Due to illness and at Mayor Ludwig's request, Vice Mayor Frounfelker presided over the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Vice Mayor Andrew R. Frounfelker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Polaczyk gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig, Vice Mayor Andrew R. Frounfelker and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser and John R. Polaczyk-7. Absent: 0.
Also present: City Manager William R. Ross, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to amend the agenda to include a possible action item under City Councilmembers' Comments regarding attendance at the Michigan Municipal League Legislative Conference. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Jane Robinson, Enterprise Group - Armory Arts, updated the Council on the Armory Arts Village. Thirty families have moved in, another five are waiting for application review and three more applications were received this week. She also discussed the grand opening fundraising gala on Friday, February 22. This event will give the public a chance to see the facility and will also raise some “seed” money for marketing.
Scott Fleming, new Enterprise Group President & CEO, introduced himself and remarked he is happy to be here. He expressed his passion for economic development and for bringing people into Jackson.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 22, 2008.
B. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Orientation meeting of January 24, 2008.
C. Approval of the request from the March of Dimes to conduct their annual Walk America event on City streets on Sunday, April 27, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., beginning and ending in Ella Sharp Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
D. Approval of the request from the Jackson Storyfest Committee for police assistance and for permission to use the City owned parking lots north of Pearl Street for school buses for their annual Jackson Storyfest to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, 2008. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
E. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $11,597.96 for planning services for the month of December 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
F. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the six (6) months ended December 31, 2007.
G. Receipt of Dangerous Building Report through January 31, 2008.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A) APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT BRIAN SURGENER TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FILLING A VACANCY, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Howe to ratify the appointment. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION ON CENTER STREET FROM GANSON STREET TO NORTH STREET.
Vice Mayor Frounfelker opened the public hearing. Suzanne Mure, 702 Center Street, spoke in opposition to the street construction. Kenneth Hepp, 614 Center Street, spoke in opposition to the assessments. No correspondence was received; the Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION AND PREPARATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO REFLECT RECEIPT OF A MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS (MCOLES) JUSTICE TRAINING GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,087.00.
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, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
A) FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2008.3 AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28.183, CITY CODE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 JOHNSON STREET AND OTHER VACANT PROPERTY IN THE AREA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Mayor Ludwig to adopt Ordinance No. 2008.3, rezoning 345 Johnson Street and other vacant property in the area to I-1. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Gaiser-1. Absent: 0.
B) FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2008.4 AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28.183, CITY CODE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 S. HIGBY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt Ordinance No. 2008.4, rezoning 900 S. Higby Street to R-4. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE CITYWIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) TACTICAL PLAN AT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN CONTRACT PRICE OF $20,015.46, FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI, INC.), ST. PAUL, MN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY'S GIS CONSULTANT, JAMES BENNETT OF INFOGEOGRAPHICS, THE MIS MANAGER, AND THE STAFF ACCOUNTANT/INFORMATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO SCOTT FREDERICKSON CONSTRUCTION CORP., BATH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,260.00, FOR THE TWO-UNIT OWNER-OCCUPIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION LEAD PROJECT AT 528 W. GANSON STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Motion was made by Mayor Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF THE MATERIALS TESTING CONTRACT WITH CTI AND ASSOCIATES, INC., BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN, WITH A STANDARD SERVICE AGREEMENT AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $218,000.00, FOR MATERIALS TESTING THROUGH THE 2008 CONSTRUCTION SEASON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Polaczyk inquired if the City is running out of salt. The City Manager responded that we have an adequate supply. He also announced a meeting on Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Cascades Elementary School where he, the City Manager and the City Engineer will meet with 6th Ward residents to discuss street conditions.
Councilmember Breeding announced that February is Black History Month and there will be a community birthday salute to Rev. Amos Polk Williams on Saturday, February 16 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Lily Missions Center. He also requested that the matter of possibly naming the grounds at the Martin Luther King Center be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission. He suggested the grounds be named after Howard Woods, but would like others to have the opportunity to submit suggestions. He would like the Commission to prepare a recommendation for the Council's consideration. He also asked the Police Department to look into “cold cases” regarding Larry Black, Charles Cade, Robert Forbes and Chester Neal.
Councilmember Greer discussed attending the Michigan Municipal League Legislative Conference in Lansing on April 1 and 2. Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Howe to allow Councilmembers Greer and Howe and any other interested Councilmembers to attend the Conference and to approve the expenses for registration fees and mileage. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to refer to the Rules and Personnel Committee the matter of reviewing the City Council travel policy and bringing back a recommendation to the Council. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig, Vice Mayor Frounfelker and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Councilmember Gaiser thanked department heads and the City Manager for an excellent job in preparing information for the City Council orientation session.
The City Manager announced that the laptop computers are ready to be distributed and Councilmembers should contact Don Nelson for training. Electronic packets as well as paper packets will be distributed for the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Breeding remarked that Darlene White in the Community Development Department will be leaving City employment. He wished her well and stated he has seen her grow in grace, dignity and wisdom.
Councilmember Howe asked what the final figure is on the Portis investigation. The City Manager stated he should know in a few days.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor Frounfelker adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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