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An Election Commission meeting was held at 5:50 PM.
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 $135,452.13 were approved.
Motion carried to purchase Erickson Park small pavilion building materials.
Motion carried to remit on Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper invoice.
Motion carried to pass ARPA Road Program Funds resolution.
Motion carried to purchase City Hall/DPW backup generator.
Motion carried to introduce Amended Ordinance 115.
Motion carried to introduce Amended Ordinance 143.
Motion carried to sell property located at S325 Bluff Street.
Motion carried to amend budget for street sweeper cost.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held November 3, 2022.
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 on proposed ordinances 147 and 148 at 5:45 PM.
The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Public participation was received.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $151,939.10 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt Ordinance 147 Real Property.
Motion carried to adopt Ordinance 148 Personal Property.
Motion carried to accept property/liability insurance proposal from Phillippo Insurance.
Motion carried to accept Zoning Board of Appeals appointments.
Motion carried to accept Compensation Committee appointments.
Motion carried to establish 2022 Trick or Treat hours.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held October 6, 2022.
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.
Public participation was received.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $146,178.37 were approved.
Motion carried to accept the engineering agreements for the water and wastewater improvement projects as submitted by UPEA.
Motion carried to accept the invoice agreements for the water and wastewater improvement projects as submitted by UPEA.
Motion carried to accept the legal services agreements for the water and wastewater improvements projects as submitted.
Motion carried to adopt resolutions 22-05 and 22-06 for publication for water and wastewater improvement projects.
Motion carried to adopt resolution 22-07 to receive ARPA funds from Menominee County for road repair.
Motion carried to accept estimated design and drafting fees for the Erickson Park small pavilion replacement project as submitted by UPEA.
Motion carried to move forward with the Erickson Park small pavilion replacement project.
Motion carried to introduce Ordinance 147 establishing policy for the acquisition, purchase, sale, disposal, or lease of real property.
Motion carried to introduce Ordinance 148 establishing policy for the acquisition, purchase, sale, or disposal of personal property.
Motion carried to accept McLean Engineering proposal for Pole Attachment Contract Development Services.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held September 1, 2022.
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 Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Building Inspector/Code Official.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $97,941.28 were approved.
Motion carried to pay invoice for S325 Bluff Street property demolition.
Motion carried to approve the return of Concerts in the Park.
Motion carried to approve the use of Erickson Park for National Night Out.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 2022-03 requesting Category B funding for River Road rehabilitation.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 2022-04 City of Stephenson 2022-2023 General Appropriations Act.
Motion carried to place an ad in the Menominee County 4-H plat book.
Motion carried to transfer lease of building on City owned property due to sale of building.
Motion carried to enter into agreement with KRM Technologies for computer maintenance.
Motion carried to adopt 2021-2022 budget amendments.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held July 7, 2022.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The Public Hearing for the budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 was held at 5:45 PM. There was no public participation.
The regular council meeting convened at 6:01 PM.
Nancy Tuinstra was present for public participation on behalf of the Menominee County Library to request street closure for two events being held in June. The Council approved the closures.
Mike Zemba was present for public participation on behalf of the Mid-County Antique Power club to confirm dates of lawnmower pulls to be held at Erickson Park.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $95,454.03 were approved.
Motion carried to purchase an Elgin Pelican street sweeper from MacQueen Equipment.
Motion carried to approve parcel reconfiguration of W304 G12.
Motion carried to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
Motion carried to adopt the fiscal budget for 2022/2023.
Motion carried to set the millage rate at 11.5 mills for fiscal year 2022/2023 (no change).
Motion carried to opt out of PA 95.
Motion carried to award Peshtigo Asphalt the contract to patch South Drive and alley.
Motion carried to have Ed’s Concrete replace the sidewalk in front of the Post Office.
Motion carried to contribute funds toward the Daggett 4th of July Celebration.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 2, 2022.
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 5:00 p.m.
Demolition of buildings located at S325 Bluff Street will proceed.
Motion to support the Menominee County Road Commission Resolution seeking ARPA funding died for lack of support.
Motion to approve parcel reconfiguration of 55-052-220-001-11 on Maple Street carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held at 6:00 PM May 5, 2022 with the budget hearing 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 p.m.
Pauline Leaveck was present for public participation on behalf of the Mid-County Events Group to discuss funding for advertising for the promotion of local area events. Heather and Dan Wesley were also present to discuss the return of Concerts in the Park.
A report was given by the Sheriffs Department.
A report was given by the Assessor.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $94,214.34 were approved.
Motion carried to award M&M Trucking Bluff Street Property demolition.
Motion carried to approve MDOT 2207B Performance Resolution for Government Agencies.
Committee reports were given for Fire, Streets, Parks, Utility, Finance, Insurance, and Technology.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The next regular City Council meeting with Public Budget Hearing will be held May 5, 2022.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Connie Westrich was present for public participation on behalf of the Lion’s Club to discuss planting a tree dedicated to Richard Lesperance. Mike Zemba was also present on behalf of the Mid-County Antique Power club to discuss lawn mower pulls at Erickson Park.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the Assessor.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $156,469.34 were approved.
Ordinance Number 146: Compensation Committee Ordinance was adopted.
Committee reports were given for Fire, Streets, Parks, Utility, and Personnel.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held April 7, 2022.
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 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given by the assessor.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $123,276.74 were approved.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on March 3, 2022
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jody Monette
Deputy Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
There were no public comments.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the assessor. An alternate date for the March Board of Review will be set.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $140,674.36 were approved.
The Policy and Procedure Manual was accepted.
Ordinance No. 130: “Compensation Commission Ordinance” was rescinded. A Compensation Committee will be created.
The new City Charter books were printed by the Menominee County Journal.
Committee reports were given.
The Erickson Park ice rink is now open.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on February 3, 2022.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jody Monette
Deputy Clerk