CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Frounfelker gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk-7. Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager William R. Ross, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A) PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMEMBER DANIEL P. GREER, CITY MANAGER WILLIAM R. ROSS, AND ENTERPRISE GROUP REPRESENTATIVE JANE ROBINSON REGARDING MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Councilmember Greer, with City Manager William Ross and Enterprise Group Representative Jane Robinson, showed a presentation on the Armory Arts Village project that was given to the Michigan Municipal League at their annual convention. The presentation included a history of the original state prison, its evolution to become home to the national guard, and the collaboration with the Enterprise Group to turn it into an artists' colony. It was then announced that this project won the 2008 Michigan Municipal League Community Excellence Award, which was presented to the Mayor and Council by Police Chief Heins.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Ishwar Laxminarayan, 244 W. Michigan Avenue, reminded everyone that there is a Jackson District Library operating millage proposal on the November 4 ballot and he hopes the Jackson community will support it.
Eric Sexton, 708 Tomlinson Street, shared with everyone that the Jackson Citizens Police Academy is a great program to participate in.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the following Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of September 17, 2008, and the regular City Council meeting of September 23, 2008.
B. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1987 for the installation of “Autistic Child Area” signs on Sparks Street between Lansing Avenue and Morris Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
C. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1988 for the installation of a stop sign on Norfolk at Bowen and repeal of TCO No. 791, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
A. RECEIPT OF THE CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT.
Councilmember Greer reported that the City Affairs Committee reviewed the application submitted by Crankshaft Machine Group for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate and voted unanimously to recommend its approval to the Council
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to receive the report. Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to amend the motion and concur with the recommendation. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT SHAUNTA M. PATTON AND DENISE M. DAVIS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FILLING CURRENT VACANCIES, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to ratify the Mayor's recommendation. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FILED BY CRANKSHAFT MACHINE GROUP, LOCATED AT 314 N. JACKSON STREET.
Mayor Ludwig opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2008-2009 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE RECEIPT OF THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,550.00
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2008-2009 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE RECEIPT OF THE BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,689.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006-2007 (YEAR 32) AND 2008-2009 (YEAR 34) HOME BUDGETS ALLOCATING $3,300.00 OF EXCESS HOME PROGRAM INCOME IN YEAR 32 TO THE YOUTH BUILD PROJECT IN YEAR 34.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH 3-S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,544.65, FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF SEWAGE AND TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve Change Order No. 1. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0.
B) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO WSG & SOLUTIONS, MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,766.50, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A MAIN FRAME BAR SCREEN PART, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF SEWAGE AND TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE A REVOCABLE LICENSE TO BE ISSUED TO ARCADIS G & M OF MICHIGAN, LLC, NOVI, AND CONSUMERS ENERGY, JACKSON, TO INSTALL TWO (2) GROUND WATER EXTRACTION WELLS IN THE PAVED SURFACE OF FRANKLIN STREET, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
D) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO JOHNNY'S TREE SERVICE, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,000.00, FOR A TREE PRUNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES, FORESTRY, AND PARKS, AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Polaczyk announced a town hall meeting on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cascades Elementary School. Martin Griffin and Leland Prebble, candidates for 64th District Representative, will be there for a question and answer period.
Councilmember Greer stated he will give a full report on the Michigan Municipal League conference.
Councilmember Frounfelker announced a Fifth Ward neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The focus of the meeting will be to brainstorm for ideas to implement in the Fifth Ward.
Councilmember Gaiser reported that he will be talking with representatives from Bay City and Ypsilanti, two cities that have made great progress with the same housing situations Jackson is facing.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS.
The City Manager gave an update on street construction projects on Center, First and High. He mentioned a case that Meridian Township filed against Comcast regarding PEG channels. He also stated he will have a report at the next meeting on street funding.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR RELATIONS MATTERS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to go into closed executive session. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent; 0.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to return to open session. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent; 0.
ADJOURNMENT.
Councilmember Greer wished the City Manager a happy birthday. No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
© City of Jackson, 2012
