Legislative Policy Committee Minutes 08-24-2022

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                                CITY OF MUSKEGON
                          LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
                                      Minutes
                              Wednesday, August 24, 2022
                                      5:30 pm

Present: Commissioners St. Clair, Johnson, German, Hood (arrived 6:20 pm), and Emory.
Absent: Commissioner Ramsey and Gorman.

Approval of Minutes
Commissioner St. Clair moved, Commissioner Emory seconded, to approve the minutes
of May 25, 2022.

                                                            MOTION CARRIED.

Legislative Update - Pete Wills
Pete Wills reviewed several State policy issues, the fall General Election, Housing through
MSHDA, and Federal issues with the City Commission.

Flag Policy- Ann Meisch
Ann Meisch, City Clerk, provided a draft flag policy prohibiting the flying of any flag with
the exception of the United States of America, State of Michigan, County of Muskegon, and
City of Muskegon flag based on the recommendation of our City Attorney.

After discussion by the City Commission, the board added Sister Cities and visiting
dignitaries from the consulate and formally acknowledged by the Mayor and/or City
Commission may have the flag flown.

This policy will be taken to the City Commission for approval.

Commission Meetings - Call-In Option & Zoom Option for Non-Televised Meetings
Upon Request - Mayor Johnson
The Commission discussed making a zoom option available as a call-in. Staff stated concern
about the lack of staff to provide such a request. The City Commission stated the City Clerk's
Office should be the one to offer this service. The City Manager will review it.

Consideration of Requests from Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians - Mayor
Johnson
The City Commission indicated both tribes deserve recognition and respect from the City of
Muskegon.

Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner St. Clair to adjourn the
meeting at 6:50 pm.

                                                                   MOTION CARRIED.



                                                    Ann Marie Meisch, MMC
                                                         City Clerk

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