October 6, 2009

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Kenneth E. Gaiser, 4th Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Presentations/Proclamations.
6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
7. Consent Calendar.
   A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 22, 2009, and of the special City Council meeting of September 29, 2009.
   B. Approval of miscellaneous City licenses for the year expiring April 30, 2010, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
   C. Approval of the request from Kings of Rock Entertainment to conduct their Rocktoberfest band concert at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 10, 2009, beginning at 4:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon proper insurance coverage.)
   D. Approval of the extension of a Professional Service Agreement between the City and Allegiance Health, a local Employee Assistance Plan provider, in the amount of $6,486.00 per year for the term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Personnel and Labor Relations Director.
   E. Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Paul Bengel Mechanical Contractors in the amount of $4,331.00, covering additional expense for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements, and authorization for the Interim City Manager and Interim Water Department Director to execute the appropriate document(s).
   F. Receipt of CDBG Financial Summary Report through August 31, 2009.
   G. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for two (2) months ended, August 31, 2009.
8. Committee Reports.
9. Appointments.
   A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Interim City Manager, Christopher Lewis to various City Boards and Commissions beginning immediately and serving until a City Manager is appointed.
   Public Hearings.
   A. Public hearing to receive public comments regarding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Site Assessment Grant for hazardous substances.
   1. Resolution authorizing the Community Development Department to submit a grant application to the USEPA requesting $200,000.00 for Hazardous Substance Assessments, subject to minor modifications by the Community Development staff.
10. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2009-2010 budget to reflect the receipt of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant, in the amount of $10,000.00
    B. Consideration of a resolution approving the contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for reconstruction and watermain work on N. Jackson Street between Louis Glick Highway and Ganson Street, with an estimated construction cost of $895,500.00 (City's portion is $238,600.00), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
11.  Ordinances.
12. Other Business.
    A. Consideration of the recommendations from the City Manager for budget amendments to the City's General Fund for fiscal year 2009-2010. (Postponed at the September 22, 2009, City Council meeting.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for administrative and supervisory employees of the City of Jackson. (Postponed at the September 22, 2009, City Council Meeting.)
13.  New Business.
14.  City Councilmembers' Comments.
15.  Manager's Comments.
16.  *Executive Session for legal opinions.
17.  Return to Open Session.
18.  Adjournment.