AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 25, 2011
7:00 p.m.

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.   Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)

6.   Presentations/Proclamations.

7.   Consent Calendar.
      A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 11, 2011.
      B. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $8,222.21 for planning services for the month of December 2010, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
      C. Receipt with regret the resignation of James M. Stark from the Telecommunications Advisory Board.
      D. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summary Report through December 31, 2010.
      E. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for six (6) months ended, December 31, 2010.

8.   Committee Reports.
       A. Receipt of the Finance Committee Report.

9.   Appointments.
      A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Russel P. Decker, Jr., to the Board of Review for a three year term, beginning February 1, 2011, and ending January 31, 2013.
      B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint James M. Stark to the City Planning Commission filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2013.
      C. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Gerald F. Rand to the Ella W. Sharp Park Board of Trustees for a three year term, beginning February 1, 2011, and ending January 31, 2013.
      D. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Kelly A. Williams to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three year term, beginning February 1, 2011, and ending January 31, 2013.
      E. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Gerald L. Montgomery as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2012.

10.  Public Hearings.
       A.   Public Hearing to receive public comments for the 2010-2014 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, and the 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing and community development needs.
            1. City Council work session to discuss goals for CDBG and HOME proposals.

11.   Resolutions.
        A. Consideration of a resolution from the Liquor Control Commission regarding the request to transfer ownership of a 2010 Class C Licensed Business, with Entertainment Permit, located at 1008 Lansing Avenue, from Aldous Tavern, Inc. to QBV, LLC.

12.  Ordinances.
        A.   Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2011.04, 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.

13.  Other Business.
        A. Consideration of the City Manager’s response regarding Montez White (requested by City Councilmember Breeding at the January 11, 2011, Council meeting).

14.  New Business.
        A. Consideration of the request to approve a proposed Oil and Gas Lease between West Bay Exploration Company and the City, for Little Wolf Lake, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the lease.

15.   City Councilmembers’ Comments.

16.   Manager’s Comments.
        A. City Manager’s attendance at the 2011 Michigan Local Government Management Association (MLGMA) Winter Institute, February 1-4, 2011, Detroit, MI (at own expense).
        B. Consideration of a date to hold a workshop regarding employee healthcare benefits.
      *C. Consideration of the City Manager’s recommendation regarding the residency requirement for City employees.
      *D. Consideration of the establishment of a Public Safety Department.

17.  Adjournment.

*Items added, deleted or changed.