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April 7, 2009

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 the Charter Review Committee.
    1. Adoption of a resolution expressing the City of Jackson's sincere appreciation to the members of the Charter Review Committee for their dedicated, professional service to the City of Jackson.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 24, 2009, and special meeting minutes of March 26, 2009.
    B. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission Invoice, in the amount of $10,819.46, for planning services for the month of March 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    C. Approval of the request from Orthopaedic Rehab 8K Run Committee to hold their annual run/walk on City streets on Saturday, April 18, 2009, beginning at Kuhl's Bell Tower Market at 8:00 a.m. and ending at the same, with street closures, police assistance at major intersections, and use of the small “band stand” trailer from the Department of Public Services. (Recommended approvals received by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    D. Approval of the request from the Family Service & Children's Aid to hold their 7th annual 5K Run for Fun on City streets on Saturday, April 25, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., beginning and ending at 330 W. Michigan Avenue, with police assistance at major intersections, and closure of W. Michigan Avenue between Blackstone and First Streets. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    E. Approval of the request from Hanover Horton High School to provide horse carriage rides in downtown Jackson for their students on May 2, 2009, from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with three reserved parking spaces in front of Daryl's Downtown Restaurant. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance received from Ann Arbor Carriage, approval pending receipt of proper insurance from Hanover Horton School.)
    F. Approval of the request from the Jackson Police Department to hold their annual Police Memorial Service at Bucky Harris Park on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 12:00 p.m., to honor Jackson County police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Park/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
    G. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Discover Downtown Again “DDA” Day at Bucky Harris Park, Blackman Park, and throughout downtown on Saturday, May 9, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
    H. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Summer Planting Day on Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in downtown Jackson and Bucky Harris Park. (Recommended approval received from the Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
    I. Approval of the request from Advance Packaging Corporation to conduct their annual Advance Packaging 5000 5K Run/Walk on Friday, May 15, 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with police assistance and closure of one westbound lane of E. High Street from Executive Drive to Elm Street. (Recommended approvals received by the Police, Fire Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    J. Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl's Downtown, LLC, for authorization for temporary outdoor service on May 22, June 12, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 14, August 21, August 28, and September 25, 2009, for a series of events. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority, with contingencies. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    K. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks to provide police assistance and to close Brown Street at Randolph Street and Denton Road, with class 3 barricades with lights on Friday, August 28, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. through Sunday, August 30, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., to conduct the annual Cascades Civil War Muster. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    L. Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by John Earl Easley v. City of Jackson regarding a violation of the 4th amendment, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $136,104.00
    1. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the County of Jackson for the 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the appropriate document(s).
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution accepting an Exchange Agreement between the City and Jackson County for a land swap for the Grand River ArtsWalk path, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).
    B. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4175 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    C. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4176 for delinquent miscellaneous Building Department Fund accounts receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    D. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4177 for delinquent miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund accounts receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    E. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4178 for delinquent miscellaneous Wastewater Fund accounts receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    F. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4179 for delinquent miscellaneous Water Fund accounts receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    G. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 12, 2009, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4180 for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable, and directing the City Assessor to prepare the roll, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
  12. Ordinances.
    A. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009.6, amending Chapter 28, Section 28-71, City Code, allowing ‘automobile, truck and trailer display and sales' as permitted use in I-1 (light industrial) districts.
  13. Other Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to B & K Lawncare, Jackson, with an estimated contract amount of $16,240.00 for the 2009 Private Lot Mowing contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    B. Consideration of an amendment to the Oil and Gas Lease with West Bay Exploration Company, correcting the legal description, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for staff to make any minor modifications if needed, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to establish and adopt an “Identity Theft Program” for the City Water Billing pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's “Red Flags Rule,” effective May 1, 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services.
    B. Consideration of a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to prepare a joint 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan with Jackson County including a feasibility study of a possible joint parks and recreation system.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. City Manager's Comments.
  17. Executive Session to discuss labor matters.
  18. Return to Open Session.
  19.  Adjournment.