AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 24, 2011
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Invocation by Daniel P. Greer, 3rd 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 May 10, 2011, and special meeting minutes for May 11, and 12, 2011.
    B. Approval of City license renewals for the year ending April 30, 2012, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    C. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $10,863.17 for planning services for the month of April 2011, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
    D. Approval of the request from the City Planning Commission to rezone several city- and state-owned properties on the west side of Cooper Street to C-3 (central commercial) from I-2 (general industrial) and 211 S. Cooper and the properties that comprise the AMTRAK station to C-4 (general commercial) from I-2 (general industrial).
    E. Approval of the request from Bella Notte Ristorante for temporary authorization from the Liquor Control Commission to serve at the live music concerts (Jammin’ in Jackson) on June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, and August 25, 2011, in Bucky Harris Park.  (Proper insurance coverage received.  Contingent upon department approvals.)
    F. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct Jammin’ in Jackson at Bucky Harris Park on the following Thursday evenings: June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st, August 4th, and August 25, 2011, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Insurance is covered under the City of Jackson.)
   G. Approval of the request from P&T Fitness to conduct the 3rd Annual Mick Webster Memorial Ride starting downtown and continuing throughout the county on Saturday, July 23, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with street closures and police assistance requested.  (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
    H. Approval of the request from the Interim Deputy Fire Chief to approve a Service Line Agreement between Allegiance Health and the City of Jackson Fire Department, to participate in the, “It’s Your Life” health management program, at a cost of $145 per employee, as required within the current Labor Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters Union.
    I. Approval of the request from the City Engineer/Director of Public Works to amend the contract with Tetra Tech in the lump sum amount of $24,500.00, for preparation of a proposed storm water management manual, and authorization for the City Manager and City Engineer/Director of Public Works to execute the appropriate document(s).
    J. Approval of the request to award contracts to the listed low bidders for the purchase of bulk chemical treatment supplies for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants for fiscal year 2011-2012, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Director of Public Works, and the Utility Director.
    K. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through April 30, 2011.
    L. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries Report through April 30, 2011.
    M. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for ten (10) months ended, April 30, 2011.
    N. Receipt of a petition filed by Target Corporation with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
    O. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from Greater Bible Way Temple to rezone property located at 334 Jefferson, from R-1 to R-3.
    P. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from Frances Keane (House of New Beginnings, Inc.) to rezone property located at 511 S. Jackson Street, from C-3 to R-4.

8. Committee Reports. 
    A. Receipt of the Rules and Personnel Committee Report.

9. Appointments. 
    A. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint S. Bradford Williams and Steven Duke to the Local Development Finance Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a four-year term each beginning June 4, 2011, and ending June 3, 2015.
    B. Approval of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Patricia Ann Davis-Dye to the Jackson Housing Commission filling a current vacancy, beginning immediately and ending October 30, 2011.

10. Public Hearings.

11. Resolutions.
      A. Consideration of a resolution authorizing Andrea Jackson’s daughter Gaylynn Bailey to sell cold drinks in the Central Business District, beginning June 13, 2011, through July 15, 2011.
      B. Formal action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2011-2012 annual budget:
          1. Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2011-2012 annual budget providing
appropriations for various funds (except for the CDBG funds which are adopted separately), amending the current fiscal year 2010-2011 budget to those amounts projected, and ordering a tax levy.
      C. Consideration of the following requests from the Downtown Development Authority:
           1. Adoption of a resolution ordering a levy of 1.9996 mills in the Downtown  Development District for fiscal year 2011-2012.
           2. Approval of the fiscal year 2011-2012 DDA operations and TIF budgets.

12. Ordinances. 
       A.  Final adoption of Ordinance No.  2011.09, amending Chapter 2, Article VI, City Code, correcting any error in records or overpayments and underpayments in benefits paid to a member, retirant, or beneficiary of the City’s retirement system.

13. Other Business. 
  
14. New Business. 
       A. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc., Dundee, at their low bid award of $729,317.79, for the Mason Street and Wilkins Street Water Main and Reconstruction CDBG project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
       B. Consideration of Councilmember Breeding’s request to rename the following positions:
            1. Remove the Deputy to the City Manager title and restore the Community Relations Liaison title, and
            2. Remove the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director title and rename to Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director.

15. Executive Session to discuss labor matters.

16. City Councilmembers’ Comments.

17. Manager’s Comments.

18. Adjournment.