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April 25, 2006

AGENDA  -  CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance  -  Invocation by 4th Ward City Councilmember Sarah Mead.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation of the proposed City of Jackson’s 2006-2007 fiscal year budget.
    1. Discussion to consider a date for a budget workshop session and establishment of a date and time for a public hearing.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 11, 2006.
    B. Approval of the request from AWARE, Inc. to conduct the 8th annual “Take Back the Night” march and rally on Friday, April 28, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., beginning at Bucky Harris Park and ending at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building, with police assistance at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Jackson Street. (Recommended approval received from the Traffic Engineering, Police, Fire, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post No. 83 to conduct their annual Poppy Days solicitation at various locations throughout the City from Friday, May 5, 2006, through Sunday, May 7, 2006.
    D. Approval of the request from the Jackson National Day of Prayer Task Force to conduct the National Day of Prayer service at noon on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Bucky Harris Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
    E. 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 29, 2006, and (2) to close requested streets at 9:00 a.m., and (3) request a contribution of $250.00. (Recommended approval received from the Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, Parks/Forestry and Police Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement received in lieu of insurance coverage.)
    F. Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl’s Downtown, for authorization for temporary outdoor service, add bar permit and dance and entertainment permit on May 26, June 9, June 10, June 16, June 17, June 23, June 30, July 21, July 22, July 28, August 11, and August 25, 2006, for a series of events. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    G. Approval of miscellaneous City license renewals for the year May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    H. Approval of the Jackson County invoice, in the amount of $10,832.50, for Enhanced Emergency 911 Services for the period of January through March 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    I. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $24,175.63, for planning services from January 1 through March 31, 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    J.* Deleted.
    K. Approval of the low bid award to R.S. Contracting, Inc., Casco Township, Michigan, in the amount of $7,995.00, for the Thermoplastic Pavement Marking contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
    L. Approval of the low bid award to R.S. Contracting, Inc., Casco Township, Michigan, in the amount of $18,996.50, for the Pavement Marking Long-Line contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
    M. Approval of the Well Abandonment Access Agreements between the City and Napoleon Township, and between the City and Liberty Township, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Services.
    N. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for the nine (9) months ended March 31, 2006.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
  10. Public Hearings.
    A. Public hearing on the necessity of street construction on Wisner Street from North to Argyle.
    1. Resolution ordering the construction and preparation of the special assessment roll.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of an amended resolution adopting fines for blight violations under the Administrative Hearings Bureau.
    B. Corrective resolution deleting Stencil No. 5-2251 from Assessment Roll No. 4125 for delinquent miscellaneous General Fund accounts receivable.
    C. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4138 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 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4139 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 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4140 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.
    F. Consideration of a resolution establishing May 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 4141 for delinquent miscellaneous Public Works 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 approving an agreement between the City and the Jackson County Road Commission for sanitary sewer repair on South Street, between Francis and S. Cooper Streets, with a cost to the City of $11,275.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Final allocation for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for fiscal year 2006-2007.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Concord Excavating, Concord, Michigan, in the amount of $98,581.74, for the Monroe Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction contract, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Napoleon Lawn & Leisure, in the amount of $31,290.00, for the purchase of a John Deere Loader, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    D. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Bell Equipment, Lake Orion, Michigan, with a total amount of $45,700.00, for the purchase of a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) unit ($18,800.00) and a Crack-fill machine ($26,900.00), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Cornerstone Construction, with a total amount of $38,083.80, for an owner occupied rehabilitation contract for the property located at 207 N. Brown Street, subject to approval of the City Attorney’s office and the preparation of contract language, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
  15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.
  16. * Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations and pending litigation.
  17. Return to Open Session.
  18. Adjournment.

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