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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 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, May 10, 2016.
Pastor Mary Sweet, Crestwood United Reformed 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, Commissioners Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, Byron
Turnquist, Ken Johnson, Debra Warren, and Willie German, Jr., City Manager
Franklin Peterson, City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk Ann Meisch.
Absent: Vice-Mayor Eric Hood
2016-37 HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. Miss Basketball Runner up – Mardrekia Cook
Mayor Stephen J. Gawron presented a resolution and a street sign noting the
accomplishment to Ms. Mardrekia Cook – a Muskegon Big Red.
2016-38 INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
A. Carla Flanders, Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce Regarding the
Beautification Project for Sherman Corridor
Carla Flanders from the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce gave a
presentation on the efforts for a Beautification Project of the Sherman Corridor –
beginning at US31 and going all the way to Beach Street. Five municipalities are
included in this effort.
2016-39 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the April 26, 2016 Regular City
Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. National Bike to Work Week Proclamation City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City Commission is asked to adopt a proclamation
supporting National Bike to Work Week June 13 – 17, 2016.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the proclamation.
F. Permanent Traffic Control Order-Installation of “Yield” signs at the
intersection of Miner Avenue and Denmark Street, TCO #23-(2016)
Department of Public Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to install permanent “YIELD” signs at
east-bound and west-bound Miner Avenue at Denmark Street per Traffic Control
Order #23-(2016).
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Cost of signage and installation of such at Miner Avenue @
Denmark Street.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to install traffic control signage per
Traffic Control Order #23-(2016).
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner German, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Items C, D, E,
and G.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Warren, German, and Rinsema-
Sybenga
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2016-40 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
C. Special Event Liquor License – Farmer’s Market City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Muskegon Farmer’s Marker would like to try out a
few new events this year and allow alcoholic beverages, including spirits.
Proceeds will benefit the Power of Produce.
The following dates are being requested: June 30, July 7, July 28, August 11,
and September 24th.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $50 permit from the State for every date requested.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Johnson, to approve
the request for special event liquor licenses for the Farmer’s Market.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, and
Turnquist
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
D. CDBG/HOME Budget Recommendations Community and
Neighborhood Services Department (CNS)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To accept the recommendations of the Administration
and Citizen’s District Council in regards to the 2016 CDBG/HOME Budget
Allocations for CNS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: To finalize the budget for the CNS department and
direct staff to publish the approved budgets for the 2016 CDBG/HOME
Allocations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To accept and approve the recommended 2016
CDBG and HOME Budgets for CNS.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Citizen’s District Council has made their
recommendations.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to accept and approve the recommended 2016 CDBG and HOME budgets for
CNS.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, and
Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
E. Zeno’s Italian Ice Concession 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 Gregg Reed of Zeno’s Italian Ice, LLC, at Pere
Marquette Park, located within the City of Muskegon, to sell various products
from a mobile vending trailer.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Concession revenue is 10% of gross receipts. Commission
revenue is unknown at this time as this is the first year in business for the
concessionaire at City of Muskegon Parks.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize DPW staff to enter into concession
agreement with Gregg Reed of Zeno’s Italian Ice, LLC.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Johnson, to
authorize DPW staff to enter into concession agreement with Gregg Reed of
Zeon’s Italian Ice, LLC.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, and
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
G. Removal of Street Lights in the Downtown Area Department of Public
Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to enter into agreement with
Consumer’s Energy to remove 44 street lights in the areas between Muskegon –
Webster – Fourth – and Spring. Consumer’s Energy has offered to remove those
lights at a cost of $25,521.
The estimated annual savings to the City is over $900 per month for an estimated
payback time of less than 3 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $25,521.00
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize staff to enter into an agreement with
Consumer’s Energy to remove 44 street lights in the area between Muskegon –
Webster – Fourth – and Spring.
ORIGINAL MOTION
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Consumer’s Energy to remove
44 street lights in the area between Muskegon – Webster – Fourth – and Spring.
MOTION TO AMEND ORIGINAL MOTION
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Warren, to amend
the authorization agreement to keep lights labeled as numbers 8, 24, 36, 49, 55,
and 66. ~ NO VOTE ~
MOTION TO RESCIND MOTION TO AMEND ORIGINAL MOTION
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to rescind the motion to amend the authorization agreement to keep lights
labeled as numbers 8, 24, 36, 49, 55, and 66.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Warren, and
German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, and
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2016-41 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consideration of Bids for: Monroe Reconstruction between Fourth &
Fifth Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To award the reconstruction for Monroe from Fourth to
Fifth to McCormick Sand, Inc. since they were the lowest responsible bidder with
a total bid price of $ 185,770.50.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The construction cost of $185,770.50 plus engineering cost
of an additional 15%.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: If awarded then budget will have to be revised to
reflect increase in the cost.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the contract to McCormick Sand for a bid
price of $185,770.50.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson,
to award the contract to McCormick Sand for a bid price of $185,770.50 for the
reconstruction of Monroe between Fourth and Fifth.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Warren, German, and Rinsema-
Sybenga
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Chief Lewis invited everyone to attend a mixer at Mona Lake Park that is being
hosted by the City of Muskegon Heights and the Muskegon Rotary Club
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Commissioner German question the removal of picnic tables at the park on
Monroe between Fourth and Fifth and his questions were addressed by City
Manager, Frank Petersen and Chief of Police, Jeff Lewis.
Commissioner German attended an Urban Policy Workshop and said that there
was a good turnout.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public Comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk
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