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July 15, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Andrew R. Frounfelker, 5th Ward City Councilmember.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by Marce O. Wandell, Deputy Director, Jackson County Department on Aging, giving the Jackson County Department on Aging 2007 Annual Report.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 24, 2008.
    B. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Fair, to close the 100 block of West Trail Street and Jackson Street, from West Trail Street to Ganson Street, to conduct a parade on Sunday, August 3, 2008, beginning at 1:30 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Southside Reunion, Inc. to conduct their 6th Biennial Southside Reunion Celebration on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Martin Luther King Center grounds, beginning at dawn. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    D. Approval of the extension of a Special Leave of Absence without pay, but with insurance benefits for Tracey O'Neil, Water Department.
    E. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $12,976.12, for planning services for the month of June 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    *F. Item Deleted.
    G. Approval of the request to reject the bids received, and have the project re-bid for site improvements at the Lions and Exchange Parks, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the City Attorney and the Purchasing Agent.
    H. Approval of the request to perform a second full rehabilitation at 650 W. Monroe if lead hazard items are identified in the risk assessment, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    I. Approval of the request to forgive an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan in the amount of $9,146.80 for the entire balance, and the existing balance of $1,850.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Lead Hazard Reduction Loan for property located at 1201 Woodsum, and authorization for staff to discharge both related mortgages, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    J. Approval of the request to accept $2,000.00 for the balance of $5,286.55 on an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan, for property located at 825 Wells, and authorization for staff to discharge the related mortgage, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    K. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Cornerstone Construction, in the amount of $625.00 (increase) treating the additional expense as a grant, for additional rehabilitation work at 322 N. Gorham, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    L. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with At-A-Moments Notice, in the amount of $150.00 (increase) for a new total contract price of $24,065.00, and Change Order No. 2 to the contract with At-A-Moments Notice, with no change to the contract amount for rehabilitation projects at 506 Seymour, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    M. Approval of the request to enter into the revised 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement, and enter into agreements with the subrecipients, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the agreement, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    N. Acceptance of the Permanent Easement between the City and EG-EXCEL, LLC, for location, construction and maintenance of a pedestrian public walkway located along the front of the former prison wall abutting the Armory Arts Village, and for staff to take all action necessary to record the same with the Jackson County Register of Deeds, in accordance with the recommendation of the Deputy City Attorney.
    O. Receipt of the Community Development Department Quarterly Activity Reports through June 30, 2008.
    P. Receipt of Dangerous Building Report through June 30, 2008.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint George Brown, III, to fill a current vacancy on the Human Relations Commission, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2010.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2008 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $11,689.00.
    B. Public hearing on the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Edwards Machining, Inc., located at 2335 Research Drive.
    1. Resolution approving the application.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2005-2006 (Year 31) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget reallocating $22,103.00 from Community Development demolition funds to the Community Action Agency for demolition for two properties located in the second phase of Partnership Park, 229/231 W. Franklin and 606 S. Mechanic Street.
    B. Consideration of a resolution declining the right of refusal for the 2008 Foreclosed parcels located in the City.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Section 26-66(a)(1), City Code, prohibiting noxious weeds, grass, or other rank vegetation from growing more than 8 inches tall.
    B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2008.10 amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning property located at 1617 N. West Avenue.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Discussion of ten hours per day, four day work week and/or flex time for City employees.
    B. Consideration of the request to enter into a Wastewater Service Agreement/Urban Cooperation Act Agreement with the City of Jackson-Township of Rives-Jackson County, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for staff to make minor modifications to same, and to take all other action necessary to finalize the contracts, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney and the City Manager.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to 5-Leprechauns, LLC, in the amount of $27,499.00, for pond liner replacement at the Ella Sharp Park Miniature Golf Course, in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Ella Sharp Park, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Grounds and the Purchasing Agent.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the first renewal to the contract with Utility Services Authority (USA), LLC, Belleville, in the amount of $163,848.00, for the Michigan Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation contract, rehabilitating sanitary sewer on East Michigan Avenue between Seymour Avenue and Bates Street, 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 City Engineer.
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the second renewal of the long-line painting contract with R.S. Contracting, Inc., Casco, Michigan, with an estimated contract renewal amount of $32,000.00, for pavement marking, 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 an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Jackson County Health Department, subject to County approval and modification, for the Lead Hazard Control Program, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for staff to make modifications, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    G. Consideration of the request to extend the progress and completion dates in the Development Agreement for 313 and 315 West Wesley for period of one year, authorization for staff to draft the appropriate documents and take any other action necessary, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Executive Session to discuss labor matters.
  18. Return to Open Session.
  19. Adjournment.

*Items Added, Deleted or Changed.