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The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Present for public participation were James and Kathy Gerbenskey, Heather Wesley, and Missy Wangerin. Kurt Wangerin and Adam Olson were present on behalf of the Stephenson School Board, and Jen Bastien was present on behalf of the Stephenson Volunteer Fire Department.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $90,157.28 were approved.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:265PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held August 3, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Lindsay Kozikowski and Joe Truitt were present for public participation on behalf of the American Legion which is arranging the July 4th parade.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $110,043.03 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 2023-04 – Category B Funding.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 2023-05 – General Appropriations Act.
Motion carried to approve the 2023/2024 Mid-County Rescue Squad Agreement.
Motion carried to approve 2022/2023 Budget Amendments.
Motion carried to approve the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Lease.
Motion carried to approve the Menominee County Radio Equipment Lease Agreement.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held July 6, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The Public Hearing regarding Resolution #23-03 Water System Improvements was held at 5:00 PM. There was no public participation.
The special council meeting convened at 5:15 PM.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution #23-03 Water System Improvements.
Category B funding for street repairs was discussed.
2022/2023 budget amendments were discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:47 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 1, 2023.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The Public Hearing for the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 was held at 5:45 PM. There was no public participation.
The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Heather Wesley was present for public participation on behalf of the Concerts in the Park program and the Menominee County Small Business Association.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $108,058.06 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget.
Motion carried to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
Motion carried to approve the 2023 Millage Rate.
Motion carried to opt out of PA 95.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
The meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.
A special City Council meeting will be held May 22, 2023. A public hearing will be held regarding Resolution #23-03 Water System Improvements.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 1, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $121,130.11 were approved.
Motion carried to accept DTE proposal in the amount of $4,552.00 and Menza & Zac Heating proposal in the amount of $4,300.00 to run/install gas lines for Municipal Building generator.
Jennifer MacDonald and Lori Tickler spoke on behalf of the Menominee County Great Start Collaborative requesting Council consideration of a Book Walk installation. Consensus was to move forward with the Book Walk installation.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution #23-01 Menominee County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Motion carried to contribute $100.00 to the UPSET program.
Motion carried to accept proposed 2023-2024 utility rate increases.
Motion carried to accept Menominee County Agreement for Fire Department 800 MHz Radio Equipment.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution #23-02 MERS Authorized Signatories. Plan updates were also accepted.
Motion carried to contribute $200.00 to the Veteran’s Memorial Day Fund.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held May 4, 2023. Budget hearing to be held prior to regular meeting at 5: 45 PM.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Bob Desjarlais, Lake Township Supervisor, and Heather and Dan Wesley of the Menominee County Small Business Association were present for public participation.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $124,417.00 were approved.
Motion carried to accept UPEA proposal for engineering services for the Drinking Water SRLF project in the amount of $15,000.00.
Motion carried to adopt Traffic Control Order #23.
Motion carried to donate $200.00 from the DDA Fund to the Easter Egg Hunt to be held April 1, 2023 (tentative).
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held April 6, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Mike Zemba and Jim Doyen representing the Mid-County Antique Power club and resident Scott Carhoun were present for public participation.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $120,948.72 were approved.
Motion carried to approve Water and Wastewater Certifications as needed for USDA funding.
Motion carried to accept Ayres Associates 2023 bridge inspection proposal in the amount of $1,200.00.
Motion carried to increase Mayor and City Council salary 5% for the next two years.
Motion carried to accept proposal from Miscauno Tax Assessing, LLC in the amount of $7,665.00 annually plus $500.00 per year expenses for assessing services for a term of three years.
Motion carried to adopt Nicolet National Bank resolution to update signers on Repair, Replacement, and Improvement account.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held March 2, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $245,054.91 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt the Meeting Rules and Procedures.
Motion carried to accept 2023-2027 Sludge Hauling Agreement.
Motion carried to approve E419 Division Street Parcel Reconfiguration.
Correspondence was read.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held February 2, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

A public hearing was held at 5:45 PM to receive comments on Proposed Ordinance 149.
The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $142,334.45 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt Proposed Ordinance 149.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 22-10 FD CAP.
Motion carried to opt-out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.
Motion carried to renew City employee health insurance coverage with BC/BS.
Correspondence was read.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held January 5, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

A public hearing was held at 5:45 PM to receive comments on Amended Ordinances 115 and 143.
The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $161,093.70 were approved.
Motion carried to approve METRO Act permit application submitted by Aspire.
Motion carried to adopt Amended Ordinance 115.
Motion carried to adopt Amended Ordinance 143.
Motion carried to accept offer for sale of S325 Bluff Street vacant lot.
Motion carried to accept completed 2021 audit of City financials.
Motion carried to proceed with termination of Verizon franchise if 2021/2022 payment not received.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 22-09 approving Stephenson PTO gaming license.
Motion carried to make offer to purchase vacant lot on Samuel Street next to City Hall.
Motion carried to introduce Ordinance 149.
Motion carried to award Mill Street sidewalk repair to Ed’s Concrete pending property owner agreement.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held December 1, 2022.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk