Marc D. Tall, Mayor Peggy O’Connell, Mayor Pro Tem Ralph B. Blasier, Council Member Tyler D. DuBord, Council Member Karen S. Moore, Council Member

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

July 02, 2020

Patrick S. Jordan, City Manager Phil DeMay, City Clerk

John Bergman, City Attorney

City Council Chambers located at: City Hall – 410 Ludington Street – Room C101 – Escanaba MI 49829

(This Meeting Will Be Held In Council Chambers)

The Council has adopted a policy to use a Consent Agenda, when appropriate. All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

Regular Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL/CORRECTION(S) TO MINUTES – Regular Meeting – June 18, 2020 APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION(S) BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENT(S) PUBLIC HEARINGS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval – Cuppad – Davis Bacon Act Wage Review for SRF Project – Wastewater Department.

Explanation: Administration is seeking Council approval to hire and retain the services of Cuppad of Escanaba, MI to complete the work required as specified at a cost not to exceed $19,000. Money is available and allocated for this type of use within the SRF WWTP Project.

2. Approval – SRF Project Contract Amendment #1 – Wastewater Department. Explanation: Administration is requesting approval to retain the services of C2AE to conduct the work as specified in the Contract Amendment #1 at a cost not to exceed $26,000. Money is available and allocated for this type of use within the SRF WWTP Project.

3. Approval – SRF Project Contract Amendment #2 – Wastewater Department. Explanation: Administration is requesting approval to retain the services of C2AE to conduct the work as specified in the Contract Amendment #2 at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Money is available and allocated for this type of use within the SRF WWTP Project.

4. Approval – Video / Streaming Component for Live Broadcasts in Council Chambers – Council Chambers Explanation: Administration is seeking Council approval to accept the Video/ Streaming Component bid received from Heartland Business Systems of Little Chute, WI at a cost not to exceed $32,009.16.

5. Closed Session – Tentative 2020-2023 Labor Agreements – Administration. Explanation: Administration is seeking council approval of the 2020-2023 Labor Agreements for the following Units: Clerical, Public Safety Officer/Dispatch, Public Works, Water/Wastewater.

Agenda –July 2, 2020 APPOINTMENTS BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT

Respectfully Submitted

Patrick S. Jordan City Manager

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF ESCANABA, MICHIGAN Virtual WebEx Regular Council Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2020 The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Marc D. Tall at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Marc D. Tall, Council Members, Ralph B. Blasier, Tyler D. DuBord,

Karen S. Moore, and Peggy O’Connell Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Patrick S. Jordan, City Clerk Phil DeMay, Deputy City Clerk

Tammy Weissert, Department Heads, media, and members of the public.

O’Connell moved, Moore seconded, to approve Special Virtual Meeting minutes from June 1, 2020, and Regular Virtual Meeting minutes from June 4, 2020, as submitted. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: O’Connell, Moore, Blasier, DuBord, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

DuBord moved, Moore seconded, to approve the City Council Agenda as submitted. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: DuBord, Moore, Blasier, O’Connell, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION – None BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Curtis – Escanaba Resident - Discussed Traffic Order No. 1007 - The stop light at 5th Street & Ludington Street.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS PH-1 Approval - Ordinance No. 1234 - Appropriations Ordinance Amendment.

A public hearing was conducted on an amendment to the current Appropriations Ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. An amendment was needed to balance out over and under expenditures within various departmental budgets for the 2019-20 fiscal years. This action is mandated by State law and adjusts budget accounts to help ensure that no individual line items are overrun. City Controller Melissa Becotte briefly reviewed adjustments to the 2019/20 Appropriations Ordinance. This being a public hearing, Mayor Tall asked for public comment. Hearing no public comment, Mayor Tall then closed the public hearing. PH-1 “By Council Member O’Connell, seconded by Council Member DuBord; Resolved, That Ordinance No. 1234, the Appropriations Ordinance Amendment, given its public hearing at this meeting, be and is hereby adopted and that it be published in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter."

Herewith Ordinance No. 1234 adopted by title:

"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1205, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND CORRESPONDING

REVENUES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020."

Full text in Ordinance Record “L”.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Ayes: O’Connell, DuBord, Blasier, Moore, Mayor Tall Nays: None

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.”

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS NB-1 Approval - Traffic Control Orders (TCO) No. 1006 & 1007 - Department of Public Safety.

Administration sought Council approval of TCO's No. 1006 & 1007. Traffic Control Orders expire 90 days from the filing date unless approved by Council. On February

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18, 2020 the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee met and has recommended City Council approval of TCO No. 1006 & 1007. The Traffic Control Orders call for the following:

No. 1006 – The stop light at 12th Street & Ludington to be removed. Two stop signs will be installed to prevent traffic from entering Ludington Street from both North and South 12th Street. A stop sign shall be placed at the southeast corner of Ludington Street and 12th Street intersection to stop north bound traffic. A stop sign shall also be placed at the northwest corner of Ludington Street and 12th Street intersection to stop south bound traffic. NB-1 Blasier moved, DuBord seconded, to approve Traffic Control Order No. 1006.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Blasier, DuBord, Moore, O’Connell, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

No. 1007 – The stop light at 5th Street & Ludington to be removed. Two stop signs will be installed to prevent traffic from entering Ludington Street from both North and South 5th Street. A stop sign shall be placed at the southeast corner of Ludington Street and 5th Street intersection to stop north bound traffic. A stop sign shall also be placed at the northwest corner of Ludington Street and 5th Street intersection to stop south bound traffic. NB-1 DuBord moved, O’Connell seconded, to deny approval of Traffic Control Order No. 1007.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: DuBord, O’Connell, Blasier, Moore, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

NB-2 Approval - RRC Recertification Action Plan – Planning & Zoning.

Administration requested approval of the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) Action Plan which outlines the timetable for completing required actions to achieve recertification. Christopher Germain, Representative from MEDC, gave a brief overview on the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) Action Plan.

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NB-2 O’Connell moved, Blasier seconded, to approve to go back into the “engagement phase” of the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: O’Connell, Blasier, DuBord, Moore, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

NB-3 Approval – Outdoor Dining Permit – 904 Ludington Street – Planning & Zoning.

Leigh’s Garden Winery at 904 Ludington Street requested City Council approval of an Outdoor Dining Permit including alcoholic beverage service. NB-3 O’Connell moved, Blasier seconded, to approve a request from Leigh’s Garden Winery at 904 Ludington Street for an Outdoor Dining Permit including alcoholic beverage service. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: O’Connell, Blasier, DuBord, Moore, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

NB-4 Approval – Outdoor Dining Permit – 624 Ludington Street – Planning & Zoning.

Hereford & Hops at 624 Ludington Street requested City Council approval of an Outdoor Dining Permit including alcoholic beverage service. NB-4 Blasier moved, O’Connell seconded, to approve a request from Hereford & Hops at 624 Ludington Street for an Outdoor Dining Permit including alcoholic beverage service. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Blasier, O’Connell, DuBord, Moore, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

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NB-5 Approval – 2020/21 Property and Liability Insurance - Controller.

Administration sought council approval to purchase property and liability insurance coverage from Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) in the amount of $222,389. This item was in the 2020/21 budget. NB-5 O’Connell moved, Moore seconded, to approve to purchase property and liability insurance coverage from Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) in the amount of $222,389. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: O’Connell, Moore, Blasier, DuBord, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

NB-6 Approval – Professional Services – Cross Connection Inspections@ Commercial Accounts – Water Department.

Administration sought council approval of a request for authorization to retain and renew the services of HydroCorp, of Troy, MI, to perform work as outlined in the attached proposal in a sum not to exceed $35,496.00 during the 20-21 fiscal year. Money was available and allotted for this type of work within the current budget. NB-6 DuBord moved, Blasier seconded, to approve a request for authorization to retain and renew the services of HydroCorp, of Troy, MI, to perform work as outlined in the attached proposal in a sum not to exceed $35,496.00 during the 20-21 fiscal year. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: DuBord, Blasier, Moore, O’Connell, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

NB-7 Approval – Pow-R-Mole Push Box Purchase – Water Department.

Administration sought council approval of a request to purchase a Pow-R-Mole Model PD-4 push box (as quoted in the attachment) from Pow-R Mole Sales LLC, of Lancaster NY, at a cost not to exceed $37,500. Money was available and allotted for this purchase within the current budget. NB-7 Blasier moved, O’Connell seconded, to approve a request to purchase a Pow-R-Mole Model PD-4 push box from Pow-R Mole Sales LLC, of Lancaster NY, at a

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cost not to exceed $37,500. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Blasier, O’Connell, DuBord, Moore, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

NB-8 Approval – Service Line Replacement Work – Water Department.

Administration sought council approval to hire and retain the services of any contractor, excavator, or plumber who is licensed, insured and equipped to install the private side of water services in a trench-less manner into private property, at a cost of $2,800.00 per site during the 20-21 fiscal year, as deemed necessary by the Water Department. All work shall be done in conjunction with the existing Distribution Crew, while replacing the city’s side within the street. Money was budgeted and available for this type of work within the 20-21 fiscal year. NB-8 O’Connell moved, Moore seconded, to approve to hire and retain the services of any contractor, excavator, or plumber who is licensed, insured and equipped to install the private side of water services in a trench-less manner into private property, at a cost of $2,800.00 per site during the 20-21 fiscal year, as deemed necessary by the Water Department. Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: O’Connell, Moore, Blasier, DuBord, Mayor Tall Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENT(S) TO CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

Mayor Tall, with Council Consensus made the following reappointments:

Matthew Sviland of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority third term, expiring April 1, 2023; Randy Godlewski of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority fourth term, expiring April 1, 2023; Mark Ammel of the Downtown Development Authority second term, expiring April 21, 2024; Tammy Wiles of the Board of Library Trustees second term, expiring June 1, 2023;

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Ann Bissell of the Electrical Advisory Committee second term, expiring January 1, 2023; Marilyn Kinsey of the Harbor Advisory Committee second term, expiring June 1, 2023; Dominic Benetti of the Planning Commission second term, expiring June 1, 2023; Patty Woerpel of the Recreation Advisory Board second term, expiring June 1, 2023; Paul Caswell of the Planning Commission third term, expiring June 1, 2023; Kelly Walch of the Harbor Advisory Committee first term, expiring June 1, 2023; Elmer Bessonen of the Housing Commission first term, expiring June 1, 2025; Gary Sovey of the Public Safety Retirement Board first term, expiring June 1, 2024; Steven Miller of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee first term, expiring June 2, 2023.

BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Council Members reviewed City Board and Commission meetings each attended since the last City Council Meeting.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Emily Wohlen – Escanaba Resident – Started a petition regarding Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments that were made at the June 4, 2020, City Council Meeting.

Craig Taylor – Discussed Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments, also, discussed the organizers of the recent protests and has been receiving harassing messages. Jim Berthiaume – Escanaba Resident – Discussed Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments that were made at the June 4, 2020, City Council Meeting. Lorne Watson – Offended by Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments that were made at the June 4, 2020, City Council Meeting. Monique Ciofu – Opposed to the City’s plan to go forward with the community fireworks, concerns with social distancing during the event and to please reconsider cancelling the event.

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Phil Lynch – Discussed Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments that were made at the June 4, 2020, City Council Meeting and asked for Mr. Blasier to step down. Terri Mileski – Discussed Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments that were made at the June 4, 2020, City Council Meeting and asked for Mr. Blasier to resign. William Gasman – Escanaba Resident – Discussed Council Member Ralph Blasier’s comments that were made at the June 4, 2020, City Council Meeting and also thanked City Council for their professionalism.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bike and Classic Car Night, raised over $1,042.00 for Pregnancy Services.

Hearing no further public comment, O’Connell moved, the Council adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted Tammy Weissert, CMC Approved: _____________________ Deputy City Clerk Marc D. Tall, Mayor

Agenda Item: NB-1

City Council Agenda Item Request

Date: 6/24/20 A �

Name: Jeff Lampi/YJt�

Department: Wast�r

Item: Cuppad -- Davis Bacon Act wage review for SRF Project

Explanation for request:Please considerer this as a request for City Councils authorization to hire and retain theservices of Cuppad of Escanaba Mi, to complete the work required as specified, at a cost not to exceed $19,000.

Money is available and allocated for this type of use within the SRF WWTP Project.

**Please see the attached document for greater detail of the services being provided.

This work is required to maintain compliance with the Davis Bacon Act in regards the construction activities though the State Revolving Loan Fund Program, and all invoicingwill be conducted via actual time and effort on an hourly unit price of $60.00.

Agenda Item: NB-2

Date: 07/02/2020

City Council Agenda Item Request

Date: 6/24/20 _ /

Name: Jeff Lampi(». l[___/' Department: Wastewater Department

Item: SRF Project Contract Amendment #1

Meeting date requested: 7/2/20

Explanation for request: Please considerer this as a request for City Councils authorization to retain the services of C2AE to conduct the work as specified in the attached; Contract Amendment #1, at a cost not to exceed $26,000.

Money is available and allocated for this type of use within the SFR VVVVTP Project.

Agenda Item: NB-3

Date: 07/02/2020

City Council Agenda Item Request

Date: 6/24/20 �

Name: Jeff Lamp�

Department: Wastewater Department

Item: SRF Project Contract Amendment #2

Meeting date requested: 7/2/20

Explanation for request: Please considerer this as a request for City Councils authorization to retain the services of C2AE to conduct the work as specified in the attached; Contract Amendment #2, at a cost not to exceed $7,000.

Money is available and allocated for this type of use within the SFR WWTP Project.

CITY OF ESCANABA

RECORD OF BIDS

PRESENT:

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DATE BIDS OPENED: 6/23/2020 ;-,

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: Video/ Streaming Componet for Live Broadcasts in Council Chambers

City Council Agenda Item Request

Date:

Name:

Department:

Item:

Explanation for request:

Agenda Item: NB-5

Date: 07/02/2020

Meeting date requested: