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October 23, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel P. Greer.
Roll Call.
Adoption of Agenda.
Presentations/Proclamations.
Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 9, 2007.
B. Approval of payment of the Jackson County Emergency Dispatch Services invoice in the amount of $11,324.25, for the period of July through September 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
C. Approval of the recommendation to the City Council to cast a vote for the seven (7) Directors on the Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool Board with a three-year term beginning January 1, 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
D. Approval of the request from the Salvation Army to conduct its annual Christmas Kettle solicitation in the City from Friday, November 16, 2007, through Monday, December 24, 2007.
E. Approval of the request from the Kiwanis Club of Jackson to hold their 89th annual newspaper sale on City streets on Friday, December 7, 2007.
F. Approval of the request from the Michigan Theatre of Jackson, Inc., to close Mechanic Street from Pearl Street to Michigan Avenue, and close Lot No. 14, to hold their “Salute to Freedom” event on Sunday, November 11, 2007, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
G. Approval of the request from the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade Committee to hold the Christmas Parade on Friday, November 16, 2007, and to close the following streets from 4:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.:
Michigan Avenue from Steward Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
First Street from Washington Avenue to Wildwood Avenue
Wildwood Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
Cortland Street from First Street to Francis Street
Blackstone Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
Jackson Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
Mechanic Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
Francis Street from Washington Avenue to Michigan Avenue
Hayes Street from Michigan Avenue to Pearl Street
(Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.)

H. Approval of the request from the Jackson Interfaith Shelter to use Bucky Harris Park and reserve six (6) parking spaces around the park, to hold a Homeless Awareness Walk on Saturday, November 17, 2007, beginning at 4:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
I. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Legal Services of South Central Michigan, extending their 2006-2007 CDBG contract period to June 30, 2008, approving their request to carry-over $500.00, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Department Director.
J. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation extending their 2006-2007 CDBG contract period to June 30, 2008, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Department Director.
K. Approval of Final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Tom's Advanced Paving, in the amount of $11,991.13, for the CDBG Local Street Paving project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
L. Approval of Final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Bailey Excavating, in the amount of $10,338.70, for the CDBG Linwood and Rockwell Sanitary Sewer project, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
M. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Materials Testing Agreement between the City and CTI & Associates, Brighton, MI, in the amount of $20,000.00, for additional materials testing - soil borings for design of 2008 projects on High Street from Losey to Executive Drive, Louis Glick Highway from Clinton to Mechanic Street, Center Street from Ganson to North Streets, and the Grand River Artswalk, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
N. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1966 for the installation of a “Deaf Child Area” sign on Fourth between Randolph and Griswold Streets, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
O. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for three (3) months ended September 30, 2007.
P. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through September 30, 2007.
Q. Receipt of Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through September 30, 2007.
R. Establishment of November 13, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the following Special Assessment Rolls for street construction:
1. Roll No. 3340 for construction on Clinton Road from Adams Street to Monroe Street.
2. Roll No. 3341 for construction on Clinton Road from Lansing Avenue to Adams Street.
3. Roll No. 3342 for construction on Douglas Street from First Street to Woodbridge Street.
4. Roll No. 3343 for construction on S. Milwaukee Street from High Street to Morrell Street.
Committee Reports.
Appointments.
Public Hearings.
Resolutions.
A. Consideration of a resolution supporting the establishment of semi-professional and minor league sports teams in the Jackson community.
B. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Brownfield Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in the amount of $400,000.00, and authorization for staff to make minor modifications to the Agreement, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
C. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2007-2008 Drug Law Enforcement budget reflecting the receipt of the 2007-2008 JNET Conspiracy Continuation Project grant, in the amount of $58,837.
D. Consideration of a resolution establishing November 27, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4155 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.
E. Consideration of a resolution establishing November 27, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4156 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.
F. Consideration of a resolution establishing November 27, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4157 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.
G. Consideration of a resolution establishing November 27, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4158 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.
H. Consideration of a resolution establishing November 27, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4159 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.
Ordinances.
Other Business.
New Business.
A. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Thompson Pump Midwest, Troy, MI, in the amount of $25,195.00, for the purchase of a trailer mounted engine driven sewer pump for backup pumping the City sewage lift stations if needed, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Sewage Treatment & Facilities and the Purchasing Agent.
B. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to FEB Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $26,100.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 241 N. Bowen Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
C. Consideration of the request to approve the design of First Street with parking on one side of the street only and retaining the existing trees, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
D. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc., Dutton, MI, in the amount of $64,346.00, for truck attachments for two each single axle, 5 yard trucks, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
E. Consideration of the request to rescind City Council action taken at the October 9, 2007, meeting regarding the bid award to Kelly/Tinker Associates, Jackson, for the DPW building addition design, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
F. Consideration of the request to approve an additional $1,000.00 for travel expenses, and award the services contract to Kelly/Tinker Associates, Jackson, in the not to exceed amount of $9,000.00, for the DPW building addition design, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
City Councilmembers' Comments.
Adjournment.