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May 13, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by John R. Polaczyk, 6th Ward City Councilmember.
  2. Roll Call.
  3. Adoption of Agenda.
  4. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation of the Michigan Municipal League Spring 2008 Regional Educational Seminar Community Excellence Award - Armory Arts Project.
  5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  6. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 22, 2008.
    B. Approval of the minutes of the City Council special meeting budget workshop of May 1, 2008.
    C. Approval of the minutes of the City Council special meeting budget workshop of May 7, 2008.
    D. Approval of the miscellaneous City license renewals for the year May 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    E. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Veterans Council to (1) conduct their annual Memorial Day Parade, with police assistance, and memorial service in Mount Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2008, and (2) to close requested streets at 9:00 a.m., and (3) request a contribution of $250.00. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
    F. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Convention and Visitor's Bureau to hold the Wheels of Thunder event on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2008, with police assistance for crowd control, and Fire Department supervision of burn out pits, and to close Michigan Avenue from Blackstone Street to Mechanic Street and Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Washington Street, from 1:00 p.m., on June 6th until midnight on June 7th, and to use City Parking Lot Nos. 7, 8, 14, 19, 20 , 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26 only. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    G. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct the Relay for Life on Friday, August 1, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m., and concluding on Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., and to close Randolph Boulevard between Brown and High Streets, and northbound Brown Street from Denton Road to Randolph Boulevard with Class 3 barricades. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    H. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $6,291.45 for planning services for the month of April 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    I. Receipt with regret the resignation of Michael Levy from the Charter Review Committee.
    J. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the nine (9) months ended March 31, 2008.
    K. Receipt of Greater Bible Way Temple -- United States Supreme Court update.
    L. Receipt of Director of Public Service's update regarding purchase of salt for winter maintenance activities.
    M. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on High Street from Losey Avenue to Executive Drive, and establishment of June 10, 2008, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    N. Establishment of May 27, 2008, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on an application submitted by the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) for a Revolving Loan Fund Grant (One Million Dollars) to be incorporated in the Grant Work Plan.
    *O. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $10,033.39 for planning services for the month of March 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
  7. Committee Reports.
  8. Appointments.
  9. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the City's fiscal year 2008-2009 proposed budget.
    B. Public hearing to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (OPRD) #6 for the property located at Units 5-15, 159West Pearl Street.
    1. Resolution approving the establishment of OPRD #6.

    C. Public hearing to approve an application for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (OPRD) Tax Exemption Certificate for property located at Units 5-15, 159 West Pearl Street.
    1. Resolution approving an application for an OPRD Tax Exemption Certificate.
  10. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution to approve a 7 percent rate increase in cemetery fees, effective May 15, 2008.
    B. Consideration of a resolution recommending the revocation of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) No. 99-784 granted to Jackson Precision Die Casting, 522 Hupp Street, and for the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the State Tax Commission
    C. Consideration of a resolution recommending the revocation of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) No. 99-522 granted to Jackson Precision Industries, Inc., 128 W. Porter Street, and for the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the State Tax Commission.
    D. Consideration of a resolution recommending the revocation of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) NO. 99-429 granted to Professional Assembly Corporation, 2333 E. High Street, and for the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the State Tax Commission.
    E. Consideration of a resolution approving an application for the creation of a Renaissance Zone on behalf of Production Engineering to be located at 2400 Enterprise Road.
  11. Ordinances.
    A. Consideration of an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 2, Article VI, City Code, to provide for a trial Deferred Retirement Option program (DROP) under the General Employee Retirement System for a four-year trial period.
    B. Consideration of an ordinance adding Section 2-513.2, Chapter 2, Article VI, City Code, to provide for Annuity Withdrawal Options.
    C. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for administrative and supervisory employees of the City of Jackson.
    D. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for the City Assessor.
    E. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for the Police Department Community Service Officers.
    F. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for the Police Department School Crossing Guards.
    G. Consideration of an ordinance amending Section 21.5-26.1, Chapter 21.5, City Code, revising the nonconforming sign permit requirements to eliminate the business owner responsibility to file for nonconforming permits.
  12. Other Business.
    A. Consideration of the request for final renewal to the contract with SYNAGRO Midwest, Inc., Lansing, Michigan, at their not to exceed unit price of $15.03 per cubic yard (estimated contract amount of $691,380.00), for spent lime removal at the Water Treatment Plant, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
  13. New Business.
    A. Consideration an alley vacation petition for Exchange Park (public property), and authorization for the City Manager to execute the appropriate document(s).
    B. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department:
    1. Approval of the 2008-2009 One-Year Action Plan (Consolidated Plan).
    2. Adoption of the Resolution of Certifications.
    3. Authorization for the Mayor to sign Form SF-424, the Certifications, and any other documentation required for submittal for the One-Year Action Plan to HUD.

    C. Consideration of the request to approve a Service Agreement between W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital and the City for a wellness program, in accordance with the recommendation of the Personnel Director.
    D. Consideration of approval of the request of the Kiwanis Club of Jackson to place at least 50 United States 3' x 5' Flag's on 10' poles in the median areas of Kibby Road from West Avenue proceeding west and south beyond the entrance to Sparks Foundation County Park and the Manor House.
  14. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  15.  Adjournment.

 
*Additions, deletions or changes to the Proposed Agenda.