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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 24, 2011
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 24, 2011.
Vice Mayor Gawron opened the meeting with a prayer from Pastor Josh Dear
from the Lakeside Baptist Church after which the Commission and public recited
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Warmington, Vice Mayor Stephen Gawron,
Commissioners Sue Wierengo, Steve Wisneski, Chris Carter, Clara Shepherd, and
Lawrence Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier, and
City Clerk Ann Marie Becker.
2011-35 HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. 2010 Outstanding Citizenship Awards.
Commissioner Wierengo presented Outstanding Citizenship Awards to Connie
Nesbary and Dave Kendall.
2011-36 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the May 10th City Commission
Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. CDBG Program Administration Agreement – City of Muskegon/City of
Norton Shores. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon has contracted with the City of
Norton Shores to administer their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program since 2006. The current Agreement concludes on June 30, 2011. Staff
has negotiated a new Agreement that extends for two years (through June 30,
2013). In addition, Norton Shores agrees to provide the maximum
allowable CDBG costs per program year to the City of Muskegon, minus
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$1,000. This more accurately reflects the true administrative costs of the City of
Muskegon. The only other significant change is that the City of Muskegon staff
will do the IDIS reporting for Norton Shores. We currently do the IDIS reporting for
the City of Muskegon and adding the City of Norton Shores will save time in staff
communication between the two Cities in regards to reporting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Norton Shores will pay the maximum allowable
CDBG costs per program year to the City of Muskegon, minus $1,000 to
administer their CDBG program.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign.
C. 2011-2012 Michigan Municipal League Membership Dues. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval to pay the 2011-2012 MML dues in the amount
of $8,886. The MML is continuing the freeze on the membership dues, and the
elimination of the Environmental Affairs Assessment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: MML Dues $8,078
Legal Defense Fund $ 808
Total: $8,886
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
E. Resolution Approving Energy Efficiency Grant Application. PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the request to submit a grant application to
the Michigan Bureau of Energy Systems for an energy efficiency grant funded
through the Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
The City will be applying on behalf of the LC Walker Arena to upgrade and
retrofit current lighting systems throughout the building with energy efficient LED
lighting systems. This project will tie in with the lighting upgrades already
completed at the arena that were funded by the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant program. The project cost is estimated at around
$50,000 and the applicant is required to match at least 10%. The lessees of the
arena will be responsible for providing the match money for this project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request and sign the resolution.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Wierengo to approve
the Consent Agenda as read minus item D.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Wisneski, Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro,
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Warmington, and Wierengo
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2011-37 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
D. Gaming License Request from Muskegon Charter Boat Association.
CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Muskegon Charter Boat Association, 3040 Lakeshore
Drive, Muskegon, is requesting a resolution recognizing them as a non-profit
organization operating in the City for the purpose of obtaining a Gaming
License. They have been recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the State.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Wierengo to approve
the gaming license request from Muskegon Charter Boat Association.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo,
and Wisneski
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2011-38 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Summer Recreation Evening Activities Program (Justice Assistance
Grant)-YMCA. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon received a Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) in 2009. A portion of the funds were to be used for evening
recreation for youth over the course of two summers. The program was
implemented last year and staffed by the Leisure Services and Police
Departments. It was a successful program with youth between the ages of 13
and 25 engaged in basketball, volleyball, dance, movies and other activities.
The program will be hosted at the Muskegon High School, again, this summer.
Since the Leisure Services staff is no longer available to oversee the program,
staff has been working with the YMCA in an effort to transition the oversight of
the program to them. Fortunately, they have agreed to manage the program
and have submitted the proposal. In addition, they will be able to offer
swimming this summer (not available last year as improvements were being
made to the pool).
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposal from the YMCA totals $60,003.47, which is the
amount remaining in the JAG funds for this program.
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BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the proposal from the YMCA for the
“Summer Recreation Evening Activities Program” and authorize staff to enter
into a formal agreement with the YMCA.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve
the Summer Recreation Evening Activities Program with the YMCA and direct
staff to work with the YMCA to accommodate older ages.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo,
Wisneski, and Carter
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Resolution of Support for Lake Effect Boat Week – August 15-21, 2011.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Roger Zuidema of Lake Effect Boating has requested
that the City of Muskegon support Lake Effect Boat Week by approving a
resolution. Lake Effect Boat Week will include many activities, highlighting
Muskegon Lake.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution declaring August 15-21,
2011, as Lake Effect Boat Week and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner Shepherd to approve
the resolution declaring August 15-21, 2011, as Lake Effect Boat Week and
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign it.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter,
and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Marie Becker, MMC
City Clerk
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