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February 27, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 6th Ward City Councilmember John Polaczyk.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Selection of Vice Mayor.
  5. Adoption of Agenda.
  6. Presentations/Proclamations.
  7. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  8. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 13, 2007.
    B. Approval of the request from the Jackson branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to hold their 7th annual “Eleanor Roosevelt Walk/Run” on Saturday, May 5, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
    C. Approval of the Grand River Memorial Park application for John Russell Fowler, in accordance with the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority and the Midtown Association.
    D. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with McDonald Roofing, Inc., reducing the contract price in the amount of $18,508.46, for the re-roofing of the pump station at the Water Treatment Plant, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    E. Approval of the request from CR Land Wisner St., LLC, to split property located at 1345 N. Wisner Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Assessor.
    F. Approval of an administrative amendment to Section V-2, Occupational List of Class Titles, Subsection E, of the Personnel Policy to reflect the upgrade of the Park and Facilities Supervisor position, which will be re-titled Sharp Park Maintenance Supervisor, Class Grade 10, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations
    G. Receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Financial Report through January 2007.
    H. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the seven (7) months ended January 31, 2007.
    I. Receipt of the City Clerk's memorandum regarding Public Act 501 of 2006, Redevelopment Liquor Licenses, and referral to the City Affairs Committee and the Downtown Development Authority for their recommendations.
  9. Committee Reports.
  10. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Nicholas J. Lefevre to the City Planning Commission, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2007.
  11. Recess as City Council and convene as Board of Review.
    A.* Consideration of a resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3334 for construction on Elm Avenue from Homewild to North Street. (Action on item postponed at the February 13, 2007, City Council meeting.)

    Adjourn as Board of Review and reconvene as City Council.
  12. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Backus Street from Hallett Street to North Street.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

    B. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Linwood Avenue from High Street to Rockwell Street.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

    C. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on South Milwaukee Street from High Street to Morrell Street.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

    D. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Plymouth Street from Pleasant Street to Gorham Street.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.

    E. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Whitney Street from Ganson Street to Leroy Street.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.
  13. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution approving the contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with an estimated contract amount of $584,500.00 (City's share is $230,200.00), for the reconstruction of Clinton Road between Lansing Avenue and Adams Street, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    B. Consideration of a resolution recommending the revocation of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) Nos. 97-466, 99-204, and 2000-128 granted to TRW (Kelsey-Hayes Company), 1600 Wildwood Avenue, and for the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the State Tax Commission.
    C. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request from The Crazy Cowboy, LLC, to transfer all interest in 2006 Class C licensed business with dance-entertainment permit located at 215-217 S. Mechanic Street, Jackson, MI 49201, thru transfer of 100% membership interest from existing member, Joe S. Wiginton, to new member Kimberly R. Gamez.
    D. Consideration of a resolution recognizing the Jackson Child Care Center, 201 S. Jackson Street, as a non-profit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license.
  14. Ordinances.
  15. Other Business.
    A. Consideration to approve the request from ROPA Investment Company, LLC, to split property located at 1706 S. Cooper Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Assessor. (Action on item postponed at the February 13, 2007, City Council meeting.)
    B. Preliminary allocation for fiscal year 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. (Action on item postponed at the February 13, 2007, City Council meeting.)
    C. Consideration of the following requests related to the Community Development rehabilitation project located at 588 N. Pleasant Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director:
    1. Rescind the bid award to Major Construction, in the amount $19,483.00. (Bid award approved at the February 13, 2007, City Council meeting.)
    2. Approval of the bid award to Corner Stone Construction, in the amount of $20,480.00.
  16. New Business.
    A. Discussion on Mayor ProTem.
    B. Recommendation from the Local Officers Compensation Commission regarding the annual salary of the City Treasurer.
    C. Recommendation from the Local Officers Compensation Commission regarding the annual salaries of the Mayor and City Council.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to FEB Enterprises, in the amount of $20,300.00, for the owner occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 813 Cooper Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Bid Review Committee and the Community Development Director.
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Harrison Builders, in the amount of $30,266.00, for the owner occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 407 DeMay Court, in accordance with the recommendation of the Bid Review Committee and the Community Development Director.
  17. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  18. Adjournment.

 
* Agenda item moved after Proposed Agenda printed.