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October 21, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by John Polaczyk, 6th Ward City Councilmember.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Mayor will read a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 2 through November 8, 2008, as City Employee Recognition Week.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 7, 2008
    B. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Veterans Council to close First Street from Michigan Avenue to Wildwood, to hold the annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony and Memorial Service at Withington Park on Tuesday November 11, 2008, beginning at 10:30 a.m. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Salvation Army to conduct its annual Christmas Kettle solicitation in the City from Friday, November 14, 2008, through Wednesday, December 24, 2008.
    D. Approval of the request to extend support for the funding of Employee Recognition Week activities, in accordance with the recommendation of the Personnel Director and the City Manager.
    E. Approval of the offer to purchase City-owned property located at 208 E. Morrell St., (5.0591), in the amount of $500.00, and to negotiate a Development Agreement due to the reduced selling price and poor condition of the property, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s) subject to the approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    F. Approval of the offer to purchase City-owned property located at 407 S. Blackstone (vacant lot), (4-0231.5), in the amount of $405.00, waive a Development Agreement on the condition that the lot be combined with the purchaser's property, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    G. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from Right Direction, LLC dba The Car Company to rezone property located at 616 N. Wisner Street from R-2 to C-4.
    H. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for three (3) months ended, September 30, 2008.
    I. Receipt of the City Treasurer's quarterly report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2008-2009 ending September 30, 2008.
    *J. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1989 for the installation of “Blind Child Area” signs on Webster Street between Elmwood Avenue and Oakdale Avenue, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    *K. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $14,280.47, for planning services for the month of September 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
  8. Committee Reports.
    A. Receipt of the City Affairs Committee Report.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint William Howell Wynne to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2010.
    B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Bill Benedetto to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term beginning immediately, and ending October 13, 2011.
  10. Public Hearings.

    Recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review.

    A. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4167 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund Accounts Receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4167.

    B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4168 for delinquent miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund Accounts Receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4168.

    C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4169 for delinquent miscellaneous Wastewater Fund Accounts Receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4169.

    D. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4170 for delinquent miscellaneous Water Fund Accounts Receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4170.

    E. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4171 for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund Accounts Receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll. No. 4171.

    F. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4172 for delinquent miscellaneous Building Department Fund Accounts Receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4172.

    Adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as a City Council.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution establishing the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, for Halloween trick or treating, and urging residents to turn porch lights on between said hours.
    B. Consideration of a resolution to enter into a cost-participation contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for construction work on Wildwood Avenue between Daniel Street and North West Avenue, in the estimated total amount of $1,012,800.00 with the State share being $462,000.00 and the City share being $550,800.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Baseline Constructors Inc., increasing the amount by $45,565.28, for a total contract amount of $643,565.28, for extra work and or supplied extra items for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, and authorization for the City Manager and the Director of Sewage Treatment and Facilities to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Sewage Treatment and Facilities.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Tri-County International Trucks, in the amount of $64,539.96, to purchase a 2009 International Cab & Chassis truck, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the proposal of Tetra Tech, Inc., to conduct a combined comprehensive rate study of the City wastewater and water utilities in an amount not to exceed $49,609.00.
    D. Consideration of a report from the City Manager related to funding for maintenance and reconstruction of local streets.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Adjournment.

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