Flushing City Council

Minutes

July 16, 2007

 

 

A Regular Meeting of the Flushing City Council was called to order on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Janice L. Gensel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation.

 

Present:                                  Richard L. Bade

                                                Janice L. Gensel

                                                Paul W. Gentine

George G. Kozan                                                                    

                                                Michael T. Szukhent

 

Absent:                                   John C. Gault

                                                Teresa K. Salem

 

Others Present:                      Dennis J. Bow, City Manager

                                                Nancy G. Parks, City Clerk/Treasurer

                                                Edward G. Henneke, City Attorney

 

Excused Absence - Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gentine, to excuse the absence of Councilpersons Salem and Gault.

 

            Yea:     Bade, Gentine, Kozan, Szukhent, Gensel

            Nay:     None

            Motion Carried.

 

Approval of Agenda - Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Bade, to approve the July 16, 2007 agenda.

 

            Yea:     Bade, Gentine, Kozan, Szukhent, Gensel

            Nay:     None

            Motion Carried.

 

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

 

The following individuals addressed City Council:

 

Elva Cook                               Beverley Martin                    Nigel Fox

1459 Flushing Rd.                  526 Chamberlain                    730 E. Main St.

 

Consent Agenda - Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Bade, to approve City Council Minutes (June 25, 2007 Regular Meeting), City Council Minutes (June 25, 2007 Closed Session) July 16, 2007 Council Bills List.

 

            Yea:     Bade, Gentine, Kozan, Szukhent, Gensel

            Nay:     None

            Motion Carried.

 

 

Flushing City Council

Minutes

July 16, 2007

 

Page Two

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

Letter of Resignation – A letter of resignation from the Flushing Senior Citizens Board of Directors was received from Kaye M. Brisson.  The vacancy will be advertised in the Flushing Observer, and appointment made by Councilperson Salem.

           

REPORTS:

 

Michigan Municipal League Convention – Communication was received regarding the Michigan Municipal League’s Convention to be held on September 18-20, 2007.  Council members planning to attend must contact the City Manager’s office prior to the next City Council meeting.

 

BID/AWARD PURCHASES:

 

2007 Sidewalk Bids – Motion by Gentine, seconded by Bade, to award the 2007-2008 sidewalk project to Fessler & Bowman, Inc., Flushing, Michigan, in the amount of $4.43 for 4” remove and replace, $5.21 for 6” remove and replace, $4.10 for 4” new, $4.45 for 6” new, and $8.10/linear foot for curb cuts.

 

            Yea:     Bade, Gentine, Kozan, Gensel

            Nay:     Szukhent

            Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment - Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Bade, to adjourn.

 

            Yea:     Bade, Gentine, Kozan, Szukhent, Gensel

            Nay:     None

            Motion Carried.

 

Adjourn:                      8:25 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________                         ______________________________

Janice L. Gensel, Mayor                                              Nancy G. Parks, City Clerk/Treasurer