REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, September 06, 2023 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.CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A.Approve the Council Meeting Agenda for September 6, 2023

2. B.Approve the August 21, 2023 Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes

3. C.Approve the August 21, 2023 Council Regular Meeting Minutes

• 8.21.2023 CC MINS.pdf (0.20 MB)

4. D.Approve invoices in the amount of $46,605.51

• invoices to council.pdf (0.42 MB)

5. E.Resignations / Appointments -
   
   Greg Freeman Resignation - Planning Commission
   
   Tim Ketelhut Resignation - Downtown Development Authority

• Resignation - GFreeman PC.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Resignation -TK DDA.pdf (0.14 MB)

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar of September 6, 2023 – roll call vote

5.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES)

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. A.Resolution 27-2023 - Temporary Traffic Control Order (item tabled 8/10/2023)
   
   Motion to adopt Resolution 27-2023 and amend the Blue Star Corridor Capital Outlay account to fund the selected option for a temporary all-way stop at the intersection of Blue Star Highway and Wiley Road. - roll call vote

• 23-08-07 - BSH - Wiley Temporary Traffic Control MEMO.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Temp. Traffic Stop.pdf (0.23 MB)
• DRAFT Res. 27-2023 Temporary Traffic Control Order.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Temporary Traffic Order #1.pdf (0.02 MB)

8.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Special Event - Mount Baldhead Challenge
   
   Motion to approve the special event permit application from the Rotary Club of Saugatuck-Douglas and provide in kind support for the Mount Baldhead Challenge on September 9, 2023. - roll call vote

• 2023.9.6 - CC - Special Event - Mount Baldhead Challenge.pdf (0.82 MB)

2. B.City Manager Contract
   
   Motion to accept the proposed City Manager Employment Agreement for the new City Manager, Lisa Nocerini. - roll call vote

• 2023.9.6 - CC - City Manager Contract Approval.pdf (0.09 MB)
• City Manager Contract.pdf (0.24 MB)

3. C.Resolution 30-2023 - Budget Amendment FY 23-24
   
   Motion to adopt Resolution 30-2023, which outlines the amendments to the City of Douglas annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. - roll call vote

• budget amendments.pdf (0.22 MB)

4. D.Household Hazardous Waste Day and Styrofoam Collection Event
   
   Motion to approve the Tri-Community Recycling Committees request for monetary support for a Household Hazardous Waste Day and Styrofoam Collection event on September 26, 2023 in the amount of $2,000. - roll call vote

• 2023.9.6 - CC - HHW Cleanup Request.pdf (0.55 MB)

9.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.Staff Written Reports

   1. City Manager

10.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES)

11.COUNCIL COMMENTS

12.MAYOR’S REPORT/COMMENTS

13.ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

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