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The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Due to the current CO-VID 19, public participation was available through teleconference and social distancing was observed in the council chambers. The Menominee County Pheasant Club has cancelled their Kids’ Day event that was scheduled to be held in July.
Bills totaling $83,586.31 were approved.
Produce vendors will sell their products at the Menominee County Annex building on US 41 in Stephenson.
All the Summer Concerts in the Park are cancelled for this summer.
Resolution No. 2020-05: “the Deficit Elimination Plan for the City of Stephenson’s Fire Dept. Fund” was adopted.
The council approved opting out of PA 95: “Low Income Energy Assistance Fund”.
The appointment of Council member Parrett as Parks Committee Chairperson was approved.
Contracts for the sale of pit run gravel were approved.
The resignation of Council member Paul Parmentier was accepted with regret.
The council approved the hiring of Tammy VanDomelen as the new City Clerk.
On June 6th the Menominee County Library will hold a plant sale. On June 18th a Feed America distribution will be held. Both events will take place on south Railroad Street.
Committee reports were given. Traffic Control Order No. 22: “Changes to parking on Bartell, Division and Railroad Streets” was approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on July 2, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The special meeting convened at 9:00 a.m.
Due to the current CO-VID 19, public participation was available through teleconference and social distancing was observed in the council chambers. There were no public comments.
Resolution No. 2020-03: “A Resolution Authorizing Signers for the Section Street Upgrade from Robert Street to Division Street in the City of Stephenson- Contract No. 20-5243 (TEDF Category B Grant #12)” was adopted.
Resolution No. 2020-04: “A Resolution to Establish a Request for Funding, Designate an Agent, Attest to the Existence of Funds and Commit to Implementing a Maintenance Program for Crushing and Shaping of River Road, Isaac Street and North Drive Funded by the Transportation Economic Development Fund Category B Program” was adopted.
The resignation of Council member Jen Bastien was accepted with regret.
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

Due to the current CO-VID 19, public participation was available through teleconference and social distancing was observed in the council chambers.
The Public Hearing for the budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 was held at 6:45 p.m. There was no public participation.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
Bills totaling $90,693.92 were approved.
The Treasurer’s report for 2019 was approved.
The revision to Ordinance No. 130 – Ordinance to Establish Compensation Commission was approved. The introduction of the revision was at the March 5, 2020 council meeting.
The removal of a signer on the 4th of July account was approved.
The garbage pickup item will be removed from the agenda until City Hall can be re-opened and the public can attend council meetings.
Other items that were approved: a protective germ barrier for the customer service window at City Hall when reopening can take place and the blocking off of South Railroad Street for the Menominee County Library if they have a plant sale drive-up pickup in June.
The budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 was approved. The millage rate was set at 11.5 mills. This is an increase of .5 mills from last year that will be earmarked for the City’s contract with the Mid-County Rescue Squad.
The Music in the Park concert for June was cancelled. The status of the remaining Summer park concerts will be determined in the future.
Committee reports were given.
Employee wages were discussed and approved for the next fiscal year.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on June 4, 2020.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available by calling City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
A water complaint was received.
Bills totaling $101,699.72 were approved.
The sale of the 2004 John Deere Compact Tractor was awarded to Mark Marklein who had the highest sealed bid of $11,200.00.
Resolution No. 2020-02: “A Resolution Authorizing Signers for the Samuel Street Upgrade on All Season Route in the City of Stephenson” was adopted.
Additional signers were approved for City banking accounts.
All other regular business was postponed to the May 7, 2020 council meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on May 7, 2020. A public hearing on the proposed 2020/2021 budget will take place at 6:45 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available by calling City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
A request for a cost estimate for installation of utility services at a property located at the southeastern corner of the City was presented to the council.
Public comments were received.
The Menominee County Sheriff’s Department reported on their activities in the City for the month of January.
Bills totaling $166,533.17 were approved.
The introduction of a revision to Ordinance #130- Ordinance to Establish Compensation Commission was approved.
Resolution No. 2020-01: “A Resolution Authorizing Alternative Dates in March for the City Board of Review” was adopted.
Traffic Control Order No. 21- the placing of service guide signs was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on April 2, 2020.
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 presentation on the 911 and Library Millage Proposals to be voted on at the March 10th Presidential Primary Election was given. Information on a Farmer’s Market was presented.
Public comments were received.
Bills totaling $118,110.91 were approved.
The introduction of Ordinance #144- “An Ordinance to Provide for the Establishment of Garbage and Solid Waste Collection and Disposal and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof” was tabled.
The rescinding of Ordinance #137- “Property Maintenance Code” and adoption of Ordinance #143- “International Property Maintenance Code” were approved.
The Board of Review will be held on March 10th and March 11th.
A report on the Mid-County Rescue Squad was presented.
Budget amendments were approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on March 5, 2020.
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 comments were received.
A report was given on the WWTP for the month of December.
Bills totaling $105,009.02 were approved.
The hiring of a seasonal employee was approved.
The importance of residents filling out the 2020 census survey when they receive it was stressed. City and County funding are dependent on it.
A donation was approved for U.P.S.E.T.
Membership with MiDeal was approved.
Approval was granted for a loan to the fire department.
The introduction of rescinding of Ordinance #137- “Property Maintenance Code” and introduction of Ordinance #143- “International Property Maintenance Code” were approved.
Committee reports were given. Employment applications/resumes will be received for the position of City Clerk (until 4 p.m. on February 5, 2020).
Correspondence was read. A donation was approved for Crime Stoppers.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on February 6, 2020.
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 by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on their activities in the City.
A report was given on the WWTP for the month of November.
Bills totaling $99,647.86 were approved.
The council approved contracting with Waste Management for City wide residential garbage pickup services contingent on the fees and an ordinance being drafted and adopted.
The Auditor’s report for fiscal year 2018/2019 was approved.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $7,489.30 was approved.
The council adopted a revised expense reimbursement policy.
Pay for the City Charter Commission members was approved.
The transfer of a liquor license was approved.
Reappointments to the Board of Review were approved.
The council approved opting-out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.
Signers for the City’s financial accounts at mBank, and proceeding with the Insurance Sweep Program at that institution were approved.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on January 2, 2020.
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.
Reports were received from the City Assessor and City Building Inspector.
A report was given on the WWTP for the month of October.
Bills totaling $128,486.61 were approved.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $3,337.20 was approved.
The resignation of the City Treasurer was accepted with regret.
The draft audit report for fiscal year 2018/2019 was presented. It showed the City is in good financial standing.
City Resolution No. 2019-05: “Land Division and Combination Procedures” was rescinded.
Menominee County Resolution No. 2019-12: “Establishment of Unified Procedures for Land Division and Combination and the Creation of New Real Property Parcels in Menominee County” was adopted.
The purchase of a tractor with a snow blower was approved. Part of the purchase will be funded through a USDA grant.
Results of the November 5, 2019 election showed the approval of a general revision of the City’s charter.
The SAW Grant Certification of Project Completeness was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received. The annual Christmas tree lighting will take place on December 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the tree lighting favorite holiday songs will be sung by Delany Harris.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on December 5, 2019.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The Election Commission meeting to appoint election inspectors for the November 5, 2019 election was held at 6:55 p.m.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given on the WWTP for the month of September.
Bills totaling $124,242.43 were approved.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $3,893.40 was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
The next regular Council Meeting will be held on November 7, 2019.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk