REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 20, 2024 07:00 PM 86 W CENTER ST., DOUGLAS MI

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1.CALL TO ORDER: By Mayor

2.ROLL CALL: By Clerk

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor

4.MOMENT OF SILENCE

5.CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A.Approve the Council Meeting Agenda for February 20, 2024

2. B.Approve the Council Regular Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2024

3. C.Approve the Joint City Council Brownfield Workshop Minutes for February 5, 2024

4. D.Approve Invoices in the amount of $45,448.01

5. E.Appointment - Greg Freeman - Full ZBA Member

6. F.Tentative FY 24/25 Budget Calendar

7. G.Proclamation - March 2024 - 22nd Annual March For Meals Month

8. H.Special Event - Annual Easter Parade, Egg Hunt, Bonnet Contest

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar of February 20, 2024. – roll call vote

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES, AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

7.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

1. A.Letter - Patrick Reaume

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.2024 Street Asset Management Plan - Presentation - Prein & Newhof 

2. B.Water Capital Improvements Plan - Presentation - Prein & Newhof

3. C.Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Services Budget Amendment
   
   Motion to approve an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget under the Brownfield fund, for $20,000.00 for Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP, to continue to provide legal services related to 200 Blue Star Highway. - roll call vote

4. D.Resolution 05-2024 - March Board of Review Dates
   
   Motion to adopt Resolution 05-2024, setting the March Board of Review dates. - roll call vote

5. E.Resolution 06-2024 - Budget Amendment FY 23-24
   
   Motion to adopt Resolution 06-2024, which outlines the amendments to the City of Douglas annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. - roll call vote

10.REPORTS

1. A.Commission/Committee/Boards

   1. Planning Commission
   2. Kalamazoo Lake Sewer Water
   3. Downtown Development Authority
   4. Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority
   5. Douglas Harbor Authority
   6. Douglas Brownfield Authority
   7. Fire Board
   8. Community Recreation
   9. Playground Committee

2. B.Administration Reports

11.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES, ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA)

12.COUNCIL COMMENTS

13.MAYOR’S REPORT/COMMENTS

14.ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

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