AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 13, 2012
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Kimberly Jaquish, 2nd Ward City Councilmember.

3. Roll Call.

4. Adoption of Agenda.

5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)

6. Presentations/Proclamations.
 
7. Consent Calendar.
     A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 21, 2012.
     B. Approval of the request from the Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN) to conduct the Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off at Governor Austin Blair Memorial Park on Monday, April 2, 2012, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. A Hold Harmless Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.)
     C. Approval of the award of the 2012 Wastewater Treatment Plant Lawn Care Contract to Greener Solutions Lawn, Jackson, in the amount of $12,250.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City, in concurrence with the Purchasing Agent.
     D. Approval of the award of the 2012 City Private Lots Mowing Contract (entire season) to Noel Lawn Services, Monroe, in the amount of $30,125.00, and Greener Solutions, Jackson, (for half of properties in May and June) in the amount of $31,875.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent.
     E. Approval of the award of the 2012 As Needed Surveying Consulting Services contract to Wade Trim, Taylor, in the amount of $62,880.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent.
     F. Approval of the purchase of replacement radios from Tait North America, Inc., Houston, Texas, in the amount of $38,684.50, in compliance with the Federal Communication Commission mandate, and authorization for the City Engineer/Director of Public Works to sign the purchase order.
    G. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through February 29, 2012.
    H. Receipt of the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Draft Action Plan and authorization of dissemination for the 30-day public comment period between March 20, and April 20, 2012.

8. Committee Reports. 
     A. Receipt of the Finance/Tax Policy Committee report for February 21, 2012.
 
9. Appointments.  
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Wendy Clifton and Richard Sneary to the Downtown Development Authority for a four-year term each, beginning March 30, 2012, and ending March 29, 2016.
    B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Charles C. Reisdorf to the Zoning Board of Appeals/Sign Board of Appeals filling a current vacancy beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2014.

10. Public Hearings.
       A. Public hearing of necessity for street construction on Durand Street from the south end to Morrell Street.
           1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.
       B. Public hearing on the request to rezone property located at 2005 First Street (Parcel ID#3-320800000) from R-1 (One-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial). 
           1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, to rezone property located at 2005 First Street (Parcel ID#3-320800000), from R-1 to I-1. (City Planning Commission recommends denial.)

11. Resolutions.
       A. Consideration of a resolution recognizing the Jackson Community Foundation as a nonprofit organization operating in the community.
       B. Consideration of a resolution granting Amy Cantu permission to operate a mobile food cart in the City’s central business district.
       C. Consideration of a resolution approving funds in the amount of $225,000.00 for the purpose of demolition and related expenditures under the Neighborhood Economic Stabilization initiative.
       D. Consideration of a resolution endorsing an application by the Jackson Transportation Authority for funding from the Federal Transit Administration for rehabilitation of the administration/maintenance facility.
       E. Consideration of a resolution encouraging the Michigan Flyer to reinstate full bus service to and from the City of Jackson, and instruct the City Manager, and encourages the Jackson Transportation Authority to cooperate and negotiate the conditions needed to allow for full reinstatement of the Michigan Flyer service in Jackson.

12. Ordinances.  
       A. Consideration of an ordinance adding Section 2-509.3, Chapter 2, Article VI, City Code, to create a new Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) commencing July 1, 2012, and expiring June 30, 2016.
       B. Consideration of an ordinance adding Article VI – Foreclosed, Vacant and Abandoned Residential Property Registry to Chapter 14, City Code, to provide a registry of foreclosed, vacant, and abandoned residential properties in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Jackson by preventing blight, protecting property values and neighborhood integrity, and ensuring maintenance of foreclosed, vacant, and abandoned residential properties.

13. Other Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to accept the Purchase Agreement to sell the property at 1707 E. Ganson Street for $28,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed; for the Deputy City Manager, or his designee, to sign any required documents at closing, and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the closing documents and to take all other action necessary to effectuate the closing. (Postponed at the February 21, 2012, City Council meeting.)
       B. Consideration of the request to accept the Purchase Agreement to sell the property at 509 W. Franklin Street for $25,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed; for the Deputy City Manager, or his designee, to sign any required documents at closing, and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the closing documents and to take all other action necessary to effectuate the closing. (Postponed at the February 21, 2012, City Council meeting.)
  
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to authorize the Mayor, and City Clerk if necessary, to execute any and all documents related to accepting Inspection Authority for the Diocese of Lansing, Queen of the Miraculous Medal School.
       B. Consideration of the request to approve authorization of a contract between the City and Harvest Energy Solutions, Jackson, to design and construct a 150 kW photovoltaic field at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a cost of $500,663.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all appropriate contract document(s).

15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16. Manager’s Comments.

17. Adjournment.