REGULAR MINUTES
PERE MARQUETTE DEPOT
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Mayor Gunderson delivered the invocation.
The Mayor led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk took the roll call:
Members Present: Council Members Brad Miller, Bruce Meyers, Mike Scheid, Douglas Feehan and Ronald Gunderson
Members Absent: None
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, supported by Council Member Feehan.
Mayor Gunderson added Temporary Street Closure as Business Agenda Item D, and David Hodges as a guest to give his Ionia County Commissioner report after approval of the agenda.
The question on the motion was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
Dave Hodges, Ionia County Commissioner, thanked the chief for his service. This is a week to celebrate the police. He thanked Bruce for coming to their meeting. On August 7, 2018 there will be a road funding vote. He asked the road commission if the city had to pay taxes for county roads. They said yes, the city would get $60,000 to $70,000 for roads. The proposal is for a two year plan, and only one tiny project will be fixed in Otisco Township. In the areas that have paid taxes for roads, there are very few projects in their areas. Those that have not taken care of their roads have more projects. The fuel tax has generated a lot of money. He thought Belding could pass a 1 mill road tax and keep it all, but he was told Belding could only do one-half mill. There were 40 pastors at the hall yesterday and they had a time of prayer. It was in the Sentinel and will be in the Daily News tomorrow. All are invited to the ribbon cutting on May 18 at 3 p.m. The community can be proud of it. They were able to do it without raising taxes, paying out of the budget over ten years.
There were no public comments.
Approve Chemical Bank Checks 7225 to 7229 in the amount of $52,360.57
Approve Independent Bank – File Approval Confirmation
Approve Independent Bank – ACH Transaction Approval Confirmation
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve the consent agenda, supported by Council Member Feehan.
The question on the motion was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
Following is the resolution contained in the Consent Agenda.
C. Housing Commission reappointment – Sandra Boutell
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN REAPPOINTING SANDRA BOUTELL TO THE BELDING HOUSING COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, Sandra Boutell is serving on the Belding Housing Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Boutell has indicated her willingness to continue to serve on the board.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Sandra Boutell be reappointed to the Belding Housing Commission with a term of office to expire on June 30, 2023.
There were no council liaison reports.
There was no unfinished business.
Proclamation
Library 100th Anniversary Celebration
WHEREAS, Alvah, Hiram and Milo Belding began Belding Bros. & Company in 1863, and Michigan’s first silk mill was erected in Belding in 1886; and
WHEREAS, Alvah N. Belding erected the library, with completion in 1918, as a memorial to his parents, Hiram and Mary Wilson Belding; and
WHEREAS, the library was dedicated and presented to the City of Belding on May 14, 1918, and is the only structure built by the Beldings still being used for its original purpose; and
WHEREAS, the library is an example of Classical Revival architecture and the limestone structure features a Spanish-tile roof, with interior trim of marble, oak and pine, with an original cost of $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the library is a source of pride and a valued treasure in the community; and
WHEREAS, the library staff have served its patrons faithfully for one hundred years; and
WHEREAS, a celebration will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Library, including the dedication of the murals, opening of the Cornerstone and celebrating the library.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ronald Gunderson, Mayor of the City of Belding, do hereby
proclaim May 19th, 2018 as a day celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library; and
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to express their appreciation for the library and all it has offered our community, in the past, present and for future generations.
Mayor Gunderson presented a framed proclamation to Jim Mason and Betty Jenkins.
The City Clerk read the preamble to the resolution.
Council Member Scheid moved the passage of the resolution and the motion was supported by Council Member Feehan.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 MUNICIPAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Belding, Michigan has submitted to the Mayor and City Council a budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19 as required by the Belding City Charter; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan have studied and reviewed said budget; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said budget was held on May 1, 2018, in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.4 of the Belding City Charter; and,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk of the City of Belding has in accordance with Section 11.4 of the City Charter, and P.A. 621 of 1978, published notices of time and place of holding such hearings, and of the availability to the public of such proposed budget.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that they hereby appropriate the following sums of money deemed necessary to defray all the necessary expenses, liabilities and reserves of the City of Belding, Michigan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are to be expended and the amount appropriated which authorizes such expenditures, as provided in the City Charter and City Code for each center and purpose are specified as follows:
APPROPRIATION CENTERS
| GENERAL OPERATING FUND | |
| City Council | $ 11,650 |
| City Manager | 112,646 |
| Finance & Administrative Services | 230,404 |
| City Clerk 121,656 | |
| Central Municipal Activities | 215,052 |
| Cemetery | 63,173 |
| Police Department | 882,340 |
| Fire Department | 584,815 |
| Park Maintenance | 106,080 |
| Interfund Transfers | 172,504 |
| Belrockton Community Center | 30,815 |
| Community Promotions | 8,000 |
| Planning & Community Development | 8,800 |
| Contingency | 34,145 |
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| TOTAL GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS $2,582,080 | |
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| MAJOR STREET FUND | 533,192 |
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| LOCAL STREET FUND | 315,238 |
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| DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | 11,934 |
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| DRUG FORFEITURE FUND | 2,500 |
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| LIBRARY | 412,600 |
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| MUSEUM FUND | 14,300 |
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| SRF BOND PAYMENT FUND | 17,000 |
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| BUILDING AUTHORITY DEBT FUND | 81,325 |
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| CIP BOND PAYMENT FUND | 80,550 |
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| LIBRARY DEBT FUND | 95,557 |
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| CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND | 170,800 |
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| DIAL-A-RIDE | 341,092 |
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| SEWER FUND | 1,091,000 |
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| WATER FUND | 891,652 |
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| INTERNAL SERVICE FUND | 251,000 |
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| BUILDING & GROUNDS FUND | 105,000 |
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| MOTOR POOL FUND | 456,971 |
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| HEALTH INSURANCE FUND | 598,700 |
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| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | $8,052,491 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts appropriated and allocated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019, be and the same hereby are directed to be raised by mill levy as follows:
| | AMOUNT APPROPRIATED | AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY MILL LEVY TAXATION |
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| Capital Improvements | $ 170,800 | $ 170,000 |
| General Purpose | $ 2,582,080 | $1,530,000 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the purpose of raising said amounts by taxation in 2018-19, the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan does hereby levy a tax of 17.9500 mills per dollar on the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Belding, and further, said mill levy shall include 15.9500 mills for the General Fund Operation, and 2.00 mills for Capital Improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an administrative fee of 1% shall be added and collected for all units of government - said fee to be continued until rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to make budgetary transfers within the appropriation centers, also known as funds, established through this budget, except that all transfers between appropriation centers may be made only by further action of the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Uniform Accounting and Budgeting Act; and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to release bidding documents for those capital items requiring bids. Bidding documents may also be described as Requests for Proposals.
The question on the resolution was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid and Gunderson
Nays: Council Member Feehan
The City Clerk read the preamble to the resolution.
Council Member Scheid moved the passage of the resolution and the motion was supported by Council Member Feehan.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN GRANTING PERMISSION TO MELROSE PYROTECHNICS, INC. TO PROVIDE A FIREWORKS DISPLAY DURING THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
WHEREAS, Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. provides the annual fireworks display during the Labor Day weekend; and
WHEREAS, permission is requested to use Central Riverside Park for the Fireworks
Spectacular on Sunday, September 2, 2018, with a rain date of Monday, September 3, 2018; and
WHEREAS, permission is requested for approval of a permit for a fireworks display for the Annual Labor Day Celebration, to be held on city owned property at Central Riverside Park; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that the preceding requests are hereby granted.
The question on the resolution was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
The City Clerk read the preamble to the resolution.
Council Member Scheid moved the passage of the resolution and the motion was supported by Council Member Feehan.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE PORTIONS OF BRIDGE, CONGRESS AND WILSON STREETS FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL COLOR RUN.
WHEREAS, a request was received from the Belding Middle School to temporarily close sections of Bridge, Congress and Wilson Streets for a middle school color run on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, there will be a police escort at the beginning of the group and the school will provide a chase vehicle and corner guards at the intersections; and
WHEREAS, the temporary closures will provide a safe area for the middle school students to participate in the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that sections of Bridge, Congress and Wilson Streets will be temporarily closed on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. for a middle school color run.
The question on the resolution was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
Jim Mason, 210 S. Broas, reminded everyone of the celebration Saturday. They couldn’t find the time capsule yesterday. They took out the limestone sections to get into the cornerstone. They had to pull it up with a lift. Under that was the copper box and it was intact. They have not opened it. He asked everyone to join them Saturday to find out what is in the box. They will put it back in July. He is looking for a nice day. He asked everyone to please come and enjoy the celebration. The city will be dedicating the mural at 1 p.m. They will open the time capsule, then cut the ribbon at the library, then move to dedicate the mural downstairs. There will be tours of the library and refreshments.
There were no city manager comments.
Council Member Miller thanked everyone for coming out on a beautiful evening. Everyone did a great job on the budget.
Council Member Meyers thanked Jim and everyone working on the dedications. Commissioner Hodges asked him to come to a meeting yesterday. They talked about the opioid crisis. It was very eye opening to go through the presentation. A lot of times you think substance abuse is centered in certain populations, but it is not for certain populations of a city village or township across the country. Michigan ranks 10 for opioid prescriptions and 8% for opioid deaths across the country. He met the health director for the county. Another issue is vaping. There are issues in Belding. They need to take a look at it. The city can’t expect the county do to everything for them. The city should partner with the county and school district on the dangers of substance abuse. It was an eye opening meeting. He would like to thank Commissioner Hodges for inviting him.
Council Member Scheid thanked everyone for coming and asked them to enjoy the evening.
Council Member Feehan thanked the staff and volunteers at the library for all their hard work. He thanked Ernie for working in the cemeteries for Memorial Day.
Mayor Gunderson thanked the staff for the budget and the city council for the workshop time. He thanked everyone for coming.
Council Member Scheid moved to adjourn the meeting, supported by Council Member Feehan.
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Ronald Gunderson, Mayor
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Kareen J. Thomas, City Clerk