Chris West

The presentation provided an overview of the history of the CGC Mackinaw (WAGB 83), detailing its role as a World War II-era icebreaker and its 62-year career in the Great Lakes. The discussion covered the ship's decommissioning, its transition to a museum vessel in Mackinaw City, and the ongoing efforts of the board to preserve its legacy. Additionally, a new mission statement was introduced, and future operational plans for the museum were discussed.

The presentation provided a detailed history of the Alice's Kandy & Korn business, covering its founding in 1951 and its evolution within the local community. Key discussion topics included the origin of the shop's recipes, the business philosophy centered on retaining repeat customers, and the operational challenges of managing production and equipment. Additionally, the presentation included an announcement regarding a community time capsule project scheduled for 2025.

The council meeting addressed several major items, including a review of bids for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund sewer projects, which came in significantly over projected costs, leading to discussions on potential project scaling or re-bidding. The council also focused on land management and housing development, specifically regarding Requests for Proposals for two residential properties intended to support year-round housing. Financial actions included the approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and year-end amendments to the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. Additionally, an appointment was made to the Planning Commission, and the council authorized necessary payments for accounts payable.

The public hearing focused on the proposed Village budget for the fiscal period from July 01, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Additionally, the council reviewed the proposed maximum allowable millage rate of 16.0156 to be levied for the budget.

The council addressed several fiscal items, including the approval of the 2026-2027 municipal budget and the authorization of year-end budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Key discussion topics included the appointment of a new member to the Planning Commission, a review of various departmental reports, and the authorization of accounts payable. Furthermore, the council approved a proposal to reschedule an upcoming meeting to accommodate the timeline for water and sewer project bid acceptance.