managersnewsletter August 2012

Issue 32—
32—August 2012
City of Escanaba, Michigan
THE COMMUNITY UPDATE
A means to keep the community informed about the City’s services, programs, activities and
opportunities to participate.
A HUGE THANK YOU…
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The City of Escanaba would like to thank the following
companies for their generous donations to this year’s
Fourth of July fireworks display:
• Downtown Development Authority 08/01 at
7:30 a.m.
• Manager’s Call 08/02 a 6:00 p.m.
• City Council 08/02 at 7:00 p.m.
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority 08/08 at
10:00 a.m.
• Joint Government Meeting 08/08 at 12:00
noon
• Electrical Advisory Committee 08/08 at 6:00
p.m.
• Planning Commission 08/09 at 6:00 p.m.
• Harbor Advisory Committee 08/14 at 4:30
p.m.
• Recreation Advisory Board 08/14 at 6:30 p.m.
• Java With Jim 08/15 at 8:30 a.m.
• Manager’s Call 08/16 at 6:00 p.m.
• City Council 08/16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 08/21 at
6:00 p.m.
• Board of Appeals 08/22 at 6:00 p.m.
• Board of Library Trustees 08/27 at 5:00 p.m.
• Public Safety Retirement Board 08/28 at 8:00
a.m.
We’re located on the
web!
www.escanaba.org
Best Western Pioneer Inn
Carolyn Dentistry
Amvets Post 123
Naser Propane
Anderson, Tackman and Company, PLC
Pearson Asbestos
Community Foundation for Delta County
Island Resort and Casino
Pit Stop Quick Lube
Garceau WenickWenick-Kutz Magowan Insurance Company
Stenberg Brothers, Inc.
Quality Drywall
CR Meyer and Sons
Delta Abstract and Title Company
Ameriprise Financial
U.P. Concrete Pipe
Cloverland Paper
Delta Disposal
Plum Creek
E & LS Railroad
Rotary Club of Escanaba
Skradski Funeral Home
A-1 Water Systems
Dollars and Sense
Guide can be
located at the City’s
website at
www.escanaba.org
The City of Escanaba is
now on Facebook.
Check us out!
We’re located on
Charter Television!
Channel 21
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20122012-2013 BUDGET SUMMARY
The following tabulation represents a summary of the majority of the City’s funds, revenues and expenditures, as an illustration of the scope of the
municipal operations. Internal service funds are not included, as revenues for these funds are recorded as expenditures in various funds and inclusion
would result in an overstatement of expenditures. Of the fiduciary funds, only the Gas Retirement Fund and Catherine Bonifas Fund are included.
Capital expenditures are not included for the utility funds.
Where applicable, use of fund balance is shown as a revenue source, as prescribed by State Law. It is important to note that this schedule is not
prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as there are no eliminations of inter-fund transfers.
Revenues
General Fund
Expenditures
$ 7,483,124
$ 7,460,546
Major Street Fund
1,012,240
1,012,240
Local Street Fund
516,650
516,650
Library Fund
535,050
523,232
Land Development Fund
156,750
156,750
D.D.A. (Downtown Development Authority)
298,130
298,130
50,000
50,000
666,726
666,726
Revolving Loan Funds (4)
79,500
2,900
Parking Maintenance Fund
47,500
47,500
Gas Retirement Fund
17,000
17,000
$ 10,862,670
$ 10,751,674
$ 15,707,200
$ 13,607,222
Water Utility Fund
2,109,900
1,997,454
Wastewater Utility Fund
1,368,500
1,307,540
246,450
291,419
TOTAL UTILITY OPERATIONS
$ 19,432,050
$ 17,203,635
GRAND TOTAL
$ 30,294,720
$ 27,955,309
Catherine Bonifas Trust Fund
Delta County Central Dispatch Authority
TOTAL CITY OPERATIONS
Enterprise Operations:
Electric Utility Fund
Marina Fund
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41ST Annual Waterfront Art Festival
August 4, 2012
Ludington Park Band Shell Area
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
JAVA WITH JIM
Over 60 exhibitors will offer items in a wide
variety of prices, styles and media including
painting, glass, jewelry, photography, pottery,
beadwork, woven and fiber items,
woodcarvings and other mixed media artwork.
Musical entertainment, young artist’s tent,
food vendors and raffle tent.
Join City of Escanaba Manager
Jim O’Toole for coffee and conversation
at Swedish Pantry, 819 Ludington Street, every third
Wednesday of the month from
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
August 15, 2012
September 19, 2012
UPPER PENINSULA FAIR
August 13-19, 2012
The fair features food, rides, entertainment, agricultural and natural
resource exhibits.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS—JULY 2012
Regular Council Meeting, July 5, 2012
1. Graciously accepted a financial gift in the amount of $150,000 from John and Patt Besse,
which will be used to upgrade the bathroom/locker room facilities at the Catherine Bonifas
Civic Center.
2. Approved a request from The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with
the Downtown Business Association, to block off the 900-1300 blocks of Ludington Street on
Friday, July 27, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the annual Sidewalk Daze event with a
performance from the City Band during the afternoon of the event.
3. Approved to renew the AT&T Centrex Contract.
4. Approved a request from Christ the King Lutheran Church of a partial street closure on
September 9, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a Sunday School Rally.
Special Council Meeting, July 11, 2012
1. Approved that the City of Escanaba enter into the Asset Purchase Agreement as presented by
the City Manager with Escanaba Green Energy LLC, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute any and all necessary documents in order to complete such transaction,
contingent upon the extension of Escanaba Green Energy LLC letter of credit.
2. Approved the current expenditures of Power System Engineering (PSE) and Troutman
Sanders as presented, and to continue their services until completion of the Asset Purchase
Agreement with a cap not to exceed $150,000.
Regular Council Meeting, July 19, 2012
1. Approved a request from The Delta County Suicide Prevention Taskforce to declare their
organization as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the sole purpose of
obtaining a charitable gaming license for their annual End the Silence Walk fundraising event.
2. Approved to enter into a formal mutual aid agreement for Delta County-wide comprehensive
firefighting services.
3. Approved a bid from Ray’s Welding of Berrien Springs, MI, in the amount of $13,900 to repair
and replace the existing hatch and install 28’ of 6” overflow pipe on the south water tower.
4. Approved to retain Dixon Engineering, Inc. of Hales Corner, WI, in the amount of $1,915 to
conduct an inspection of the hatch and overflow repair and the required one year warranty
inspection of the painting project completed last year.
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SPACE FOR LEASE
AT CIVIC CENTER
900 SQ FT
INCLUDES HEAT, ELECTRICITY, AND
WATER
CENTRALLY LOCATED
SHOWN BY APPT ONLY
Contact Tom Penegor, Recreation Director at 786786-4141
M-F 7:30am7:30am-4:00pm
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
The City of Escanaba was recently notified that the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation approved a grant of $50,940 in support of the Escanaba Migrating Bird Enhancement Initiative.
The program will be managed by the Common Coast Research and Conservation Group located here in
the City . The goal of the program is to restore migratory bird habitat in Ludington Park to include
Aronson Island and Portage Marsh by planting native trees, shrubs, and forbes, and reducing through
removal, non-native invasive species from the existing vegetation.
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On July 12th, members of
the local Delta
Astronomical Society set
up their telescopes in
front of City Hall for a
daylight viewing of the
Sun, Moon, and planets
Venus and Jupiter.
Photos taken by Robert Richards, Escanaba
CITY OF ESCANABA NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT HOTLINE
Do you have rubbish, long grass, dilapidated buildings or non-running vehicles in
your neighborhood? You can call the City of Escanaba’s Neighborhood Code Enforcement Hotline to report your concerns.
CALL: 789-7317or E-Mail: nuisance@escanaba.org
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Open House and 45th Anniversary Celebration
Catherine Bonifas Civic Center
225 N. 21st Street, Escanaba, MI
Parents and children in 4th—
4th—12th grades are welcome to join us on Thursday, August 23,
2012 from 3:003:00-6:00pm:
*Introduction to Staff and Facility Tours of our
Lap Top Homework Center (new); Game Room;
Gymnasium; and Archery/Pistol Range
*Pre*Pre-register at 786786-4141 for back to school free youth haircuts sponsored by Paul Mitchell
“The School”.
*Enjoy free beverages, treats, and drawings for prizes.
Dog Owners Please Note:
When walking your pet within any City
park/recreation facility, your pet must be
under control and you must be prepared to
clean up all droppings, as per city Ordinance.
Doggy bags available at Municipal Dock
area, 4th Street near Lake Shore Drive
intersection at the Band Shell and at the
Marina.
On July 13, 2012, the City of Escanaba and
Escanaba Green Energy, LLC entered into an Asset
Purchase Sales Agreement for Escanaba Green
Energy to purchase the Power Plant and convert it
to a woody bio-mass burning facility.
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2nd ANNUAL MARINAFEST—SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012
AT THE ESCANABA MUNICIPAL MARINA
Begins with a sailboat race at 10:00 a.m.
Children’s games and activities including kite decorating and rain gutter sailboat
racing.
Adult kayak races and bean bag games.
Entertainment from various bands beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Food and beverages available.
BAY AREA ARTS ASSOCIATION
Performances will be at the Karas Memorial Band Shell on Mondays (Tuesdays for rain date) from
7:00—9:00 p.m.
August 6th—Grassfire (Blue Grass)
August 13th—The Tonewoods with Mark Young (Acoustic Folk-Rock/Americana)
August 20th—Emerica (New Country)
All concerts listed are free and open to the general public to attend.
SUMMER BAND CONCERTS
Escanaba’s City Band will perform each Wednesday evening throughout the summer at the Karas
Memorial Band Shell in Ludington Park at 7:30 p.m. thru August 15, 2012.
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CITY SERVICES AND INFORMATION
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Leo Evans
levans@escanaba.org
233-0179
Mayor Pro-Tem Brady Nelson
bnelson@escanaba.org
420-1350
Councilmember Patricia
Baribeau
pbaribeau@escanaba.org
786-0532
Councilmember Pete Baker
pbaker@escanaba.org
789-2430
Councilmember Ron Beauchamp
rbeauchamp@escanaba.org
786-7222
GENERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE STAFF
City Manager Jim O’Toole
jotoole@escanaba.org
City Controller Mike Dewar
mdewar@escanaba.org
786-9402
786-0605
Water/Wastewater Sup. Jeff Lampi
Public Works Sup./City Eng. Bill Farrell
jlampi@escanaba.org
bfarrell@escanaba.org
786-3291
786-1842
Electric Superintendent Mike Furmanski
Public Safety Director Ken Vanderlinden
mfurmanski@escanaba.org
kvanderlinden@escanaba.org
786-0061
786-5911
Recreation Director Tom Penegor
tpenegor@escanaba.org
786-4141
City Clerk Bob Richards
Library Director Carolyn Stacey
clerk@escanaba.org
cstacey@escanaba.org
786-1194
789-7323
HR Director/City Treasurer Bob Valentine
bvalentine@escanaba.org
786-0552
City Assessor Daina Norden
Harbor Master Larry Gravatt
dnorden@escanaba.org
lgravatt@escanaba.org
786-9402
786-9614
Code Compliance Inspector Blaine DeGrave
bdegrave@escanaba.org
786-9402
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Escanaba Public Safety—Emergency 911
Wastewater Questions/Issues—786-1301
Escanaba Public Safety—General 786-5911
Escanaba Public Library—789-7323
Garbage/Recycling Information—786-1842
Escanaba DDA—789-8696
Snow Plowing/Removal—786-1842
Electrical Questions/Issues—786-0061
Potable Water Questions/Issues—786-3291
Civic Center/Recreation—786-4141
Neighborhood Complaint Hotline—789-7317
Pictured from left to right: Councilmember Ron Beauchamp, Mayor Pro-Tem Brady Nelson, Mayor Leo Evans, Councilmember Patricia
Baribeau and Councilmember Pete Baker
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Escanaba Municipal Marina 2012 Staff
Pictured from left:
left Larry Gravatt-Harbor Master, Alex Sundstrom-Dock Attendant, Ryan Berhow-Dock Attendant, Jordan Young-Dock Attendant, Elise Oswald-Dock Attendant, Megan
Markham-Dock Attendant, Dennis Cole-Marina Supervisor.
Not Pictured:
Jeff Kobasic and Nick Platias, Night Watchmen
2012 Marina Service Schedule*
Period
June 4-August 5
August 6-September 2
September 3-September 16
September 17-October 5
Weekends of Sept 15/16;
Sept 22/23; & Sept 29/30
Staffing Hours
7:00am-9:00pm Su-Th/Fri-Sat 10:00 pm
8:00am-8:00pm Su-Th/Fri Sat 9:00 pm
8:00am-5:00pm Su/Th/Fri-Sat 6:00 pm
9:00am-3:00pm M-F
10:00am-2:00pm Sa-Su
*2012 Service Schedule Hours subject to change at the discretion of the Harbor Master.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Michigan/Wisconsin Tennis Tournament—August 4th—Ludington Park
Vintage Bicycle Show—August 4th—South of Harbor Hideout
Bay de Noc GLSF Walleye Tournament—August 12th—North Shore Boat Launch
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City of Escanaba Population - 2010
15000
14355
13659
14000
13140
12616
13000
12000
11000
1980
1990
2000
2010
Year
City of Escanaba Population (12,616)
By Age - 2010 Census
WELCOME—
WELCOME—David Spear
Under 5
20%
7%
11%
7%
5 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 39
31%
24%
40 - 64
65 - Over
David Spear was born and raised in Portage, IN.
He graduated from Portage high school in 1987,
married to Jennifer and have three children
Steffan, Macie and Sam. David enjoys the outdoors, fishing, hunting and traditional archery.
He has been in the trade since 1990 and is looking forward
to his time here.
ESCANABA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION THANK YOU TO THE
DULUTHDULUTH-BASED AIR NATIONAL GUARD’S 148TH FIGHTER WING, THE “BULLDOGS”
On July 4, 2012, the Duluth-based Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing, the “Bulldogs”,
conducted a military flyover in Escanaba as part of the 4th of July celebration. The Bulldogs
consist of over 1000-members who live and work throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Michigan.
The 148th Fighter Wing provides the U.S. Air Force with combat Air Sovereignty and Air
Defense and has deployed all over the world to include Iraq and Afghanistan in support of
the Global War on Terror.
THE CITIZENS OF ESCANABA THANK YOU!
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The City of Escanaba will be having their 150th Celebration from July 5, 2013, to July 12, 2013.
The Celebration Committee is looking for volunteers to help plan this great event! If you are
interested in helping, please e-mail Councilmember Pat Baribeau at pbaribeau@escanaba.org.
The Fair Store
Photo Courtesy of the Delta County Historical Society
Northern Motors Rebuilders—1950’s
Photo Courtesy of the Delta County Historical Society
Villemur Bicycle Shop—1930
Corner of Ludington Street and 14th Street
Photo Courtesy of the Delta County Historical Society
Northern Motors Rebuilders—1950’s
Photo Courtesy of the Delta County Historical Society
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE:
esky150.org
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ESCANABA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE FOLLOWING TWO SITE PLANS AT
THEIR JULY 12, 2012, MEETING
PARKVIEW ASSISTED LIVING WILL BE LOCATED AT 516 WILLOW CREEK ROAD AND
OPERATED BY MIRON ENTERPRISES. THIS FACILITY WILL BE A THIRTY UNIT ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY AND A TWENTYTWENTY-FOUR UNIT MEMORY CARE FACILITY. THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION
IS ESTIAMTED TO BE $3,000,000.
BISHOP NOA HOME WILL BE CONSTRUCTING A 9,000 SQURE FOOT ADDITION AT 2900 3RD
AVENUE SOUTH. THE ADDITION WILL BE FOR A REHABILITATION NURSING UNIT AND
PHYSICAL THERAPY SUITE TO THEIR EXISTING BUILDING. THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION IS
ESTIMATED TO BE $850,000.
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NEWPAGE ESCANABA MILL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAKING PULP
The Escanaba Paper Company, a subsidiary of NewPage Corporation, announced today that it is celebrating a
century of making pulp in Escanaba, Michigan.
The original pulp mill was constructed largely to help investors attract new customers for the
hydroelectric capacity being created by dams on the Escanaba River. The very young City of Escanaba and the
local street car line, owned by the same investment group, were also customers.
The first pulp rolled off the old stone groundwood pulp line on July 5, 1912 at a rate of 20 tons per day.
Since then, the modernized Kraft pulp mill has been supplemented by two pulping lines, utilities, three paper
machines and off machine coaters, and associated equipment, to make up Michigan’s largest paper
manufacturing operation. The mill site now encompasses more than 2,000 acres, employs about 1,100 people
and produces 800,000 tons of quality paper annually.
“We are very proud to have provided high quality products and services to our customers for 100 years.
Today, the Escanaba mill’s goal is to continue to provide the highest value for our customers, corporation and
employees, through excellence in people, product and process performance,” said Roger Rouleau, Escanaba
mill manager.
Celebrations of the mill’s history have commenced in Escanaba and will continue through the month of
July. Historic photos are on display along with a video highlighting the history of the mill.
About NewPage
NewPage is the leading producer of printing and specialty papers in North America with $3.5 billion in net sales
for the year ended December 31, 2011. NewPage is headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, and owns paper mills
in Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. These mills have a total annual production
capacity of approximately 3.5 million tons of paper.
The company’s product portfolio is the broadest in North America and includes coated, specialty,
supercalendered and uncoated papers. These papers are used in commercial printing to create corporate
collateral, magazines, catalogs, books, coupons, inserts and direct mail as well as in specialty paper
applications including beverage bottle labels, food and medical packaging, pressure-sensitive labels and
release liners.