REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 16, 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.CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A.Approve the Council Meeting Agenda for January 16, 2024

2. B.Approve the Council Regular Meeting Minutes for January 3, 2024

• 1.3.2024 CC MINS.pdf (0.20 MB)

3. C.Approve Invoices in the amount of $36,285.80

• invoices to council.pdf (0.14 MB)

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar of January 16, 2024 – roll call vote

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

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Appointments/Reappointments
   Appointments - Lauren Vonk/DDA, Greg Freeman/KLSWA, Fran Ray/Fire Board
   Reappointments - Robert Sapita/DBRA

2. B.Deer Harvest Report - Discussion Item (R. Rank)

3. C.Tri-Community Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Second Reading - Public Hearing (L. Nocerini)
   
   Motion to open the public hearing for the Tri-Community Parks and Recreation Master Plan. - roll call vote
   
   1.  Administration Comments
   2.  Public Comments
   3.  Council Comments
   
   Motion to close the public hearing for the Tri-Community Parks and Recreation Master Plan. - roll call vote

• 24.1.16 - Parks and Rec- Second Reading.pdf (29.19 MB)

4. D.Resolution 1-2024 - Tri-Community Parks and Recreation Master Plan (L. Nocerini)
   
   Motion to adopt Resolution 1-2024, approving the Tri-Community Parks and Recreation Master Plan. - roll call vote

5. E.Resolution 03-2024 - Leaf and Brush Policy (L. Nocerini)
   
   Motion to adopt Resolution 03-2024, providing the leaf and brush policy for the residents of Douglas. - roll call vote

• 2024 Leaf and Brush Policy with Resolution.pdf (0.86 MB)

6. F.Ord. 01-2024 Real Property Surplus - 6825 W Wiley Road - First Reading (L. Nocerini)

• 6825 W Wiley - Surplus Ord - First Reading.pdf (0.28 MB)

7. G.Beery Field Tower Report (L. Nocerini)
   
   Motion to approve the City Administration to move forward with obtaining quotes to demolish the tower at Beery Field. - roll call vote 

• Tower at Beery Field January 16, 2024 Conucil Agenda Item.pdf (0.05 MB)

8. H.Douglas Clock Donation (L. Nocerini)
   
   Motion to approve the acceptance of the Douglas clock donation agreement subject to the City Attorney review and approval. - roll call vote

• Clock agreement and photo.pdf (0.97 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.Administration Reports

• treasurers report.pdf (0.40 MB)

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

11.COUNCIL COMMENTS

12.MAYOR’S REPORT/COMMENTS

13.ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

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 Laura Kasper, 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