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October 24, 2006

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 5th Ward City Councilmember Andrew Frounfelker.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. The Mayor will read a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 30 through November 5, 2006, as City Employee Recognition Week.
    B. Presentation by Phil Wrzesinski, Midtown Association, regarding a merchant's perspective on downtown parking.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 10, 2006.
    B. Approval of the request from the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade Committee to hold the Christmas Parade on Friday, November 17, 2006, and to close the following streets from 4:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.:
    Michigan Avenue from Steward Avenue to Francis Street
    First Street from Washington Avenue to Wildwood Avenue
    Wildwood Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
    Cortland Street from First Street to Francis Street
    Blackstone Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    Jackson Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    Mechanic Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    Francis Street from Washington Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
    Hayes Street from Michigan Avenue to Pearl Street
    (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.)

    C. Approval of the request from the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity to hold their 5K Run/walk for Shelter on Sunday, November 19, 2006, beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at Ella Sharp Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Proper insurance received and approved.)
    D. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $9,805.32, for membership dues through September 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    E. Approval of the Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc. invoice, in the amount of $10,000.00, for economic development services for the period of July 2006, through June 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    F. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from Deborah and Richard Vermeulen to rezone property located at 616 N. Wisner Street from R-1 to C-4.
    G. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the three (3) months ended September 30, 2006.
  8. Committee Reports.
    A. Receipt of the City Affairs Committee report.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Camilla Jean LaFountain to the Jackson Housing Commission for a five-year term, beginning October 31, 2006, and ending October 30, 2011.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by CertainTeed Corporation, 701 E. Washington Avenue (formerly 701 Liberty Street).
    1. Consideration of a resolution approving the application.
    B. Public hearing on the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Die-Namic Tool & Design, LLC, located at 147 and 155 Hobart Street.
    1. Consideration of a resolution approving the application.
    C. Public hearing on the request to rezone a small commercial district surrounding the intersection of Page Avenue and Plymouth Street from C-2 (Community Commercial) to R-4 (High Density Apartment and Office). (City Planning Commission recommends approval.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning certain parcels at the intersection of Page Avenue and Plymouth Street from C-2 to R-4.
    D. Public hearing on the request for a text amendment to the City's zoning ordinance correcting conflicting provisions within the C-3 (Central Commercial) district concerning dwellings. (City Planning Commission recommends approval.)
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Sections 28-44 and 28-71 (50), City Code, removing multiple-family dwellings as a conditional use in the C-3 district.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget, in the amount of $13,224.00, for the City's Emergency Hazard Repair Program.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Consideration of an ordinance adding Section 25-27.13, to Article II of Chapter 25, City Code, to provide that front yard parking is a supplemental parking regulation.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to F.E.B. Enterprises, Inc., Jackson, in the amount of $39,900.00, for a pole barn at the Water Treatment Plant, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the following bid awards for Community Development owner-occupied rehabilitation projects, in accordance with the recommendation of the Bid Review Committee and the Community Development Director:
    1. Concepts Construction, in the amount of $20,896.00, for the property located at 508 S. Pleasant Street.
    2. Concepts Construction, in the amount of $43,815.00, for the property located at 613 Webb Street.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. Adjournment.