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Votes at a glance: Marquette commission approves appointments, consent items and a $49,995 fire department study
Summary
The Marquette City Commission approved reappointments, the consent agenda and a $49,995 contract for a fire department community risk and compensation study. All three items passed unanimously.
The Marquette City Commission on May 27 approved several routine and budget items in unanimous votes, including two board reappointments, the consent agenda and a consultant agreement for a fire department study.
Reappointments — The commission reappointed Madeline Goodman to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and George Patrick to the Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board, each serving terms ending June 1, 2028. Commissioner Davis moved the reappointments; the motion passed 7–0.
Consent agenda — The commission approved the consent agenda in a roll-call vote (7–0). Specific items on the consent agenda were not detailed on the public record at the meeting.
Fire department study — The commission approved a proposal from Fitch & Associates LLC to perform a community risk and standards-of-cover and compensation study for the Marquette Fire Department. Staff said the firm was the lowest-cost proposer among six responses to an RFP, at $49,995; the expense is unbudgeted and will require a budget amendment. Commissioner Larson moved approval; Commissioner Ottaway seconded. The motion passed 7–0.
Approvals were taken as part of the meeting’s regular agenda after ceremonial items and public comment. Commissioners offered brief comments thanking nonprofit partners and staff for ongoing collaboration on community issues.
Votes listed here were recorded by roll-call where required or by voice vote where permitted.
