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JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 27, 2010

CALL TO ORDER.

The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Karen F. Dunigan.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.

Mayor Dunigan recognized Boy Scout Troop No. 322 and asked them to lead the Council in the pledge of allegiance.  Councilmember Frounfelker delivered the invocation, remembering community leader and former City Commissioner Tom Ratchford who passed away this past weekend. 

ROLL CALL.

Present:  Mayor Karen F. Dunigan 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:  Interim City Manager Christopher W. Lewis, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.

AGENDA.

Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt the agenda.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS.

Tom Mijal, Hendrik Schuur, Travis Fojtasek and Barbara Thayer addressed the Council speaking about and in support of the request from Allegiance Health Systems to conduct a farmers’ market.

 

Michael Wisniewski spoke in opposition to the increase in building inspection fees.

 

Alice Lewis, Teressa Delph and Kathleen Conley all spoke in support of the Human Relations Commission and their staff person Frank Weathers.

 

Judy Krasnow, Marilyn Guidinger and John Schaub all spoke in opposition to the demolition of a structure at 744 W. Michigan Avenue

 

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.

  • PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFT 2010 EDITION OF THE CITY OF JACKSON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

    Grant Bauman, Region 2 Planning Commission Principal Planner, highlighted the Comprehensive Plan, discussing additions to the Master Street Plan and the Zoning Plan, census estimate updates, updates to City programs and that references to Foote Hospital were changed to Allegiance Health.

    1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST TO RELEASE THE DRAFT PLAN FOR REVIEW BY ADJACENT TOWNSHIPS, AND OTHER PERTINENT AGENCIES, AND RESERVING THE RIGHT TO ADOPT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AT THE COMPLETION OF THE APPROVAL PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING ENABLING ACT.

      Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to consider the approval and the release of the draft plan to the adjacent townships and other pertinent agencies, as directed by the Planning Commission and adopt the resolution.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 
    2. PRESENTATION BY MR. ED RUTKOWSKI, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, REGARDING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT TAFT’S VISIT TO JACKSON, MICHIGAN, ON JUNE 4, 1910, TO DEDICATE THE “UNDER THE OAKS.”

      Mr. Rutkowski provided history of the Jackson train station, which opened on September 1, 1873, explaining that it is the oldest passenger station in continuous operation in the nation.  He invited everyone to attend the National Train Day event to be held on May 8 at the Jackson Amtrak Station.

        He continued by explaining that the Chamber of Commerce invited President Taft to come to Jackson on June 4, 1910, to dedicate the “Under the Oaks” marker (rock and bronze plaque).  This is historically significant for our community, which is considered the birthplace of the Republican Party.  He also asked the Council to consider erecting a bronze statue of President Taft next to the “Under the Oaks” marker.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR.

Councilmember Breeding requested Item G be removed for separate consideration.  Mayor Dunigan requested Item L be removed for separate consideration.  Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items G and L removed for separation consideration.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 13, 2010, and special City Council meetings of April 20 and April 21, 2010.
  • Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of $3,604.89, for planning services for the month of March 2010, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
  • Approval of City license renewals for the year ending April 30, 2011, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
  • Approval of a request from Allegiance Health Systems to conduct a farmers’ market on Wednesdays from 2:30 until 6:00 p.m., beginning April 28 or May 5, 2010, and ending the last week of October 2010.
  • Approval of the request from the Jackson Community College Office of Multicultural Relations to hold the 2010 Juneteenth Event at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. (event 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.).  (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage received.)
  • Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl’s Downtown, LLC, for authorization for temporary outdoor service on May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 27 and September 25, 2010, for a series of events.  (Approval recommended by the Police and Fire Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.  Proper insurance coverage received.)
  • Removed for separate consideration.
  • Receipt of actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2009, communication from the Boards of Trustees of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System, Act 345 Retirement System and City of Jackson Policemen’s and Firemen’s Pension System, and certifying funding necessary for fiscal year 2010-2011.
  • Receipt of CDBG Financial Summary Report through March 31, 2010.
  • Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through March 31, 2010.
  • Establishment of May 11, 2010, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by American Tooling Center, Inc., at 1150 S. Elm Street, and referral to the City Affairs Committee for review and recommendation.
  • Removed for separate consideration.

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM G.

Approval of the offer to purchase the City -owned property located at 905 Orchard, Stencil #5-0539.1 (vacant lot), in the amount of $2,000.00, waive a development agreement, conditioned upon the homeowner’s combining this parcel with their current property, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.

Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the offer to purchase the City-owned property located at 905 Orchard, Stencil #5-0539.1 (vacant lot), in the amount of $1,000.00, waive a development agreement, conditioned upon the homeowner’s combining this parcel with their current property, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to approval and minor modifications by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM L.

Receipt of a Claim of Appeal of Historic District Commission decision regarding 744 W. Michigan Avenue (Tony Pinson, M.D.), referral of the matter to the City Attorney’s office for appropriate action, and establishing May 11, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., as the date and time to hear the appeal before the City Council, in accordance with the City Code, Chapter 13, Section 13-9(b)(2)a.

Motion was made by Mayor Dunigan and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to receive the Claim of Appeal and establish May 25, 2010, as the date to hear the appeal. The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.   

COMMITTEE REPORTS.

  • CONSIDERATION AND RECEIPT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT FOR APRIL 20, 2010.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to receive the report.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

    1. RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 13.8 OF THE CITY CHARTER, TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON OR FIRM SHALL CONDUCT THE AUDIT OF THE CITY’S FUNDS FOR MORE THAN FOUR YEARS IN SUCCESSION.  (FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THIS BE WITHDRAWN AS A BALLOT ISSUE.)

      Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to place the proposal on the November election ballot.  The motion FAILED adoption by the following vote.  Yeas:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser-2.  Nays:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Absent:  0.

 

APPOINTMENTS.

None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS.

RECESS AS A CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS A BOARD OF REVIEW.

Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

 

  • PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4187 FOR THE OPERATION OF A METERLESS PARKING SYSTEM IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA.

    Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  No one spoke.  The City Clerk reported on correspondence received from the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Avenue, protesting their special assessment.  The Mayor closed the public hearing.

    1. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4187.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

  • PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4188 FOR THE OPERATION OF A METERLESS PARKING SYSTEM IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA.


    Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  Patrick Colligan, owner of The Rocket, 216 Francis Street, would like to see his special assessment reduced.  No correspondence was received.  The Mayor closed the public hearing.


    1. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4188.

      Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to adopt the resolution.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Frounfelker-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Polaczyk-1.  Absent:  0.

        ADJOURN AS A BOARD OF REVIEW AND RECONVENE AS A CITY COUNCIL.

      Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as a City Council.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

  • PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 721 AND 723 W. FRANKLIN STREET, FROM R-2 (ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (HIGH-DENSITY APARTMENT AND OFFICE).  (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF RECOMMEND DENIAL OF REZONING TO R-4, AND RECOMMEND REZONING TO R-6 (RESIDENTIAL AND LOW-DENSITY OFFICE.)


    Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  No one spoke; no correspondence was received.  The Mayor closed the public hearing.


    1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-32, CITY CODE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721 AND 723 W. FRANKLIN STREET, FROM R-2 (ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (HIGH-DENSITY APARTMENT AND OFFICE). OR
    2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-32, CITY CODE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721 AND 723 W. FRANKLIN STREET, FROM R-2 (ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-6 (RESIDENTIAL AND LOW-DENSITY OFFICE.  (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF RECOMMEND APPROVAL.)




    Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the ordinance (No. 2 above) rezoning the property from R-2 to R-6 and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for final adoption.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Gaiser-1.  Absent:  0.

RESOLUTIONS.

  • CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FROM THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING THE REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF 2009 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS WITH DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AND TOPLESS ACTIVITY PERMIT, LOCATED AT 621 E. MICHIGAN, FROM POTTER’S PUB, INC., TO NANCY MINIX ENTERPRISES.

    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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 
  • CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY MINDED SERVICE CLUB-CMS CLUB AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSES.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the resolution.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Breeding-1.  Absent:  0. 
  • CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS REGARDING A PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT (PTA) FINE:

    1. RESOLUTION WAIVING A PENALTY LEVIED FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WHO FAIL TO FILE A PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT (PTA) IN A TIMELY FASHION (FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)

          Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to adopt the resolution (No. 1 above) waiving a penalty.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer and Gaiser-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Frounfelker and Polaczyk-2.  Absent:  0.  OR
    2. RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING A FINE PROCESS TO BE LEVIED FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WHO FAIL TO FILE A PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT (PTA) IN A TIMELY FASHION.

  • CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS REVISING THE CITY’S BUILDING INSPECTION FEES, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR STAFF TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS IF NEEDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:


    1. ADOPTION OF A DANGEROUS STRUCTURES ORDINANCE FEE SCHEDULE.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser-2.  Absent:  0. 
    2. ADOPTION OF A BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser—2.  Absent:  0. 
    3. ADOPTION OF AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser—2.  Absent:  0. 
    4. ADOPTION OF A FENCE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser-2.  Absent:  0. 
    5. ADOPTION OF A MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser—2.  Absent:  0. 
    6. ADOPTION OF A PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

      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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser—2.  Absent:  0.

     

  • ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING A LEVY OF 1.9996 MILLS IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.


    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 Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

ORDINANCES.

None.

OTHER BUSINESS.

  • CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL ALLOCATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, AND RECEIPT OF AND RESPONSE TO ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE ACTION PLAN.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following final allocations for CDBG and HOME funds:

    CDBG

                                                                                                                                                                           
    AWARE, Inc.$15,000
    Center for Family Health - Dental$20,000
    Family Service/Children’s Aid - FAST$7,000
    JAHC - Homeownership Counseling$8,000
    King Center Youth Program$40,000
    Partnership Park After School Program$5,000
    The Salvation Army - Shutoff Prevention$60,000
    United Way 211 Service$10,000
    PUBLIC SERVICE SUBTOTAL$165,000
    Administration and Planning$249,700
    ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING SUBTOTAL$249,700
    Community Development - Code Enforcement$503,345
    Community Development - Residential Rehab$186,000
    Community Development - Jobs Creation$50,000
    City Attorney’s Office - Code Enforcement$63,000
    DPW - Curb Ramps$20,000
    Engineering - Street Paving/Reconstruction$355,000
    Forestry - Ash Tree Removal/Replacement $14,000
    John George Home - Handicapped bathroom$10,000
    OTHER PROJECTS SUBTOTAL$1,201,345
    TOTAL REQUESTED$1,616,045

    HOME

                                                           
    Community Development Rehab Assistance$179,945
    Community Development Administration$30,400
    JAHC - Downpayment Assistance$40,000
    JAHC - Administration$6,000
    JAHC - Ac/Rehab/Resale$90,000
    JAHC - CHDO Operating$18,000
    TOTAL$364,345





    The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.


  • CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO OFFER A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT TO WARREN RENANDO TO PROVIDE SERVICES OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER WITH THE SAME CONDITIONS IRONED OUT APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS AGO.  (POSTPONED AT THE APRIL 13, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)

    Motion was made by Councilmember Gaiser and seconded by Councilmember Greer to offer a one-year contract to Warren Renando to provide the services of Interim City Manager with the same conditions ironed out approximately three weeks ago.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Gaiser and seconded by Councilmember Greer to call for the question.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer and Gaiser-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Frounfelker and Polaczyk-2.  Absent:  0.

     

    The motion was voted on and adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer and Gaiser-4.  Nays:  Councilmembers Howe, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-3.  Absent:  0.

    Motion was made by Mayor Dunigan and seconded by Councilmember Greer for a unity vote for hiring Warren Renando.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Frounfelker-1.  Absent:  0.

     

  • CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE SERVICES OF EDUCATION ASSOCIATES OF MICHIGAN, LLC, THE SEARCH FOR A CITY MANAGER, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS TO THE MANAGER.  (POSTPONED AT THE APRIL 13, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)

    City Attorney Giglio stated he will contact Education Associates and relay Council’s discussion.  Mr. Giglio will also bring a proposed contract for Mr. Renando’s services to the May 11, 2010, City Council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS.

  • CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE CITY, AND BUSINESS WATCH INTERNATIONAL, INC. (“BWI”), ESTABLISHING AN INTERNET SERVICE IN REFERENCE TO THE NEW PAWNBROKER AND SECOND HAND DEALER ORDINANCE, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR STAFF TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
  • CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST RECEIVED APRIL 20, 2010, FROM THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR AN ALLOCATION OF $25,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 FOR CONTINUED DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to postpone consideration of this matter until after the City budget is considered.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to refer this to the Finance Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting and bring back a recommendation.

      Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to amend the motion to refer by adding that the recommendation be brought back to the City Council at the 2nd meeting in May.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Frounfelker-1.  Absent:  0.

    The motion to refer, as amended, was voted on and adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Frounfelker-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Polaczyk-1.  Absent:  0. 
  • CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SEEK OUTSIDE BIDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A COST PROPOSAL FROM CITY ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS TO PERFORM “JOINT FILL” MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS WITHIN THE METERLESS PARKING SYSTEM, WITH BIDS COLLECTED AND AWARDED BY JUNE 30, 2010, AND ALL WORK COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2010.  (PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)

    Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to approve the request.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 
  • CONSIDERATION OF THE ELLA SHARP MUSEUM DIRECTOR’S REQUEST TO EXTEND THE CURRENT BOUNDARIES OF THE ELLA SHARP MUSEUM PROPERTY TO MOVE THE SCHOOLHOUSE TO ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION PENDING GRANT APPROVAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ELLA SHARP PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

    Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS.

Councilmember Greer offered condolences to the family of Tom Ratchford and remarked that he was a great servant to the community.  He requested that a resolution or proclamation be prepared in his honor for the next Council meeting.

Councilmember Gaiser thanked Mr. Rutkowski for his presentation and also thanked him for all of his efforts in decorating the Jackson train depot at Christmas.  He believes the idea of promoting the historic significance of President Taft’s visit is wonderful and he would like to begin entertaining the idea of raising community funds for the erection of a statue of the President, as suggested by Mr. Rutkowski. He thanked everyone for their continuing interest in City Council meetings.

Councilmember Frounfelker announced he will conduct a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.  Kelli Hoover, Acting Parks and Recreation Director,  will be his guest.  He also remarked that last Wednesday he was in the downtown area with out-of-state visitors and they remarked on how charming Jackson is and how it reminded them of Raleigh, North Carolina.


Councilmember Polaczyk stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission has put money aside for improvements to “Under the Oaks.”  With a chuckle, he asked Mr. Renando to call and let the Council know if he wants the job.  He concluded by thanking Chris Lewis for his hard work as Interim City Manager.

Councilmember Howe echoed Councilmember Polaczyk’s sentiments, thanking Mr. Lewis for his hard work and a job well done.  He stated he attended Tom Ratchford’s funeral and the expression of condolences and the number of people attending is a testament to how greatly he was respected.

Mayor Dunigan offered her condolences to the Ratchford family and stated Tom was a great guy and a great friend.  She also thanked Mr. Lewis for keeping everyone together and on track.

MANAGER’S COMMENTS.

None.

ADJOURNMENT.

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 8:50 p.m. 

Lynn Fessel
City Clerk