East Central Reporter

City of Tuscola City Council met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Tuscola City Council was called to order with Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter, Waldrop and Mayor Kleiss in attendance. Clerk Leamon was absent; Deputy Clerk Wasiloski filled in. Alderwoman Brace was absent. Mayor Kleiss led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda

Mayor Kleiss went over the items on the consent agenda:

Minutes of the Previous Meeting: June 10, 2024

Financial Report: May, 2024

Payment of bills totaling $108,701.51

Pay request: Included in bills - Adkisson Construction for TPD Roof Repairs- $19,999.50

Request to Conduct Fundraising: Kiwanis Club Kids Day Collection October 25-26, 2024

• Community Building lease request with alcohol: None

Other: None

Day moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. Shoemaker seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop. Rund moved to approve the consent agenda for June 24, 2024. Waldrop seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

Mayor

Mayor Kleiss commented on solar panel solicitation and that the city does not make specific recommendations, nor does the City endorse any company or product for which we provide a solicitation license.

City Clerk - No Report

City Treasurer - Treasurer Long reminded council of the upcoming public hearing on the appropriation ordinance on July 8 at 6:45.

City Attorney - No Report

City Administrator - No Report

Ordinances-

An ordinance Declaring a 2001 Dodge Caravan Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale of the Same. Hoey moved to approve Ordinance 2024-0-3, An Ordinance Declaring a Van Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale of the Same. Morris seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

Contracts and Agreements

Administrator Hoel discussed the contract with Rahn Equipment for the Dump Bed, Plow and Hydraulics on 2024 F450 in the amount of $47,819.20. Rund moved to approve. Day seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

Treasurer Long shared changes to the Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan and the Section 125 Premium only plan. The changes to the plans are to move the plan year from a calendar year to a July-June year to match the Local Government Health Plan year. Additionally, as approved with the health plan renewal for the coming plan year, the opt-out HRA plan year maximum benefit changes to a maximum of $2,500 per employee or $5,000 per family. Hoey moved to approve the proposed amendments to the health plan documents. Waldrop seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

Administrator Hoel discussed the annual chip and tar street maintenance proposals. He recommends approval of the proposal to Furnish Materials and Approve Award to Earl Walker Company in the amount of $89,010. Hoel noted there will be a minor difference in the aggregate provided as we use a smaller rock size than was listed in the bid documents. Morris moved to approve. Day seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

Mayor Kleiss discussed the needed renovations at the swimming pool building. While more is needed than we have budgeted to tackle this year, we would like to get some professional guidance so that we go in the right direction with our improvements. To that end, he proposed a professional services agreement with Utz & Associates for Swimming Pool House Needs and Options Review in the amount of $5,000. Slaughter moved to approve. Shoemaker seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

Administrator Hoel discussed the preliminary and final plat approval of the Tuscola Commons Subdivision Phase II. This is the area on Moore BLVD near the Love's development. The plat creates two development lots, extends Moore Ave to a cul-de-sac, and extends sanitary sewer to the lots. This minor plat is recommended by staff for council approval. Staff recommends council make the approval contingent upon receipt of the required financial surety from the developer for the extension of infrastructure improvements. Hoey moved to approve as presented. Slaughter seconded. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

The motion to adjourn was made by Slaughter and seconded by Morris. VOTE YEA* Day, Hoey, Morris, Rund, Shoemaker, Slaughter and Waldrop.

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