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January 24, 2006

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel Greer.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 10, 2006.
    B. Approval of the request from the Jackson Running Club to conduct their 30th annual Groundhog Gallop, February 4, 2006, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Fire and Public Services Departments. Contingent upon approval from the Police and Traffic Engineering Departments, and receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    C. Approval of the renewal of the contract with Clark's Lawn Care, Jackson, in the amount of $13,200.00, for lawn services at R.A. Greene Park and the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Sewage Treatment and Facilities and the Purchasing Agent.
    D. Approval of the Jackson County Emergency Dispatch Services invoice, in the amount of $10,316.75, for the period of October through December 2005, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    E. Approval of the request to accept the proposal from Rehmann Robson, Jackson, Michigan, to prepare the Indirect Cost Proposal and Citywide Cost Allocation Plan for fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, at a total proposed cost of $11,500.00, to be split equally between the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund and the General Fund, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director and the Finance Director.
    F. Approval of Traffic Control Order No. 1907 removing stop signs from McKay Street and relocating to Hallett Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    G. Approval of Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Allied Office Interiors, in the amount of $2,528.40, for furniture in the renovated City Hall, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    H. Approval of the revised list for the 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Subrecipient Agreements for prior reallocated funds, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    I. Authorization for the Human Relations Commission to work with the City's Parks Department to implement a plan for a proposed Harold White Memorial Walkway and to place a sign and walking stones in a City park.
    J. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through December 31, 2005.
    K. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the six (6) months ended December 31, 2005.
    L. Receipt of the annual Purchasing Report for the period of July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.
    M. Receipt of the Ordinance Enforcement Officer's performance report from May 5 through December 31, 2005.
    N. Receipt, with regret, of the resignation of Connie Strunk from the City Board of Election Canvassers, effective immediately.
    O. Receipt, with regret, of the resignation of Richard L. Strunk from the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A.* Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Julius Giglio to the City of Jackson Building Authority, beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2008.
    B.*. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Martin J. Griffin to the Ella W. Sharp Park Board of Trustees for a three-year term, beginning February 1, 2006, and ending January 31, 2009.
    C.* Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Andrew Dotterweich (alternate) to the Zoning Board of Appeals, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2006.
    D.* Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Elwyn Rider to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term, beginning February 1, 2006, and ending January 31, 2009.
  10. Recess as City Council and convene as Board of Review.
    A. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3328 for construction on N. East Avenue from Homewild Avenue to Ganson Street.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3328.

    B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3329 for construction on Fourth Street from Griswold Street to Morrell Street.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3329.

    C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3330 for construction on Ganson Street from East Avenue to Elm Street.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3330.

    D. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3331 for construction on High Street from Fourth Street to Francis Street.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3331.

    Adjourn as Board of Review and reconvene as City Council.
  11. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the application filed by Steve's Ranch, Inc. regarding a development district on-premises Class C liquor license for a business located at 311 Louis Glick Highway.
    1. Resolution approving the application.

    B. Public hearing on the request to rezone six (6) parcels of property located on the west side of the McKay Street right-of-way and south of Argyle Street from R-4 (high-density apartment and office) to C-4 (general commercial).
    1. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Section 28.183, City Code, rezoning said parcels of property from R-4 to C-4.

    C. Public hearing to receive citizen comments on amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan to reallocate unspent funds to new projects and make funding allocations.
    1. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 CDBG budgets to reallocate unspent funds.

    D. Public hearing on the fiscal year 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applicant presentations, budget discussions and public comment.
  12. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request from Philip M. Dullock to transfer ownership of 2002 Class C licensed business (MCL 436.1521(1)); with dance permit, located in escrow at 128 W. Michigan Avenue (fka the Capitol Club), from William M. Dullock (Step II).
    B. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request from First National Bank of America to transfer ownership of 2004 Class C licensed business with entertainment permit, located in escrow at 701 Page Avenue, from DCS Enterprises, LLC (The Stein).
  13. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2006.3 amending Chapter 27, Section 27-28,City Code, deleting certain language related to the City's ownership interest regarding “service connections”.
    B. Final adoption of the following ordinances:
    1. Ordinance No. 2006.4, amending Chapter 5, Article III, Section 5-51, City Code, updating adoption of the Building Code.
    2. Ordinance No. 2006.5, amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-71, City Code, updating adoption of the Mechanical Code.
    3. Ordinance No. 2006.6, amending Chapter 5, Article V, Section 5-91, City Code, updating adoption of the Plumbing Code.
    4. Ordinance No. 2006.7, amending Chapter 5, Article VI, Section 5-111, City Code, updating adoption of the Electrical Code.
  14. Other Business.
    A. Consideration of rescinding City Council action taken at the December 13, 2005, meeting regarding the adoption of Robert's Rules of Order.
    1. Consideration of adopting Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 10th Edition, as a guide for the conduct of the City Council meetings.
  15. New Business.
    A.* Deleted.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the first renewal to the contract with Unifirst Corporation, Pontiac, Michigan, in the amount of $34,923.72, for rental uniforms and laundry service for certain City departments, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of City department committee members and the Purchasing Agent.
    C. Consideration of the request from Councilmember Daniel Greer to attend the Michigan Municipal League Legislative Conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Lansing, Michigan, with an approximate cost of $150.00 for registration.
    D. Discussion to establish a date(s) for the goals setting session.
    E.* Consideration of the request to authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Councilmember Andrew Frounfelker to visit the City's Sister City, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, in accordance with the recommendation of the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce. (Adoption of resolution establishing Sister City relationship with Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, at the February 22, 2005, City Council meeting.)
    1. Consideration of the request to use the per diem of $30.00 per day for meals and miscellaneous expenses for the Sister City trip.
  16. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  17. Adjournment.

* Items added, changed or deleted after Proposed Agenda printed.