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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

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Public participation included an introduction from an employee of U.P. Engineers & Architects.
A report of the WWTP for the month of June was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $132,994.76 were approved.
A Menominee County Sheriff’s Deputy gave the quarterly report of law enforcement activities in the City.
Resolution No. 17-02 to apply to the Secretary of State for a grant to purchase a new voting system was adopted.
The council approved asphalt patches on some streets that were dug up for water and sewer line repairs.
SAW Grant Disbursement Request #4 was approved.
A letter of interest to renew the law enforcement contract with Menominee County will be sent to the Menominee County Board.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received. Appreciation was expressed to council member Dale Parrett for all of his work in organizing the 4th of July Celebration again this year.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on August 3, 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.
Public participation included comments from State Representative Beau LaFave.
A report of the WWTP for the month of May was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $108,141.52 were approved.
Change Order #1 and Pay Request #1 for the Multi-Purpose Pavilion Restroom construction project were approved.
SAW Grant Disbursement Request #3 was approved.
Traffic Control Order No. 20 was rescinded.
Committee reports were given.
Budget amendments were approved.
Correspondence was read.
A $500.00 donation was received from the Menominee County Pheasant Club to be used toward the construction of the Multi-Purpose Pavilion Restroom.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on July 6, 2017 at 6:00 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 2017/2018 budget was held at 6:45 p.m.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included a report from Assessor John Anderson on his assessing duties, and a report from the organizer of the car show who stated there would be no car show in the City.
A report of the WWTP for the month of April was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $85,334.23 were approved.
The budget for fiscal year 2017/2018 was adopted.
The property tax millage rate was increased from 9.5 mills to 11 mills.
Traffic Control Order No. 20 was adopted.
Items for the SAW Grant were approved-Disbursement Request #2, Agreement with Tunnel Vision, and Amendment to the Engineering Agreement.
An offer to purchase City property was presented. A counter offer was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Ayres Associates were approved to complete the City’s bridge inspections.
Budget amendments were approved.
Updating of the City’s website was approved.
Employee wages were approved.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on June 1, 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.
Public participation included sidewalk repair, a request from a person with the Stephenson Community Easter Egg Hunt, and a report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on law enforcement activities in the City for the first three months of 2017.
A report of the WWTP for the month of March was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $98,136.99 were approved.
Johnson & Rennie, LLC of Menominee, MI was approved for auditing services for the City.
The Treasurer’s report was accepted.
The Asset Management Financial Plan agreement for the SAW (Stormwater, Asset Management, and Wastewater) Grant was approved.
Traffic Control Order No. 19 was adopted.
A donation was approved for the Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Committee reports were given. The bathrooms in Erickson Park are now open.
Water Flushing of the water mains will take place the week of April 10th.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 4, 2017 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 2017-2018. 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.
Public participation included sidewalk repair, the September Car Show and proposed second baseball field at Erickson Park.
A report of the WWTP for the month of February was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $96,275.31 were approved.
Donations approved for the Fourth of July Committee, Crime Stoppers and the BP Hope Memorial Cancer Fund.
Budget Committee members were appointed.
Johnson Builders were awarded the bid for the new restrooms near the Multi-purpose Pavilion at Erickson Park.
A land division application was approved.
A counteroffer for a property owner was approved.
Committee reports were given. The ice rink is done for the season.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on April 6, 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