Chelsea: Council Mtg Synopsis 11-13-23

Call to Order

Mayor Pacheco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of Regular Agenda

Public Comments (available in person and via Zoom)

Presentation

1. Certificate of Appreciation to Recognize Staff with Military Service (Mayor Pacheco)
Swearing in of Newly Elected Council Members (Clerk Sebestyen)
Proclamation Recognizing Native American Contributions and History (Mayor Pacheco)
Discussion of Council Member Appointments to Commissions, Committees & Boards (Mayor Pacheco)
Appointment of Board Member and Alternate to Chelsea Area Construction Agency Board of Directors (Mayor Pacheco)
Resolution to Approve Charitable Gaming License for Chelsea Hockey Club (Manager Colburn)
Resolution to Adopt the Provisions of Act 88, Public Act of 1961 (Manager Colburn)
Approval of Huron River Watershed Council Contract (Manager Colburn)
Approval of 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar (Clerk Sebestyen)
Resolution to Assign Delinquent Stormwater Invoices to Taxes (Finance Director King)
Purchase of Emergency Equipment for Patrol Vehicle (Chief Kazyak)
Purchase of Gate for Electric Garage (Operations Manager Stevens)
Purchase of Gate Opener for Electric Garage (Operations Manager Stevens)
Installation of Concrete Slab Floor at Water Plant (Superintendent Davis)

Mayor Pacheco spoke about the recently held Veterans Day events and thanked the many volunteers and supporting agencies that made the day successful. She also stated that the committee that planned the event was looking for more participants.

Mayor Pacheco presented certificates of appreciation to staff members of the City of Chelsea who have served in the military.

Public Hearing

Council Business

Clerk Sebestyen swore in newly elected Council Members Beth Morris and George and returning incumbent Eric Keaton.

MOTION Iannelli SECONDED Keaton to approve the proclamation recognizing Native American contributions and history. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Mehuron SECONDED Ruddock to adopt the Resolution to Appoint Jason Freeman as Member Representative, and Derik Bollinger as Alternate Member Representative, to the Chelsa Area Construction Agency Board of Directors. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Merkel to adopt the Resolution recognizing Chelsea Hockey Club as a non-profit organization for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Iannelli SECONDED Merkel to adopt the Resolution for adopting the provisions of Act 88, public Act of 1961, to become a reciprocal unit under the Reciprocal Retirement Act.

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Merkel to approve the service contract between the City of Chelsea and the Huron River Watershed Council. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Mehuron SECONDED Iannelli to approve the City Council meeting calendar for 2024. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Ruddock SECONDED Merkel to adopt the resolution assigning delinquent stormwater bills to the City of Chelsea Winter 2023 tax roll. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Morris to approve the upfitting quote from Mid-Michigan Emergency Equipment for $15,500.18. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Keaton SECONDED Iannelli to approve the purchase order for the replacement gate payable to Clery Fence Company for a total of $9360.00. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Mehuron SECONDED Merkel to approve a purchase order for the total amount of $6,395.00 payable to International Control Equipment for the purchase of a power gate opener. All ayes. Motion carried.

MOTION Merkel SECONDED Keaton to accept the quote from Ray Construction Co., Inc in the amount of $20,940.00. All ayes. Motion carried.

Staff Reports

Council Reports

Adjournment

Approved: November 27, 2023

This is only a synopsis of the Regular City Council Meeting. The minutes in their entirety may be viewed at the Clerk’s Office at 305 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI or online at www.city-chelsea.org

Respectfully submitted, Lyn Sebestyen