March 25, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Daniel P. Greer, 3rd Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Presentations/Proclamations.
   A. Presentation of Speeches of four first place winners of the Human Relations Commission 18th Annual Teressa Delph Essay/Oratorical Contest.
   Third and Fourth Grades - Karana Wickens, Frost Elementary School
   Fifth and Sixth Grades - William Wickens, Frost Elementary School
   Seventh and Eighth Grades - Tyler Silvestri, Napoleon Middle School
   Twelfth Grade - Cody Shepherd, Western High School
   
   B. Presentation by Larry Bosell, Fire Chief, and Catherine Brechtelsbauer, Personnel & Labor Relations Director, regarding the status of the Fire Apprenticeship program.
6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
7. Consent Calendar.
   A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 11, 2008.
   B. Approval of the request from the Family Service & Children's Aid to hold their 6th annual Run for Fun on City streets on Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., beginning and ending at 330 W. Michigan Avenue, with police assistance at major intersections, and closure of W. Michigan Avenue between Blackstone and First Streets. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   C. Approval of the request from the Jackson Police Department to hold their annual Police Memorial Service at Bucky Harris Park on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 12:00 p.m., to honor Jackson County police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Park/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
   D. Approval of the request from the Ella Sharp Museum Association for authorization for a temporary outdoor service and add bar permit on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 3225 Fourth Street, to conduct their Art & Wine Festival. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   E. Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl's Downtown, for authorization for temporary outdoor service, and add bar permit on May 23, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 8, August 15, August 29, and September 26, 2008, for a series of events. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   F. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $9,458.08, for planning services for February 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
   G. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) Nos. 1976 and 1977, for the installation of Autistic Child signs on Randolph Street between Woodbridge and First Streets, on Floral between Seymour Avenue and Elm Avenue, and on Elm Avenue between Phillips and Blakely Streets respectively, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
   H. Approval of the low bid award to Automotive Service Co., Jackson, in the amount of $18,250.00, for the installation of truck bodies, lighting and hydraulic accessories and valve turner equipment for two (2) super duty pickup body and valve turners, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
   I. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the eight (8) months ended February 29, 2008.
   J. Receipt of the Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through February 29, 2008.
8. Committee Reports.
9. Appointments.
10. Public Hearings.
11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution urging the creation of a comprehensive transportation funding package by the State of Michigan.
12. Ordinances.
13. Other Business.
14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to name the grounds at the Martin Luther King Center the Howard Woods Sr., Recreation Complex, and authorization for staff to make the necessary arrangements, in accordance with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Director of Parks, Recreation and Grounds.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the purchase agreement between the City and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sipes for property located at the point of Greenwood Avenue and First Street, (for a street construction project), and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for staff to make minor modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take all other action necessary to effectuate a closing on the property, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney.
15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
16. Adjournment.