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CITY OF GIBRALTAR REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAY 26, 2026 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gibraltar convened at 6:36 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 29450 Munro Avenue, Gibraltar, MI. 48173 Present: Shumate, Cox, Dill, LaPointe, McNabb, Molnar Absent: Boismier COUNCIL TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTION: 26-172 Excuse Councilman Boismier as absent. 26-173 Add “Resolution – Dedicated to Downriver” as item A under New Business on the agenda. 26-174 Add “Treasurer Training” as item S under New Business on the agenda. 26-175 Approve the agenda as revised. 26-176 Approve the consent agenda as follows: B) Payroll #1012 & #1013 , C) City Council Minutes of 5/11/2026, D) City Council Budget Public Hearing Minutes of 5/11/2026, E) Beautification Commission Minutes of 5/4/2026, F) Recreation Commission Minutes of 5/5/2026, G) Police Department Report for 5/26/2026, H) Fire Department Report for 5/26/2026, I) Investment Summary Report as of 5/4/2026. 26-177 Allow Councilman Molnar to abstain from the vote regarding Bills Reference #22 due to financial affiliation. 26-178 Approve Bills Reference #22. 26-179 Approve the resolution acknowledging “Dedicated to Downriver” as a local nonprofit organization operating within the City of Gibraltar and expressing no objection to its application for a State of Michigan charitable gaming license, contingent upon review and approval by our City Attorney. 26-180 Approve the resolution of the City of Gibraltar adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, adopting the millage rates for the July 2026 tax bills. The millage rates are as follows: General Operating 14.0023, Solid Waste 1.8800, Road Bond Debt (Voted) 0.6800, Building Bond Debt (Voted) 0.7000, Water and Capital 2.3985. 26-181 Adopt the returned payment policy, contingent upon City Attorney approval, with the addition of the word "consecutive" to the policy provision regarding residents who accumulate three or more returned payments. 26-182 Approve the purchase of the Brightly Asset Software and being the implementation phase, contingent upon approval by the City Attorney. 26-183 Approve the invoice from the Gibraltar School District for 25/26 winter season rock salt. 26-184 Approve the invoice from Quint Plumbing & Heating for backflow testing and report submission to HydroCorp. 26-185 Approve the quote from Kennedy Industries to replace the swing check valve on pump 1. 26-186 Approve the quote from Pomp’s Tires to replace the tires on the 2007 Ford F-450 Chipper Truck. 26-187 Approve the invoice from Kerry Bros for repair of a 4” diesel pump. 26-188 Approve the purchase of turnout helmets from MacQueen. 26-189 Approve Gibraltar Fire Department staffing for Carlson High School Graduation on June 5, 2026. 26-190 Approve Gibraltar Fire Department staffing for Parsons Field Day on May 28, 2026. 26-191 Refer Chief Bullard’s request to pay the interim interest fee of the cancelled/ordered 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe with Enterprise to the City Attorney for review. 26-192 Authorize the City Administrator to attend the MPELRA Training on June 5, 2026. 26-193 Approve the resolution of the City of Gibraltar adopting the Wayne County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. 26-194 Approve the resolution opposing State Preemption of Local Zoning Authority through the Proposed Housing Readiness Package. 26-195 Appoint S. Hale to the Parks & Recreation Commission. 26-196 Appoint C. Cox to the Waterways Commission. (Motion failed.) 26-197 Approve attendance at the Wayne County Treasurer’s 2 nd Quarter Meeting for Treasurer Riser. 26-198 Adjourn at 8:04 p.m. DETAILED MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OR AT CITYOFGIBRALTARMI.GOV AND CLICK ON “AGENDAS & MINUTES.” Garrett Shumate, Mayor Katherine Tomasik, City Clerk Pub: 6-17-2026