hold for now.
Resolution #18-03 was adopted. It changes the deadline for City nominating petitions to the August Primary date.
Committee reports were given. The council approved the purchase of a new ½ ton pickup for the DPW department.
Correspondence included a thank you note from the Barb Palzewicz Hope Memorial Cancer Walk.
Employee wages were approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. A Public Hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the council meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018/2019. 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP. Proposals for a diaphragm pump and hauling of biosolids and land applications were accepted.
Bills totaling $240,516.62 were approved, which included a transfer of a certificate of deposit of $106,345.00.
SAW Grant pay request #6 in the amount of $1,112.40 was approved.
A Resolution adopting the MERS Defined Contribution Plan for new hires was approved.
A proposal for the City’s annual fire extinguisher inspection was accepted.
Committee reports were given. Two financial institutions were added to the list of institutions that the City can deposit funds in. Budget amendments were approved. The placing of purchases over $1,000.00 on the City’s depreciation schedule was approved.
Correspondence was read. A donation to the Barb Palzewicz Hope Memorial Fund was approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on April 5, 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included comments from Superintendent Ron Graft of the Stephenson Area Public Schools, and a presentation of the Civilian Service Medal by Menominee County Sheriff Kenny Marks to Mr. Mike Oakley for his citizen assistance in a recent situation.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP. Baby wipes are being flushed down the sewer lines, causing the grinder to be plugged.
Bills totaling $165,299.47 were approved, which included a transfer to reserve accounts of $51,380.00.
The auditor’s report for fiscal year 2016/2017 was approved.
Mr. Matt Hooker was approved as the new WWTP operator.
The council approved allowing the City’s assessment data to be available on the Menominee County website.
SAW Grant pay request #5 in the amount of $29,673.81 was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on March 1, 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP. All parameters were met for the month of December.
Bills totaling $113,987.29 were approved.
Resolution #18-01: A resolution opting-out of Medical Marihuana Facilities within the City of Stephenson was adopted.
An appointment and reappointments were made to the Board of Review.
The council approved participating in the Menominee County Three-Way Road Funding Program.
Committee reports were given. The council approved opting-out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act, adopted an amended participation agreement for the MERS Health Care Savings Program, and approved the hiring of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on February 1, 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included comments regarding Medical Marijuana, and a report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department about their law enforcement activities in the City for the month of October.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $108,690.55 were approved.
Motion was made and supported to draft a resolution to opt out of Medical Marijuana Facilities in the City of Stephenson.
Resolution #17-04: “A resolution to adopt poverty exemption income guidelines and asset test” was adopted.
SAW Grant reimbursement request #4 for $2,224.80 was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on January 4, 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included reports from the City Assessor and Menominee County Sheriff’s Department, and comments from others interested in opening Medical Marijauna businesses in the City.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $100,602.20 were approved.
Resolution #17-03: “A resolution to change the City Election Petition Filing Date from the 12th Tuesday prior to the City election date to the 15th Tuesday prior to the City election date” was adopted.
Committee reports were given. Dixon Engineering, Inc. was approved to complete a drained inspection of the City’s water tower. Karcz Utility Sales will complete a pole inspection of the City’s electric poles. Jody Monette was hired as a part-time fill-in for the City Clerk.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on December 7, 2017 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $96,561.86 were approved.
SAW Grant pay request #3 for $21,809.78 was approved.
A bid for $3,000.00 for the used 1998 John Deere lawnmower was accepted.
The final insurance claim settlement for hail damage to City building roofs from 2015 was accepted.
Committee reports were given. U.P. Engineers & Architects were awarded the bid for engineering services for the East River Road project. The City approved Hannula Agency as the City’s property and liability insurance carrier for the next year.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on November 2, 2017 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
City Assessor John Anderson reported on his assessing duties.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $131,091.53 were approved.
Wayne Coleman was approved as a member of the Compensation Commission.
Committee reports were given. Budget transfers were approved.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on October 5, 2017 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

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
A City resident addressed the council regarding the road he lives on.
A report of the WWTP for the month of July was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $143,207.67 were approved.
The contract for 2017/2018 with Menominee County for contracted law enforcement services was approved.
SAW Grant Disbursement Request #2 was approved.
A new lawnmower will be purchased to replace the old one that is nineteen years old.
Updated cross connection control program rules were adopted.
A dump truck will be parked at the Municipal Building on Wednesdays (until Fall) to allow City residents to dispose of their brush and bagged yard waste. The bagged yard waste needs to be placed in recyclable bags.
Committee reports were given. Keeter Construction was approved to replace the driveways affected by a broken water line on Willow Street. He had the low quote of $1,400.00 to do the work.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on September 7, 2017 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