REGULAR SCHEDULED
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, December 21, 2021
PERE MARQUETTE DEPOT
100 DEPOT STREET
7:00 P.M.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan was convened in open and public session at the Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
Mayor Bruce Meyers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Scheid gave the Invocation.
Mayor Meyers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk, Janae Cooper took the roll call:
Members present: Mike Scheid, Jorel Davis, Ron Gunderson, Bonita Steele and Bruce Meyers
Members absent: None
Moved by Scheid seconded by Gunderson to approve the Agenda as presented.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
The Chair noted the following additions to the Agenda Under New Business: Add Item B. Appointment to Rec Board and Item C. Approval of 4 New Furnaces for Dial-A-Ride. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
Moved by Scheid, seconded by Gunderson to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All. The consent calendar is as follows:
A. Approve Independent Bank Checks 76947 to 77330 in the amount of $341,331.42
Approve Independent Bank - ACH Transaction Approval Confirmation
B. Approve Minutes: Regular scheduled meeting, December 7, 2021
Special meeting, December 11, 2021
C. Board of Review Reappointment - Marjorie Hansen. The Resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING MARJORIE HANSEN TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Scheid and seconded by Council Member Gunderson.
WHEREAS, the current term of office of Marjorie Hansen on the Board of Review expires on 01/01/22; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hansen has indicated her willingness to serve another term on the Board of Review.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Marjorie Hansen be appointed to the Board of Review with a term of office to expire on 01/01/23.
This Resolution declared adopted this 21st day of December, 2021.
D. Board of Review Reappointment - Doug Lamborne. The Resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING DOUG LAMBORNE TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Scheid and supported by Council Member Gunderson.
WHEREAS, the current term of office of Doug Lamborne on the Board of Review expires on 01/01/22; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lamborne has indicated his willingness to serve another term on the Board of Review.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Doug Lamborne be appointed to the Board of Review with a term of office to expire on 01/01/23.
This Resolution declared adopted this 21st day of December, 2021.
E. Board of Review Reappointment - Dave Mierendorf. The Resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING DAVE MIERENDORF TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Scheid and supported by Council Member Gunderson.
WHEREAS, the current term of office of Dave Mierendorf on the Board of Review expires on 01/01/22; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mierendorf has indicated his willingness to serve another term on the Board of Review.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Dave Mierendorf be appointed to the Board of Review with a term of office to expire on 01/01/23.
This Resolution declared adopted this 21st day of December, 2021.
Gunderson reported that he did not have any meetings to attend since the last City Council meeting.
Steele reported that Rec Board and School Board meetings were conflicting. She attended the School Board meeting in support of restarting the community garden. She deferred to the City Manager, John Niemela to report on the Rec Board.
Davis reported that the upcoming Planning Commission meeting is cancelled.
Mayor Meyers reported that the Housing Commission met on December16th. Normal business was conducted and three resolutions were passed.
City Manager Niemela reported that the Rec Board reviewed the final draft of the Rec Plan. Copies are available. At the January Rec Board meeting the Rec Board plans to approve recommending the Rec Plan to City Council for approval.
The rezone ordinance is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BELDING MICHIGAN, INCORPORATED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELDING (BELDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 452) BY SECTION 3.2, OF THE BELDING CITY CODE.
SECTION 1 The Zoning Map incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Belding by Section 3.2, of the Belding City Code is amended as follows:
The property rezoned from the portion that is B-2(General Business), the portion that is RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential), and the portion that is R- 2 (Single-Family Residential) to all B-2 (General Business) and is legally described as:
CITY OF BELDING PT NW 1/4 SEC 15 T8N R8W COM N 1/4 PT TH W 507 FT TO POB; TH S 1650 FT, TH W 120 FT, TH N 1650 FT, TH E 120 FT TO POB EXC THE NORTH 60 FT.
Location: 1135 W. State, Belding, Michigan
Parcel: 34-401-250-000-310-00
SECTION 2 All other parts of the zoning map and zoning ordinance are affirmed and shall remain unchanged.
SECTION 3 A copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the Ionia County Register of Deeds.
SECTION 4 This Ordinance shall be published as provided in the City Charter and shall become effective ten (10) days after publication.
THIS ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
THIS ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING MICHAEL BRADY TO THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Belding, County of Ionia, Michigan, was held in said City on the 21st day of December, 2021.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Davis and seconded by Council Member Gunderson.
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Recreation Advisory Board requiring appointment to a partial term ending December 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Michael Brady has indicated that he is interested in serving on the Recreation Advisory Board.
WHEREAS, The Recreation Advisory Board members recommend the appointment of Michael Brady to fill the partial term
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Michael Brady be appointed to the Recreation Advisory Board with a partial term to expire on December 15, 2023.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS THEREUPON DECLARED ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
Scheid returned to the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
CITY OF BELDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR GAS FIRED UNIT HEATERS FOR THE BELDING DIAL-A-RIDE BUS GARAGE AT 725 FRONT STREET
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council Member Gunderson and seconded by Council Member Steele.
WHEREAS, the Belding Dial-A-Ride Bus Garage at 725 Front Street is in need of four new gas fired unit heaters: and,
WHEREAS, the City of Belding Dial-A-Ride advertised for Request for Quotes, receiving four quotes for the heaters and installation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that we accept the quote as approved by MDOT to provide and install four gas fired unit heaters in the bus garage located at 725 Front St.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that the acceptance of this quote is conditioned on final approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION WAS THEREUPON DECLARED ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
Sam Mason - 516 West Main Street, commented on the non-removal of the power panel on the Rite Aid property (formerly the Breimayer lot) and its other possible uses.
Niemela responded to Mason’s public comment, advising that the City is still waiting for Consumers Energy to disconnect the power from the power panel on the Rite Aid property (formerly the Breimayer lot). After it is disconnected it can be removed.
Davis thanked Mike Brady for volunteering to an uncompensated Board. He thanked everybody for coming.
Gunderson commented on the newspaper article regarding the community garden and he thanked Mike Brady for his interest in the Rec Board.
Steele inquired if there is any update on Ernie’s position (DPW Director). Niemela advised that he should have an answer tomorrow. He thanked Mike Brady.
Mayor Meyers thanked Mike Brady.
The Mayor called for a brief recess at 7:30 p.m. to enter into Closed Session per MCL 15.268/h).
Moved by Scheid, seconded by Davis to enter into a Closed Session per MCL 15.268(h) at 7:33 p.m. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes - All.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Scheid to move out of closed session and resume open session at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Scheid to agree to have the attorney move forward with negotiating with EGLE on the Wastewater Treatment Plant fines as discussed in Closed Session. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
Moved by Scheid, seconded by Steele to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes – All.
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Bruce Meyers, Mayor Janae K. Cooper, City Clerk