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The regular meeting of the Harrisville City Council was held on April 8 at the city office. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by mayor Gehring and the "Pledge of Allegiance" was said.

Roll call was taken: Kaiser, Bauermeister, Mason, Schwanz, Vanderheuel, Bean. 6-0. Present: Mayor Gehring, treasurer Luenberger, clerk Pierce, and guests.

Motion by Bauermeister, support by Kaiser, to approve agenda. Motion carried: 6-0. Motion by Bauermeister, support by Bean, to approve the minutes of March 11. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Bauermeister, to pay the bills in the amount of $34,488.61. Motion carried: 6-0.

Mayor Gehring shared Kathy Asheton’s request to use Main Street and Lake Street for the 4th of July Kid’s Parade on Saturday, July 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Motion by Schwanz, support by Bauermeister, to approve closure of Main Street on Saturday, July 6 from noon to 2 p.m. for the annual 4th of July Kid’s Parade. Discussion included placement of no parking signs one hour prior to the parade start. Motion carried: 6-0.

Motion by Schwanz, support by Bauermeister, to approve use of the harbor pavilion for post-parade festivities up to 3:30 p.m. Motion carried: 6-0.

Mayor Gehring discussed options for the approval of Inspiration Alcona rental of the harbor pavilion from Friday, June 14 to Friday, Sept. 6 with consideration of use of the public bathrooms at the harbor building.

Motion by Mason, support by Vanderheuel, to table further discussion about Inspiration Alcona harbor pavilion rental request to the May 13 city council meeting. Motion carried: 6-0.

As a member of the Wine and Food Festival committee, Alderman Vanderhuel is asking city permission to use the upper parking lot at the harbor and surrounding area for the annual Wine and Food Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 13. Discussion. Motion by Bauermeister, support by Bean to approve use of the upper parking lot for the annual Wine and Food Festival on Saturday, July 13, subject to all liabilities being fulfilled by the committee and submitted to the city. Motion carried: 6-0.

Request by Tim Slezack to use Mill Pond property for fishing on opening day of trout season, Saturday, April 27. Mayor Gehring provided information to council in the absence of Mr. Slezack. Discussion. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz, to approve request of Mill Pond usage pending proof of liability and accompanying paperwork. Motion carried: 6-0.

Mayor Gehring brought to council a proposal for placement of fish display hooks at the DNR site in conjunction with the fishing site sign already in place at a cost of $750. Discussion. Motion by Bauermeister, support by Vanderheuel, to approve expenditure of $750 for the fish display hooks at the DNR site. Motion carried: 6-0.

Hydrant flushing will be May 6 through May 17.

Clerk Pierce reminded anyone interested in running for the offices of city mayor, treasurer, clerk and a seat on each of the three wards, to contact the city office for the necessary paperwork needed to file as a candidate to qualify for the August, 2024 primary election. The deadline for the clerk to receive all paperwork is Tuesday, April 23 at 4 p.m. at the city office. For more information, call the city office at (989) 724-6666.

Clerk Pierce requested permission to place a summer help ad in the local newspaper. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Bauermeister to approve placement of summer help ad. Motion carried: 6-0.

Tree Advisory Council member Becky Bean addressed the need for the City of Harrisville Tree Ordinance to be completed and sent to council for approval. She would like the tree advisory council to meet soon and do a walk-about determining any work needed to the city trees on Main Street. Becky is also pursuing grant funding for city trees through the forestry service.

Comment cards: Rob Clink, representing children’s softball leagues, discussed the upkeep of the two baseball fields to be in use from April 10 through June 20 and the use and care of the bathrooms at the ball fields. Mr. Clink also requested $1,000 per ball field for the replacement of the bases. Motion by Schwanz, support by Kaiser, for approval of the children’s softball leagues to use the ball fields and bathrooms from April 10 through June 20 pending proof of liability insurance. Motion carried: 6-0.

Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz to approve $1,000 per field (two) for replacement of the bases at each field. Motion carried: 6-0.

Mike Stone, planning commission member, addressed the idea to approach businesses on Main Street to participate in a “Main Street Cleanup.” He would like to see the project completed by May 25 and also asked for money from the city to purchase yard signs indicating the businesses which participated in the project to place in their respective yards.

Motion by Mason, support by Bean, to approve up to $400 for the purchase of yard signs for the Main Street cleanup. Motion carried: 6-0.

Alderman Bauermeister informed council that he and an engineer have looked at the stairs at the harbor and will bring to council a sketch for ADA accessible ramp. He also inquired about dust control at the end of Lake Street and was told that the city has contracted with a dust control company.

Alderman Bean asked about a blight ordinance which is being investigated by the planning commission.

Motion to adjourn by Schwanz, support by Vanderheuel. Motion carried: 6-0.

Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Next regularly scheduled city council meeting is May 13 at 6 p.m. at city hall. Published prior to council approval.

State of Michigan

Probate Court

Alcona County

Notice to Creditors

Decedent’s Estate

Case No. 24-6443-DE

Hon. Laura Frawley

Court address

106 N. 5th Street,

P.O. Box 385

Harrisville, Mich. 48740

Court telephone No.

(989) 724-9490

Estate of James Edward McCormick

Date of birth: April 11, 1947

To all creditors:

Notice to creditors: The decedent, James Edward McCormick, died March 30, 2024.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Megan M. McCormick, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 106 N. 5th Street, Harrisville, Mich. 48740 and the personal representative within four months after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: April 24, 2024

Megan M. McCormick

Personal representative

5236 Olde Shawboro

Grand Blanc, Mich. 48439

(574) 323-4294

State of Michigan

Probate Court

Alcona County

Notice to Creditors

Decedent’s Estate

Case No. 24-6432-DE

Hon. Laura Frawley

Court address

106 N. 5th Street,

P.O. Box 385

Harrisville, Mich. 48740

Court telephone No.

(989) 724-9490

Estate of Charles Douglas Perry

Date of birth: February 11, 1949

To all creditors:

Notice to creditors: The decedent, Charles Douglas Perry, died October 14, 2023.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to S. Renee Drabik, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 106 N. 5th Street, P.O. Box 385 Harrisville, Mich. 48740 and the personal representative within four months after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: April 24, 2024

Lane T. Plamondon, P78276

Attorney

13872 S. Compass Rose Drive

Traverse City, Mich. 49684

(231) 947-6800

S. Renee Drabik

Personal representative

7913 Quarter Road

Cadillac, Mich. 49601

(231) 740-6999