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The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Public comments were received regarding the planting of a tree in honor of Richard Lesperance.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the assessor.
A written report was read regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $133,988.73 were approved.
The City’s offer to purchase a dilapidated building on Bluff Street was accepted by one owner. The City’s attorney is drafting necessary transfer documents. Further attempts to contact the second owner are being made.
The Law Enforcement Protection Agreement with the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department was approved.
The City voted to opt out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.
Perry Beaudoin and Tim Chaney were appointed to the Board of Review.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on January 6, 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.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $135,632.09 were approved.
The City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application was submitted to RD Apply and is pending review.
The Law Enforcement Protection Agreement from 10/1/21 through 12/31/21 was signed by the County.
Discussion regarding condemnation of dilapidated buildings was held.
The City will be the recipient of grant funds in 2024 from the Statewide Local Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project.
The City received its initial allocation of the FY 2021 ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery funds.
The Food Pantry was discussed.
Permits for the WWTP Headworks Improvement Project were filed with EGLE.
Paul Parmentier, Alvin Etelamaki and Brian White were appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 year terms.
Stephenson PTO recommended trick or treat hours of 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on 10/31. Council approved.
The Methodist church will be sponsoring Coats in the Gazebo again.
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Stephenson Fire Hall on 10/13/2021 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m and on 12/9/21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Committee reports were given.
Bids were received for replacement of Weber Court fence and poles ranging from $26,392 to $130,398.66. Job awarded to Fortress Fence for $26,392.
The City will not accept post-dated checks.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on November 4, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
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.
A point of order was made to object to the August 5, 2021 motion to permanently terminate garbage pickup discussion on the basis of free speech. That motion was rescinded and will be stricken from minutes.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bills totaling $140,269.17 were approved.
The City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application is still pending Rural Development review.
The Law Enforcement Protection Agreement from October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 was approved.
Discussion regarding condemnation of dilapidated buildings was held.
Complaints about aggressive dogs were received. Residents should call 911 if threatened, chased or attacked by such dogs and can submit photos of the dogs to the Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Ihander was given the name of several residents who have aggressive dogs.
Correspondence was received from CUPPAD regarding the Menominee County Hazard Mitigation Plan. A new plan is being worked on and CUPPAD requested a list of identifiable hazards and comments from local government.
Committee reports were given.
Temporary closure of Railroad Street in front of the Wild Eagle for a street dance on September 18 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. was approved.
Quotes for property and liability insurance for one year were received from 2 companies. The low bid was accepted and awarded to Phillippo Insurance.
Upgrade of a City computer used by Treasurer to establish Outlook email was approved. Council consensus is there should be no personal email accounts on City computers.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on October 7, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:01 p.m.
Public comments were received.
A report was given by the assessor.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $161,967.40 were approved.
The City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application still pending Rural Development review.
Sheriff’s Department contract discussions are ongoing.
Committee reports were given.
* Garbage pickup was discussed. Council member Larson moved to permanently terminate the garbage pickup discussion. Council member Parrett seconded. Ayes: 4 Nays: 1. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on September 2, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

* At the September 2, 2021 Council Meeting Council member Parrett moved to rescind the August 5, 2021 motion by Council member Larson to permanently terminate the garbage pickup discussion and have the motion language stricken from the August 5, 2021 Minutes. Council member Haight seconded. Motion carried.

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
There were no public comments.
A report was given by the assessor.
State Tax Commission awarded the City a Certificate of Achievement for perfect score on 2020 AMAR Review.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $98,116.61 were approved.
The City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application has been submitted for review.
Report from Director of Menominee County 911 was reviewed.
Discussed appropriation of village/township funds for Veterans, Independence and Memorial Days.
The City will not provide a EWR-type program in 2022. Current mandate ends 12/31/2021.
Sheriff’s Department contract was discussed. A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled.
Committee reports were given. Bid from Peshtigo Asphalt accepted for Section Street patching. Bid from Havelka to crush gravel was accepted.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on August 5, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

Mayor Starzynski called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 5:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
Discussion of Menominee County’s request to place antennas on the City’s water tower was held. Council discussed various options and criteria if antennas were to be allowed. The consensus of Council was that the mayor will discuss options/requirements with the County Administrator and the matter will be discussed at a future meeting.
Discussion of the City’s procedure in billing users a base rate to have water and sewer service was held. It was learned that apartment buildings and multi-family complexes have been billed only one base rate for having service to one building instead of the number of connections for each user/apartment. The consensus was that the billing procedure needs to be corrected so that all users are being billed the base charge for their water and sewer service.
Discussion was held regarding a request from Stephenson Township for the City to extend its water and sewer systems to Stephenson Marketing’s C-Store. The Township would contribute $62,000 toward the expense. A Marketing Board meeting will be held to discuss a possible contribution. Council will wait until a response has been received from the Marketing Board before discussing the matter further.
There was no correspondence.
No comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on July 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Public comments were received from American Legion Post members Tim Martis and Joe Truitt requesting approval for the Legion to organize and hold an Independence Day parade in Stephenson on July 3, 2021. Consensus of Council was that the Legion will handle the parade.
A public comment/complaint was received regarding iron in City water. Possible softening of City water was discussed.
A report was given by the assessor.
A report was given by the Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $105,275.47 were approved.
A report was given on the City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application status.
Jason Carviou presented Menominee County’s request to use the City’s water tower for placement of 911 Towers. The matter was tabled to be discussed at a Special Council meeting.
The City opted out of the PA 95 Low Income Energy Assistance Fund.
Budget amendments were approved for fiscal year 2020/2021.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on July 1, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

The Public Hearing for the budget for fiscal year 2021/2022 was held at 5:44 p.m. There was no public participation.
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 $114,175.64 were approved.
The Treasurer’s report was approved.
A report was given on the City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application status. Permits for the WWTP Headworks Improvement project are expected next week.
No response received to request for bids for Weber Court fence.
Bids were received from 3 companies for the City sign. Bid awarded to MJB Signs.
A proposal from United Systems for Itron FCS upgrade was accepted. Current software only supported until 12/31/21.
Budget amendments were approved for fiscal year 2020/2021.
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2021/2022 was adopted.
The millage rate was set at 11.5 mills for fiscal year 2021/2022 (no change).
The 4th of July was discussed. After much discussion it was the consensus of Council not to have any 4th of July activities this year.
The proposed Charter was passed at the May 4 Special Election 66 to 34. Copies of the Charter are available to the public at the City Clerk’s office.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on June 3, 2021.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

Mayor Starzynski called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 5:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
Council approved of the hiring of Noah Marsicek to fill the DPW Employee position.
Council approved a one-time $5000 employer contribution during the 2021-2022 budget year to the MERS DB retirement plan which is currently funded at 59%.
Council approved placing ads to request bids for the City sign replacement.
Utility shutoffs were discussed as the moratorium ended. The consensus is that water and electric shutoffs be reinstated. Shutoff notices will be mailed and ads placed in the local newspaper advising accounts delinquent as of 4/15/2021 will be shut off on 5/5/21 if the balances have not been paid by that date.
Utility rates were discussed. The City’s rates are too low for the City to qualify for grants for improvement of the water and sewer infrastructure.
Information is being gathered about rates from like size communities. The matter will be discussed at the May 6, 2021 Council meeting.
The condition of the small pavilion and dugouts at Erickson Park was discussed. There are issues with the concrete on both. The Building Inspector is scheduled to view both on 4/9/2021.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on May 6, 2021. A public hearing on the proposed 2021/2022 budget will take place prior to the council meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
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 by the Sheriff’s Department regarding activities in the City.
A report was given regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bills totaling $146,814.04 were approved.
A report was given on the City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application status, WWTP Headworks Improvement Project, and requirements for funding grants through MDOT. Rate increases required by USDA Rural Development were discussed.
The proposed Charter revision has been approved by the Governor for submission to voters at the May 4, 2021 Special Election.
Council adopted Resolution 2021-05 regarding MDOT Local Bridge Program Application and approved of the UP Engineering Agreement for same.
Council adopted Resolution 2021-06 to establish a request for funding for crushing and shaping of River Road, Isaac Street and North Drive funded by the TEDF Category B Program.
An inquiry about flea markets was received.
Fourth of July activities were discussed. Comments were received both for and against a parade and/or fireworks. A poll of citizens will be taken.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on May 6, 2021. A public hearing on the proposed 2021/2022 budget will take place prior to the council meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk