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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 $93,936.80 were approved.
Committee reports were given. A letter of resignation from Fire Chief Brian White was accepted with regrets. An RFP for a contractor for water/sewer and storm sewer repairs in the City was approved. The council approved the write off of delinquent utility bills. Budget amendments were approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on November 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

A public hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. on the proposed Industrial Development District.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation was held. Two residents addressed the council.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $175,956.64 were approved.
Resolution No. 2018-07: “A Resolution to Establish an Industrial Development District” was approved.
Resolution No. 2018-06: “A Resolution for Approval of the Stephenson Voluntary Fire Department to Participate in the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division was rescinded.
Hannula Agency was approved as the City’s property & liability insurance carrier for 2018-2019.
Reappointments were made to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Compensation Committee.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on October 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 was held. A resident addressed the council with some concerns. A Menominee County Sheriff’s Deputy gave a report on law enforcement activities in the City.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $90,464.15 were approved.
A public hearing will be held at 6:45 p.m. prior to the September council meeting to hear comments on the establishment of an Industrial Development District in the City.
Approval was given to renew the City’s annual contract with Menominee County for law enforcement services.
Committee reports were given. Delinquent utility bills were approved to be added to the City’s property tax roll. A budget amendment was approved.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on September 6, 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 was held. The City Assessor reported on his assessing duties, the Superior State Brewing microbrewery is now open on Railroad Street, the council approved proceeding with creating an Industrial Development District.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $144,928.89 were approved.
Ordinance #141 was adopted: “An Ordinance to provide for lien upon real estate for all utility bills due and owing to the City of Stephenson”.
Fox Power, Inc. was awarded the contract for the replacement of some electric poles in the City.
The City’s Fire Department will be taking over the recycling of pop and beer cans.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on August 2, 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 was held. The Fire Department report was given.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $122,921.23 were approved.
Ordinance #141 was introduced: “An Ordinance to provide for lien upon real estate for all utility bills due and owing to the City of Stephenson”.
SAW Grant reimbursement request #8 in the amount of $4,449.00 was approved.
The contract with the City’s current assessor was renewed for another two (2) years.
Resolution #2018-05: “A Resolution to waive the collection of penalties for failure to file property transfer affidavits” was adopted.
As of July 1st the City will no longer be accepting recyclable pop and beer cans.
Committee reports were given. Budget amendments were approved.
Correspondence was read. A donation to the Village of Daggett for the Mid-County Fourth of July Celebration was approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on July 12, 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 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