City of Utica Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2017

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1 City of Utica Regular Council Meeting The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Dionne at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Sikora, Osladil, Terenzi, Cuddington, Dionne Absent: Czapski, Sylvester The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Dionne, Chief Coady led the pledge of allegiance at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of 11/14/17 Motion by Sikora, seconded by Terenzi, to approve the minutes of 11/14/17. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Maureen Niedieck Recognition Chief Coady presented Maureen Niedieck with her badge upon her retirement after 25 years of service to the City as a dispatcher. Mayor Dionne congratulated Maureen and presented her with a resolution on her retirement. Congratulations and best wishes were given by all. Krispy Kreme Conditional Use Request for Drive Thru Schoenherr Jason Kishmish, property owner, and Louis J Ciotti, were present to request permission to have a drive thru at the proposed Krispy Kreme location. This is an evolutionary store with viewing of donut making on-site. Adjacent locations have drive thru s. The Planning Commission and City Planners recommend approval. Motion by Mayor Dionne, seconded by Terenzi, to approve the conditional use required for a drive thru at Krispy Kreme, Schoenherr. Ken Sikora, councilman, stated he has a work relationship with Jason Kishmish. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. DPW- Bill Lang, Superintendent Water System Asset Mgmt. Plan Proposal Engineering Services Request Bill Lang, Superintendent, explained the proposal for professional engineering services from HRC Engineers, as a water system asset management plan is required by the State. Motion by Sikora, seconded by Cuddington, to approve the engineering service request, at a cost not to exceed $2,500 for preparation of the asset management report and additional field services of $7,880. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Water Service Contract GLWA Bill Lang, Superintendent, explained amendment no.3 to the water service contract with Great Lakes Water Authority changing exhibits A&B.

2 Page 2 of 5 Motion by Terenzi, seconded by Sikora, to approve amendment no.3 to the water service contact with Great Lakes Water Authority, as presented. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Bill Lang, Superintendent, informed all the Fire suppression on the third floor of Senior Housing is complete except for some special parts needed and drywall repair will begin shortly. Public Comments for Items Listed on the Agenda Tom Galazka, resident, stated he was against a five-year agreement for the fireworks request as they need to be accountable yearly. Mayor Dionne welcomed the Utica High School students in the audience. Unfinished Business Consent Business Correspondence Mayor Dionne reported on the correspondence from: Utica Education Association- thank you, Carol Ashman and Cathy McGrail Tree Lighting- thank you s. New Business Department Reports Mayor Dionne Library Board Appointment Motion by Mayor Dionne, seconded by Terenzi, to re-appoint Kelly Calandrino to the Library Board for a 5-year term. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Park Name Resolutions Motion by Sikora, seconded by Cuddington, to approve the resolution naming Memorial Park, as read by Mayor Dionne. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Motion by Terenzi, seconded by Mayor Dionne, to approve the resolution naming the Jacqueline K. Noonan Riverwalk Park, correcting on the south by Memorial Park. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Consumers Energy Franchise Renewal Ursula Warren, Consumers representative, was present to request renewing and approval of an ordinance granting Consumers Energy Company, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the City of Utica, for thirty years. Motion by Sikora, seconded by Terenzi, to approve Ordinance #169, Consumers franchise granted by the City, as presented. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED.

3 Page 3 of 5 Council Reports Mayor Dionne thanked all the sponsors of the Tree Lighting Festival, it was a great success. Bill Osladil, Councilman, informed all a home on Cass was presented on Channel 4 for their holiday decorations. He will be attending the MACRO and planning meetings. Assessing- Nancy Strehl, Assessor Mayor Dionne informed all of the upcoming retirement of Nancy Strehl, Assessor. She will be retiring in March of 2018 and thanked her for her years of service. Building- Jerry Hicks Fire- Kevin Wilseck, Chief Police- Sean Coady, Chief Treasurer- Philip Paternoster Administration- Beth Ricketts, City Clerk Nominating Petition Filing Deadline Resolution Beth Ricketts, City Clerk, read the resolution to change the nominating petition filing deadline as State law states it shall be 4p.m. on the 100 th day before the even-year general election. The City Charter states 4p.m. on the 12 Tuesday prior to the November election. State law takes precedence. Motion by Sikora, seconded by Osladil, to approve the nominating petition filing deadline resolution, as presented. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. MML Property & Liability Insurance Renewal Motion by Osladil, seconded by Sikora, to renewal the City s property and liability insurance with the Michigan Municipal League, at a cost of $121,453. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED Meeting & Office Closure Calendars Motion by Sikora, seconded by Terenzi, to approve the City council meeting and office closure dates for Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Library- Marsha Doege, Director Faith Terenzi, Councilwoman, reported the annual bake sale was a success. There are some items left, please stop in the Library for purchases.

4 Page 4 of 5 Downtown Development Authority Parks and Recreation Commission Historic District Commission City Attorney- Linda McGrail Belau Planning Commission Senior Housing Steering Committee Beninati Pools & Spa Height, Area & Material Waiver/ Approval Request Jacob Beninati, owner, was present to request height, square footage and material waiver for a new storage building at 6991 Auburn. He will be using the building for storage of covers and product. The City Planners and Planning Commission recommend approval. The Historic District Commission approved the materials of block and steel walls with a metal roof. Motion by Sikora, seconded by Cuddington, to approve the requested height from 15 to 24, area of 150 sq. to 3,060 sq. and materials as approve by HDC. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Energy Reduction Coalition Lighting Project Robert Florka, Jim Lenritto and John Hazel, ERC representatives, were present to explain and present LED lighting options to the City. ERC is a non-profit organization offering energy saving technologies, at no cost, payment to ERC are generated through cost savings of energy billings. Linda McGrail Belau, City Attorney, has some concerns with the contract. Motion by Osladil, seconded by Mayor Dionne, to table the ERC lighting project. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. General Sports Fireworks Requests Andy Applebee and Dana Schmidt, were present to request permission for a 5-year fireworks plan. They have adhered to the requirements this past season. Ken Sikora, councilman, would like to see a 1 one-year review if 5 years are approved. Motion by Terenzi, seconded by Sikora, to approve the request for 5 years of fireworks at the Jimmy John s Field, with a review of each year in January for any problems. Voting by roll, four ayes, one nay (Cuddington), motion CARRIED.

5 Page 5 of 5 Peter Lipp Marihuana Dispensary Request Pete Lipp, DPW employee, was present to explain his support of a marihuana dispensary due to his wife s experience with cancer and the medicinal use of marihuana. He would like a dispensary that is comfortable for patients to patronize. Bills Payable Motion by Terenzi, seconded by Sikora, to approve the payment of all bills as presented. Voting by roll, all ayes, motion CARRIED. Communication from the Public Adjournment As there were no further comments from the public, motion by Mayor Dionne, seconded by Osladil, to adjourn the meeting. Voting all ayes, motion CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Beth Ricketts CITY OF UTICA City Clerk