REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, April 03, 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 April 3, 2023 Meeting Agenda

2. B.Approve March 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes

• 3.20.23CCMN.pdf (0.17 MB)

3. C.Approve the March 20, 2023 Closed Session Minutes

4. D.Approve the March 20, 2023 Workshop Minutes

• 3.20.23CCWSMN.pdf (0.19 MB)

5. E.Approval of Invoices in the amount of $29,555.15

• invoices to council.pdf (0.43 MB)

6. F.Appointments, Resignations

   Reappoint to Planning:  Gregg Freeman, Kelli Heneghan, Paul Buszka - Term Ending 2026
   Reappoint to Assessing Board of Review:  Maria Droz - Term Ending 2026
   Reappoint to Douglas Brownfield Authority:  Rob Naumann, Mary Fechtig - Term Ending 2026

   Motion to approve the April 3, 2023 Consent Calendar. - roll call vote

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

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

1. A.John Thomas letter dated March 22, 2023

• John Thomas letter.pdf (0.41 MB)

2. B.Interurban Pensions (No Council Action Required)

• Interurban Pension communication.pdf (0.06 MB)

7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Ordinance 04-2023 Ethics - 1st Reading (No Council Action Required)

• Ord. 04-2023 Memo.pdf (0.30 MB)
• Redline Ordinance 04-2023.pdf (3.04 MB)
• Ethics Ordinance - 1st Read.pdf (0.12 MB)

2. B.Social District Permit - Wild Dog Grille LLC
   
   Motion to approve the Wild Dog LLC application for a Social District Permit as required by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). - roll call vote

• Wild Dog Grille Memo.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Wild Dog LLC .pdf (0.67 MB)

3. C.Special Event - Town Crier Race

   Motion to approve the special event application for the June 17, 2023 Town Crier Race, with the condition the organizers meet at least twice with the Chief of Police and Director of Public Works to discuss any changes or updates to the event. - roll call vote

• Town Crier Memo.pdf (0.12 MB)
• TCR23~06~17 Douglas.pdf (9.07 MB)

4. D.Award Blue Star Highway Storm Drain/Sidewalk Project 

   Motion to award Compton, Inc. of South Haven, MI the 333 Blue Star Highway storm drain and Sidewalk project for $98,327 and amend the budget by $11,327. - roll call vote

• 23-04-03 333 Blue Star Highway Drain,Sidewalk Project.pdf (0.10 MB)

5. E.Aquatic Weed Control Contract

   Motion to approve Aquatic Doctor's 2023 contract in the amount of $71,875 for treatment of invasive aquatic weeds from Douglas Harbor from Schultz Park to Union Street Boat Launch. - roll call vote

• 23-04-03 Aquatic Weed Control Contract Renewal 2023.pdf (0.50 MB)

6. F.Five Year Recreation Plan - Council Discussion Item

   Motion to appoint an ad hoc Parks and Recreation Committee to represent the City of Douglas with the development of the 2024-2029 Parks and Recreation Plan. - roll call vote

• 23-04-03 - Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan.pdf (0.11 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 - 

• Neal - Directors Report March 2023.pdf (0.20 MB)

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

11.COUNCIL COMMENTS

12.MAYOR’S REPORT/COMMENTS

13.CLOSED SESSION

Motion to enter into closed session per the Open Meetings Act, section MCL 15.268(d) and MCL 15268(h)  to consider the purchase of real property up to the time an option to purchase real property is obtained, and to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statue. - roll call vote

Motion to enter from closed session and revisit the regular meeting of City Council. - roll call vote

14.ADJOURNMENT

Please Note – The City of the Village of Douglas (the “City”) is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact Pamela Aalderink, City Clerk, at (269) 857-1438, or clerk@douglasmi.gov to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN