City Commission Worksession Minutes 06-12-2006

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                             CITY OF MUSKEGON
                          City Commission Worksession
                                 June 12, 2006

                                       MINUTES
2006-48

a.    Multiple Liquor Licenses
      Discussion was held on the Special Events/Special Alcohol License Policy.

      Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to change the
      second paragraph, first sentence, by adding “or this provision is waived by the City
      Commission”.
      VOTE:        7 Ayes         0 Nays        MOTION PASSES

      Discussion held on Section III a. reference Police Officer’s presence. This will be
      discussed further at the July Worksession.

      Section III g. reference alcohol awareness training is not happening. It was suggested
      that it be changed to having a person at each station during the serving of beverages that
      has had alcohol awareness training.

      Discussion held on Section IV a. It was suggested that it be changed to - The Leisure
      Services Board, Director, or City Commission (when liquor is involved)…

      Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to refer to the
      Leisure Services Board for their review and recommendation.
      VOTE:         7 Ayes        0 Nays        MOTION PASSES

      Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to approve
      Muskegon Eagles request for a special liquor license.
      VOTE:       7 Ayes        0 Nays          MOTION PASSES

b.    Smith Ryerson Proposal
      Assistant City Manager, Lee Slaughter, explained the item.

      Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Shepherd to approve
      entering into a two-year contract with Muskegon Recreational Center to manage
      the Smith Ryerson Center.
      VOTE:          7 Ayes       0 Nays       MOTION PASSES
c.   Pere Marquette Buildings (Commissioner Davis)
     Public Works Director, Bob Kuhn, answered questions about the buildings. It was agreed
     that the Commission does not want the small building torn down. They would like the
     outside of the building fixed up and made safe.

d.   Farmers Market Building (Commissioner Davis)
     Commissioner Davis asked if the building could be cleaned out and then used for the
     Farmers Market. Discussion was held.

     Motion by Commissioner Davis, second by Commissioner Wierengo to have staff do
     a physical assessment of the Farmers Market building.
     VOTE:         7 Ayes         0 Nays     MOTION PASSES

e.   Any Other Business.
     City Engineer, Mohammed Al-Shatel, explained the Fifth Street, Merrill to Western
     project.

     City Finance Director, Tim Paul, updated the Commission on the Darl Staley situation.
     He has retained an attorney. As of today there has been a settlement proposal of $40,000.

     Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve the
     settlement proposal.
     ROLL VOTE:           Ayes: Wierengo, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro,
                          and Warmington
                          Nays: None
     MOTION PASSES

f.   City Manager’s Evaluation
     Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Commissioner Carter to go into
     Closed Session at 6:50 p.m.
     ROLL VOTE:           Ayes: Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, Davis, Gawron,
                          Shepherd, and Spataro
                          Nays: None
     MOTION PASSES

     Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Commissioner Carter to come out of
     Closed Session at 7:25 p.m.
     ROLL VOTE:           Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, Davis,
                          Gawron, and Shepherd
                          Nays: None
     MOTION PASSES

     Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve the
     recommendation.
     ROLL VOTE:        Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Carter,
                       Davis, and Gawron
                         Nays: None
     MOTION PASSES

g.   Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

                                              Respectfully submitted



                                              Linda Potter, CMC
                                              Deputy Clerk

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