CITY OF
BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2001
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise
Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm
Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Richard Sutherby and Phil Wiles.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Norm Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of the
December 18, 2000 Regular Meeting. Phil
Wiles supported. The motion
carried.
ON
GOING BUSINESS: Alice Kriesten made a motion to remove the Burning Ordinance
#254 from being tabled. Norm
Johnson supported. Shad Sutherby
voting no. The motion carried.
Alice
Kriesten made a motion to adopt and publish Ordinance #254 regarding prohibiting
burning in the City limits. Norm
Johnson supported. Shad Sutherby
and Phil Wiles voting no. The
motion carried.
Phil
Wiles made a motion to pay the following bills:
General
Fund
$25,546.06
Major Streets Fund
...
4,891.48
Local Streets Fund
2,340.91
Fire Assessment Fund
...
6,991.82
DDA Fund
.
70.00
EDC Fund
.
1,869.56
Sewer Fund
3,484.15
Water Fund
4,720.55
Motor Equipment Fund
7,259.75
Trust & Agency Fund
116,971.43
TOTAL
..$174,145.71
Denise
Foot supported. The motion carried.
Barbara
Johnson made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:46 p.m. Norm Johnson supported.
The motion carried.
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George W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF
BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:03 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise
Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Richard Sutherby and Phil
Wiles.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Phil Wiles made a motion to accept the minutes of December 4,
2000 Regular Meeting. Barbara
Johnson supported. The motion
carried.
AMENDMENT
TO PARKING ORDINANCE:
Alice Kriesten made a motion to table this ordinance until the
Planning Commission recommendation is received.
Norm Johnson supported. The
motion carried.
FIRE
PREVENTION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT:
Alice Kriesten made a motion to table this ordinance until the Planning
Commission recommendation is received. Norm
Johnson supported. The motion
carried.
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ORDINANCE:
Alice Kriesten made a motion to table this ordinance until the Planning
Commission recommendation is received. Norm
Johnson supported. The motion
carried.
JANUARY
1, 2001COUNCIL MEETING:
Phil Wiles made a motion to change the January 1st meeting to
Tuesday, January 2, 2001. Support
from Alice Kriesten. The motion
carried.
Alice
Kriesten made a motion to pay the following bills:
General
Fund
..$23,909.28
Major Streets Fund
.
3,395.28
Local Streets Fund
...
..
1,846.42
Fire Assessment Fund
.
2,681.58
DDA Fund
...
1,418.05
EDC Fund
712.00
Sewer Fund
..
4,476.59
Water Fund
..
24,493.23
Motor Equipment Fund
11,368.59
Trust & Agency Fund
..
49,481.49
Cemetery Trust Fund
341.50
TOTAL
.$124,124.01
Support
from Richard Sutherby. The motion
carried.
Barbara
Johnson made a motion to go into Executive Session to review proposed hourly
Employee Labor Agreement at 7:50 p.m. Support
from Denise Foot. The motion
carried.
Following
the discussion the Council returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.
Denise
Foot made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:32 p.m. Support from Phil Wiles.
The motion carried.
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George W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:03 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Barbara
Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Richard Sutherby and Phil Wiles.
Denise Foot was excused.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Norm Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of November
20, 2000 Regular Meeting. Phil
Wiles supported. The motion
carried.
PRESENTATION
OF 1999-2000 AUDIT:
Mr. Jim Baker of Siegfried Crandal Vos & Lewis was present to discuss
audit. After review Alice Kriesten
made a motion to accept the audit as presented.
Barbara Johnson supported. The
motion carried.
CHRISTMAS
BONUS: Barbara Johnson made a motion to give part-time Employees a
$25.00 and full-time Employees a $50.00 cash Christmas Bonus and next year look
into the possibility of giving Gift Certificates to be used at local merchants.
FIRE
PREVENTION ORDINANCE: Alice Kriesten made a motion to formally introduce Ordinance
#254. Barbara Johnson supported.
1 opposed vote by Richard Sutherby.
The motion carried.
CONDOLENCE: From the Mayor and City Council to Robert Picchiarellis
family on their loss.
AL-VAN
HUMANE SOCIETY: Richard Sutherby made a motion to accept Resolution 00-16
authorizing payment for services rendered in the amount of $1,000 for 1999-2000
and $1,000 for 2000-2001 fiscal year. Phil
Wiles supported. The motion
carried.
Alice
Kriesten made a motion to pay the following bills:
General
Fund
.$99,244.72
Major Streets Fund
.
1,018.17
Local Streets Fund
..68,089.58
Fire Assessment Fund
.
888.20
Sewer Fund
. 29,409.56
Water Fund
.
6,181.45
Motor Equipment Fund
..
3,740.18
Trust & Agency Fund
. 13,782.18
TOTAL
..$222,354.04
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Barbara Johnson made a motion to go into Executive Session at
8:03 p.m. to discuss the Hourly Employee Contract. Norm Johnson supported.
The motion carried.
The
Council returned from Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. Barbara Johnson made a motion to adjourn.
Supported by Phil Wiles. The
motion carried.
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George W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise
Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Richard Sutherby and Phil
Wiles.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Barbara Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of the
October 16, 2000 Regular Meeting. Norm
Johnson supported. The motion
carried.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Barbara Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of the
October 24, 2000 Special Meeting with the correction that Richard Sutherby was
present. Phil Wiles supported.
The motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
- 240 High Street, Variance request was approved for Mr. Tosh to provide a handicapper ramp on the west side and a garage. The variance of seven feet. The garage will be 18 feet from the property line. The property line is 33 feet from the center of the road. Alice Kriesten made the motion to approve. Support from Richard Sutherby. The motion carried.
-
335 E.
Arlington, Special Use Permit to operate a repair facility at Mr. Daniel
Freislingers home was withdrawn by him due to his business being located
elsewhere. No action required.
-
243
Bangor Street, Variance request was approved that Mr. Jeff Moores 960 square foot modular home be allowed in
the City. He intends to add a
sunroom/mud room or other addition that will bring the home into compliance of
the 1,000 square foot that or ordinance requires.
Denise Foot made the motion to approve.
Support from Phil Wiles. The
motion carried.
LABOR
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Denise made a motion to authorize the City Manager to engage
Attorney John Dewane to review the City Charter, the Employee Handbook and Labor
Agreements. Individual vote of the
Council: (Yes) D. Foot, B. Johnson,
N. Johnson, A. Kriesten, P. Wiles (No) R. Sutherby.
RESOLUTION
#00-14: Denise Foot made a motion to adopt the resolution for Housing
Assistance Applications to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Support from Norm Johnson. The
motion carried.
KIDS
PLACE: Barbara Johnson made a motion to accept a donation of
$1,482.42 for a wheelchair swing for Kids Place and authorize City Manager to
purchase. Support from Alice
Kriesten. The motion carried.
PAY
INCREASES:
-
Alice
Kriesten made a motion for Sergeant Boehme after his 3-month evaluation to be
placed at an hourly salary of $13.50. Support
from Denise Foot. The motion
carried.
-
Denise
Foot made a motion for Officer Kahn to be placed as the new School Liaison and
be placed at an hourly salary of $11.00. Support
from Barbara Johnson. The motion
carried.
Norm
Johnson made a motion to pay the following bills:
General
Fund
..$37,183.25
Major Streets
Fund
.
8,820.44
Local Streets Fund
2,236.52
Fire Assessment Fund
. 85.40
DDA Fund
14,752.57
Sewer Fund
10,204.02
Water Fund
22,897.38
Motor Equipment Fund
.
12,152.81
Trust & Agency Fund
1.96
Cemetery Trust Fund
.
341.57
TOTAL
..$108,657.92
Support
from Phil Wiles. The motion
carried.
Alice
Kriesten made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:18 p.m. to discuss the
Department Head Labor Agreement. Support
from Phil Wiles. The motion
carried.
The
Executive Session was closed and meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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George W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise
Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, and Phil Wiles.
Shad Sutherby was excused.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Alice Kriesten made a motion to accept the minutes of the
October 2, 2000 meeting. Denise
Foot supported. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ABB
FIRE AGREEMENT: Denise Foot made a motion to adopt Resolution #00-12 for
Intergovernmental Agreement and the operational Agreement between the City of
Bangor and the ABB Fire District to provide Health Care Coverage for the ABB
Fire Chief. Further, to authorize
the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the documents on behalf of the City.
Support from Norm Johnson. The
motion carried.
AFLAC
AGREEMENT: Barbara Johnson made a motion to adopt the Agreement with
AFLAC and to authorize the City Manager to execute the documents. Support from
Denise Foot. The motion carried.
PEERLESS-MIDWEST
PROPOSAL FOR WELL #8 OVERHAUL: Alice Kriesten made a
motion to accept the quote from Peerless-Midwest and authorize the overhaul of
Well #8 not to exceed $15,000. Support
from Phil Wiles. The motion
carried.
PHYSICAL
STANDARDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: No action was conducted.
CEMETERY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Denise Foot made a motion
to accept the recommendations and adopt various cemetery fees as recommended by
the Cemetery Committee. Support
from Barbara Johnson. The motion
carried.
WELL
ABANDONMENT GRANT: Denise Foot made a motion to authorize the City Manager to
prepare and submit an Abandoned Well Management Grant application to the MDEQ.
Support from Norm Johnson. The
motion carried.
BRIDGE
REPAIR FUNDING: Denise Foot made a motion to authorize the City Manager to
prepare and submit a Local Road Safety application to MDOT and to the MDOT Rural
Road Task Force. Support from
Barbara Johnson. The motion
carried.
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION: Norm
Johnson made a motion to purchase a Wood Chipper Bandit Model 90W, price
$15,455 and a Snow Pusher Pro Tech SP 16 Blade, price $4,580 with financing
by 5th/3rd Bank. Support
from Barbara Johnson. The motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS
RELIABLE
DISPOSAL AGREEMENT: No action was conducted.
Barbara
Johnson made a motion to pay the following bills:
General
Fund
$25,292.32
Major Streets Fund
794.75
Local Streets Fund
.
650.14
Fire Assessment Fund
154.49
EDC Fund
..
773.31
Capital Improvement Debt Fund
9,337.00
Sewer Fund
.
2,372.71
Water Fund
..
4,589.39
Motor Equipment Fund
10,294.02
TOTAL
.$54,258.13
Support
from Norm Johnson. The motion
carried.
Barbara
Johnson made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. to discuss the Department Head Labor Agreement.
Support from Denise Foot. The
motion carried.
Denise
Foot made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Support from Barbara Johnson. The
motion carried.
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George W. Sink, Mayor Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL
CALL:
Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise Foot, Barbara
Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Shad Sutherby and Phil Wiles.
Norm Johnson was absent.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Alice Kriesten made a motion to accept the minutes of the
September 18, 2000 meeting. Phil
Wiles supported. The motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
STREET
ADMINISTRATOR: Alice Kriesten made a motion to designate Cherokee Thompson
as the new Street Administrator. Support
from Phil Wiles. The motion
carried.
ON GOING BUSINESS
TRICK-OR-TREAT: Barbara Johnson made a motion to set Halloween
Trick-or-Treating for Tuesday, October 31, 2000 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m. Support from Alice
Kriesten. The motion carried.
STREET
BIDS: Denise Foot made a motion to accept the bid of Klett
Construction for $60,400.00 for street improvements.
Support from Barbara Johnson. The
motion carried.
RELIABLE
DISPOSAL AGREEMENT: Barbara Johnson made a motion to authorize the Mayor and the
Clerk to complete and sign on behalf of the City, the contract and
specifications with Reliable Disposal, Inc. if there are no major changes and
they are acceptable. Support from
Denise Foot. The motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Traffic Flow Study
3
Zoing/Ordinance Issues
Barbara
Johnson with the support of Shad Sutherby approved the payment of the following
bills:
General
Fund
$23,637.31
Major Streets Fund
7,299.61
Local Streets Fund
.
2,411.33
Fire Assessment Fund
.
721.45
DDA Fund
..
450.00
Sewer Fund
.
6,480.72
Water Fund
..
16,914.41
Motor Equipment Fund
6,706.27
Trust & Agency Fund
.. 610.97
TOTAL
$65,584.79
The
motion carried.
Alice
Kriesten made a motion to go into Executive Session to review proposed Labor
Agreement at 7:50 p.m. Support from
Barbara Johnson. The motion
carried.
Returned
from Executive Session at 8:23 p.m. and adjourned meeting at that time.
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George W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise
Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Shad Sutherby and Phil
Wiles.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Barbara Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of the
September 5, 2000 meeting. Phil
Wiles supported. The motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
STREET
PAVING PROPOSAL: Norm Johnson made a motion to accept the six year phased
approach for citywide street improvements and authorize the manager to solicit
quotes and engage contractors for street improvements, as targeted, at a cost
not to exceed $70,000 in this fiscal year (2000-2001). Support from Barbara Johnson.
The motion carried.
ON GOING BUSINESS
TRASH
AND RUBBISH ORDINANCE: Norm Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance #252 and
authorize the development of a contract with Reliable Disposal to provide weekly
curb-side trash and rubbish pick up for single and two-family residential zoned
parcels in the City of Bangor. Support
from Denise Foot. The motion
carried.
WASTEWATER
RECOMMENDATION: Barbara Johnson made a motion to authorize the City Manager
to accept and begin implementing all recommendations in the report and engage
the Rural Water Association and Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering as
recommended. Support from Denise
Foot. The motion carried.
CABLE
CONTRACT: Barbara Johnson made a motion to accept the cable contract
from Westmarc Development Joint Venture known as AT & T Broadband Franchise
Agreement making the following corrections by giving a 5% increase and 5 year
agreement. Support from Phil Wiles.
The motion carried.
TRICK
OR TREAT HOURS: No hours have been set until the manager attends the Van
Buren County Meeting for City Managers and they as a whole discuss hours for the
surrounding areas.
TRAFFIC
FLOW STUDY: Will proceed with the organizing of the traffic flow study
with special attention to the speeds coming into town, while working with the
State and Township to establish where the slow down point should be.
EXFILTRATION
STUDY: Proceeding as planned.
Denise
Foot with the support from Norm Johnson approved the payment of the following
bills:
General
Fund
..$
17,514.56
Major Streets Fund
.
1,368.81
Local Streets Fund
.. 471.65
Fire Assessment Fund
.
12,820.63
EDC Fund
343.00
Sewer Fund
..
3,208.81
Motor Equipment Fund
8,944.67
TOTAL
$
148,814.80
The
motion carried.
The
council went into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m. until 8:14 to discuss
litigation matters.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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George W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2000
MAYOR
GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL
CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise
Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Shad Sutherby.
Phil Wiles was absent.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Alice Kriesten made a motion to accept the minutes of the
August 21, 2000 meeting. Barbara
Johnson supported. The motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION
OF TRASH AND RUBBISH ORDINANCE # 252: Denise
Foot made a motion to accept the introduction.
Support from Norm Johnson. The
motion carried.
PARADE
REQUEST: Norm Johnson made a motion to accept the request from Bangor
Public Schools for a homecoming parade on September 22, 2000 at 4:45 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. upon the approval from MDOT for blocking off traffic on M-43.
Support from Denise Foot. The
motion carried.
TRAFFIC
SIGNS: The request from a few residents along Morrison, Hamilton and
Alexander Streets would like the City to consider placement of stop signs to
bread up the flow of traffic along those streets. Alice Kriesten made a motion to table until the City Manager
has some time to get some traffic studies completed. Support from Barbara Johnson.
The motion carried.
TRICK-OR-TREAT
DAY AND HOURS: Halloween this year falls on a Tuesday. Barbara Johnson made a motion to table until we can find out
when and what time other Citys or Townships are doing their Halloween
festivities.
OLD BUSINESS
WELLHEAD
PROTECTION ORDINANCE:
Barbara Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance #251 and the
Environmental Check List noting that their effective date would be 20 days after
publishing. Support from Denise
Foot. The motion carried.
TRASH
AND RUBBISH MEETING UPDATE:
Discussion regarding the first meeting only 3 citizens were present, but
all were in favor of the trash and rubbish pick-up.
The next meeting will be Saturday, September 9th at City Hall
at 1:00 p.m.
KIDS
PLACE DONATION AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT: Alice Kriesten made a
motion to accept a donation in the amount of $3,110.00 from the Kids Place
Committee and authorize the purchase of handicapper playground equipment from
Game Time in the same amount. Support
from Denise Foot. The motion
carried.
Norm
Johnson with the support for Denise Foot approved the payment of the following
bills:
General
Fund
.$46,473.43
Major
Streets Fund
..
.
2.157.24
Local Streets Fund
..
.
1,120.01
Fire Assessment Fund
.
2,094.21
DDA Fund
.
3,402.00
Sewer Fund
...
9,147.63
Water Fund
11,460.51
Motor Equipment Fund
.
6,192.33
TOTAL
$82,047.36
The
motion carried.
Alice
Kriesten made a motion to go into Closed Session at 8:22 p.m.regarding hourly and department head negotiations
on the contracts. Support from
Denise Foot. The motion carried.
Norm
Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. after coming from
Closed Session. Support from
Barbara Johnson. The motion
carried.
George
W. Sink, Mayor
Adeline Starks, City Clerk
CITY OF BANGOR COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING MAY 30, 2000
MAYOR PRO-TEM PHIL WILES CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. as Mayor George Sink was sitting with the ABB Fire District Board.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Shad Sutherby and Phil Wiles. Council Member Denise Foot was absent.
ALSO PRESENT: Also in attendance were Larry Nielsen, City Manager, the ABB Fire District Board, the Board of Trustees for Bangor Township and Arlington Township, Ms. KeVen Richcreek, Fire Board bookkeeper, and various firefighters.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The City Council and the other Boards approved the agenda as presented.
BUSINESS AT HAND:
After discussion it was agreed - by consensus of all Boards and the Bangor City Council - to continue to seek a full time Fire Chief. However, each Township and City also agreed by consensus to direct the ABB Fire District Board to seek such a person at not more than a total of $50,000 for salary, fringe benefits and insurance.
The ABB Fire District Board agreed to accept the direction and the cap on total compensation for a full time chief.
After considerable discussion all Boards and the City Council agreed to amend the current funding formula as follows: 1.) Population (1990 Census) as in the current agreement would be used; 2.) Square miles as in the current formula would be used; 3.) Fire Calls (1997, 1998 and 1999) as provided by the part-time Chief on May 23, 2000 would be used; and, 4.) Non-agricultural taxable value would be used with the following adjustment: The taxable value in the area of Arlington Township covered by the Lawrence Township fire department would be subtracted from Arlington Townships non-agricultural taxable value. Supervisor William Colgren was to advise Larry Nielsen as soon as possible what the taxable value would be Arlington Township. Nielsen will make adjustments and advise all parties of the formula and shares. A sample of the tentative formula and the shares are attached.
The City Council members unanimously accepted the funding formula on a motion by Alice Kriesten. Phil Wiles supported the motion.
The ABB Fire District Board agreed to accept the funding formula.
a. After discussion all Boards and the City Council agreed by consensus - to set asside the funds currently held in accounts 114 and 115 at the 5/3 Bank as restricted funds for equipment. The amount as of an April bank statement was $152,285.
The Fire District Board voted affirmatively to restrict the amount for major equipment.
b. After discussion all parties agreed by consensus not to change at this time the proposed ABB Fire District Budget except for the amount to raise by millage (see next item) and an offsetting transfer from prior year surpluses (fund balance). A revised budget is attached.
The Fire District Board also agreed to adjust the budget accordingly.
After discussion all Boards and the City Council agreed to apportion $180,000 (as per the agreed upon formula) between the members.
Further, all Boards and the City Council agreed to apportion each member $10,000 as their share for the restricted major equipment fund.
The City Council voted unanimously to accept the levy that was based on the Citys share of the $180,000 and the $10,000 equipment fund contribution. Phil Wiles offered the motion with support from Alice Kriesten.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Norm Johnson moved and Richard Sutherby supported a motion to adjourn at 9:33 p.m. The motion carried.
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Mayor Pro-tem Phil Wiles
Respectfully submitted by Larry Nielsen
SYNOPSIS of the MINUTES of the SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BANGOR on May 30, 2000
MAYOR PRO-TEM PHIL WILES CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. as Mayor George Sink was sitting with the ABB Fire District Board. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Shad Sutherby and Phil Wiles. Council Member Denise Foot was absent. ALSO PRESENT: Also in attendance were Larry Nielsen, City Manager, the ABB Fire District Board, the Board of Trustees for Bangor Township and Arlington Township, Ms. KeVen Richcreek, Fire Board bookkeeper, and various firefighters.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: All approved the agenda as presented.
BUSINESS AT HAND: Fire Chief - After discussion it was agreed - by consensus of all Boards and the Bangor City Council - to continue to seek a full time Fire Chief. However, each Township and City also agreed by consensus to direct the ABB Fire District Board to seek such a person at not more than a total of $50,000 for salary, fringe benefits and insurance. The ABB Fire District Board agreed to accept the direction and the cap on total compensation for a full time chief.
Funding Formula - After discussion all Boards and the City Council agreed to amend the current funding formula as follows: 1.) Population (1990 Census) as in the current agreement would be used; 2.) Square miles as in the current formula would be used; 3.) Fire Calls (1997, 1998 and 1999) as provided by the part-time Chief on May 23, 2000 would be used; and, 4.) Non-agricultural taxable value would be used with the following adjustment: The taxable value in the area of Arlington Township covered by the Lawrence Township fire department would be subtracted from Arlington Townships non-agricultural taxable value. Supervisor William Colgren was to advise Larry Nielsen as soon as possible what the taxable value would be Arlington Township. Nielsen will make adjustments and advise all parties of the formula and shares.
The City Council members unanimously accepted the funding formula on a motion by Alice Kriesten. Phil Wiles supported the motion. The ABB Fire District Board agreed to accept the funding formula.
2000-2001 Fire District Budget - After discussion all Boards and the City Council agreed (by consensus) to set aside the funds currently held in accounts 114 and 115 at the 5/3 Bank as restricted funds for equipment. The amount was $152,285. The Fire District Board voted affirmatively to restrict the amount for major equipment.
After discussion all parties agreed (by consensus) not to change (at this time) the proposed ABB Fire District Budget except for the amount to raise by millage (see next item) and an offsetting transfer from prior year surpluses (fund balance). The Fire District Board also agreed to adjust the budget accordingly.
Setting of Amount to Levy - After discussion all Boards and the City Council agreed to apportion $180,000 (as per the agreed upon formula) between the members. Further, all Boards and the City Council agreed to apportion each member $10,000 as their share for the restricted major equipment fund. The City Council voted unanimously to accept the levy that was based on the Citys share of the $180,000 and the $10,000 equipment fund contribution. Phil Wiles offered the motion with support from Alice Kriesten.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Norm Johnson moved and Richard Sutherby supported a motion to adjourn at 9:33 p.m. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Larry Nielsen
CITY OF BANGOR
COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 17, 2000
MAYOR GEORGE SINK CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor George Sink and Council Members Denise Foot, Barbara Johnson, Norm Johnson, Alice Kriesten, Shad Sutherby and Phil Wiles. All Members were present.
ALSO PRESENT: Also in attendance were Larry Nielsen, City Manager, Mr. and Mrs. Spicher, Logan Nicholson and County Commissioner Doug DeLeo.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Phil Wiles, with support from Norm Johnson, moved to approve the minutes of April 4, 2000 Council Meeting. The motion carried.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: County Commissioner Doug DeLeo made a presentation to the Council. Presented was a framed piece of the old but refurbished Courthouse Dome. Mr. DeLeo thanked the Citizens of Bangor, and the County, for their patience and support of the restoration project. He also told a little history of the dome. Mayor Sink thanked Commissioner DeLeo for the presentation.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Spicher, 121 West High Street, asked about the Citys effort to remove junk and disabled vehicles from City properties. He also asked about the Citys plans to improve High Street. Mayor Sink and Manager Nielsen responded.
Mr. Logan Nichelson asked about requirements that may be necessary to establish a portable barbecue business at various City properties. Manager Nielsen arranged to talk with Mr. Nicholson after the meeting.
NEW BUISNESS:
The County desired contract for the purchase and governance of the 800 MHz radios for the Police Department was discussed. Among the City concerns were: 1.) Insurance, 2.) Indetification and 3.) License fees. While those present doubted the County intended to increase the Citys costs for insurance or hold the City liable for failures of County Personnel of equipment, it was agreed to hold off action on the agreement until the next meeting when it is hoped to have more answers.
Alice Kriesten moved and Norm Johnson supported a motion to elect Phil Wiles as Mayor ProTem. The motion carried.
ON GOING BUISNESS:
Denise Foot moved and Barbara Johnson supported a motion to name Norm Johnson as the City Council appointee to the Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Authority. The motion carried.
Denise Foot mentioned that the Bangor Area Arts Council will select local artists to hang their works at City Hall.
It was agreed to meet at 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2000 to conduct the first 2000-2001 Budget workshop.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Barbara Johnson moved and Shad Sutherby supported a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $95,114.54. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Phil Wiles moved and Barbara Johnson Supported a motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. The motion carried.
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Mayor George Sink Respectfully
submitted by Larry Nielsen
BANGOR CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 20, 2000 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
The meeting of the Bangor City Council was called to order by Mayor Sink on March 20, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
All joining together in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk took the roll:
PRESENT: R. Couey, D. Foot, B. Johnson, A. Kriesten, and G. Sink. N. Johnson and P. Wiles were both excused.
A. Kriesten made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2000. Support from B. Johnson, with all voting yes.
R. Couey made a motion to approve the solicitation request for the Bangor Lions Club White Cane Drive which will be the last week of April and the first week of May. Support from D. Foot, with all voting yes.
B. Johnson made a motion to appoint Jane Rainey (filling the former position of Duane Jones) and Darlene Cain to full a newly required tenant seat to the Bangor Housing Commission. Support from R. Couey, with all voting yes.
A.Kriesten made a motion to appoint Lu Robertson (2nd term) Jane Rainey (2nd term) and Mary Lou Wiles (1st full term) to the Bangor Arts Council. Support from B. Johnson, with all voting yes.
B. Johnson made a motion to reschedule the regular council meeting on April 3rd due to the City Elections for April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Support from R. Couey, with all voting yes.
B. Johnson made a motion to have the City Attorney start the abatement process of the alley by Freestone Pickle Co. Support from A. Kriesten, with all voting yes.
A. Kriesten made a motion to remove the Citys interest in parcel 635-A1 which was incorrectly given to the City by the sellers of the parcel to Freestone Pickle Co. Support from D. Foot, with all voting yes.
D. Foot made a motion to update Resolution to appoint City Manager, Larry Nielsen as the authorized official to receive state and federal surplus property for public purposes. Support from B. Johnson, with all voting yes.
B. Johnson made a motion to enforce smoking is prohibited in any City-owned, managed, operated and/or leased facility or vehicle. Support from D. Foot, with all voting yes.
B. Johnson made a motion to table the order and placement of the band and basketball signs until the April 4th meeting so the complete council could be present. Support from R. Couey, with all voting yes.
A. Kriesten made a motion to adopt Bangor Pride 2000 Program and for City Manager, Larry Nielsen to establish a procedure to seek compliance with various City Ordinances. Support from B. Johnson, with all voting yes.
B. Johnson made a motion in lieu of current and near-future financial projections for the City of Bangor, the City Council hereby adopts a policy not to offer additional Brownfield incentives that require the capture of local real property taxes. Further, the City manager is hereby directed to communicate this policy to all as may be appropriate. Support from D. Foot, with all voting yes.
D. Foot made a motion to pay the following bills:
General Fund ..$13,940.44
Major Streets Fund . 3,914.22
Local Streets Fund .. 1,627.01
Fire Assessment Fund . 135.67
Sewer Fund 2,673.70
Water Fund . 6,748.20
Motor Equipment Fund .. 8,501.63
Trust & Agency Fund 2,922.73
Cemetery Fund .. 286.87
TOTAL $40,750.47
Support from B. Johnson, with all voting yes.
Discussion on the following: Spring Clean up to be set for April 24th thru April 30th. Working on Don Mora Park as planned. City Manager to chick with City Attorney regarding sidewalk replacement on whos responsibility it is. Budget workshop set for April 17th at 10:00 a.m. City Halls roof is in the process of getting estimates.
B. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Support from D. Foot with all voting yes.
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George W. Sink,
Mayor Adeline
M. Starks, City Clerk .
BANGOR CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
BANGOR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
A regular meeting of the Bangor City Council was called to order by Mayor Sink on January 17, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
All joining together in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk took the roll:
PRESENT: Couey, Foot, B. Johnson, N. Johnson, Kriesten, Sink and Wiles
B. Johnson made a motion to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2000. Support from Foot, with all voting yes.
Kriesten made a motion to instruct the City Manager to implement the Auditors' recommendations and have department heads make corrections where need be. Seconded by Wiles, with all voting yes.
Wiles made a motion to change the sign at Industrial Park entrance to read "Ollie Hosier/Industrial Park. The road will be changed to Industrial Park Road and there might be a possibility to rename Morrison Street, north of Monroe, to Ollie Hosier Court. Support from B. Johnson, with all voting yes.
N. Johnson made a motion of offering Larry Nielson the job as City Manager subject to getting a contract agreement. Support from Foot, with all voting yes.
There was a discussion on the conditions of Don Mora Ball Park and Norm Johnson volunteered to work with the schools and the surrounding townships to find funds to get the park in good condition.
No action was taken on the discussion on proposed Fire Chief position.
Foot made a motion for the City Manager to have Fleis & Vanderbrink to work up a current estimate on the street work and related improvements to be done on Arlington St. from Center St. to the west city limits. Support from Kriesten, with all voting yes.
Foot made a motion to pay the following bills:
General Fund………………………$34,993.29
Major Streets Fund……………....… 2,915.91
Local Streets Fund…………………. 1,319.03
Fire Assessment Fund……………… 4,418.38
EDC Fund……………………..…….. 514.97
Sewer Fund…………………...…… 2,578.10
Water Fund…………………...……. 4,703.09
Motor Equipment Fund……….…….. 5,233.80
Trust & Agency Fund……………….59,014.88
Cemetery Trust Fund………………….. 294.97
TOTAL……………………………………………… $115, 976.72
Support from Wiles, with all voting yes.
Kriesten made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. Support from Couey, with all voting yes.
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