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The City Council meets in regular session the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Stephenson Municipal Building.
City of Stephenson Council Proceedings
June 5, 2008
Mr. Dick Peterson introduced himself to the council and stated he is a candidate for Menominee County Commissioner for District 4 in the upcoming August election.
The report of the WWTP for the month of May was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $75,806.07 were approved.
An update on the downtown project was presented.
A report on the new well project was given.
Ray Payment was appointed to audit the City’s financial records for the fiscal year 2007/2008.
Approval was given to update the City’s bookkeeping system.
A resolution “authorizing signers for the permanent closure of the Division Street railroad crossing to vehicular traffic” was adopted.
Committee reports were given. At May’s council meeting a .9 cents per kwh increase was approved. Finding this increase inadequate the council approved an additional .5 cents per kwh increase. The total increase effective July 1st will be 1.4 cents per kwh.
Budget amendments were approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Due to the 4th of July activities, the next regular Council meeting will be held on July 1, 2008.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk
The City Council meets in regular session the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Stephenson Municipal Building.
City of Stephenson Council Proceedings
May 1, 2008
The council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
The report of the WWTP for the month of April was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $115,592.87 were approved.
An update on the downtown project was presented.
A report on the new well project was given.
The City tax rate of 7.5 mills was approved. This is 1.5 mills higher than last year.
The budget for fiscal year 2008/2009 was approved.
Downtown businesses will be kept informed of the downtown project progress as it takes place.
Committee reports were given. Utility rate increases were approved to be effective with the July billing. Electric rates will increase .9 cents per kwh, and water overage rates will increase by 51 cents per thousand gallons used.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on June 5, 2008.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk
The City Council meets in regular session the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Stephenson Municipal Building.
City of Stephenson Council Proceedings
April 3, 2008
Two residents addressed the council; one regarding concern with the box elder beetle population; the other regarding the downtown project and the proposed mining operation.
The report of the WWTP for the month of March was reviewed.
Bills totaling $95,696.74 were approved.
An update on the downtown project was presented.
A report on the new well project was given.
A 2-year contract with the City’s current assessor was approved.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 1, 2008. A budget hearing will be held prior to the council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk
The City Council meets in regular session the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Stephenson Municipal Building.
City of Stephenson Council Proceedings
March 6, 2008
There was no public participation.
Mr. Howard Lock addressed the council in regard to renewing his cable franchise with the City for ten more years. The council approved the renewal of the franchise.
The report of the WWTP for the month of February was reviewed.
Bills totaling $110,180.97 were approved.
An update on the downtown project was presented.
A report on the new well project was given.
The council approved the hiring of a part-time law enforcement officer pending positive results of a background check.
Committee reports were given. The resignation of part-time law enforcement officer Stacie Kubick was approved. A budget committee was appointed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on April 3, 2008.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk
The City Council meets in regular session the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room of the Stephenson Municipal Building.
City of Stephenson Council Proceedings
February 7, 2008
A representative of Upper Peninsula Communications addressed the council.
The report of the WWTP for the month of January was reviewed.
Bills totaling $96,431.82 were approved.
An update on the downtown project was presented.
A report on the new well project was given.
Funding was approved for the Fourth of July Committee.
A contract for funding between the Mid-County Rescue Squad and the City was approved.
Reappointments to the Board of Review were approved.
Parking Ordinance #26 of 1974 was rescinded. An updated parking ordinance of 1979 is in effect.
A transfer of a cable franchise was approved.
Committee reports were given. An ad will be placed in the paper for applications for a part-time law enforcement officer.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on March 6, 2008.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk
City of Stephenson Council Proceedings
January 3, 2008
Mr. Lloyd Matthes of CUPPAD addressed the council
The report of the WWTP for the month of December was reviewed.
Bills totaling $85,521.04 were approved.
An update on the downtown project was presented.
A report on the new well project was given.
The proposed snowmobile ordinance was tabled until the Fall.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on February 7, 2008.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk