City Commission - Regular Meeting

I'd like to call to order tonight's um May 11th, 2026 meeting of the Marquette City Commission at 6:00 p.m. Um please rise for the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Uh, city clerk, roll call, please. Commissioner Davis, here. Commissioner Gotautle. Commissioner Hanley, here. Commissioner Larson, here. Commissioner Mayor, here. Mayor Prom Otawway here

and Mayor Schlaggel here. We are all present. Good to see you. No, we're not. Oh, we're not. I'm sorry. We need to uh we need to excuse Commissioner Gotautle tonight. I forgot about that. Apologize. Okay. I mo move that we uh excuse Commissioner Gotautle for personal reasons. Is there a second, please? Promot. Thank you. Any discussion? All in favor, please say yes. Opposed? No. Motion passes 70. Thank you. We have an agenda in front of us. Um, are there any changes or is there a motion to approve, please? Commissioner Larson, I move that we approve the agenda as presented. Second, please. Commissioner Mayor. Second.

Any discussion? Nope. Moving on. Um, we will take a vote on that right now. You guys get off my back. All in favor, please say yes.

Oppose. No. Motion passes seven. Thank you. Um I don't have any announcements tonight other than I would like to just bring up once again uh for people that are interested. I saw some interest on Facebook the other day of a couple people that were trying to figure out a couple things to get involved in in the community and I would encourage them to take a look at our um advisory roles that we have out on the board here in many different aspects of the community. I'm sure you'll find something there that'll spark an interest and I hope that you uh put your application in to fill one of those positions. Uh so with that, we will move on to boards and committees. We have two appointments tonight. Commissioners, is there a motion? Commissioner Davis? Well, speaking of advisory committees, I move that we appoint Charles Blacksmith to the Arts and Culture Advisory Comm Committee for an unexpired term ending June 1st, 2027 and Carol Pittz to the Peter White Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending May 1st, 2031.

Thank you. Is there a second? Uh, promot second. Thank you. Discussion. No, but just a thank you for volunteering your time. Okay, that being said, all in favor, please say yes. Yes. Opposed? No. Motion passes six to nothing. And I believe I need to be corrected on that for previous ones, right? I think I said 70, but it's actually six. Good. Thank you. Uh, we have a reappoint commissioners. Commissioner Hanley. I move that we reappoint Julie Banda to the traffic parking advisory committee for a term ending 5:30 of 29. Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Mr. Mayor, thank you. Uh discussion?

No, I'm just very happy that Julie is willing to fit time into her rock skipping uh or passion to do this for us. She's great on the committee. Excellent. Anything else? Nothing further. All in favor, please say yes. Yes. Oppose. No. Motion passes. Six to nothing. Thank you. I didn't wasn't aware of the rock skipping. She's a professional rock skipper.

Pretty impressive. That brings us to our first public comment. Uh, comments may not exceed more than three minutes per person. Please state your name and physical address when making public comment at the podium. Anyone for public comment? Michael, my man. Hello. My name is Mike Stuckco. I live at uh 332 East Ridge Street here in Marquette. I am the president of the Marquette City Band. I am also the uh co-chair of the Peg Hervin and Bandshell um fundraising committee and I am here tonight to give uh the city of Marquette a check for a million dollars to get us way closer to where we're supposed to be. The Marquette City Band has finished raising the one uh our complete $2.3 million uh for the Peg Hervin and Band Shell. I do not have all of my final numbers right now. I was waiting for them to come in before I approached the podium, but they are not here. So, I will start with a check for $1 million and I look forward to paying in full the rest of the money that we owe you uh during the course of the uh this month uh May of 2026. Um, so that is my time and that is what I've got to say and I look forward to completing this and having the Peg Hervin and Banshell being part of Marquette, Michigan and Marquette, Michigan enjoying the Peg Hervin and Banshell. Thank you. Thank you very much.

I want TO some exciting news. All right, anybody else for public comments? Mayor,

yes. I have a public comment. It's unusual. Um, so we did have a public comment. Uh, again, a little unusual. The city's ADA coordinator expressed uh to James Bushy uh that we would read his public comment aloud as a reasonable accommodation for his disability pursuant to the ADA. And uh I don't know if I can get through it in three minutes, but I do have two segments. So uh my name is Jim Bushy and back around 1995 I broke my back L5S1 with nerve root involvement. while reading meters. I was treated by past mayors, Dr. J. Michael Coin, and received prescription medicine from Dave Campana, RPH. I went to MGH rehab work hardening program. I was released to work by the workers comp carrier, then Hartford, then Michigan municipal league. I then worked uh until 2016 for the city as meter reader, then as a janitor. I was told at the time that workers comp would cover me for life. Dr. Richard Roven's neurosurgeries L5S1 work lasted 30 years. Now, my back's L5 must have surgery again. I chose the same surgeon's office for my neurosurgery. I will be getting all other services locally. It is my belief that we have great doctors and neurosurgery in our little town is because Yupers like utilizing local talent in case a family needs them. Uh when we support our local physicians, it is more likely that they will stay in our area which will provide longevity when rural healthcare can be hard to find and maintain. They also deserve proper payment for their expertise. There's a difference in the payment schedules from Humanana to the workers comp. one would think that the city of Marquette through its insurance carriers would like to pay our taxpaying physicians properly. Now, for my part, once I had medical documentation of the injury around the 1st of April 2026, I approached the city's HR department with questions regarding workers comp. I had my own ADA club member with me if I had any emotional problems while I was in the office. City staff member Tim in the HR department knows I have mental disabilities. I was told that the likely outcome would be no because the case is closed. I also asked if my medical file was there. I was told that it may be scheduled to be put in the landfill, commonly known as R2-D2. Please note that the medical files contain

information needed for every employee, previous and present, for workers comp coverage. I informed everybody I could in the HR department that destroying medical files could be illegal, but we know it is definitely wrong. Metobrook MML has a policy that kind of goes like this. One, any medical evidence of file should not be given to the employee. See web page. Uh the city of Marquette. Two, the city of Marquette HR decides what claims or files to use and give to Metobrook. Three, the issue that is coming up. In order for me to get my medical history from the city or introduce new medical, I have to contact the MML people first. The MML people send me to the city because they are the contract holder. The city has sent me to MML and MML sent me back to the city. Four, I cannot move further with this claim because of this runaround. The city has told me my medical documentation has been thrown away, but then told me it wasn't. They've not given me my documentation or shown me proof of them still having it as I was told it was closed. Five reminder that workers comp covers for life in the state of Michigan. I enjoyed my 30 plus years working multiple jobs for the city of Marquette, but I'm finding this process typical of big city government and not our cozy Marquette government. Also, please note that MML has cost the city millions of dollars in settlements and court cases related to health insurance and other insuranceances. If you have questions regarding this manner, please consult Roger at Wastewater Treatment who substituted for me during my convolescence. Kurt and Sue Goodman, past employees and department head who worked alongside of me at the city can also verify this.

Thank you. I'll be back.

You're welcome to continue your comment at the second uh public comment. Anyone else for public comment tonight? First time. Anyone else? All right. Public comment is now closed. We're going to move move on to our first uh and only pres presentation tonight, the market area sister cities partnership by Tristan LMA. Welcome Tristan. Thanks. Evening commissioners. Pleasure to be back here again. I think everybody at this table has already heard the spiel at least once now, but always happy to be back here sharing updates of what Sister City's been up to um within the last year. So, we'll jump right into it. Starting with overall background. Um Sister City's partnership is a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting and maintaining international relationships with the city of Marquez, Sister Cities of Agashi, Japan, and Kayani, Finland. Here's a look at our board from this past year. Want to spotlight a few people in particular. Our executive board, our Moren Jensen, our chair, our co- vice chairs, Paul Lindberg, Mayor Lou Blumquist, our treasurer, Bill Brazier, secretary Colin Banger. Want to shout out Commissioner Davis, who continues to serve as a city commission liaison on our board. Thank you for all your contributions. Also want to spotlight Bill Brazer and Paul Lindberg who in addition to leadership on our board also serve on the Michigan Shea Sister State Board. So jumping right to Japan. Um brief background on this again, a little refresher for y'all. Um 1968, state of Michigan and Shika Prefecture in Japan entered a sister state relationship to build international goodwill and provide opportunities for crosscultural engagement through annual delegation visits and outreach. 11 years later, Marquette entered a formal sister city friendship with then um the city of Yokayichi, now known as Higashiomi, becoming the seventh city at the time in Michigan to establish such a friendship. Today, we are one of 14 cities in Michigan to share a sister city in Chica Prefecture as part of the sister state partnership. Delegation visits are the main pillar on which Sister Cities stands. Um, and as

you know, we had kind of rocky terrain over the pandemic, but we're back in full force now. So excited to report that we're back to a regular schedule um as it pertains to Higashi and Kayani, which get into later, but as of 2014, we're back or 2024, we're back to regularly alternating visits in even years. Um, we host a delegation from Japan and in oddnumbered years, we send a delegation to Japan. So that being said, last summer, July into August, we sent a seven member delegation to Higashiomi. That marked our 45th such exchange between the two cities. Our delegates there were Bill Brerier, delegation leader, uh Colin Banger, Chris Germaine, Tommo Inaway, uh Beverly Mthn, Ethan Ornsby, and Michael Sobeck. Share a few photos really quick. Just flip through them. It's a welcome meeting with the city exchanging of gifts as is custom. So yeah, we're an even year. So that means we are ready to host again. Seems like these just keep coming. Um but we're doing the work. So um this summer um in late July, we'll be welcoming a 7 to 10 member delegation from Hagashiomi. Really excited. This is going to overlap what a lot of people consider to be kind of the peak of Marquette summer, the last two weeks of July, overlapping big events like Art in the Rocks Art Fair, Outback Art Fair, but also again what a lot of people consider to be the peak for our outdoor rec season. So, really beautiful time for them to be here. Um, as always, as part of the delegation visits, we host um a number of public receptions, opportunities for the community to engage with the delegates, do that more social exchange. We don't have those dates locked in yet, but we'll be posting those in our channels um and in local media as soon as we have them. Also, we'll be in touch with city manager's office to coordinate uh more formal meetings with city officials. Another thriving portion of the friendship with Japan is our student exchange. So, um city of Higashiomi every year sponsors a student to come spend the academic year at Northern

Michigan University. So, this year we are happy to host Kazuki Sawa. He's the 43rd sister city scholarship student to come to NMU for a whole um academic year. That program started in 1980 uh by the late Price Derfeld uh who's a professor at NMU at the time. So, it's cool to see that legacy live on. And in exchange uh through NMU's international studies department, we're honored to every year now uh send a student from NMU to the Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Higashiomi to do a study abroad there for year. Jumping over to Kayani. In 1997, Marquette entered a second such a city of friendship. This time with Kayani, Finland. Marquette's just one of 12 US cities to share a partnership with the Finnish city. Delegation visits again. We're back to a regular schedule, which is awesome to see. Um I was part of that initial delegation that tried to rekindle the friendship in 2024, which went so well that they sent a six member delegation back to us this past year. Um, so we're really proud to host them for about a week uh this past November. I'm sure a lot of you remember meeting them, seeing them around our post about them, what whatever it may be. I do want to note that on our website, we have a lot more photos like these um that really show everything that they did. They crammed so much into six days, really only three business days. So, it's it was awesome. And they were the six member delegation was comprised of a lot of city officials. So a big focus of theirs is really intentional partnership with the city to build industry, to build understanding, resource sharing, education, things like that. So the best is yet to come with this friendship for sure. But flipping through these real quick, we got the um the greeting at the airport. Um uh then Mayor Hanley, Commissioner Hanley doing the gift exchange with the delegation. uh through one of our volunteers uh who was about to become a board member. Uh they all got hooked up and got to pick out their own stormy chromer hat, which is really fun and appropriate for the weather. We wanted them to visit in the summer, but they insisted on November. Uh media meet um uh public TV 13. They sat down to do an interview with media

meet. Fun morning learning about local arts and culture and the shoreline cultural trail with arts and culture staff. Meeting with Marine McFaten, tour the senior center talking about aging services within the region. Uh that was a big point of contention or not contention but discussion. Uh county is facing uh county is facing um a rapidly aging population. So they're very curious of ways that they can help you know keep younger people around but also expand their services for those who need it the most. Visit to the dome. This one's really fun. Uh front and center is one of the delegates. Uh she stumbled upon a group of local cold plungers and decided I'll join. So she got to jump in the lake with them in the middle of November. Unfortunately, no sound is nearby, but still seem to have a good time. And the local sightseeing, of course, did a tour of the lighthouse. I saw so much around the city. I had a visit to the high school where students made them t-shirts and actually the videography class did a little interview with them that we have posted on our website. So, that was really cool to see, too. So, yeah. Um, back to a regular schedule with them. So, this flipped from Japan. Um, and even number years we send a delegation to Finland. Odd number years, we host one. So actually just next month we're sending a nine-member delegation to Kayani to continue developing this friendship. Uh it's going to take place over the summer solstice which in Finland's called Midsummer or Yuanas. Uh shortest night, longest day of the year. One of the largest celebrations in Finland. When you think celebration, it's not a fireworks and beer tent kind of thing. Um their idea of a celebration is retreating into the woods, going to the family camp, enjoying a bonfire, a sauna, jumping in the lake, spending quality time with loved ones. So something we can all kind of relate to, but that's going be really cool for the delegates going over there to experience that side of culture in addition to the more formal tours. See our delegates going there. And then my last few updates. Um I always like to highlight what we're doing behind the scenes. Um of course a lot of the public facing stuff is the delegations. That's like I said a huge

pillar of what we do. But we're really reaching a good point as an organization trying to formalize what we do, increase our outreach. Uh we've been doing more and more fundraising efforts trying to get our name out in the community. This shot here is from um a begging event at Super One. We do the um the dine to donate at Texas Roadhouse. Always looking for opportunities to do some fundraising, get our name out there. We also kind of formalized our donation procedures. So we have Give Butter set up now to take digital donations. Really hoping that that helps fuel the work that we do moving forward. I'm super proud of this one. um the very first market area sister cities partnership newsletter. It's coming out. Who doesn't love newsletters? Uh it's 11-page newsletter that we're almost done with. I'm waiting on one article for it. I wanted to have paper copies ready tonight, but I'll have to send them to city manager's office to hopefully get in your hands soon. Uh but this does a deep dive everything I don't have time to say right now. um really putting the personal touch on what these experiences mean to our delegates, what we get out of their visits coming here, um spotlights of our board, kind of just more fine-tuned details about everything going on with our friendships. So, really excited to pass that along. It's been my my baby for the past two two months and excited to see it get off the ground into into the hands of the public. And then lastly, don't hold your breath. Um so shoreline cultural trail I'd mentioned last year that we're interested in exploring a site along the city shoreline cultural trail and last year we did form a subcommittee to explore inclusion along it. Uh we want a site that honors the importance of decadesl long international friendships developed between marquen and sister cities. Um really what we're looking at is adopting a site um within a city space uh that speaks to the history of these friendships that speaks to what people get out of it speaks to our nature speaks to our land the cultural exchange. So we're talking site adoption. So actually building a site for people to gather but beyond that how do we as an organization maintain the end of the future so it's not in the

hands of the city. Um on top of that planting so you know responsibly planting Japanese maples and birch groves as part of it and public art installations ideally um through artist exchange. So again very early stages we're in the dreaming phase right now which is a really exciting place to be. So don't take this as this is coming your way this summer. Um we have a lot of conversations to have with committees, with departments, with you all as city commission. And right now we're targeting off our dreams. Matson in Lower Harbor Park. Um this is a really early rendering by Matt Tucker, landscape architect for urban ecosystems who designed the cultural trails we know it right now and the framework for its future. Um, this particular site that we're exploring, again, that gathering point, a spot for small cultural events, but also kind of a nice welcome, peaceful platform area, uh, within an already popular park, a place to reflect, see local culture, see history, these friendships, see public art from outside of the confines of the US. Um, all those things wrapped into one. So, we're picturing this, again, very early stages, but picturing this to be on the southwest portion of the park, uh, by the foot of the fireman's fireman bell memorial tower staircase, the downtown side of the bulkhead. And that space is kind of the informal entryway into the main park space. But again, we'll see how it gets shifted and where it gets moved around as we continue along with it. So, excited to share updates as we go along with that. Um, like I said, that newsletter is going to share a lot more information, a lot more fine details about everything we have going on and we'll be sure to keep in touch as the delegation plans come together and yeah, hope to continue getting your support. So, thank you on behalf of this is your city's partnership. It's we are not funded by the city, but what we do wouldn't be possible without the city supporting it and backing it because that's where the legitimacy comes. So, thank you.

Thank you, Tristan. Uh comments, commissioners, questions. Commissioner Davis,

of course. Right. Tristan, thank you. You do an excellent job every time you come here and and present about the sister city. Um you might have noticed that I'm on that list of delegates going to to Finland in June. And um that cold water immersion is something that's really part of their culture. So I'm mentally preparing myself. And this might be my announcement. You might have to check with me after I come back to see if I really do it. Um, but I really want to say to the community that this is not any sort of an exclusive group. Anyone in the community can choose to be a delegate to either Japan or to Finland or can host any of the people that come here and we really encourage that. So if you're interested, please let us know.

Anything else? Yeah, thank you again Tristan. Uh again, a great present presentation and uh thanks for making us look so good. Have a great night. Okay, moving on. Uh that brings us to our consent agenda. Commissioners, motion promay, I move to approve the consent agenda as presented. Uh a second, please. Commissioner Davis, I'll second the motion. Any discussion? None for me.

Good. Okay. Uh, all in favor, please say yes. Yes. Opposed? No. Motion passes. 60. That brings us to new business. We've got a couple items here to cover. The first one is National Public Works Week. Uh, city clerk, background, please.

Thank you, mayor. Uh, I have just the proclamation, but I will read that. Uh whereas public works professionals focus on infrastructure facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of the city of Marquette. And whereas these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals who are engineers, managers and employees at all levels of government and the private sector who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment, and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens. And whereas the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of public works professionals deserve recognition and appreciation. And whereas it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in the city of Marquette to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities. And whereas the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association and Canadian Public Works Association. Now therefore, the mayor and city commission of the city of Marquette hereby designate the week of May 17th through 23rd, 2026 as National Public Works Week and urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make in protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all. dated this 11th day of May, 2026 and signed Mayor Paul Schlegel.

Thank you, city clerk. Um, we would need to vote on that to endorse it. And Commissioner Hammy, I move that we I don't know if we say endorse or accept the proclamation for National Public Works Week and designate Mayor Paul Schel to sign it. Is there a second, please? Commissioner Mayor, I'll second the motion. comments.

I think it's amazing that we are again going with the proclamation for this. Our public works department is amazing and all the public employees that we have that work for us in general are amazing. So, I like the fact that we get to highlight some of the fun things that they do for us and how integral they are to keeping our city going. Thank you. Anyone else? I would just say, you know, Commissioner Hanley, I think, really highlighted it really well that uh at the end of the day, public works really does keep the the city running. So, you know, big shout out to them and, you know, not not always a super flashy work that they do, but it's super appreciated.

Okay. Uh yeah, I just want to say that um you know it's really the time of uh 3 months ago, two months ago when we really tend to appreciate them the most, but uh you know they're there for us 24/7 and uh just really want to say thank you to all of the members of the public works and city staff. Uh with that being said, is there a motion please? Or I'm sorry. Uh all in favor, please say yes. Yes. No. MO motion passes 60. And uh now we've got a position to appoint the market board of light and power. Uh background, please.

Thank you, mayor. A board of light and power vacancy was created by the recent resignation of Rick Holmes, who was elected to a term set to expire in November of 2027. Under the provisions of the Marquette City Charter section 65, the city commission has 60 days in which to fill this vacancy via appointment. The commission on March 30th voted to accept applications from all interested parties, to provide an opportunity for the remaining members of the board of light and power to consider the applicants, and to then appoint a new BLP member at tonight's meeting. The application was available on the city's website and on the board of light and powers website and was also available for pickup at the city clerk's office with applications being accepted until 4 p.m. on April 17th. In that time, the city clerk received applications from four individuals, Nathan Bmer, Margaret Brum, Christopher Dyn, and Nicholas Vermont. The applications have been reviewed and staff has verified all eligibility requirements stipulated by the city charter. Separately, the remaining members of the board of light and power discussed this topic at their May 5th meeting and recommended that the city commission appoint Christopher Dyn to the vacant seat. Fiscal effect, none by this action. Recommendation, appoint a new board of light and power member. Alternatives, I utilize paper ballots to arrive at a consensus prior to voting to appoint a new board of light and power member. Thank you, city clerk. Um, is there a motion, please? Commissioner Larson.

I move that we appoint Christopher Dylan to the vacant seat of the board of light and power. Second, please. Second, your honor. Thank you. Discussion. Uh, only thank you to those who applied and to the board of light and power for uh the recommendation. Thank you, Commissioner Mayor. Yeah, just thank you for those that applied and uh you know, just honoring the recommendation from the BLP board.

Thank you. Anyone else? Um, having been a former uh, board of light and power um, member, I just really excited to see that there were four people that were anxious to get in and I know that we had some really high highly qualified uh, candidates there and I hope that uh, Mr. Derlin enjoys his time on the MBLP board and continues the uh, legacy that they have been really doing so well the last several years. So, with that being said, um all in favor, please say yes. Yes. Opposed? No.

Motion passes six to nothing. That brings us to our second public comment. Uh again, comments cannot exceed more than three minutes per person. Please state your name and physical address. When making public comments, if you have not already done so, anyone for public comment? Mayor, I still have some public comment from Pushy. Uh, continuing. Ironically, I got to the part that says, "Thank you for taking the time to listen to this being read into city records. Uh, please contact me at the number in my personnel file if you have further questions. Please understand it is not the HR employees problem that they are not educated on workers comp issues. It is the fault of the deputy city manager's department head of HR." Signed, James Bushy.

Thank you, city clerk. Is there anyone else for public comment tonight? Anyone else for public comment? Public comment is closed. We are going to go to comments from the commission. And since Commissioner Gotautle is not here tonight, we're going to start with Commissioner Davis. Oh. Um I have just one and I'm just so excited about the bandell coming in the very small check that was presented to us tonight. Um it's I'm very impressed with their fundraising efforts and I'm really looking forward to the opening of the band shell. You're good. Uh, ProMay, no comments from me tonight.

Commissioner Larson, uh, just a thank you to everybody who rode their bikes to this meeting tonight. Uh, certainly, uh, you know, we're able to talk to talk, but also ride the ride. Mr. Mayor, you good? Yeah.

Um, yeah, I've got a really exciting bit here. Uh, Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. I'm inviting anybody and literally anybody to join us at uh join the members that can make it at least to uh be at Tourist Park to help with the turd hering for 2026. Uh after the dog park has been closed, we are going to go through and sweep the park and do our best to pick up what has not been picked up. And as a thank you to the city uh for allowing the winter dog park to be at Tourist Park. Um, again, I said it I think last meeting, but um, considering the winter that we had and the destruction that has occurred, um, they they went above and beyond to make uh, make it accessible for everybody to get out and get their exercise with their pets, and we're very appreciative of that. Uh, that's all I have for tonight, city manager.

I I I just want to say that I think I have the longest bike ride on this one, and the ride home is going to be worse. Uh, no, it's it's great to see everybody riding their bikes. Um, we did not necessarily do a proclamation for um ride or bike to to work day, but it's one that we've identified in the past um and that we did uh look at um declaring uh May as as biking um month. So, thank you to everybody who participated. I know you guys are so excited when we tell you it's that time of year. Um so, uh first year that I've had to wear a winter jacket riding my bike to work, just so everybody was aware. Um, and I I just wanted to say um thanks to to all of our hardworking staff. Um, public works week is coming up. Um, but I think um, Commissioner Hanley had said it quite well and all of our our public um, employees here are great and um, especially deputy city manager and HR um, department head Sean Hopkins. So, just wanted to make sure we we uh, we recognize all of our employees this week. So, thank you.

That's it. With that we are adjourned at 6:32. do.