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Votes at a glance: motions and outcomes from Dec. 8 Marquette commission meeting
Summary
The commission approved routine procedural motions and appointments by unanimous or voice vote, including excusing the mayor, approving the agenda, reappointing Barb Ozai to the transit authority, accepting the consent agenda, and discontinuing contract talks for Presque Isle Pavilion as a shelter option.
Key actions taken by the Marquette City Commission on Dec. 8, 2025:
• Motion to excuse the mayor for personal reasons — Moved by Commissioner Gottlieb; seconded (voice). Outcome: approved by voice vote, "motion passes 6 to nothing." (motion start: SEG 031)
• Approval of the meeting agenda — Moved by Commissioner Hanley; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ottaway. Outcome: approved by voice vote, recorded as 6 to nothing. (motion start: SEG 046)
• Reappointment to Marquette County Transit Authority — Commissioner Davis moved to recommend Barb Ozai for reappointment as the City of Marquette representative through 12/31/2028; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ottaway. Outcome: approved 6 to 0. (motion start: SEG 090)
• Consent agenda — Commissioner Larson moved, Commissioner Hanley seconded; city clerk called roll: Davis (yes), Gottlieb (yes), Hanley (yes), Larson (yes), Mayor Pro Tem Ottaway (yes), Mayor Schlegel (yes). Outcome: approved 6 to nothing. (motion start: SEG 1111)
• Unfinished business: discontinue pursuing Presque Isle Pavilion for overnight overflow shelter — Moved by Commissioner Hanley; seconded by Commissioner Gottlieb; outcome: approved 6 to nothing. (motion start: SEG 1175)
All outcomes above are taken from voice votes or the clerk's roll call recorded in the meeting transcript. No failed motions were recorded on the transcript.
