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June 12, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 5th Ward City Councilmember Andrew 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 May 29, 2007.
    B. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of June 4, 2007.
    C. Recognition of Carol Gibson as the winner of the City's Safety Slogan contest with her slogan of "Lead the Way - Work Safe Today".
    D. Approval of the request to file a petition by the City of Jackson with the Michigan Tax Tribunal regarding the Hayes Hotel property (228 W. Michigan Avenue), and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
    E. Approval of the City license renewals for the year expiring April 30, 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    F. Approval of the request from Calvary Apostolic Church to hold a Crusade in the Park at Loomis Park on Sunday, June 24, 2007, beginning at 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    G. Approval of the request to waive permit fees for listed properties related to the World Changers program, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    H. Approval of the request to award chemical supply contracts to the listed low bidders for the purchase of bulk chemical treatment supplies for the Water Treatment Plant for fiscal year 2007-2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    I. Approval of a two-year renewal to the contract with Pathways, a local Employee Assistance Plan provider, with an approximate amount of $7,500.00 per year, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations.
    J. Receipt of petition filed by HD Development of Maryland, Inc. with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
    K. Receipt of petitions filed by CR Land Wisner St. LLC and Main Street Jackson, LLC with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
    L. Receipt of petition filed by Rose City Family Practice, P.C. with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
    M. Receipt of petition filed by Westside Equities II, LLC with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
    N. Receipt of petition circulated by Hendrik Schuur, Foote Hospital, to vacate Elizabeth Street lying between Waterloo and State Streets, and referral to staff for appropriate action.
    O. Receipt of a petition circulated by Brian Wilson to vacate a 20 foot wide alley running north and south between the south line of Chapin Street and the north line of Deyo Street and lying east of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and lying west of Lots 7 and 8, Block 4, Eaton's East Addition, and referral to staff for appropriate action (City Manager was authorized to sign the petition on behalf of the City at their January 23, 2007, City Council meeting.).
    P. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through May 31, 2007.
    Q. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission filed by EG-Excel, LLC to rezone 1.6 acres of vacant land; 100 Armory Court from PUDD to I-1.
  8. Committee Reports.
    A. Rules and Personnel Committee.
    1. Consideration of the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to approve the amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and William R. Ross, City Manager.
    2. Consideration of the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to approve the amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Julius A. Giglio, City Attorney.
    3. Consideration of the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to approve the amendments to the Employment Agreement between the City and Lynn Fessel, City Clerk.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint James Shotwell, Sr. and Melanie LeFevre to the Jackson Transportation Authority, beginning immediately and ending March 1, 2009.
    B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint David Mikelonis to the Jackson Transportation Authority, beginning immediately and ending March 1, 2010.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2007 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $32,734.00.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2006-2007 budget, increasing the General Fund, Street Lighting Fund, in the amount of $34,000.00, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
    A. Consideration of the recommendation by the City Manager regarding Invoice No. 200700600, for the property located at 931 Francis Street. (Action on item postponed at the May 29, 2007, City Council meeting.)
    B. Consideration of the recommendation by the City Manager regarding Invoice No. 200700738, for the property located at 1620 First Street. (Action on item postponed at the May 29, 2007, City Council meeting.)
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Belden Paving Company, Jackson, in the amount of $79,375.00, for pavement repair services, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the insurance renewal premium with the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool, in the amount of $458,961.00, for fiscal year 2007-2008, and authorization for City staff to pay the premium, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Attorney.
    C. Consideration of the request to enter into a five-year rate agreement with TDS Metrocom for local and long distance telephone service, subject to review by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Finance Department.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Tom's Advanced Paving, Lansing, Michigan, in the amount of $232,288.50, for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Local Street Paving contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.|
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Robert L. Johnson Construction, Jackson, in the amount of $289,889.83, for the Hibbard Street Watermain Replacement and Paving contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    F. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to A-One Lawn Care, Jackson, in the amount of $24,888.00, for the 2007-2008 Citywide Mowing contract, and authorization for the Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Pubic Services and the Purchasing Agent.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. Executive Session to discuss labor matters.
  17. Return to Open Session.
  18. Adjournment.