Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, September 03, 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 August 20, 2025 

  2. b.Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting with the Mackinac Island Transportation Authority, held on August 27, 2025

VI.Approval of the Treasurer's Report

  1. a.September 3, 2025 Treasurer's Report

VII.Approval of Payments for:

  1. a.September 3, 2025 Payroll & Payables

VIII.Committee Reports

IX.Correspondence

  1. a.Letter of Resignation – Michael Gruits, Chief of Police 

X.Old Business

  1. a.Discussion and / or action regarding Zoning Board of Appeals make-up 

  2. b.Discussion and / or action regarding a request to utilize a portion of the City's Right of Way on Market Street (Benjamin Hill) for Andrew Doud’s “May House”

XI.New Business

  1. a.Charter / Spectrum update on Astrea acquisition and transition plan

  2. b.Discussion and / or action regarding an amendment to the City’s Noise Ordinance 

  3. c.Request for approval of a vehicle & trailer permit, submitted by Mackinac Island Fire Department, for annual hose testing with Fire Catt 

  4. d.Request for approval of two (2) vehicle permits, submitted by the US Secret Service 

  5. e.Request for approval of a NEW Business License Application for Rock Hardware LLC

  6. f.Request for approval of a Parade Permit, submitted by Straits Pride

  7. g.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Rick Tromble

  8. h.Request for approval of a two (2) foot ordinance deviation for a modular section – Bonzheim – 4311 Pine Cove Ln.

  9. i.Request for approval of (3) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by Darrow Brothers Excavating, for work at the Bonzheim property – 4311 Pine Cove Ln. 

XII.Miscellaneous / General Council Discussion / Additional Agenda Items

XIII.Adjournment