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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

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. Due to COVID 19, public participation was available through Zoom. There were no public comments.
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 $106,306.84 were approved.
A report was given on the City’s USDA-Rural Development funding application status and potential project amounts.
Bridge inspection proposals were reviewed and awarded to UP Engineers & Architects.
A parcel reconfiguration was approved.
Council adopted Resolution #2021-04 Deficit Elimination Plan for the City of Stephenson’s Fire Department Fund.
The Compensation Committee recommended compensation for mayor and council members remain at current rate until 2023.
Mayor Starzynski and Council members Zahorik and Fredrickson were named as Budget Committee members for 2021-22 with Council member Zahorik named as Chairman.
Information was provided regarding a collaboration between NWTC and UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus. Information has been posted on the City’s Facebook page.
Council discussed 4th of July options and will continue to gather information for further discussion.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on April 1, 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. Due to COVID-19, public participation was available through Zoom. There were no public comments.
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 $116,091.97 were approved.
Discussion about a City attorney was held.
An Ad Hoc Committee has been appointed to discuss citywide garbage collection.
Council adopted Resolution #21-02 Consenting to Inclusion of Municipality in Menominee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
A report was given on the City’s USDA-Rural Development funding applications.
Council adopted Resolution #21-01 Authorizing Alternative Dates in March for the City Board of Review.
Council adopted the poverty exemption income guidelines and asset test for 2021.
Council adopted Resolution #21-03 Adopting the Carry Forward of Poverty Exemption through 2021.
Council accepted the Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
A report was given regarding the Charter Commission approval of a Resolution for adopting the proposed 2021 Charter.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on March 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. Due to COVID-19, public participation was available through Zoom teleconference. There were no public comments.
A report was given by the former Assessor via telephone conference.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department regarding their activities in the City.
Bills totaling $152,672.40 were approved.
A report was given regarding the Menominee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
Council approved of an engagement letter from Baker Tilly.
Council adopted Ordinance No. 144 and No. 145 regarding sewage disposal system and water supply system revenue bonds.
A report was given regarding Water and Sewer Rural Development Funding applications and engineering agreements were approved.
A Tax Tribunal case stipulation was discussed and agreed upon.
Garbage collection was discussed.
Budget Amendments were tabled.
A report was given by the Auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
Old buildings were discussed.
The contract for law enforcement protection in the City was discussed.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
The next regular council meeting will be held on February 4, 2021.
Copies of the 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 7:02 p.m. Due to COVID-19, public participation was available through Zoom teleconference. There was 1 public participant. There were no public comments.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department regarding their activities inthe City.
A report was given by the Assessor.
Bills totaling $380,587.23 were approved.
Council approved the Designated Assessor Interlocal Agreement.
Council awarded the bid for the WWTP Headworks Improvement Project to Crane Engineering.
Council assignments were made.
Signers for the City’s financial accounts were approved.
Approved appointment of current Interim Treasurer, Karen Gardiner, as Treasurer, and Jody Monette as Deputy Clerk effective January 1, 2021.
Council approved UPSET contribution.
Committee reports were given.
After discussion, Council agreed that the City will provide a small ice rink at the large pavilion for citizens’ use this winter.
Council reviewed several letters of interest received and appointed Martha Haight to fill the vacant Council seat.
Approved a request by The Friends of the Library to block off Menominee Street from the Tivoli to the Town Hall during the 1st Saturday in June 2021 for their plant sale.
Correspondence was received and reviewed.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on January 7, 2021.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

Due to COVID-19, Public participation was available through teleconference.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Bills totaling $282,120.03 were approved.
Discussion was held regarding Garbage pickup being placed on the ballot.
Budget Amendments were approved.
After discussion, with regret, Council advised there will be no tree lighting this year due to the COVID-19 epidemic and restrictions.
Committee reports were given.
Bids were received for the WWTP Headworks Improvement Project.
Correspondence was received and reviewed.
Comments were received from the Clerk with regard to the results of the November 3, City Election held in conjunction with the General Election. Elected as Mayor was John Starzynski. Elected as Council Members were Howard Fredrickson, David Solander, and Incumbents Amy Larson and Dale Parrett.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
The next City regular council meeting will be held on December 3, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

Due to COVID-19, public participation was available through teleconference.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Bills totaling $220,500.23 were approved.
Information and estimates were received and reviewed regarding a new phone system, internet service, and a Cash Receipting Program for City Hall.
Budget Amendments were approved.
Trick or Treat hours on 10/31/2020 from 4-6 p.m. were approved.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on November 5, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Tammy S. Van Domelen
Clerk

Due to the current COVID-19, public participation was available through teleconference.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:15 p.m.
There was no public participation.
Bills totaling $161,233.36 were approved.
More information will be received regarding a new phone system and internet service for City Hall.
City wide garbage pickup was discussed. A motion that the City provide refuse collection to all residential properties in the City of Stephenson failed to pass. A motion that refuse collection be put on a ballot proposal for the Spring of 2021 election was approved.
A motion to take the current City Clerk off of all City accounts and add the new Clerk as a signer on them was approved.
The Assessor’s contract was approved.
An appointment was approved for the Compensation Commission.
Phillippo Insurance was awarded the City’s property and liability insurance for the coming year.
The painting of the municipal building fire hall doors was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on October 1, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

Due to the current COVID-19, public participation was available through teleconference.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
Bills totaling $117,599.24 were approved.
More information will be received regarding a new phone system and security cameras.
City wide garbage pickup was discussed. A December 5, 2019 meeting motion “for the City to contract with Waste Management for City wide residential garbage pickup services contingent on the fees and an ordinance being drafted and adopted” was rescinded.
Peshtigo Asphalt was awarded the bid to do patching on some City Streets.
A property tax petition that was submitted to the Michigan Tax Tribunal was discussed.
The Section Street crushing and shaping project was extended to include 200’ feet south on Section Street.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on September 3, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk