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January 8, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel P. Greer
Roll Call.
Adoption of Agenda.
Presentations/Proclamations.
A. Presentation by Mark Kettner, Rehmann Robson, of the City of Jackson's audit report for fiscal year 2006/07.
1. Review of Management Letter comments and suggestions and receipt of City responses.
Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 11, 2007.
B. Approval of the request from the Jackson branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to hold their 8th annual “Eleanor Roosevelt Walk/Run” on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
C. Approval of the request from the City of Jackson Safety Committee to conduct the City of Jackson Employees Safety Fair at Bucky Harris Park (rain location: Central Fire Station) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, Parks/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority.)
D. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Rose Festival, Inc., to (1) close W. Wesley Street from First Street to S. Jackson Street, W. Franklin from First Street to S. Jackson Street, and Mason Street from First Street to S. Jackson Street on Sunday, June 1, 2008, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., (2) close S. Jackson Street from W. Wesley to Wilkins St., Greenwood Avenue from S. Jackson Street to Fourth Street, and Fourth Street from Griswold to Alpine Lake Road between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., (3) close Oakwood Drive from E. Hickory to Walnut Lane within Sharp Park, beginning at 10:00 a.m., to conduct the 50th annual Rose Parade, and (4) hold the Party in the Park, at Ella Sharp Park on Sunday, June 1, 2008, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
E. Approval of Traffic Control Order No. (TCO) 1972, establishing parking restrictions on Third Street from Greenwood to Douglas, and rescinding Traffic Control Order No. (TCO) 1970, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
F. Approval of Final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Robert L. Johnson Construction, Inc., in the decreased amount of $3.84, for the Hibbard Avenue Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction project, and authorization for the City Manager, City Engineer, and Director of Public Services to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
G. Receipt of Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court for Acquisition of Property, Blackman Township v City of Jackson, et al and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
H. Receipt of the Downtown Development Authority Year-end Audit Report for fiscal year July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007.
I. Receipt of City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for five (5) months ended November 30, 2007.
J. Receipt of the Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through November 30, 2007.
K. Receipt of the Community Development Department Quarterly Building Permit Report.
L. Establishment of January 22, 2008, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a Public Hearing to amend the City's Brownfield Plan to include the Neuromuscular Center of Excellence, 1201 East Michigan Avenue (requested for January 27, 2008, at the December 11, 2007, Council meeting in error).
Committee Reports.
Appointments.
Public Hearings.
A. Public hearing to receive citizen comments on housing and community development needs and receipt of the fiscal year 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding proposal book. Recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review:
B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4160 for the operation of a Meterless Parking System for the downtown area.
1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4160.

C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4161 for the operation of a Meterless Parking system for the downtown area.
1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4161.

Adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as City Council
Resolutions.
A. Consideration of a resolution supporting the creation of a “Smart Zone” in the Jackson community.
B. Consideration of a resolution to approve, subject to final inspection, a request to transfer ownership of a 2007 Class C licensed business with Entertainment Permit to Buffalo Barbeque Wings, LLC, and transfer location to 1085 N. Wisner Street.
C. Consideration of a resolution recognizing the Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth Street, as a non-profit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license.
D. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request from Trigo Pizza Company, Inc., (Pizza Hut) to transfer location of 2006 Class C licensed business from 1313 N. West Avenue to 1275 Boardman, Jackson.
Ordinances.
A. Final adoption of Ordinance 2008.1 amending Chapter 21, Section 21-83, City Code, to provide for the disposition of recovered bicycles.
B. Final adoption of Ordinance 2008.2 amending Chapter 21.5, Section 21.5-26.1, City Code, to extend the time for filing Nonconforming Sign Permit applications.
Other Business.
New Business.
A. Consideration of the request to approve the sole bid award to Jack Doheny Supplies, Northville, in the amount of $30,562.00, for the purchase of two each E.H. Wachs valve turners for two Water Division vehicles, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
B. Consideration of the request to enter into an Agreement for the Provision of Alternate Electric Distribution Service (existing facilities) between the City and Consumers Energy for keeping and maintaining an alternate (backup) electrical power supply for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $246,620.00 for a contract period of 35 years, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Sewage Treatment and Facilities.
C. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Process Piping and Equipment, Milford, in the amount of $1,744,000.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant power house piping improvements, in accordance with the Director of Sewage Treatment & Facilities, and the Purchasing Agent.
D. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to 3 S Construction, Inc., Midland, in the amount of $369,000.00, for Wastewater Treatment Plant yard piping improvements, in accordance with the Director of Sewage Treatment & Facilities, and the Purchasing Agent.
E. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Baseline Constructors, Inc., Chelsea, in the amount of $598,000.00, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Building addition, in accordance with the Director of Sewage Treatment & Facilities, and the Purchasing Agent.
F. Consideration of the selection of a Charter Review Committee as required by the City Charter, Section 21.1.
G. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Abatement Specialties Group, Inc., Richland, in the amount of $22,850.00, for the two unit owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation lead project at 1707 Fourth St., in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
City Councilmembers' Comments.
Executive Session to discuss labor matters.
Return to Open Session.
Adjournment.