AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 25, 2011
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance –  Invocation by John Polaczyk, 6th Ward City Councilmember.

3. Roll Call.

4. Adoption of Agenda.

5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)

6. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Mayor’s presentation of a Special Tribute to Pastor Ovella Andreas, United Communities of America, supporting the goal of a day of healing and peace on the 22nd day of each month in the City of Jackson.

7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 11, 2011.
    B. Approval of the request from the Jackson YMCA to conduct their Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    C. Approval of the request from Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade Committee to conduct their Annual Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade on Friday, November 18, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Special event insurance is covered by the DDA.)
    D. Approval of the proposed Letter of Agreement between the City of Jackson and the Michigan Association of Public Employees (MAPE) extending the Collective Bargaining Agreement to December 31, 2011.
    E. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through September 2011.
    F. Receipt of CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries through September 30, 2011.
    G. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for three (3) months ended, September 30, 2011.

8. Committee Reports.   

9. Appointments.  
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint James Shotwell, Sr., to the Jackson Transportation Authority for a three-year term, beginning immediately, and ending March 1, 2014.
    B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Marian Teresa Gibson to the Jackson Housing Commission for a five-year term, beginning October 31, 2011, and ending October 30, 2016.
    C. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Paul McWalters to the Building Board Code of Appeals for a three-year term, beginning October 14, 2011, and ending October 13, 2014. (Postponed at the September 27, 2011, City Council meeting.)

10. Public Hearings.

11. Resolutions.
      A. Consideration of a resolution to approve Iron City Sandwich Company, LLC, for a new full year Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales, Dance, Entertainment, and Outdoor Sales permits under MCLA 436.1521a(1)(b) to be located at 133 E. Washington Street.
 
12. Ordinances.  
       A. Adoption of Ordinance No.  2011.18,  amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning properties which comprise 1314 Lansing Avenue (ID# 2-111.1000), and 1310 Lansing Avenue (ID# 2-2108.1000) from R-2 to C-1.

13. Other Business. 
  
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to approve an engineering proposal from Spalding DeDecker, Rochester Hills, for design and construction services for the replacement of the Paka Plaza (Jackson Crossing) sanitary sewer lift station in the amount of $39,144.92, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
       B. Consideration of the request for authorization to submit a Letter of Inquiry to ArtPlace by the Ella Sharp Museum to support the inclusion of additional art pieces in Ella Sharp Park. (Ella Sharp Park Board of Trustees recommends approval.)

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and a legal opinion.

18. Return to Open Session.

19. Adjournment.