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 Martin J. Griffin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Frounfelker gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Martin J. Griffin and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, William A. Mure, Daniel P. Greer, Sarah E. Mead, Andrew R. Frounfelker and Jerry F. Ludwig-7. Absent: 0.
Also present: City Manager William R. Ross, Assistant City Manager Richard J. Marsh, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A. THE MAYOR WILL READ A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2006, AS CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION WEEK.
Mayor Griffin read the proclamation.
B. PRESENTATION BY PHIL WRZESINSKI, MIDTOWN ASSOCIATION, REGARDING A MERCHANT'S PERSPECTIVE ON DOWNTOWN PARKING.
Mr. Wrzesinski used a power point presentation to dispel myths that parking lots are located too far from businesses, that downtown employees “rolling” their vehicles take up too many valuable front door spaces, that there is not enough parking in downtown Jackson and that downtown parking is too expensive. He concluded by stating there is a public perception of a “parking problem” in downtown Jackson, but there is no problem unless businesses continue to complain about a problem, customers hear those complaints and think there is a problem.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
John Wilson, 1302 Elmwood, requested Council's assistance in obtaining information on the status of the Armory Arts project.
Ody Norkin, Okemos, shared with Council details of the new coach service, Michigan Flyer, providing service to Detroit Metro.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Breeding requested Item E be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Item E removed for separate consideration. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 10, 2006.
B. Approval of the request from the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade Committee to hold the Christmas Parade on Friday, November 17, 2006, and to close the following streets from 4:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.:
Michigan Avenue from Steward Avenue to Francis Street
First Street from Washington Avenue to Wildwood Avenue
Wildwood Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
Cortland Street from First Street to Francis Street
Blackstone Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
Jackson Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
Mechanic Street from Washington Avenue to Pearl Street
Francis Street from Washington Avenue to Louis Glick Highway
Hayes Street from Michigan Avenue to Pearl Street
(Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority.)
C. Approval of the request from the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity to hold their 5K Run/Walk for Shelter on Sunday, November 19, 2006, beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at Ella Sharp Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Proper insurance received and approved.)
D. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $9,805.32, for membership dues through September 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
E. Removed for separate consideration.
F. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from Deborah and Richard Vermeulen to rezone property located at 616 N. Wisner Street from R-1 to C-4.
G. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the three (3) months ended September 30, 2006.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM E.
Approval of the Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc. invoice, in the amount of $10,000.00, for economic development services for the period of July 2006, through June 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to postpone action on this matter until November. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
A. RECEIPT OF THE CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to receive the report. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT CAMILLA JEAN LAFOUNTAIN TO THE JACKSON HOUSING COMMISSION FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING OCTOBER 31, 2006, AND ENDING OCTOBER 30, 2011.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the Mayor's recommendation. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Councilmember Breeding remarked that Ms. LaFountain is the Resident Commissioner.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FILED BY CERTAINTEED CORPORATION, 701 E. WASHINGTON AVENUE (FORMERLY 701 LIBERTY STREET.)
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding-1. Absent: 0.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FILED BY DIE-NAMIC TOOL & DESIGN, LLC, LOCATED AT 147 AND 155 HOBART STREET.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST TO REZONE A SMALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SURROUNDING THE INTERSECTION OF PAGE AVENUE AND PLYMOUTH STREET FROM C-2 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY APARTMENT AND OFFICE). (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28.183, CITY CODE, REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PAGE AVENUE AND PLYMOUTH STREET FROM C-2 TO R-4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
D. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE CORRECTING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS WITHIN THE C-3 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT CONCERNING DWELLINGS. (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTIONS 28-44 AND 28-71 (50), CITY CODE, REMOVING MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE C-3 DISTRICT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006-2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,224.00, FOR THE CITY'S EMERGENCY HAZARD REPAIR PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 25-27.13, TO ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 25, CITY CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT FRONT YARD PARKING IS A SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING REGULATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO F.E.B. ENTERPRISES, INC., JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,900.00, FOR A POLE BARN AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BID AWARDS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROJECTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BID REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:
1. CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,896.00, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 508 S. PLEASANT STREET.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to approve the bid award. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
2. CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,815.00, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 613 WEBB STREET.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mure to approve the bid award. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Greer announced that Amy Torres, Economic Development Project Manager, has accepted a position with the Enterprise Group. He stated he has had the privilege of working with her on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and she is an asset to the City. He wished her the best and stated she will be sorely missed.
Mayor Griffin echoed Councilmember Greer's sentiments. He also announced that the Community Development Department will be short staffed due to Michelle Kohn's medical leave.
Councilmember Breeding said it would be nice to sometimes allow the Council to join in on proclamations.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, Councilmember Greer made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker and adopted by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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