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 Jerry F. Ludwig.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Greer 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: Acting City Manager Jim Parrott, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to add an action item under City Councilmembers' Comments regarding ordinances. 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.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt the agenda, as amended above. 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.
Police Chief Matt Heins introduced John Holda who was promoted this week to the position of Deputy Police Chief.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A. PRESENTATION OF SPEECHES OF FOUR FIRST PLACE WINNERS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 18TH ANNUAL TERESSA DELPH ESSAY/ORATORICAL CONTEST.
THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES - KARANA WICKENS, FROST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES - WILLIAM WICKENS, FROST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES - TYLER SILVESTRI, NAPOLEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
TWELFTH GRADE - CODY SHEPHERD, WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Personnel and Labor Relations Director Cathy Brechtelsbauer introduced HRC members Kathleen Conley (Chair), Dottie Miller and Teressa Delph and remarked that it was 18 years ago, under the leadership of Ms. Delph, that the HRC founded this contest. Ms. Delph then introduced Karana Wickens, William Wickens, Tyler Silvestri and Cody Shepherd who delivered their award-winning essays.
B. PRESENTATION BY LARRY BOSELL, FIRE CHIEF, AND CATHERINE BRECHTELSBAUER, PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR, REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE FIRE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
Fire Chief Larry Bosell and Personnel and Labor Relations Director Cathy Brechtelsbauer highlighted the Fire/EMT Apprenticeship Program, discussing future retirements in the Fire Department, minimum qualifications for eligibility, partnership with the Legacy Program, educational benefits, City cost and apprentice requirements.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Joe Collins, 1036 First Street, expressed his frustration with the design of First Street for 2008 construction, which reduces parking, and the high crime rate in his neighborhood.
Robert Tulloch, 7629 Coon Hill Road, stated his objections to an $85.00 invoice he received for snow removal at 616 Lansing Avenue.
Ken Williams, Concord Excavating and Grading, discussed his bid for the Center Street project and the fact that he was the second lowest bidder. He asked the Council to consider awarding the bid to his company when it comes before them.
William Russell, 1204 Fourth Street, responded to an alleged violation of City Code, Section 28-135 concerning his spiraea bushes on Gettysburg Street running along a wall bordered by sidewalk.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Greer requested Item A be removed for separate consideration and Councilmember Breeding requested Item E be removed for separate consideration.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items A and E removed for separate consideration. 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. Removed for separate consideration.
B. Approval of the request from the Family Service & Children's Aid to hold their 6th annual Run for Fun on City streets on Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., beginning and ending at 330 W. Michigan Avenue, with police assistance at major intersections, and closure of W. Michigan Avenue between Blackstone and First Streets. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
C. Approval of the request from the Jackson Police Department to hold their annual Police Memorial Service at Bucky Harris Park on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 12:00 p.m., to honor Jackson County police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
D. Approval of the request from the Ella Sharp Museum Association for authorization for a temporary outdoor service and add bar permit on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 3225 Fourth Street, to conduct their Art & Wine Festival. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
E. Removed for separate consideration.
F. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $9,458.08, for planning services for February 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
G. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) Nos. 1976 and 1977, for the installation of Autistic Child signs on Randolph Street between Woodbridge and First Streets, on Floral between Seymour Avenue and Elm Avenue, and on Elm Avenue between Phillips and Blakely Streets respectively, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
H. Approval of the low bid award to Automotive Service Co., Jackson, in the amount of $18,250.00, for the installation of truck bodies, lighting and hydraulic accessories and valve turner equipment for two (2) super duty pickup body and valve turners, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
I. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the eight (8) months ended February 29, 2008.
J. Receipt of the Community Development Department CDBG Financial Report through February 29, 2008.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM A.
Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 11, 2008.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to approve the minutes with a correction to Item B under Appointments to reflect Charter Review Committee and not Charter Review Commission. 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 ITEM E.
Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl's Downtown, for authorization for temporary outdoor service, and add bar permit on May 23, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 8, August 15, August 29, and September 26, 2008, for a series of events. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
None.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION URGING THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PACKAGE BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to postpone consideration of this resolution until the next regular City Council meeting so that it might be amended to reflect more specific Jackson needs. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Mayor Ludwig--1. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO NAME THE GROUNDS AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER THE HOWARD WOODS SR., RECREATION COMPLEX, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND GROUNDS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the request to name the grounds at Martin Luther King Center, the Howard Charles Woods Sr. Recreation Complex, and recommend that the official designation ceremony take place at high noon on August 9, 2008, during the southside reunion with all necessary proclamations. 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 THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MR. AND MRS. JERRY SIPES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE POINT OF GREENWOOD AVENUE AND FIRST STREET, (FOR A STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT), AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR STAFF TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND TAKE ALL OTHER ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE A CLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.
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 Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to refer to staff the matter of placing the taxicab ordinance on the list of ordinances to review and bring recommended changes to Council. 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.
Councilmember Howe thanked Jim Parrott for sitting in for City Manager Ross. He also asked Council to be thinking about, during the next couple of years, a new Police Station or possibly a new station that would accommodate both Police and Fire Departments.
Councilmember Greer encouraged his fellow Councilmembers to attend the National Brownfield Conference in Detroit this May. He also commended Mr. Parrott on a job well done.
Councilmember Breeding remarked that Mr. Parrott does a great job in his own capacity.
Councilmember Gaiser thanked the HRC for bringing the young speakers before the Council; the presentation was wonderful. He also recognized Foote Hospital for their accomplishment of being named among the country's top 100 hospitals and he would like Council to recognize this achievement. He also inquired about the status of the Charter Review Committee. Mayor Ludwig announced that the City Manager will be sending a communication.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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