1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Kenneth E. Gaiser, 4th Ward City Councilmember.
3. Roll Call.
4. Adoption of Agenda.
5. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
6. Presentations/Proclamations.
A. Presentation by Mark Kettner, Rehmann Robson, of the City of Jackson’s audit report for fiscal year 2009/10.
1. Review of Management Letter comments and suggestions and receipt of City responses.
7. Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 14, 2010.
B. Approval of the low bid award to Concepts Construction, in the amount of $23,206.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 308 S. West Avenue, in accordance with the recommendation of the Rehabilitation Coordinator.
C. Approval of the first renewal to the contract with BioTech Agronomics, Inc., Beulah, Michigan, at their low bid price of $0.0306 per gallon, for hauling and land application of sewage sludge, in accordance with the recommendation of the Acting Director of Sewage Treatment.
D. Approval of the request from Gordon and Barbara May for water service connection at 447 N. Dettman Road in Leoni Township.
E. Receipt of the 2010 City of Jackson Annual Report.
F. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for five (5) months ended, November 30, 2010.
G. Receipt of The Enterprise Group/City Agreement for Economic Development Services December 2010 Semi-Annual Report.
H. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through December 31, 2010.
I. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summary Report through November 30, 2010.
J. Receipt with regret the resignation of Gregory Shack from the Jackson Housing Commission.
8. Committee Reports.
9. Appointments.
A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Rene Silva to the Jackson Housing Commission filling a current vacancy beginning immediately, and ending October 30, 2013.
B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Anthony F. Raduazo to the Local Officers Compensation Commission filling a current vacancy beginning immediately, and ending February 28, 2016.
C. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Anthony F. Raduazo to the Zoning Board of Appeals filling a current vacancy beginning immediately, and ending December 31, 2013.
10. Public Hearings.
11. Resolutions.
A. Consideration of a resolution approving a 90-day trial period of procedural changes to the enforcement process of Chapter 12, Section 12-9 (only), City Code, governing garbage and rubbish, and also modifying when the $20.00 citation fee is assessed.
B. Consideration of a resolution approving a contract between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in the amount of $1,220,300.00 (City’s share is $436,000.00) for reconstruction of North Street from Lansing Avenue to Cooper Street, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).
12. Ordinances.
A. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 16, City Code, adding Article XVIII adopting a Moratorium on the establishment of operations and the issuance of permits or licenses for operations that relate to the cultivation, dispensing, or use of medical marihuana.
B. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.01, adding Article V to Chapter 27, City Code, establishing requirements and standards for the discharge of stormwater from certain new and redeveloped sites into the City’s stormwater system.
C. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.02, adding Article VI to Chapter 27, City Code, establishing a stormwater utility for the purpose of conducting a City stormwater management program to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for proportional allocation to property owners the necessary costs of stormwater utilities.
D. Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.03, amending Chapter 28, Section 28-32, City Code, rezoning the John George Home, 1501 E. Ganson Street, and the former Firth Middle School property from R-2 (one-and two-family residential) to R-4 (high-density apartment and office). (City Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
13. Other Business.
A. Consideration of the City Managers request to hold a brief work session, receipt of the 2011-2012 CDBG and HOME Proposal Book (already distributed), and reaffirmation of the establishment of the January 25, 2011, City Council meeting as the date and time to hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on housing and community development needs and allow applicants to present their proposals.
B. Consideration of the City Manager’s recommendation to close Fire Stations #2 and #3.
14. New Business.
A. Consideration of the request to waive a six month land contract requirement in order to complete emergency repairs on property located at 836 Bush Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Financial Analyst.
B. Consideration of the request to approve a Management Agreement between 5 Leprechauns LLC, and the City to manage property located at 414 North Jackson Street (Incubator Building) for a one year term and renewed on a month to month basis thereafter, unless terminated, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the appropriate document(s), and the City Attorney to make minor modifications if needed.
15. City Councilmembers’ Comments.
16. Manager’s Comments.
17. Adjournment.
© City of Jackson, 2012
