The regular meeting of the Gladwin City Council was called to order by Mayor Schuster at 7:30 p.m.

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1 July 16, 2001 Gladwin, Michigan The regular meeting of the Gladwin City Council was called to order by Mayor Schuster at 7:30 p.m. Present: Absent: Crawford, Hindman, Jungman, Matteson, Novak, Winarski Caffrey, Mienk Staff Present: Bob McConkie, Shannon Greaves, Charlie Jones Also Present: Mayor Schuster, Anne Wolfe, Dennis Perry, Al Hawley The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Schuster followed by the invocation given by Council Member Jungman. Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Novak to approve Warrant 1-37 in the amount of $21, and in the amount of $51, All ayes. Motion carried. Hearing of Delegations Dennis Perry suggested that there needs to be a general storage area for the folding chairs. He stated that a shed could follow the contour of the current amphitheater from the seat portion downward. The shed would be 42x6, pored slab, roofed over and doors. The cost would be approximately $1500. The City would contribute 2/3 of the funds and the Friends of the Theater would contribute 1/3 of it. Motion by Hindman, not to exceed $ and amend the Arts Council budget to do so. Supported by Matteson. All ayes. Motion by Council Member Jungman, supported by Council Member Hindman to establish the agenda with the following additions. New Business (d) Agreement with the Friends of the Theater, (e) Resolution Authorizing Filing of Notice of intent to Issue an Obligation, (f) Bartow & King final payment on the M-18 sidewalk project. Old Business (d) Clendening Road sidewalk situation, (e) Hazardous waste. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Jungman, supported by Council Member Crawford to approve the consent agenda which includes the following: Communications (i) Senator Bill Schuette Capital Report July 2001, (b) Fax Alert Bill Establishing Strict Municipal Liability for Sewer and Storm Water Backups Set for Early Morning Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, (c) MDNR Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant, (d) MDOT M-61/M-18 Alternate Route; Meetings (i) Fire Board 6/6/01, Finance Committee 6/27/01, Safety Committee 7/10/01, Law Enforcement 7/12/01; Miscellaneous (i) Junk Car Letters Sent July 13, All ayes. Motion carried.

2 Administrator McConkie stated that MDOT has discussed with the County Road Commission about posting an alternate route around the construction. The County Road Commission has agreed to this route. Administrator McConkie advised that there are 21 storm sewer crossings to do between the M-61/M-18 interchange and Bowery Street. Council Member Winarski advised that in the Law Enforcement Minutes, there needs to be a change from Hardwick to Hardwood Hills Construction. Old Business Administrator McConkie advised that we have received the EDA Grant Award, but we have not received official word yet. He stated that he heard it on the radio and asked the Gladwin Record to fax the press release to us. Debbie Stabenow s office called to congratulate us, but we have not officially heard. Administrator McConkie advised that there was an offer to purchase City property. Council Member Winarski moved to table the item to Executive Session. Supported by Council Member Crawford. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AN OBLIGATION At a regular meeting of the City Council of Gladwin, County(ies) of Gladwin, Michigan, held at Gladwin City Hall, 1000 West Cedar Avenue on the 16 th day of July, 2001 at 7:30 o clock p.m. WHEREAS, the Gladwin City Council has deemed it necessary to borrow not to exceed $110, for the purpose of making airport improvements. WHEREAS, Act 202 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, authorizes the municipality to borrow money for public purposes; and WHEREAS, Act 202 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, permits the municipality to request the Department of Treasury to determine the municipality s eligibility for an exception to prior approval before issuing its obligations. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The municipality borrow not to exceed $110, The obligation shall be titled Airport Improvements. 3. The City Administrator, Robert McConkie is hereby authorized and directed to: a. Request the Department of Treasury to determine the municipality s eligibility for an exception to prior approval by the

3 Roll Call Vote: Municipal Finance Division by filing a Notice of Intent to Issue an Obligation (Michigan Department of Treasury Form F-3304), along with the necessary attachments. b. Provide any and all information necessary or requested by the Department of Treasury, to supplement the Notice of Intent to Issue and Obligation. Ayes: Nays: Absent: Abstain: Crawford, Hindman, Jungman, Matteson, Novak, Winarski None Caffrey, Mienk None Resolution declared adopted this 16 th day of July, Administrator McConkie advised that engineering on the Clendening Road sidewalk should be completed by the next Council meeting. The intent is to build from M-18 to Spring Street. The City will put in the sidewalks for the Lutheran Church and will assess them because they did not fulfill their site plan. Council Member Hindman inquired as to a hazardous waste program in the City. Council Member Winarski advised that there was a possibility of running a hazardous waste program. The City received materials and then the issue sat dormant. It was noted that if the City is serious about a hazardous waste program, we need to get cost figures. Council Member Mienk was seated at 8:15 p.m. New Business Administrator McConkie advised that the City and the Friends of the Theatre need to execute an Arts Agreement for $1,102 in total for three theater performances. Mayor Schuster congratulated Allan Hawley and Dennis Perry for the performance of Crazy for You. Allan Hawley stated that the City Park and the City Crew were exceptional. Friday afternoon before the play, a very large tree starting cracking and within about 30 minutes, the City DPW had the tree down and through the chipper. Many people from out of town said that we need to be proud of the DPW that we have. Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Novak to authorize execution of the Arts Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Schuster advised that he would like to appoint Lori Stout to sit on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Hindman to appoint Lori Stout. All ayes. Motion carried.

4 Administrator McConkie advised that URS Corporation has updated Exhibit A to the airport layout plan. Mary Derby, with the Bureau of Aeronautics, indicated that there is no money in the budget for this project. Administrator McConkie presented an engineering agreement with URS Corporation for design services for taxiway paving, new taxilane and entrance drive relocation project are to be undertaken this summer. There has been a grant notification that we are eligible for the 95% grant funding. Reith-Riley was the low bidder on the project. Administrator McConkie will come back to the City Council with the grant application at the next Council meeting. Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Jungman to authorize Administrator McConkie to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. The County Commission will need to take similar action. All ayes. Motion carried. Administrator McConkie presented a Final Change Order from Bartow & King. The Change Order decreases the contract amount by $4, Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Mienk to approve the Change Order. All ayes. Motion carried. Administrator McConkie presented a Final Approval of Payment No. 2 for the sidewalk and drainage improvements on M-18 from First Street to Clendening and on Quarter Street from Chatterton to Buzzell. Motion by Council Member Matteson, supported by Council Member Hindman to pay the final bill. All ayes. Motion carried. Comments Mayor Schuster would like a note sent to the DPW congratulating them on their good work at the Arts Festival. Council Member Crawford suggested that the Arts Council Directors send the DPW a note congratulating them on their good work. Chief Jones stated that he has met with MDOT to plan a way to re-route traffic in the City. From 8:00 am 12:00 pm, the City will be down to alternating traffic and down to one lane. Chief Jones stated that he has let the news agencies know that we will have problems. Administrator McConkie stated that the Air Show was a success. The Sunday morning breakfast was busier than ever before with people that flew in to have breakfast. Mayor Schuster called for a 5-minute recess. Mayor Schuster called the City Council back to order at 8:45 pm. Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Hindman to enter into Executive Session. All ayes. Motion carried.

5 Motion by Council Member Winarski, supported by Council Member Crawford to adjourn from Executive Session and resume regular session at 9:08 pm. Motion by Council Member Jungman, supported by Council Member Mienk to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 PM. Earl Schuster, Mayor Shannon Greaves, City Clerk