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Shepler's has until Friday to accept franchise agreement, says city
Posted: 04.07.2011 at 6:27 PM
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MACKINAC ISLAND, MI -- Wednesday, we told you Chris Shepler of Shepler's Ferry said he was not offered a franchise by the City of Mackinac Island.

Thursday, Mayor Margaret Doud told 7&4 Shepler's has until Friday to either accept or decline their proposed ferry franchise.

She said in Wedneday's meeting, the city offered Shepler's a two year contract, with seven percent of sales collected by the city.

Doud said Northern Ferry Company has agreed to terms of the franchise agreement , which is the same Shepler's has been offered.

She says if Shepler's agrees to the city's terms, the franchise will be granted.

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