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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, October 29, 2025 04:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers, 7358 Market St., Mackinac Island, Michigan

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Additions to / Adoption of Agenda

V.Approval of Minutes

  1. a.Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held on October 15, 2025 

  2. b.Minutes of the Special Meeting, held on October 22, 2025

VI.Approval of the Treasurer's Report

  1. a.October 29, 2025 Treasurer's Report

VII.Approval of Payments for:

  1. a.October 30, 2025 Payroll Reports

  2. b.October 29, 2025 Payables

VIII.Committee Reports

IX.Correspondence

  1. a.Letter received from the Planning Commission 

X.Old Business

  1. a.Discussion and / or action regarding the Mackinac County Local Road Improvement Program Intergovernmental Agreement 

  2. b.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by BC David Inc., to haul a large door & window package for replacement at the Gilmer Cottage – 7575 Main St. 

XI.New Business

  1. a.Discussion and / or action to adopt City Resolution No. 25-013, to fill the Chief of Police position

  2. b.Discussion and / or action to adopt City Resolution No. 25-012, to proceed with the collection of the 2025 CPI increase from Arnold Transit & Shepler’s Ferry

  3. c.Discussion and / or action regarding the Winter Service Agreement Deviation Amendment 

  4. d.Request for approval to adopt City of Mackinac Island Resolution No. 25-011 – Public Act 152, Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act

  5. e.Request for approval to begin paying the MetLife (Dental Insurance) bill via ACH 

  6. f.Request for approval of a quote from Empiric Solutions to implement steps towards an eventual Windows programming update 

  7. g.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by Absolute Building Solutions

  8. h.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by Straits Area Chimney

  9. i.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by Mackinac Island Free Press

  10. j.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by ESGPW, LLC

  11. k.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by Corrigan Logistics

  12. l.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by Ojibwe Hazardous Abatement LLC, dba Pearson Asbestos Abatement

  13. m.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by NRC Builders 

  14. n.Request for approval of an Off-Island Business License Application, submitted by Michigan Towers

  15. o.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Michigan Towers, Inc., for work at the Chippewa Hotel 

  16. p.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by F&V Operations, for pump station cleaning at the Biddle Point Pump Station & Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Dept. of Public Works 

  17. q.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Cloverland Electric, for Dielectric testing of their utility trucks, located at 2248 Edison Rd. 

  18. r.Request for approval of (3) vehicle & (3) trailer permits, submitted by Cloverland Electric, for Davey Tree Service to perform Right Of Way tree trimming at various locations

  19. s.Request for approval for a Streets & Right of Way permit, submitted by AT&T, to bore fiber via the greenbelt from Chambers Corner to the Medical Center (7474 Market St.)

  20. t.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by NRC Builders LLC, for the delivery of the dumpster for work at the Grand Hotel 

  21. u.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Lakeview Hotel, to use a lift for exterior maintenance on the building 

  22. v.Request for approval of the following (3) vehicle & trailer permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, Horseman’s Association, 7156 British Landing Rd., to clear pastures

  23. w.Request for approval of (2) vehicle permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to clear concrete waste from the Ellinger residence, located at 1412 Church St.

  24. x.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to mulch trees at the Dobrowolski residence, 4210 Forest Dr. 

  25. y.Request for approval of (3) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to replace the sewer line at the Dorner residence, 6712 Huron Rd. (East Bluff)

  26. z.Request for approval of (5) vehicle permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to install water & sewer for the new housing at Mackinac Island Public School, 7846 Main St. 

  27. aa.Request for approval of (2) vehicle permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to haul materials in and out for landscapers at the Harbour View Inn, 6860 Main St. 

  28. bb.Request for approval of (3) vehicle permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to backfill foundation and install water & sewer at the Gromley build, 3939 Cedar Point Ln.

  29. cc.Request for approval of a vehicle & trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Plumbing & Heating, to move a job trailer to the Island House Hotel, 6966 Main St. 

  30. dd.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Plumbing & Heating, to drain & winterize buildings – Iroquois, Bicycle Street Inn, Island House, Chippewa Hotel 

  31. ee.Request for approval of temporary street closure, submitted by Spence Brothers, for work at the Windsor building, 1417 Hoban St. 

  32. ff.Request for approval of temporary sidewalk closure, submitted by Spence Brothers, for work at the Windsor building, 1417 Hoban St.

  33. gg.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Spence Brothers, for work at the Windsor building, 1417 Hoban St. 

  34. hh.Request for approval of (6) vehicle & (3) trailer permits, submitted by Spence Brothers, for continued work on the Grand Hotel façade project

  35. ii.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Absolute Building Solutions, for work at the Gromley build – 3939 Cedar Point Ln. 

  36. jj.Request for approval of (1) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by Straits Area Chimney, for chimney work at the Inn at Stonecliffe 

  37. kk.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Up North Construction & Restoration, for work at the Gromley (3939 Cedar Point Ln.) and Wenzel (Forest Bluff Lot #3) builds

  38. ll.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Bob Benser, for the delivery of trusses to his build at 1274 Mission Street 

  39. mm.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Bob Benser, to set trusses at his build at 1274 Mission Street

  40. nn.Request for approval of a Street Cut Permit, submitted by Tom Horn, to dig power to his property located off of Gallagher Ln. 

  41. oo.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Steve Schunk, to have kitchen cabinets delivered to his residence – 7714 Main St. 

  42. pp.Request for approval of (3) vehicle permits, submitted by North Point Building & Development, for work at May Cottage

  43. qq.Request for approval of (2) vehicle permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to install new water and sewer service for the Department of Public Works housing – 7574 7th Street 

  44. rr.Request for approval to enter in to closed session to discuss a confidential attorney-client privilege letter regarding ongoing litigation

XII.Miscellaneous / General Council Discussion / Additional Agenda Items

XIII.Adjournment