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January 23, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 5th Ward City Councilmember Andy Frounfelker.
  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 January 9, 2007.
    B. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of January16, 2007.
    C. Approval of final Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Robert L. Johnson Construction, in the amount of $3,345.00, for the Washington Avenue Water Main Replacement project, and authorization for the City Manager, City Engineer, and Director of Public Services to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    D. Approval of the Jackson County Emergency Dispatch Services invoice, in the amount of $10,832.50, for the period of October through December 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    E. Approval of the first amendment to the pharmacy benefit management agreement with ScriptGuide RX, effective February 1, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations and the City Manager.
    F. Approval of the proposed amendments to the Downtown Development Authority Bylaws, as recommended by the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors.
    G. Receipt of the Downtown Development Authority Year-end Audit Report for fiscal year July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006.
    H. Receipt, with regret, the resignation of Theresa Horne from the Citizens Advisory Council for Community Development.
    I. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the six (6) months ended December 31, 2006.
    J. Receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Financial Report through December 31, 2006.
    K. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through December 31, 2006.
    L. Establishment of February 13, 2007, at the City Council as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the following Special Assessment Rolls for street construction:
    1. Roll No. 3334 for construction on Elm Avenue from Homewild to North Street.
    2. Roll No. 3335 for construction on Ganson Street from Elm Avenue to Orange Street.
    3. Roll No. 3336 for construction on Wisner Street from North Street to Argyle.
    4. Roll No. 3337 for construction on Milwaukee Street from Euclid Street to High Street.
    5. Roll No. 3338 for construction on Norfolk Street from Wisner Street to Bowen Street.
    6. Roll No. 3339 for construction on Union Street from West Avenue to Sixth Street.

    M.* Receipt of a petition circulated by Brian Wilson to vacate the southerly 122 feet of an alley running north and south between Chapin and Deyo Streets, authorization for the City Manager to sign the petition on behalf of the City and referral to staff for appropriate action.
    N.* Approval of the request from the Center for Family Health to conduct their annual Groundhog Gallop, Saturday, February 3, 2007, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
  8. Committee Reports.
    A. Receipt of the delegate's report from Councilmember Carl L. Breeding on the National League of Cities conference held in Reno, Nevada, from December 5 through 9, 2006.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Karen Dunigan to the Board of Review for a three-year term, beginning February 1, 2007, and ending January 31, 2010.
    B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Howard C. Woods, Sr., and Gerald F. Rand to the Ella W. Sharp Park Board of Trustees for a three-year term each, beginning February 1, 2007, and ending January 31, 2010.
    C. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Toni B. Jones to the Citizens Advisory Council for Community Development, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2007
    D. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Joseph Whelan to the Income Tax Board of Review for a three-year term, beginning February 1, 2007, and ending January 31, 2010.
    E. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Arlene Robinson to the Income Tax Board of Review for a three-year term, beginning immediately and ending January 31, 2009.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the fiscal year 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applicant presentations, budget discussions and public comment.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution approving a contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in the amount of $478,900.00 (City's share is $24,400.00) for reconstruction of the Denton Road bridge over the Sparks Foundation Park Pond, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    B. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request from B1-Bar, Inc. to transfer all stock in 2006 Class C licensed business with dance-entertainment, located at 2216 E. Michigan Avenue, thru transfer of 1,000 shares of stock from existing stockholder, Marilou Bell to new stockholder, Nancy Anne Minix.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2007.3 amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, approving the Artisan Park PUDD.
    B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2007.4 amending Chapter 12, Section 12-2, City Code, to prohibit leaving refuse receptacles at the curbside, in the driveway, in the public right-of-way, or in public view in the front yard.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Approval of the request of the Sign Ordinance Workgroup to delay enforcement of the Sign Ordinance Nonconforming Use provision until April 2007, and review and potential action at the April 24, 2007, City Council meeting.
    B. Consideration of an invitation from the Downtown Development Authority to participate in a work session on February 8, 2007, at 8:00 a.m., or on February 27, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16.  Adjournment.

* Items added, changed or deleted after Proposed Agenda printed.