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City Council Chamber
129 W. Emerson St
Ithaca, MI 48847

City of Ithaca
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 5:30 PM


1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag

3. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting September 1, 2026

4. Approval of Agenda (including the Consent Agenda)

5. Public Comments (General comments, including items on this Agenda)

6. *Consent Agenda (Roll Call Vote)
a. City Manager’s Written Report
b. Claims and Accounts
c. Correspondence (none)

7. Department/Committee Reports (none)

8. City Manager Comments

9. Unfinished Business
a. City Property Sales Agreement
b. Wage Study
c. Security Cameras Proposal – Senior Activity Building
d. Traffic Signs

10. New Business
a. Title VI Compliance Report 2026
b. IPC Alcoholic Liquor Permit
c. Res 2026-15: National Fitness Campaign Grant Application
d. Res 2026-16: Gratiot County Parks & Recreation Grant Application

11. Public Comments

12. Announcements

13. Adjournment


Cathy Cameron
City Clerk


*All matters listed under Item 6, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by
one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion of an item is required, it will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.

CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF ITHACA
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Page:
09/11/2026 09:25 AM
User: JACKIE
DB: Ithaca
CHECK DATE FROM 09/16/2026 - 09/16/2026
Amount
Vendor Name
Vendor
Check
Bank
Check Date
Bank GEN GENERAL FUND
27.66
AUTO VALUE ITHACA
2580
51711
GEN
09/16/2026
1,662.30
BLARNEY CASTLE FLEET
7161
51712
GEN
09/16/2026
169.65
CENGAGE LEARNING INC / GALE
1453
51713
GEN
09/16/2026
91.00
CINTAS CORP.
0806
51714
GEN
09/16/2026
10,037.35
CONSUMERS ENERGY
0860
51715
GEN
09/16/2026
370.52
FEDERAL FLUID POWER
7630
51716
GEN
09/16/2026
117.82
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #3386
7297
51717
GEN
09/16/2026
1,025.33
KCI - KENT COMMUNICATIONS INC
7537
51718
GEN
09/16/2026
43.00
KEN'S CULLIGAN
0975
51719
GEN
09/16/2026
5.68
MEDLER ELECTRIC COMPANY
2381
51720
GEN
09/16/2026
4,445.00
MID MICHIGAN TURF PROS, LLC
7487
51721
GEN
09/16/2026
66.79
MIDWEST COLLABORATIVE
0389
51722
GEN
09/16/2026
62.73
NOORDYK BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
7613
51723
GEN
09/16/2026
480.00
ORKIN
7125
51724
GEN
09/16/2026
16.86
ORKIN
7125
51725
GEN
09/16/2026
4,500.00
PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
7628
51726
GEN
09/16/2026
1,549.49
SCOTLAND OIL COMPANY INC
6677
51727
GEN
09/16/2026
77.91
SELF SERVE LUMBER CO.
3028
51728
GEN
09/16/2026
2,620.40
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
7167
51729
GEN
09/16/2026
50,000.00
THE ISABELLA CORPORATION
1924
51730
GEN
09/16/2026
4,592.59
UNIFIED NETWORK CONSULTING
7453
51731
GEN
09/16/2026
202.12
VERIZON WIRELESS
1499
51732
GEN
09/16/2026
96.34
WINN TELECOM
3381
51733
GEN
09/16/2026
GEN TOTALS:
82,260.54
Total of 23 Disbursements:
0.00
Less 0 Void Checks:
82,260.54
Total of 23 Checks:

INVOICE APPROVAL REPORT FOR CITY OF ITHACA
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DB: Ithaca
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 09/16/2026 - 09/16/2026
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED OPEN AND PAID
 BANK CODE: GEN
NOTES
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
INVOICE
NUMBER
VENDOR NAME: AUTO VALUE ITHACA
27.66
ULTRA-BLACK / CYCLO BRAKE CLEAN (3)
308-797797
27.66
TOTAL VENDOR AUTO VALUE ITHACA
VENDOR NAME: BLARNEY CASTLE FLEET
1,918.79
08/2026 DPW GAS USAGE
04056
(256.49)
CREDIT ON ACCT STMT
8/2026 STMT
1,662.30
TOTAL VENDOR BLARNEY CASTLE FLEET
VENDOR NAME: CENGAGE LEARNING INC / GALE
45.00
BOOKS INV#999103098567
ACCT# 100299792
45.00
BOOKS INV#999103090570
ACCT# 100299792
53.25
BOOKS INV#999103009500
ACCT# 100299792
26.40
BOOKS INV#999102960143
ACCT# 100299792
169.65
TOTAL VENDOR CENGAGE LEARNING INC / GALE
VENDOR NAME: CINTAS CORP.
91.00
DPW EYEWASH SERVICE
9388182030
91.00
TOTAL VENDOR CINTAS CORP.
VENDOR NAME: CONSUMERS ENERGY
10,037.35
8/2026 BILLS
STATEMENTS
10,037.35
TOTAL VENDOR CONSUMERS ENERGY
VENDOR NAME: FEDERAL FLUID POWER
370.52
#39 VAC TRUCK REPAIRS
R158344
370.52
TOTAL VENDOR FEDERAL FLUID POWER
VENDOR NAME: FERGUSON WATERWORKS # 3386
117.82
3/4 X 1/16 RUBBER MTR GSKT (QTY 215)
0249368
117.82
TOTAL VENDOR FERGUSON WATERWORKS # 3386
VENDOR NAME: KCI - KENT COMMUNICATIONS INC
1,025.33
UTILITY BILL PROCESSING FOR 8/26
362321
1,025.33
TOTAL VENDOR KCI - KENT COMMUNICATIONS INC
VENDOR NAME: KEN'S CULLIGAN
43.00
CITY HALL 5 GAL WATER (2) / RENT
0397086
43.00
TOTAL VENDOR KEN'S CULLIGAN
VENDOR NAME: MEDLER ELECTRIC COMPANY
5.68
1 1/2" PVC COUPLING (6)
S5743415.002
5.68
TOTAL VENDOR MEDLER ELECTRIC COMPANY
VENDOR NAME: MID MICHIGAN TURF PROS, LLC
4,070.00
MOW/TRIMMING CEMETERY & PARKS
199
375.00
MOWING/TRIMMING COMPLIANCE (2)
200
4,445.00
TOTAL VENDOR MID MICHIGAN TURF PROS, LLC
VENDOR NAME: MIDWEST COLLABORATIVE
66.79
RIDES FUEL SURCHARGE
AR-141016
66.79
TOTAL VENDOR MIDWEST COLLABORATIVE
VENDOR NAME: NOORDYK BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
62.73
9/2026 COPY MACHINE
850420
62.73
TOTAL VENDOR NOORDYK BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
VENDOR NAME: ORKIN
16.86
9/2026 COMM CNTR
300844595
480.00
COMM CNTR - YEAR 9/26-8/2027
ACCT# 26441072
496.86
TOTAL VENDOR ORKIN
VENDOR NAME: PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
4,500.00
22.5 HRS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10746383
4,500.00
TOTAL VENDOR PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
VENDOR NAME: SCOTLAND OIL COMPANY INC

INVOICE APPROVAL REPORT FOR CITY OF ITHACA
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DB: Ithaca
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 09/16/2026 - 09/16/2026
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED OPEN AND PAID
 BANK CODE: GEN
NOTES
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
INVOICE
NUMBER
VENDOR NAME: SCOTLAND OIL COMPANY INC
309.24
87 LEAD FREE GASOLINE (QTY 90)
339114
1,240.25
#2 ULTRA LOW DIESEL (QTY 232.30)
339118
1,549.49
TOTAL VENDOR SCOTLAND OIL COMPANY INC
VENDOR NAME: SELF SERVE LUMBER CO.
31.99
2 1/4" CARBIDE HLSW
2609-551586
23.96
ELBW 1 1/2" SCH40 (4)
2609-551747
1.99
CTN COUPLING 1 1/2"
2609-551899
19.97
ENERG AA BATTER 4PK (2) / WATCH/CALC BA
2609-553458
77.91
TOTAL VENDOR SELF SERVE LUMBER CO.
VENDOR NAME: STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
2,620.40
WASTEWATER PROGRAM
904330756
2,620.40
TOTAL VENDOR STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
VENDOR NAME: THE ISABELLA CORPORATION
50,000.00
2024 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
2463-2300716
50,000.00
TOTAL VENDOR THE ISABELLA CORPORATION
VENDOR NAME: UNIFIED NETWORK CONSULTING
3,497.59
WOODLAND PARK - CAMERAS
2758
1,095.00
CITY HALL LOBBY DOOR CAMERA
2761
4,592.59
TOTAL VENDOR UNIFIED NETWORK CONSULTING
VENDOR NAME: VERIZON WIRELESS
202.12
8/2026 BILLING
6152168412
202.12
TOTAL VENDOR VERIZON WIRELESS
VENDOR NAME: VISA
4,234.34
8/2026 VISA STMT
8622
4,234.34
TOTAL VENDOR VISA
VENDOR NAME: WINN TELECOM
96.34
09/2026 FAX / DPW ALARM
50056018
96.34
TOTAL VENDOR WINN TELECOM
86,494.88
GRAND TOTAL:


CITY OF ITHACA, MICHIGAN
City Manager Report to the City Council
September 15, 2026

1. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT STUDY: I conducted a traffic crash report on Newark Street spanning from
South Pine River to South Main Street, including both intersections.  I have included an Excel
spreadsheet documenting each crash from the police reports, as well as diagrams where included.  The
study spanned from June 2004 through December 2025, using the SMTCR (State of Michigan Traffic
Crash Report).  There were two accidents at each intersection that the officer noted were due to not
seeing the vehicle traveling N/S on S. Pine River or S. Main.  The other accidents appear to be backing
up at stop signs, cutting a corner, or parking mistakes.

2. PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION: Installation of the new playground equipment is scheduled to
begin October 12th.  Weather permitting, the pavilion and restrooms should be painted the week of
September 14th.  The pavilion remodel is scheduled for an early to mid October start date.

3. HARVEST FEST: This year’s Harvest Fest is planned for Saturday, September 19th.  Included in the
festival will be a Harvest Market downtown from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Saturday.  Citywide garage
sales will run from Thursday, September 17th – Saturday, September 19th.  Sunday, September 20th will
be the 6th annual Bark in the Park, beginning at 2:00 PM at the dog park in Woodland Park.

4. DOWNTOWN FALL: Light pole fall decorations will take place during the September 28th
Homecoming week.  The festivities will culminate with the Homecoming parade running through
downtown followed by the game against Valley Lutheran.

5. ITHACA SCHOOLS REPAVING: The school district is looking at re-paving their North Elementary
parking lots in the summer of 2028, and asked if the city would be interested in completing the
remaining Arcada Street section to Pine River St. that was not included in Arcada’s last re-paving a
couple of years ago.  We will be looking into the responsibilities of each entity and searching for any old
maps we may have.  There’s a possible opportunity to narrow the road through that section as we are
doing on Union Street.  There will be more to come as we gather information.

6. SRF FINAL DISBURSEMENT: We cut the final $50,000 check to Isabella Corporation as the ARPA
grant funding deadline is approaching on September 15th.  We now have until October 15th to submit our
final DR (Disbursement Request) to EGLE.  The amount we receive in grant funding will depend on
what LSLR costs are included.

7. S&P GLOBAL RATING: Treasurer Foster, Andy Campbell, and I met with S&P Global to review the
city’s status and receive our credit rating for the Union Street project’s Capital Improvement Bond.

8. BONDS: After careful consideration with Bedzinski and Company and Miller Canfield, we have
decided to issue one bond sale (Capital Improvement Bond) at $4,000,000 instead of issuing this and the
MTF bond.  This will result in the city receiving more bond bids and at a better rate than issuing both.
This decision was the recommendation of Bedzinski and Company as a result of receiving favorable
construction bids.  It also lowers our engagement cost with Bedzinski for their services since we will
only be working on one bond issue process moving forward.  Instead of $23,500 per bond or a total of
$47,000, the city’s total cost will be $30,850.


Respectfully submitted,
Jamey Conn











Traffic Accidents on Newark Street (Pine River to Main)
DRIVER OF V2 WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF ITHACA ANIMAL HOSPITAL.  DRIVER OF V1 WAS
ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK INBETWEEN A VEHICLE AND V2.  AT THIS TIME A COLLISION
OCURRED BETWEEN V1 AND V2.  MINOR DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER OF V1 AND FRONT BUMPER
OF V2 (9/10/2007)
DRIVER OF V1 STATED HE THOUGHT THE INTERSECTION WAS A FOUR WAY STOP.  V1 STOPPED
AT THE SIGN THEN PROCEEDED OUT AND STRUCK V2. (1/2/2010)
#1 DID NOT SEE #2 DUE TO SNOW PILES, AND PULLED INTO PATH OF #2.  #1 DID NOT SEE #2 IN
TIME TO AVOID IMPACT (02/22/2013)
Unit #1 was parked on the side of the road in a legal parking spot. Suspect vehicle was in front of
Unit #1. Witness said that Suspect vehicle backed up hitting unit #1. Witness said that Suspect
vehicle stopped after hitting Unit #1 looked back and then took off. Witness and driver of unit #1
said that the suspect vehicle is white in color. See report number 14-2914 (6/16/2014)
Driver of vehicle #1 was eastbound and stopped at the stop sign at W. Newark St. and S. Pine River
St. #1 said that he thought he went out to far and backed up and did not see vehicle #2 behind him.
Driver of vehicle #2 said that she stopped behind vehicle #1 and saw that he was backing up. She
tried to hit her horn to get his attention and could not in time before collision occurred. (2/18/2016)
VEHICLE 2 DID NOT SEE VEHICLE 1 HAD STOPPED AND HE BUMPED INTO VEHICLE 1'S TRAILER.
THE LICENSE PLATE ON THE TRAILER WAS SLIGHTLY BENT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER
VEHICLE. TRAILER INFORMATION: REGISTRATION: D646619 VEHICLE NUMBER: H 200 745 676
123 2017 ASSEMBLED TRAILER (5/11/2017)
Unit 1 stopped at a stop sign heading eastbound on E. Newark St. The driver did not see any traffic
coming and proceeded through the intersection. Unit 2 was traveling southbound on S. Main St.
and had the right of way. Unit 2 struck Unit 1. There were no injuries. Unit 1 had denting and
scraping to the back driver side wheel well and bumper. The tire was also punctured and there was
damage to the rim. Unit 2 suffered denting and damage to the front driver side bumper. The driver
to Unit 1 was given a citation for disregard stop sign. (10/8/2020)
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Unit 1 was traveling westbound on E. Newark St. and was attempting to turn northbound down an
alley way pulling a snowmoblie trailer with Michigan Registration D703899. As it was turning the
passenger side of the trailer made contact with the front end of Unit 2 causing damage. Unit 1 just
had damage and denting to the trailer's passenger side wheel well. Unit 2 had denting, scratching
and damage to the front bumper as well as to the driver side headlight. D703899 2018 Legend
Trailer. White in color. VIN: 1L9BE2725J1317811 Same insurance as Unit 1. (10/26/2020)
Driver of vehicle # 1 was stopped at the stop sign on E. Newark St. Driver # 1 observed a Semi Truck
turning from S. Pine River St. and he started backing up his truck. Driver # 1 said that he did not see
vehicle # 2 behind him until it was too late. Driver # 2 was parked behind vehicle # 1 and noticed
vehicle # 1 backing up. Driver # 2 tried honking her horn, but it was too late to avoid collision.
(8/16/2022)
Unit one was stopped at the stop sign on Newark St. Unit one was attempting to turn right onto N.
Pine River St. Unit one stated she saw Unit two traveling south on N. Pine River St. Unit one stated
she saw Unit two attempting to turn left onto Newark St. Unit one stated she thought unit two was
taking the corner tight. Unit One stated she tried to reverse but was unable to. Unit One stated she
was hit by Unit two when he turned the corner. Unit two stated he was traveling south on Pine River
St. Unit two stated he was attempting to turn left onto Newark St. Unit two said he saw Unit one at
the stop sign and then lost visual of her due to his A pillar. Unit two said he took the corner a little
tight and that is when he hit Unit one. Unit two said he only had a scrape to his front driver side rim.
Unit one's vehicle was towed to Shaw's Auto Body by Gratiot Towing. (12/31/2022)
Unit 1 was turning left (north) on to S Pine River St from W Newark St when it failed to yield for Unit
2 (southbound.) The front end of Unit 1 impacted the front end of Unit 2. The driver of Unit 1 advised
he did not see the stop sign and he was running late for court. The driver of Unit 1 complained of
pain to his shoulder / chest area (where the seatbelt rested.) The driver of Unit 2 complained of
pain to his forearm (where the airbag deployed.) (9/28/2023)
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If you require assistance accessing this information or require it in an alternative format, contact the
Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator
at www.Michigan.gov/MDOT-ADA.
Michigan Department
of Transportation
0179 (03/2026)
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TITLE VI SUB-RECIPIENT ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
This form is to certify compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If your Title VI Plan has been
approved by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), all changes to the organization's Title VI Plan
which occurred during the current fiscal year (October 1st through September 30th) must be reported on this
form. Please attach additional pages, as necessary, to provide a complete response to each question.
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
NAME OF TITLE VI COORDINATOR
TITLE
ADDRESS
CITY
COUNTY
STATE
ZIP CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
1.
Has your Title VI Coordinator changed during the reporting period or since your last
Title VI Plan was approved? If yes, please list the name and contact information for
the new coordinator.
 Yes
 No
2.
Has your organization had any projects that have Title VI, Limited English
Proficiency (LEP), or adverse effects on the community? How many? If yes, what did
you do to ensure that those populations are affected by the project had meaningful
access to and involvement in the development process?
 Yes
 No
3.
What is the number or percentage of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals or
community members who experience adverse effects as a result of the project?
4.
How many public involvement meetings did you hold during the reporting period?
5.
Did you provide language assistance at any of your public meetings during the
reporting period? How many persons received this assistance?
 Yes
 No
6.
Did you receive any formal or informal Title VI complaints, or lawsuits during this
reporting period? If yes, how many, and please provide details regarding each
complaint or lawsuit and the resolution.
 Yes
 No
Clear Form
City of Ithaca
Jamey Conn
City Manager
129 W Emerson St
Ithaca
MI
48847
(989) 875-3200
manager@ithacami.com
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Gratiot

MDOT 0179 (03/2026)
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7.
During this reporting period, how many of your employees have been educated about Title VI and their
responsibility to ensure non-discrimination in any of your programs, services, or activities.
8.
Please provide any comments or additional information related to the organization's Title VI Plan.
The information reported in this form is accurate and reflects all changes to the organization's Title VI Plan
for the current fiscal year.
NAME
TITLE
DATE
If you have any questions regarding Title VI, contact: MDOT Title VI Coordinator (517) 241-7462, or
MDOT-TitleVI@Michigan.gov.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM VIA E-MAIL ADDRESS, OR FAX NUMBER TO: (517) 335-0945.
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM BY OCTOBER 5TH OF THE REPORTING YEAR.
All employees
Jamey Conn
City Manager
09/15/2026


Resolution No. 2026-15
City of Ithaca
Gratiot County Parks and Recreation Grant Application Resolution

At a regular City Council Meeting held on September 15, 2026 the following resolution was
o ered by Councilperson ____________, and supported by Councilperson____________;

WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has the authority to construct, operate, and maintain the
Woodland Park: The Next Generation Project and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is requesting $_____ appropriation from the Gratiot County
Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to enhance, provide or create the Woodland Park: The
Next Generation Project to meet the needs of users in Gratiot County,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Ithaca that, pursuant and subject to all of the
terms and provisions of the Gratiot County Parks millage, application be made to the Gratiot
County Board of Commissioners for funding, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jamey Conn, the City Manager of the City of Ithaca is hereby
authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be prepared and application to be
signed and filed with the County of Gratiot;

Motion carried by Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: ( )
Nos:   ( )
Absent: ( )


RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

Dated:  September 15, 2026


________________________________
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk




           129 West Emerson Street • Ithaca, Michigan 48847 • www.ithacami.com

 Phone (989) 875-3200 • Fax (989) 875-4064




Resolution 2026-16
City of Ithaca, MI
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR AN OUTDOOR FITNESS
COURT® AS PART OF THE 2026 NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN

At a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 15, 2026 the following resolution was oered
by Councilperson               ,    and supported by Councilperson             ;
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, MI has submitted a Grant Application to National Fitness Campaign (NFC)
for participation in the 2026 initiative to install and activate outdoor Fitness Courts® in over 1000
municipalities and schools across the country, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, MI will accept a $50,000 National Grant from the NFC Grant Committee
and Statewide Partners, and endeavors to provide a local funding confirmation in the amount of
$174,050 in compliance with the attached Grant Program Requirements to promote and implement a
free-to-the-public outdoor Fitness Court®, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, MI understands the scope of this project includes the installation of a
concrete pad, as well as the assembly of the Fitness Court, both to be completed by separate vendors
external to the National Fitness Campaign. Additional funding requirements for the concrete installation
and Fitness Court assembly can be found on the attached Grant Program Requirement document
provided by the National Fitness Campaign.
WHEREAS, the City Council believes joining the National Fitness Campaign is an important step in
building a healthier community, commits to funding/fundraising to participate in NFC’s 2026 Campaign,
and will earn local and regional recognition as a leader in providing accessible health and wellness
infrastructure and programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council will collaborate with NFC to join the National
Fitness Campaign, implement the outdoor Fitness Court® program, and make fitness free for
community residents and visitors.
Motion carried by Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: ( )
Nos:   ( )
Absent: ( )
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED this 15th day of September,  2026.

________________________________
Cathy Cameron, City Clerk