May 15, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 3rd Ward City Councilmember Daniel P. 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 April 24, 2007.
   B. Approval of City license renewals for the year expiring April 30, 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
   C. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Wellness Team to conduct the 10th annual Treasure Walk on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, beginning at 11:30 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
   D. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Rose Festival to close Brown Street between Denton Road and Randolph Street, with Class 3 barricades with lights on from 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007, through 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, to hold Weekend in the Park events. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
   E. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Rose Festival to (1) close Michigan Avenue from Mechanic Street to Brown Street and hold the Rose Parade on Sunday, June 3, 2007, between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and (2) authorization for the City Attorney to place the State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Jackson County Road Commission on the City's general liability policy as additional insureds. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
   F. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Veterans Council to (1) conduct their annual Memorial Day Parade, with police assistance, and memorial service in Mount Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 28, 2007, and (2) to close requested streets at 9:00 a.m., and (3) request a contribution of $250.00. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement received in lieu of insurance coverage.)
   G. Approval of the request from the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce to hold the Wheels of Thunder event on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, 2007, in downtown, and to close Cortland Street from Blackstone Street to Francis Street, Michigan Avenue from Blackstone Street to Francis Street, Pearl Street from Blackstone Street to Mechanic Street, Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Washington Street, and Jackson Street from Cortland Street to Louis Glick Highway, from 3:00 p.m., on June 8th until 11:30 p.m. on June 10th, and to use City Parking Lot Nos. 8, 14, and 20. Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
   H. Approval of the request from the Ella Sharp Museum Association for authorization for a temporary outdoor service and add bar permit on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at 3225 Fourth Street. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
   I. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct the Relay for Life on Friday, August 3, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., and concluding on Saturday, August 4, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., and to close Randolph Street between Brown and High Streets, and northbound Brown Street from Denton Road to Randolph Street with Class 3 barricades. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Proper insurance coverage received and approved.)
   J. Approval of the request from the Free Radio Jackson to hold their annual Brunofest at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, June 30, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. (event 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.). (Approval recommended by the Fire, Police, Public Services, and Park/Forestry departments, the Amphitheater Review Committee and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
   K. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold the Bud Light Concert Series at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Fridays, July 6, 20, and 27, and August 10, and 17, 2007, from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (event 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.). (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Forestry/Parks, and Public Services Departments, the Amphitheater Review Committee, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
   L. Approval of the request from American 1 Federal Credit Union to hold the American 1 Teen Idol at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Friday, July 13, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (event 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.). (Approval recommended by the Fire, Police, Forestry/Parks, and Public Services Departments, the Amphitheater Review Committee, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
   M. Approval of the request from American 1 Federal Credit Union to hold Movie in the Park at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Friday, August 24, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (event dark until 11:30 p.m.). (Approval recommended by the Fire, Forestry/Parks, Police, and Public Services Departments, the Amphitheater Review Committee, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
   N. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $22,587.64, for planning services from January 1 through March 31, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
   O. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Wade Trim for additional design and soil borings for the Wildwood Avenue project required by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in the amount of $9,800.00, bringing the professional service agreement amount to $140,838.00, and authorization for the City Engineer and City Manager to execute the appropriate contract document(s) in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
   P. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Agreement with DLZ, for inspection and testing costs on the Denton Road Bridge Replacement project, in the amount of $21,324.70, bringing the final professional service agreement amount to a not-to-exceed price of $144,402.95, and authorization for the City Engineer and City Manager to execute the appropriate contract document(s) in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
   Q. Approval of the low bid award to Harrison Builders, at their bid price of $19,970.00, for a rehabilitation project at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1015 Francis Street (NRC#2), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director and the Purchasing Agent.
   R. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through April 30, 2007.
8. Committee Reports.
   A. Receipt of the City Affairs Committee Report.
9. Appointments.
10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the City's fiscal year 2007-2008 proposed budget.
    
    Recess as City Council and convene as Board of Review:
    
    B. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4148 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4148.
    
    C. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4149 for delinquent miscellaneous Building Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4149.
    
    D. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4150 for delinquent miscellaneous Community Development Block Grant Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4150.
    
    E. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4151 for delinquent miscellaneous Water Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4151.
    
    F. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4152 for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works Fund accounts receivable.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 4152.
    
    Adjourn as Board of Review and reconvene as City Council.
11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution supporting the Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program and the Jackson Fitness Council grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the following projects: Northeast Elementary School - Sidewalk installation and repairs, and Jackson Arts and Technology Academy - Sidewalk repairs, and commitment by the City to assist the schools in project implementation by providing administration, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    B. Consideration of a resolution approving the vacation of a 16 foot wide alley running east from the east line of Woodsum 128 feet and lying 300 feet south of the south line of Rockwell Street and north of Lot 90, Tinker's Addition. (City Planning Commission recommends disapproval of the alley vacation.) (Tabled at the April 24, 2007, City Council meeting.)
12. Ordinances.
    A. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for administrative and supervisory employees of the City of Jackson.
    B. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for the City Assessor.
    C. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for the Police Department Community Service Officers.
    D. Consideration of an ordinance establishing compensation rates for the Police Department School Crossing Guards.
13. Other Business.
14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Bailey Excavating, Jackson, in the amount of $137,273.00 for watermain replacement on Douglas Street from Third to Woodbridge Street, and street repaving from First to Woodbridge Streets, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    B. Consideration of a request to enter into an agreement with the Jackson County Road Commission to perform chip seal work on most blacktop areas of the R.A. Green Park and Wastewater Treatment Plant at the estimated cost of $22,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate agreement document(s), and authorization for staff to make minor modifications to the document(s), if necessary, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Sewage Treatment and Facilities.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Robert L. Johnson Construction, Inc., Jackson, in the amount of $122,770.00, for new park construction (Ganson Street Park) ($118,770.00), plus for Alternate A, installation of additional concrete sidewalk ($4,000.00), in accordance with the recommendation of George Covalle Architects and Associates, and the Director of Parks, Recreation and Grounds.
    D. Consideration of the request to issue a purchase order to The Detroit Salt Company, Detroit, at their bid price of $35.49 per ton (approximately $152,607.00) for the City's portion of the 2007-2008 road salt purchase (two year contract), in accordance with the recommendation of the Jackson County Road Commission, the City's Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent. (Last year's renewal price was $36.26 per ton.)
    E. Consideration of the following requests from the Community Development Department:
    1. Approval of the 2007-2008 One-Year Action Plan (Consolidated Plan).
    2. Adoption of the Resolution of Certifications.
    3. Authorization for the Mayor to submit the Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
    F. Consideration of the request to amend the 2007-2008 HOME budget in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    G. Consideration of the request to approve the subordination agreement in the name of MiraMed Properties, LLC, in the amount of $100,000.00, related to the Anesthesia Business Consultants Headquarters Project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for staff to make minor modifications to the document(s), if necessary, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    H. Consideration of the proposed health benefit changes for non-union employees for fiscal year 2007-2008, authorization for staff to prepare appropriate amendments to the Personnel Policy and associated benefit-related documents, and authorization for staff to increase the cash stipend for Medicare-eligible retirees from $100/month/retiree to $100/month each for the retiree and spouse until such time as the City Council amends this benefit, in accordance with the recommendation of the Personnel Director.
15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
16. Adjournment.