Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, May 14, 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 Special Joint Meeting of the Mackinac Island City Council and Transportation Authority 

2. b.Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held on April 30, 2025

VI.Approval of the Treasurer's Report

1. a.May 14, 2025 Treasurer's Report 

VII.Approval of Payments for:

1. a.May 15, 2025 Regular Payroll

2. b.May 2025 City Council Payroll 

3. c.May 6, 2025 Election Payroll

4. d.May 14, 2025 Payables

VIII.Committee Reports

IX.Correspondence

X.Old Business

1. a.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Johnny Peavey, to dig a foundation at his lot in Forest Bluff 

2. b.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Grand Hotel, to transport the Manoogian Art Collection 

XI.New Business

1. a.Discussion of setting modular sections for the school 

2. b.Discussion and / or action regarding the 1st Quarter 2025 profit & loss from Cheboygan Life Support 

3. c.Request for approval for the Recreation Department to purchase new tables & umbrellas for Turtle Park (grant funded)

4. d.Request for approval to purchase a new computer for Assessor Joe Stakoe (budgeted)

5. e.Lilac Parade 2025

   -  Banners:

   - Two (2) banners at the Tourism Bureau

   - One (1) banner at the Stuart House

   -  Events are Windermere Point & Marquette Park

   -  Request for Police Department assistance

   -  Parade / Event application – Grand Parade

   -  Parade / Event application – Michigan Bootscooters

   -  Two (2) vehicle & two (2) trailer permits, submitted by Freedom Hill

   -  Two (2) vehicle & two (2) trailer permits, submitted by Anvil Acres

   -  2025 Schedule of Events

6. f.Request for approval of tents & banners for the 116th Chicago Yacht Race 

7. g.Request for approval of (3) vehicle permits, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to repair a water line at Dennis Cawthorne’s residence – 3439 M-185

8. h.Request for approval of (2) trailer permits, submitted by Scout Troop 127, to haul gear & equipment to the Scout Barracks

9. i.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Scout Troop 623, to haul gear & equipment to the Scout Barracks 

10. j.Request for approval of (3) vehicle permits, submitted by Darrow Brothers Excavating, to haul top soil to Hoban Hill for Nancy Porter (2257 Cadotte Ave.)

11. k.Request for approval of a vehicle and trailer permit, submitted by Mackinac Landscape, to spread top soil at Hoban Hill for Nancy Porter (2257 Cadotte Ave.)

12. l.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to backfill the foundation at the Gromley lot, located in Stonebrook (Cedar Point Ln)

13. m.Request for approval of (4) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to backfill foundation and clean up yard at the School (7846 Main St.)

14. n.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Forbes Construction, to hydro-seed for AT&T cleanup

15. o.Request for approval of the following Renewal Business License Applications:

    - Baxter's "Somewhere in Time" Shop

    - The Big Store

    - The Trading Post

    - May's Famous Mackinac Fudge

    - Chuckwagon

    - Mustang Lounge

    - Mustang Rentals

    - The Backyard

    - The Mercantile

    - The Straits & Horsey’s

16. p.Request for approval of the following Off-Island Business License Applications:

    -  Neuman Pools

    -  Island Walking Tours with Cathy

    - Inside Out Tours Mackinac Island

    - Nathan J. St. Onge LLC

    - Barefoot in the Stone Garden

    - Clear Impressions Window Cleaning

    - Maverick Construction

    - BR & The Boys Painting Inc.

    - Soucy Electric Corp.

17. q.Request for approval to enter in to closed session to discuss ongoing litigation

XII.Miscellaneous / General Council Discussion / Additional Agenda Items

XIII.Adjournment