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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 26, 2016
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City Hall,
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
Pastor Matthew Sharpe, Evanston Avenue Baptist Church, opened the meeting
with prayer, after which the Commission and public recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Gawron, Vice-Mayor Eric Hood, Commissioners Byron
Turnquist, Ken Johnson, Debra Warren, Willie German, Jr., and Dan Rinsema-
Sybenga, City Manager Franklin Peterson, City Attorney John Schrier, and City
Clerk Ann Meisch.
2016-31 HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. 2015 Outstanding Citizenship Awards Presentation
Renae Hesselink, Bob Fountain, and Allen Serio were all recognized for receiving
the 2015 Outstanding Citizenship Award. George Washington Carver Walker, III,
was also recognized but was not in attendance at the meeting. The award
plaques were presented at a Rotary Luncheon.
2016-32 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the April 11, 2016 Worksession
Meeting and the April 12, 2016 Regular City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. Request to Fly the Norwegian Flag City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Sons of Norway are requesting permission to fly the
Norwegian Flag at City Hall on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in honor of Norway’s
Constitution Day (Independence Day).
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the request.
C. Fireworks Display Permit for Muskegon Country Club City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. is requesting approval of a
fireworks display permit for July 1, 2016, at the Muskegon Country Club, 2801
Lakeshore Drive. Fire Marshall Metcalf will inspect the fireworks on the day of the
event.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval contingent upon inspection of the
fireworks and approval of insurance.
E. Request to Purchase Docks for Hartshorn Launch Ramp Department of
Public Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to contract with the sole-source supplier
Stabil-Float Systems, LLC, of Grant Michigan, to replace two floating docks at
the Hartshorn Launch Ramp.
The current docks are over 10 years old and no longer buoyant. Exact
replacement cost would be more expensive and less durable than the Stabil-
Float option.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $19,540.00 dollars from the Marina Fund.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to hire Stabil-Float Systems, LLC.
F. City – MDOT Agreement – Laketon Avenue from Lakeshore to Nevada
Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approve the contract with MDOT for the Laketon
Avenue construction between Lakeshore & Nevada and approve the resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: MDOT’s participation is limited to the approved federal
funds of $400,000. The estimated total construction cost is $1,473,000 plus
engineering cost.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time, however, a portion of the project
cost is budgeted in this fiscal year and the other portion will be budgeted for in
2016/2017 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract and resolution authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign both.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item D.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
and Turnquist
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2016-33 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
D. Beach Fit, Fitness Classes, Business Contract for City of Muskegon Parks
Department of Public Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is asking permission to enter into a 1-year
contractual agreement with Brenda Boterenbrood of BeachFit, LLC, at Pere
Marquette Park, located within the City of Muskegon, to conduct fitness classes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Business revenue is 10% of gross receipts.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize DPW staff to enter into business
agreement with Brenda Boterenbrood of BeachFit LLC.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner German,
to authorize DPW staff to enter into business agreement with Brenda
Boterenbrood of BeachFit LLC.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
Turnquist, and Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2016-34 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing to Review and Receive Comments for 2016-2020 Five-year
Regional Consolidated and Annual Action Plans Community and
Neighborhood Services
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To conduct a public hearing on April 26, 2016 to receive
comments from the public concerning the 2016-2020 Five-year Regional
Consolidated and Action Plan developed by the Community and Neighborhood
Services Department.
After the public hearing, all comments received during the 30 day comment
period (April 13 – May 13) will be documented and included in the plans as
required.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City is required to submit the Five-year Regional
Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to receive 2016 allocations of CDBG and
HOME Investment Partnership Programs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Approve the budget at the next Commission Meeting
on May 10, 2016.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To direct staff to gather comments from the public and
to submit the Five-year Regional Consolidated and Action Plan to HUD after the
public comment period.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:
Shirley Green, 2574 Morton spoke in reference to the Plan.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson,
to close the public hearing and direct staff to gather comments from the public
and to submit the Five-year Regional Consolidated and Action Plan to HUD after
the public comment period.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
Johnson, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2016-35 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Third Quarter 2015-16 Budget Reforecast Finance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: At this time staff is transmitting the Third Quarter 2015-16
Budget Reforecast which outlines proposed changes to the budget that have
come about as a result of changes in revenue projections, policy priorities, labor
contracts, updated economic conditions, or other factors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Significant third quarter proposed adjustments to the
budget are as follows:
General Fund revenues are reforecast
General Fund expenditures are reforecast
Major Streets Fund
L C Walker Arena Fund
Public Improvement Fund
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: City Commission approval of this reforecast will
formally amend the City’s 2015-16 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to
approve the 2015-16 Budget Reforecast.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson,
Gawron, and Hood
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk
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