JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
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.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. The invocation was given by Councilmember Greer.
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: City Manager Laurence Shaffer, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio, City Clerk Lynn Fessel, City Assessor David Taylor, Police Chief Matt Heins, City Engineer Jon Dowling and Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Patrick Burtch and Interim Deputy Fire Chief Dave Wooden.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk 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.
Mayor Dunigan offered her congratulations to Councilmember Greer on his marriage.
Christopher Sadler offered his opinions on the City’s Stormwater Ordinance.
Gerald Montgomery, John Wilson and Lane Montgomery spoke in opposition to the Agreement with The Enterprise Group for economic development services.
Laurie Lewis questioned the Agreement with The Enterprise Group and asked the Council to postpone action on this matter. 9/13/11 2
Laura Schlecte and Ric Walton spoke in favor of the Agreement with The Enterprise Group.
Scott Fleming explained some of the services The Enterprise Group has provided to the City and some of the businesses within the City they have supported. He thanked the Council for their consideration of the Agreement.
Mack Quarrels expressed his concern with cutting Police and Fire employees and the safety of the City and thanked the Council for balancing the City’s budget and hopes there is a way to create a surplus.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar. 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
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 16, 2011.
B. Approval of the request from GovGals-Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to conduct a City of Jackson Breast Cancer Awareness Bake Sale and Fundraiser at Bucky Harris Park on Friday, September 23, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance is covered under the City of Jackson.)
C. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
D. Approval of the request from G.R.E.A.T. to conduct the Annual River Clean Up at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Public Works, and Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
E. Consideration of the request to approve the renewal of the Worker’s Compensation Professional Service Agreement with Broadspire Services, Inc., for the period of September 1, 2011, through September 1, 2013, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).
F. Consideration of the request to approve the renewal of the Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Professional Service Agreement with Safety National for the period of September 1, 2011, through September 1, 2013, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s).
G. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the 2011 Topographic Mapping Services Contract with Alpine Engineering, Novi, adding $13,300.00 to the contract amount bringing the total amount for 2011 to $65,800.00, adding topographic mapping and sewer manhole data collection for six separate additional projects, and authorization for the City Manager and
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City Engineer/Director of Public Works to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
H. Receipt of the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and reconfirm the September 27, 2011 Public Hearing.
I. Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries through July 2011.
J. Establishment of September 27, 2011, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the application for an industrial facilities exemption certificate filed by Accubilt, Inc., located at 2365 Research Drive, and referral to the City Affairs Committee for recommendation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
A. RECEIPT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to receive the Finance Committee 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.
B. RECEIPT OF THE CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to receive the City Affairs Committee 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.
APPOINTMENTS.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FILED BY TECHNIQUE, INC., LOCATED AT 2427 RESEARCH DRIVE.
Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing. Technique President Ronnie Johncox spoke in support of the application and expressed his appreciation to the City and also to The Enterprise Group for their support. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to concur with the City Affairs Committee recommendation 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.
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A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS FOR THE JACKSON AREA INC., AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSES.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Breeding 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.
A. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2011.17, AMENDING CHAPTER 21.5, SECTIONS 21.5-16, CITY CODE, DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A REVOCABLE LICENSE FOR SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt Ordinance No. 2011.17. 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.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ENTERPRISE GROUP OF JACKSON, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 (DIVIDED INTO THREE INSTALLMENTS) EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2012, FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT.
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 Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk—5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Frounfelker--2. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY OF JACKSON TO APPROVE A REVOCABLE LICENSE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A GATEWAY SIGN UPON THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY AT KIBBY AND DENTON ROADS, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker 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.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER DANIEL GREER AS THE VOTING DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE TO REPRESENT THE CITY AT THE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE’S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING TO BE HELD IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, FROM OCTOBER 5-7, 2011, AND APPROVAL OF AN ESTIMATED TRAVEL EXPENSE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00, INCLUDING REGISTRATION. (CITY AFFAIRS 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 Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Polaczyk—5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Frounfelker--2. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS.
Councilmember Polaczyk congratulated Councilmember Greer on his marriage and thanked him for attending the upcoming Michigan Municipal League annual convention.
Councilmember Frounfelker congratulated Councilmember Greer on his marriage and probable nomination to the MML Board. He praised the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, stating it was well written, informative and should make the Federal Government happy. He asked that the Council not stop moving forward just because of the upcoming election. He noted he has been researching ways to raise revenue outside of taxes and fees, such as sponsorship opportunities. He should be ready to present this to Council in November.
Councilmember Gaiser also offered his congratulations to Councilmember Greer on his marriage.
Councilmember Breeding discussed correspondence sent to the Council, asking who responds. He suggested that this correspondence go on an agenda to be officially received. He inquired when the Mason/Wilkins Street project will be completed. He also objects to the words "Final Agenda" appearing on the website, since the Agenda is not final until Council votes to adopt it. He is also interested in attending the National League of Cities conference in Phoenix.
Councilmember Howe congratulated Councilmember Greer on his marriage.
Councilmember Greer thanked everyone for offering their congratulations, stating he is very blessed. He invited everyone to the Kiwanis Park rededication ceremony on Friday, September 16 at noon. He also discussed the age of the Councilmembers’ laptop computers, noting that a discussion should take place regarding their replacement. He thanked his fellow Councilmembers for designating him as the voting delegate at the MML convention and explained that he is being recommended by the nominating committee to fill a vacancy on the MML Board. That should happen later this year or early next year and he is energized to represent Jackson.
Mayor Dunigan offered her congratulations to Councilmember Greer and stated that, as the Officiate, it was a very sweet and loving ceremony. She stated she is glad Councilmember Greer will be 9/13/11 6
attending the MML convention because he is very well respected by their leadership and will do a good job.
MANAGER’S COMMENTS.
City Manager Shaffer also offered his congratulations to Councilmember Greer on his marriage. He discussed the pavement marking contract awarded at the last meeting and stated that PK Contracting, who was awarded the bid, will be cheaper than R.S. Contracting. He has a detailed packet on this matter for the Council.
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 8:02 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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