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Issue 86 - January 2017

THE ESCANABA EXPRESS The Escanaba Express is a monthly newsletter that is published to keep the community

informed about the City’s services, programs, activities and opportunities to participate.

C i t y o f E s c a n a b a , M i c h i g a n

UPCOMING MEETINGS Date Time Type of Meeting

01/05 6:00pm Manager’s Call

01/05 7:00pm City Council Meeting

01/10 4:30pm Housing Commission

01/10 6:00pm Recreation Advisory Board

01/11 12:00pm Joint Government Meeting

01/11 4:00pm Electrical Advisory Committee

01/12 6:00pm Planning Commission

01/18 8:30am Java with Jim

01/19 8:00am Loan Administration Board

01/19 6:00pm Manager’s Call

01/19 7:00pm City Council Meeting

01/23 5:00pm Board of Library Trustees

01/24 8:00am Public Safety Retirement Board

01/26 8:00am Downtown Development Authority

From:

CHRISTMAS TREE

DROP OFF SITES

Residents are reminded that they can drop off

their Christmas tree at one of the City’s

“Christmas Tree Recycling” areas located

behind the Lemmer Elementary School off 8th

Avenue South and behind the bandshell in

Ludington Park.

Trees must be free from decorations, wire and

lights. Wreathes and garland will not be

accepted. Trees will be recycled at the Delta

County Compost site.

THE E SC AN ABA E X PR E S S JANU AR Y 2 017

Another successful year!

Shop with a Cop has been running for the last 19 years and proved positive again on Saturday

December 10th. The Shop with a Cop program gives underprivileged K-7th grade students in Delta

County a chance to go shopping for Christmas presents with officers from the Escanaba Department

of Public Safety, Delta County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police and Gladstone Department of

Public Safety as well as many additional volunteers. Many times you’ll find the officers entire family

assisting during the event. Each year the Delta County Sheriff’s Office has coordinated the event

locally.

The children are nominated to participate in the

Shop with a Cop program by referrals from area

school personnel. They are given a ride to the

Walmart Supercenter in Escanaba, in either a fire

truck or police car and are then paired with a

police officer and/or a community volunteer. The

children are allocated with a certain amount of

money. Many of the children that participate in

this program focus on buying presents for their

parents and siblings, which is always very heart-

warming to see. The children then enjoy lunch at

McDonalds and the gifts are wrapped by the Delta

County Jaycees.

The purpose of the Shop with a Cop event is to foster positive relationships between area youth and

officers. It’s no secret that this has been a troubling year nationwide for law enforcement’s “image”

and programs like this certainly help foster the positive relations we yearn for.

Each year this event is made possible because of the generosity of our community.


THE CITY OF ESCANABA KNOWS HOW TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR

Three major community events were held on New Year’s Eve

A New Year’s Eve Party was held at the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,

where food and games were provided free of charge

Fireworks were shot from the Municipal Dock at 9:00 p.m.

The 4th Annual Pasty Drop took place at Midnight. Many City of Escanaba Residents and Visitors

came down to Center Court to celebrate the changing of the New Year by counting down the

seconds as the large Pasty (made of wire and lights) was lowered from a crane. Door Prizes were

handed out, Games were played, hot chocolate, cookies and pasties were also made available.

After the Pasty Dropped, many revelers took a commemorative picture with the pasty to

memorialize the event.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF ESCANABA,

ENGINEERED MACHINED PRODUCTS AND

THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!

THANK YOU TO BAY DE NOC UUS, CR MEYER, GRAM’S

PASTIES AND HALBINSEL INC.

FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!


WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS

In order to better the flow of traffic, to ease the parking situation and

expedite the movement of fire equipment and emergency vehicles during

the months of December, January, February, March, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED that parking will be restricted to one side of every street and

avenue within the confines of the City from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.,

during the months of December, January, February and March, in the City

of Escanaba in accordance with the schedule listed below:

Parking will be allowed only on the west side of all streets.

Parking will be allowed only on the north side of all avenues.

No vehicle shall be parked for a period longer than one half-hour on any street or avenue

within the confines of the City between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless otherwise

indicated by signage during the months of December, January, February and March of each

year.

On Ludington Street and the 100 blocks off Ludington Street, parking will be allowed on both

sides of the street with the exception of South 15th Street, South 16th Street, South 17th

Street, South 18th Street, South 19th Street and South 22nd Street.

Parking will be allowed on the east side of the street in the following business districts: 200,

300, 400, 500, 600 and 700 blocks of Stephenson Avenue and the 1400, 1500, and 1600

blocks of Sheridan Road.

Parking will be allowed overnight, on both sides of the street, in the 200 block of Ludington

Street.

Parking will be allowed overnight within the median of the 100 block of South 3rd Street.

Parking will be allowed overnight in the 100 block of South 5th Street, on the west side of the

street, pursuant to a permit issued by the City Clerk’s Office.

The issuance of a traffic ticket or notice of violation by a public safety officer in the City shall

be deemed an allegation of a parking violation as herein provided.

These parking regulations will be in effect through March of 2017.

The Public Safety Department suggests that you clip this notice and keep it in your automobile.

They ask for your continued cooperation in this attempt to promote public safety.

Rob LaMarche

Director of Public Safety


TIPS TO KEEP YOUR WATER FLOWING IN THE EXTREME COLD WEATHER

Check basements and crawl spaces for drafts.

Check plumbing close to a vent or window.

Turn on or install heat tape on plumbing which is exposed to the cold.

Disconnect garden hoses from outside faucets.

Avoid parking or driving over your incoming water line.

It’s best to pile snow over your service line and sewer lateral to provide

more insulation form the cold.

Keep an eye out for rusty water; this is a sign of a pipe freezing.

If your water reaches a temperature below 34 degrees, your line may

be subject to freezing.

Have your sewer lateral cleaned to insure no obstructions are present

that may slow the flow.

Use more water to flush solids to the main, today’s low flow toilets do

not provide enough flow.

Do not flush sanitary wipes into the sanitary sewer, they will slow the flow and create a plug downstream.

Grease will solidify very quickly in a cold sewer line, which may eventually create a plug.

Clear your sewer vent on your house, a plugged vent will not allow your sewer to breath and will restrict the

flow.

Most importantly, please check on a neighbor that may need a helping hand.

Call the Water or Wastewater Departments: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (786-3291 or 786-1301),

if you have any water related problems.

Jody Welch was promoted in the Water/Wastewater Department to

Distribution Lead Worker on December 19, 2016. Jody has been with the

City since June of 2013.


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CITY OF ESCANABA - JOB OPENING

CITY MANAGER POSITION

The City of Escanaba, Michigan, population 12,529 is looking for a city manager to serve as its Chief

Administrative Officer and oversee a $31 million operating budget in a 12 square-mile community,

located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

This position is responsible to the Escanaba City Council for the administration of all city affairs and

operations placed in the City Manager’s charge. The city is looking for a replacement for long-time City

Manager James V. O’Toole, who is scheduled to retire in March 2017. Mr. O’Toole has been the City

Manager for the past 10 years.

The City Manager is responsible for assuring that critical services are provided in an effective and

efficient manner providing the highest value possible. This includes a responsibility to citizens, business

owners and employees in the city that infrastructure is maintained, that capital assets required for

operation are in safe condition, and that personnel policies are abided by. A Bachelor’s degree in public

administration, business management, political science, finance or related fields and five to 10 years of

relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is desired. The successful

candidate must possess a broad base of skills in municipal operations, be a highly skilled communicator

and collaborator, and able to listen and integrate criticism, while working to resolve conflict. The city

seeks an individual with proven success in keeping up with current trends and bringing innovative ideas

forward, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The city will offer a competitive salary and benefit package depending on qualifications, experience, and

negotiations. City residency is strongly desired by the City Council.

The application period is now open and the deadline to apply has been extended to February 3, 2017.

Applicants must submit a resume and letter of interest via e-mail to [email protected], or by postal mail,

Attn: Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 948, Escanaba, MI. Applicants wishing that their resume be

kept confidential as allowed by the Michigan Open Meeting Act, Act 267 of 1978, Section 15.268

Closed Sessions: Permissible Purposes, Paragraph (f) are asked to request in their cover letter that all

information remain confidential until there is mutual agreement and consent between the applicant and

the City of Escanaba.

Before applying, applicants are required to review the complete job description at http://

www.escanaba.org/jobopenings.

For additional information about the community please visit our website at www.escanaba.org.

https://www.facebook.com/cityofescanaba/

https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Escanaba-Recreation-Department-950050805036551/

https://www.facebook.com/Escanaba-Department-of-Public-Safety-458440304274920/

https://www.facebook.com/Escanaba-Public-Library-209842875759244/

mailto:[email protected]


HERO PROGRAM

Officer Tabitha Marchese of Escanaba Department of Public Safety has implemented a new program with the Escanaba Area Schools. The Hero program is based on doing good for

others. Examples could be playing or eating with someone that eats alone, helping a teacher or their peer pick up, helping a fellow student with an assignment and many more.

The children "caught" will be given a ticket when they are seen helping someone and the ticket

will be placed in a bucket for a drawing. Once a month a drawing is held and two tickets are chosen. One child will get to ride to school in a fire truck and another child will have lunch with

a police officer.

Both children will be given a back pack with educational and Public Safety souvenirs donated by community businesses.

"HERO UP" KIDS!


Volunteer

ANGEL Program To help reduce drug addiction in Delta County, MI, the Escanaba Department of Public Safety is

changing the way it handles addicts who request help with their addiction to opiates such as

buprenorphine, suboxone, subutex, morphine, heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone as found in OxyContin®,

Percocet®, and Percodan®, and hydrocodone as found in Vicodin®. There are many resources

available to help with this disease, but many people do not know how to access these services. With

strong community support, Public Safety will be adopting the following policy to address the needs of

any person who comes to the department requesting help with their opiate addiction.

Any person who enters the police department and requests help with their addiction to Schedule I, II,

III, IV, controlled substances will be immediately screened into the ANGEL program. If such a person

who has requested help with their addiction is in possession of drugs or their drug equipment

(needles, etc.), they will not be charged.

For more information you can contact the Escanaba Public Safety Department at (906) 789-5911.

ESCANABA PUBLIC SAFETY RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM By: Rob LaMarche, Escanaba Public Safety Director

The City of Escanaba Department of Public Safety is pleased to offer a Ride-Along program for citizens. A Ride-Along program gives citizens a unique opportunity to learn about the daily challenges and risks that officers face while protecting the community. Citizens will also get an “inside” view of how officers serve the citizens of Escanaba. Additionally, citizens get to interact with a uniformed officer and ask questions, discuss issues and voice concerns.

Anyone interested in participating in the Escanaba Department of Public Safety’s Ride Along Program must abide by the following rules:

RULES OF THE ROAD Rider must be at least 18 years of age.

A criminal history check will be run on the participant. The participant must have no felony and must be free of any serious misdemeanor convictions which are considered unacceptable by the Director of Public Safety. The Director and/or Command Staff reserves the right to refuse a citizen’s request without cause.

Participant must complete a ride along packet and return it to the Department of Public Safety within a minimum of seventy-two hours prior to the requested date of the ride-along.

Participation may be limited to a maximum of two four-hour sessions, within a six month period.

No participant will act as a police/fire agent in any manner.

While participating in the ride-along, no participant is allowed entry into a residence or any other location where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

No weapons such as firearms, batons, O.C. Spray, etc., will be carried by a ride-along participant.

Rider must wear appropriate attire which is business casual and reflects good taste.

Approval to the ride along will be denied if the participant has been drinking.

Interested people are asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at 786-5911 so that a ride can be scheduled.


City Council Actions - December 2016 Regular Council Meeting, December 1, 2016

1. Approved Traffic Control Orders No. 991, 992, & 993.

2. Approved use of the Municipal Dock on July 3 and August 5, 2017, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. for the

2017 Rock the Dock Community events and enter into contracts and commitments with the various vendors

and entertainers up to $11,050.

3. Approved the 2017 Annual Council Meeting schedule.

4. Awarded Energis High Voltage Resources, Inc. of Green Bay, WI, the contract to purchase relay panels for

the North Substation in an amount not to exceed $33,429.57.

5. Approved an award to Trachte, LLC of Oregon, WI, in the amount $120,676 for the construction of the

North Substation Control Building.

Special Council Meeting, December 13, 2016

1. Approved to advertise in the Green Bay Press Gazette for a new City Manager at a cost of $2,610.07 for two

weeks.

Regular Council Meeting, December 15, 2016

1. Approved the annual Delta County Historical Society 2016-17 Service Agreement in the amount of $2,000.

2. Approved a proposal from DStech for a new VMWare Network Server in the approximate amount of

$12,572.58

3. Approved the purchase of new Pierce Pumper Truck.

4. Approved a Mutual Aid and Financing Agreement between the City of Escanaba and Wells Township.

5. Approved to provide Manager O’Toole with a non-refundable past performance bonus of $10,000 that would

be paid before Jan 1, 2017, if Manager O’Toole would commit staying on through July 3, 2017, or if he

would be relieved of his duties prior to July 3, 2017.


CITY SERVICES AND INFORMATION GENERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE STAFF

City Manager - Jim O’Toole [email protected] 786-9402

City Controller - Melissa Becotte [email protected] 786-0605

Water/Wastewater Sup. - Jeff Lampi [email protected] 786-3291

Public Works Sup./City Eng. - Bill Farrell [email protected] 786-1842

Electric Superintendent - Mike Furmanski [email protected] 786-0061

Public Safety Director - Robert LaMarche [email protected] 786-5911

Recreation Director - Kim Peterson [email protected] 786-4141

City Clerk - Bob Richards [email protected] 786-1194

Library Director - Carolyn Stacey [email protected] 789-7323

HR Director/City Treasurer - Bob Valentine [email protected] 786-0552

City Assessor 786-9402

Harbor Master - Larry Gravatt [email protected] 786-9614

Code Compliance Inspector—Blaine DeGrave [email protected] 786-9402

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Escanaba Public Safety - Emergency 911

Escanaba Public Safety - General 786-5911 Wastewater Questions/Issues 786-1301

Garbage/Recycling Information 786-1842 Escanaba Public Library 789-7323

Snow Plowing/Removal 786-1842 Escanaba DDA 789-8696

Potable Water Questions/Issues 786-3291 Electrical Questions/Issues 786-0061

Neighborhood Complaint Hotline 789-7317 Civic Center/Recreation 786-4141

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor

Marc Tall

[email protected]

786-4798

Mayor Pro-Tem

Ron Beauchamp

[email protected]

280-8378

Councilmember

Patricia Baribeau

[email protected]

786-0532

Councilmember

Ralph Blasier

[email protected]

786-6493

Councilmember

Michael Sattem

[email protected]

399-0316

Pictured Left to Right:

Councilmember Patricia Baribeau,

Councilmember Michael Sattem,

Mayor Pro-Tem Ron Beauchamp,

Councilmember Ralph Blasier,

Mayor Marc Tall

Escanaba City Council




















CITY OF ESCANABA

NEIGHBORHOOD NUISANCE HOTLINE - POTHOLE REPORTING

Do you have potholes in your Neighborhood?

Please call the Neighborhood Nuisance Hotline

to report Potholes at (906) 789-7317.

When calling please make sure to leave the

Address/location of the pothole.

CITY OF ESCANABA - JOB OPENING - CITY ASSESSOR

The City of Escanaba is seeking applicants for the full-time position of City Assessor. Minimum

qualifications include a Michigan Level III Assessors certification or current STC equivalent, Personal

Property Examiner’s certificate, valid Michigan driver’s license, high school diploma, and four (4) years

of post – level III assessing experience. Residency within 20 radius miles of the Escanaba City limits is

required. Applicants must submit a resume and letter of interest via e-mail to [email protected], or by

postal mail, Attn: Human Resource Director, P.O. Box 948, Escanaba, MI 49829.

Before applying, applicants are required to review the complete job description at http://

www.escanaba.org/jobopenings. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of

Escanaba is offering a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off,

and retirement plan.

The City of Escanaba is an Equal Opportunity Employer

http://www.escanaba.org/

http://www.escanaba.org/


Join

City of Escanaba Manager

Jim O’Toole

for coffee and conversation

at Swedish Pantry,

819 Ludington Street,

every third Wednesday

of the month from

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Next Date: January 18, 2016

JAVA WITH JIM

ZONING PERMITS REPORT January 01, 2016 thru December 31, 2016

4 NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME $ 721,844

31 RESIDENTIAL REMODEL $ 725,115

5 NEW COMMERCIAL $ 2,047,600

20 COMMERCIAL REMODEL $ 7,989,700

2 CHANGE OF USE $ -

2 HOME OCCUPATION $ -

0 LAND USE PERMIT $ -

11 DEMOLITION PERMIT $ 85,220

75 TOTAL $ 11,569,479

CITY OF ESCANABA

NEIGHBORHOOOD ENFORCEMENT HOTLINE

Do you have rubbish, overgrown lawns, un-shoveled sidewalks, dilapidated

buildings or non-running vehicles in your neighborhood?

You can call the City of Escanaba’s Neighborhood

Code Enforcement Hotline to report your concerns.

CALL: 789-7317 or e-mail: [email protected]



HELP WANTED! Boards, Commissions and Committees

Currently Recruiting Boards, Commissions and Committees

Applications are accepted anytime—submit yours today!

City of Escanaba residents are invited to participate in the process of the City of Escanaba government.

One of the most effective ways to participate is through service on one of the City’s citizen boards,

commissions or committees. Through these services, civic minded citizens become involved in their

local government and make recommendations to the Escanaba City Council. As a result, the City

benefits from the vast knowledge, experience and expertise of its citizens.

Board and Commission Member positions are all voluntary and are appointed by the Mayor, with the

consensus of City Council. Once appointed, the time commitment for each board/commission varies,

some meet on a regular schedule, others on an as needed basis. Preparation for some meetings may

require additional time obligations. Once committed, your attendance at all regularly scheduled

meetings is critical.

How to apply for Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointment:

Board, Commission and Committee members are appointed by the Mayor with the consensus of the

Escanaba City Council.

To apply:

1. Review the list of preferences and areas of interest and determine your top choices. Every effort

will be made to accommodate your first preference, but vacancies vary and demand for some

boards may be higher than others.

2. Complete the required Boards and Commissions Application Form online or mail/fax it, along with

your resume to: Office of the City Clerk, P. O. Box 948, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI

49829 or fax (906) 786-4755 or e-mail to [email protected].

3. As vacancies occur, applications are reviewed.

4. All members of boards, commissions and committees must be residents of the City of Escanaba,

unless directed by the Escanaba City Council to waive the requirement or as specified in the

bylaws of the board, commission or committee or as mandated by State Law. Members may not

serve more than two full, consecutive terms and are expected to attend all regular and special

meetings.

5. Applications will remain on file for one calendar year. A new application is required each year.



BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

CITY COUNCIL Meets: The first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., City Hall, Room C101

Comprised of five elected citizens to serve four-year terms. The election is held on the first Tuesday in November each

odd-numbered year. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and a City of Escanaba resident. They are nominated at large by

petitions, signed by not less than 50 qualified electors, and shall be filed with the City Clerk. The Council constitutes the

legislative and governing body of the City, possessing all powers and authority to pass ordinances and adopt resolutions as

they shall deem proper in order to exercise any or all powers held by the City.

BOARD OF APPEALS Meets: Call of the Chair, City Hall, Room 101

Has the power to hear and decide appeals on matters where the Zoning Ordinance provides for review of an administrative

interpretation, exception, or special approval permit. The Board can also authorize a variance from the strict application of

the Zoning Ordinance. Six members are appointed for three-year terms.

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Meets: 1st Tues. following 1st Mon. in March

Hears appeals from all property owners who feel their property has been inaccurately assessed and has the power to make

appropriate corrections in the tax roll. Consists of the Mayor and four members, two/thirds (2/3) which shall be tax-paying

electors of the City. Board Members have indefinite terms and are reappointed every two years.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Meets: 4th Mon. of Month, 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 101

Responsible for formulation of general policies and procedures relating to library operation for preparation and submission

of annual budgets, planning future operation, hiring and overseeing nonunion library employees, and other duties as may be

assigned by the City Council. Five members are appointed for three-year terms.

BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meets: Call of the Chair., City Hall, Room 101

Facilitates the implementation of brownfield plans relating to the designation and treatment of brownfield redevelopment

zones and to promote the revitalization of environmentally distressed areas in the community served by the City of

Escanaba pursuant to Act 381. Five members are appointed for three-year terms.

CITIZENS’ ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets: Call of the Chair, City Hall, Room 101

Accumulates and coordinates citizen concerns as they pertain to environmental impacts within the City of Escanaba. Five

members are appointed for three-year terms.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) Meets: 4th Thurs. of Month, 8:00 a.m., City Hall, Room 101

Established under P. A. 197, 1975, creating a DDA Board made up of the Mayor and 7 members to be appointed by the

Mayor with Council concurrence. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an interest in property

located in the downtown district. Not less than one of the members shall be a resident of the downtown district, as the

Escanaba area has over 100 people residing within the area. The establishment of the DDA is to correct and prevent

deterioration in the business district, as described in P. A. No. 197, 1975. The Mayor and City Manager will serve for an

indefinite period. The seven members meeting the criteria set forth serve for a four-year period.


BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (Cont.) ELECTRICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Meets: Every Jan/Apr/July/Oct, 2nd Weds., 4:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 101

Charged with providing continuous information and recommendations to the Escanaba City Council on current electrical

policy trends that could impact the community. Five members are appointed for three-year terms.

HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets: Call of the Chair, City Hall, Room 101

Created for the purpose of advising Administration concerning operation of the Municipal Marina and concerning

development, and improvements. Five members are appointed for three-year terms.

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meets: Every March/June/Sept/Dec, 3rd Mon., 4:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 101

Created to regulate the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation and demolition of resources in historic

district within the City limits. Seven members are appointed for three-year terms.

HOUSING COMMISSION Meets: 2nd Tues. of Month, 4:30 p.m., Harbor Tower

Created for the purpose of providing public housing for low-income & elderly persons, including management of publicly-

owned housing. Five members are appointed for five-year terms.

LIQUOR LICENSE REVIEW BOARD Meets: Call of the Chair, City Hall, Room 101

Created to review all applications for the issuance of new liquor licenses. After the Board's review and findings, a

recommendation is made to the City Council. Three members are appointed, one (1) council member and two (2) city

residents at large, each serving for a term of three (3) years.

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD (LAB) Meets: Every Jan/Apr/July/Oct, 3rd Thurs., 8:00 a.m., City Hall, Room 102

City's approval body for economic development loans. Loan requests that meet federal, state, and local requirements are

presented to the Loan Administration Board for approval, modification, or denial. Five members are appointed for six-year

terms.

LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION Meets: Every odd numbered year, Nov., City Hall, Room 102

Charged with determining the salaries and expense allowances of the City Council, the Mayor, and elected City officials.

Five members are appointed for five-year terms.

PLANNING COMMISSION Meets: 2nd Thurs. of Month, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 101

Primary objective is to develop and oversee a master plan for the physical development of the City. The Commission

recommends action to the City Council on preliminary plat applications, reviews and makes recommendations concerning

proposed land development, rezoning, or amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Nine members are appointed for three-year

terms.


PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT BOARD Meets: 4th Tues. of Month, 8:00 a.m., City Hall, Room 102

Administers the investments which constitute the Pension Fund of Public Safety personnel covered under Act 345.

Membership consists of the City Treasurer, two Public Safety Officers elected by their peers for four-year terms, and two

citizens of Escanaba serving indefinite terms.

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meets: 2nd Tues. of Month, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 101

Advises the City Council and Administration about all phases of recreation in the City, including current operations, long-

term planning, and expenditures. Five members are appointed for three-year terms.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets: 3rd Tues. of every other Month, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 101

Serves the City Council and Administration in an advisory capacity, particularly as concerns vehicular traffic in the City.

This includes traffic flow, parking restrictions, street cuts, and sidewalk planning. Five members serve three-year terms.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (Cont.)

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