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July 17, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel P. Greer.
  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 June 26, 2007.
    B. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks to close Brown Street from Randolph Boulevard to Denton Road in Cascade Falls Park on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. until midnight, with police assistance, to hold the Cascades 75th/Jackson County 175th Anniversary Celebration. (Recommended approval received from Police, Fire, and Traffic Engineering Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, to hold a dedication of a Michigan historical marker on the site of the Civil War Camp Blair, on Sunday, July 22nd, with police assistance. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering and Public Service Departments. Hold Harmless agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
    D. Approval of the request from the Partnership Park Neighborhood Association to conduct a National Night Out Block Party on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and to close W. Mason Street between S. Jackson and Williams Street between Mason and Wilkins from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Additional requests include trash cans and barricades from DPW, a City patrol officer and firefighters with equipment if possible. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Engineering, Public Services, Parks/Forestry and Community Development Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    E. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $30,146.34, for planning services from April 1, through June 30, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    F. Approval of the 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Subrecipient Agreements and Change Orders, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    G. Receipt of Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by Woodard & Associates v DJW Real Estate Company, LLC, City of Jackson and Jackson Public Schools regarding breach of contract concerning property located at 900 E. Pearl Street and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action. (The City and School may have an interest in the property and are named as necessary parties to this action.
    H. Receipt of a temporary restraining order filed in Circuit Court by Sam M. Usman v City of Jackson regarding the demolition of 800-802 S. Mechanic Street and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
    I. Receipt with regret the resignation of Homita McDonald from the Telecommunications Advisory Board.
    J. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through June 30, 2007.
    K. Receipt of the Community Development Quarterly Building Permit Report.
    L. Establishment of August 14, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold public hearings on the following Special Assessment rolls for streetscape construction:
    1. Roll No. 4153 for streetscape construction on Cortland Street from Blackstone Street to Francis Street.
    2. Roll No. 4154 for streetscape construction on Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Washington Avenue.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. *Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to re-appoint Deborah Herbert to the Jackson District Library Board of Trustees, beginning August 24, 2007, and ending August 23, 2011.
    B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Sean Campbell to the Jackson Transportation Authority, beginning immediately and ending March 1, 2010.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Presentation of the draft Sign Ordinance by Deputy City Attorney Susan Murphy.
    1. Public hearing on the draft Sign Ordinance.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of the following resolutions revising the City's building inspection fees, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director:
    1. Adoption of an electrical permit fee schedule.
    2. Adoption of a plumbing permit fee schedule.
    3. Adoption of a mechanical permit fee schedule.
    4. Adoption of a building permit fee schedule.
    (Action on item postponed at June 26, 2007, City Council meeting.)

    B. Consideration of a resolution recognizing the Southwest Little League as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a State of Michigan charitable gaming license.
    C. Consideration of a resolution authorizing Andrea Jackson's daughters Tearia Bailey and Gaylynn Bailey to sell cold drinks in the City's central business district for a period of fifteen days.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
    A. *Consideration of the recommendation of the DDA Director to modify the contingencies recommended by the DDA and approved by the City Council on June 26, 2007, for the Crazy Cowboy events to be held on August 3, 4, 17 and 18, 2007, and to present further recommendations, if necessary to be considered at the August 14 Council meeting for the August 17 and 18 event.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to purchase four patrol vehicles, utilizing the Macomb County Purchasing Contract, from Signature Ford, Perry and Owosso, Michigan, with a total purchase price of $81,324.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Police.
    B. Consideration of the request to purchase two 2008 Ford F-250 pickup trucks, utilizing the State of Michigan Contract/MiDeal Program, from Gorno Ford Dealership, Woodhaven, Michigan, with a total purchase price of $33,978.00, in accordance with the Director of Public Services, and the Purchasing Agent.
    C. Consideration of the request to purchase water utility billing software, conversion and training from BS&A Software Inc., Bath, Michigan, with a total purchase price of $48,250.00, including maintenance in the purchase price for the first year, and maintenance for the second year will cost approximately $4,950.00 with no change in the annual fee for three (3) years from the date of agreement, in accordance with the Director of Public Services.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the final renewal to the contract with Al Williams Cleaning Agency, in the amount of $61,467.12, for janitorial services for City Hall, Department of Public Services, Water Department and the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in accordance with the recommendation of the City department representatives and the Purchasing Agent.
    E. *Consideration of the request from the City Attorney and City Assessor to enter into a Stipulation and Consent Order for the pending tax appeals with Consumers Energy Company, and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the Stipulation and Consent Order and to take any and all action necessary to settle this matter.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. *Executive Session to discuss labor matters, pending litigation, and a legal opinion regarding the Jackson County Airport.
  17. Return to Open Session.
  18. Adjournment.

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