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November 18, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Robert Howe, 2nd Ward City Councilmember.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by Jon Dowling, City Engineer, and Steve Duke, Region 2 Transportation Planner, regarding Federal Aid Projects.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 21, 2008.
    B. Approval of the request from the Kiwanis Club of Jackson to hold their 90th annual newspaper sale on City streets on Friday, December 12, 2008.
    C. Approval of the request from the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade Committee to hold the Christmas Parade on Friday, November 21, 2008, and to close the following streets from 4:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.:
    Michigan Avenue from Steward Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
    First Street from Washington Avenue to Wildwood Avenue
    Wildwood Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
    Cortland Street from First Street to Francis Street
    Blackstone Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    Jackson Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    Mechanic Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
    Francis Street from Washington Avenue to Michigan Avenue
    Hayes Street from Michigan Avenue to Pearl Street
    (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.)

    D. Approval of the request to extend support for the funding of the City Employee Christmas Luncheon, in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent.
    E. Approval of the lease agreement between the City and Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation (JAHC) for a one-year period, with two one-year renewals, commencing on December 1, 2008, through November 30, 2009, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Purchasing Agent.
    F. Approval of the low bid award to Wonsey Tree Services, Inc., Alma, at their lump sum bid price of $18,790.00 for the CDBG Ash Tree Removal Project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the Superintendent of Cemeteries, Forestry, and Parks.
    G. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $7,827.55, for planning services for the month of October 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    H. Approval of Final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Utility Services Authority, LLC, in the decreased amount of $1,031.60, for the Michigan Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation (2008) project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    I. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, PC to rezone property located at 206 and 216 Page Avenue from R-4 to C-2.
    J. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through October 31, 2008.
    K. Receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) financial report through September 2008.
    L. Establishment of Community Development public hearings and approval of the timetable for the 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME application process.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Ryan Doll to fill a vacancy on the City Planning Commission beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2010.
    B. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Paul A. McWalters to the Building Code Board of Appeals filling a current vacancy beginning immediately, and ending October 13, 2011.
    C. Approval of the Mayor's recommendations to appoint Pashia Mallett to the Human Relations Commission filling a current vacancy beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2009, and to reappoint Alice J. Lewis and Kathleen M. Conley to the Human Relations for a three-year term each beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2011.
  10. Public Hearings.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution regarding the request from the Jackson Nonprofit Support Center, that they be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining charitable gaming licenses.
    B. Consideration of a resolution regarding the request from Jackson Schools of the Arts, that they be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining charitable gaming licenses.
    C. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2008-2009 Drug Law Enforcement budget reflecting the receipt of the 2008-2009 JNET Conspiracy Continuation Project grant, in the amount of $24,428.00 and a local match of $24,428.00.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 24, Article III, City Code, providing Blair Park 2005 Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC, be granted Tax Exempt status subject to a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of request to approve the bid award to Fitzgibbons Fleet Fabricators, in the amount of $24,525.00, for modifications to a recently purchased 2009 International Truck, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Tri-County International Trucks, in the amount of $64,539.96, for the purchase of a 2009 International 5-Yard Cab and Chassis Truck, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to At-A-Moments-Notice, in the amount of $33,655.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 1705 First Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Harrison Builders, LLC, in the amount of $31,495.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 1012 Third Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to At-A-Moments-Notice, in the amount of $21,265.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 210 N. Gorham, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    F. Consideration of the request to approve the proposed amendment, Article XVII, to the Local Development Financing Authority (LDFA) Bylaws, in accordance with the recommendation of the JBRA board and the Community Development Director.
    G. Consideration of the request to approve the proposed amendment, Article XVII, to the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Authority (JBRA) Bylaws, in accordance with the recommendation of the JBRA board and the Community Development Director.
    H. Consideration of an application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for a Phase 2 Study regarding the proposed intermodal transportation center.
    I. Consideration of funding to the Enterprise Group for economic development in the City of Jackson.
    J. Consideration of the request to waive the City Purchasing rules for the disposal of surplus property.
    *K. Consideration of the request to waive the requirement for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) rehabilitation loan for property located at 940 Chittock.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Adjournment.

*Item Added, Deleted or Changed