Approval of Agenda

Moved by Davis, seconded by Gladding to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Yeas:  Gladding, Steele, Davis and Meyers

Nays:  None

Absent:  Leary 

Consent Agenda

Reports by Council Liaisons

Davis reported that the Planning Commission completed their second reviews of the proposed ordinances for Short-term Rentals and Marijuana Facilities and completed their first review on Rental Properties.  The items that have had second reviews are being sent to the City Attorney.

Gladding reported that the ZBA has not met.

Mayor Meyers reported that the Housing Commission did not meet.  Their next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, May 11^th at 6:15 p.m. 

Mayor Meyers relayed reports from Leary advising that the Museum Board met on March 28th.  They have been cleaning the basement and organizing.  The Spring into the Past event is scheduled for May 6^th and 7^th.  They are looking into speaker for their fall event.

The Library Board met on March 27^th.  Sherri Hughes was appointed to the Personnel Committee.  The summer adult reading programs have been scheduled.

New Business

City Manager Comments

Stoppels commented on the following topics of interest:

·         The DPW is working at removing extensive amounts of scrap from the WWTP and cleaning the area.

·         Plans for the new facility are at 60% with EGLE providing good comments

·         Working with Councilmember Leary regarding offering community service for students to work in the cemeteries.

·         DPW crew is working on long-overdue preventative maintenance.

·         Stoppels has extended an invitation to State Representative Pat Outman seeking assistance with funding the new WWTP.

·         A 36’ storm sewer has discovered on Congress Street.  It has sunk into the river.  If it is broken, it will require extensive repair.

·         Ball fields are being prepped and a new road was put in at Demorest for accessibility.

·         DPW has been cleaning out buildings.

·         Stoppels and Ortego are working on scheduling Music in the Park events.  2 bands have committed. 

·         Stoppels commended Mary Brown and Jane Forth for cleaning the Depot Building in preparation for tonight’s meeting and for Dial-A-Ride’s move back to the Depot in the next few days.

Council Comments

Davis commented on the following topics of interest:

·         Inquired about who to contact for Music in the Park

·         If a feed could be done at the Depot to broadcast meetings

·         Congratulated Geister on her appointment to the Planning Commission

·         Thanked the City Staff for their work on the Budget

·         Commented that having CIPs (Capital Improvement Plans) is making things easier to budget moving forward

Gladding commented on the following topics of interest:

·         Thanked the board for the flowers in regards to her recent illness

·         Commented on Geister’s appointment to the Planning Commission

Steele commented on the following topics of interest:

·         Her main focus has been to get handicap accessibility at Lightning Bend.  She contacted DPW regarding some boulders on Sunday and they were moved on Monday and they are adding gravel in the spring for wheelchair access.  Steele commended DPW for their (quick) efforts.

Mayor Meyers commented on the following topics of interest:

·         Congratulated Geister on her appointment to the Planning Commission.  

·         Thanked the Becky (Schlienz), Department Directors and staff for their work on the budget

Adjourn

Moved by Davis, seconded by Gladding to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.  Motion carried by the following roll call vote: