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 Mead 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 Greer 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. LARRY BOSELL, FIRE CHIEF, CITY OF JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT, WILL GIVE AN UPDATE ON THE AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID PROGRAM.
Chief Bosell reported on the success of the Automatic Mutual Aid Program, including joint training with the townships. He reported that for the period of January 1 through October 1, 2006, there were 3,416 response runs (just Jackson) and out of that 73 were automatic mutual aid runs (fires). He noted that for the most part we are receiving almost all of the aid in Jackson. He then presented the City Manager with his own City Fire Department helmet.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Tara Bentley, 903 C E. Porter Street, thanked the Mayor and Council and City staff for their assistance in resolving the matter of having screen doors re-installed at the Woodland Hills apartment complex.
Will Riley, on behalf of the HRC, invited everyone to attend the Cool Cities Youth Summit on Saturday, October 21 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Daryl's Downtown.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Mead requested Item I be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar with Item I 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 September 26, 2006.
B. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of October 3, 2006.
C. Approval of a City license renewal for the year May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
D. Approval of the request from the Jackson High School Student Government to hold their annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 20, 2006, beginning at 6:15 p.m., with police assistance, and closure of Brown Street from Michigan Avenue to Williamson Street and Daniel Road at Wildwood Avenue. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
E. Approval of the final renewal to the contract with A-One Lawn Care, Jackson, with an estimated contract amount of $5,000.00, for City owned sidewalks snow and ice removal, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
F. Receipt of Summons and Complaint filed in District Court by Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. City of Jackson regarding damage to a dwelling located at 200 W. Clark Street, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
G. Receipt of the Community Development Department Quarterly Building Permit Report.
H. Receipt of the Community Development Department's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Financial Report through September 2006.
I. Removed for separate consideration.
J. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through September 30, 2006.
K. Establishment of October 24, 2006, 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 CertainTeed Corporation, 701 E. Washington Avenue (formerly 701 Liberty Street).
L. Establishment of October 24, 2006, 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 Die-Namic Tool & Design, LLC, located at 147 and 155 Hobart Street.
M. Establishment of November 14, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing for an amended Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the property located at 1400 W. Monroe Street (Home Depot).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM I.
Receipt of notice of administrative changes to the Personnel Policy in the Occupational List of Class Titles upgrading the current General Foreman position in the Department of Public Services, and upgrading a MAPE position in the Water Department, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to divide the question. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Mayor Griffin and Councilmember Greer-2. Absent: 0.
Receipt of notice of administrative change to the Personnel Policy in the Occupational List of Class Titles upgrading the current General Foreman position in the Department of Public Services.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer to receive the report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to postpone consideration of this matter until the next regular City Council meeting. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Mayor Griffin and Councilmember Greer-2. Absent: 0.
Receipt of notice of administrative change to the Personnel Policy in the Occupational List of Class Titles upgrading a MAPE position in the Water Department.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to receive the notice. 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.
NONE.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S REQUEST TO RECOMMEND TO JACKSON COUNTY THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER ANDREW FROUNFELKER AND DAVE TAYLOR, DEPUTY CITY ASSESSOR, TO THE JACKSON COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the Mayor's 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.
Councilmember Breeding remarked that this is a Council recommendation and it may have been good to have two City Councilmembers recommended for appointment. He further remarked that four years from now the Council may want to consider appointment of the First Ward Councilmember because some of the land is located in the First Ward.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
RECESS AS CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF REVIEW.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to recess as City Council and convene as Board of Review. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4144 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; no correspondence was received. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4144.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4145 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; no correspondence was received. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4145.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure 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.
ADJOURN AS BOARD OF REVIEW AND RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to adjourn as Board of Review and reconvene as City Council. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2006, FOR HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING, AND URGING RESIDENTS TO TURN PORCH LIGHTS ON BETWEEN SAID HOURS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GREAT LAKES HOSPICE FOUNDATION AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE K-16 EDUCATION SPENDING MANDATE, STATE BALLOT PROPOSAL 5 OF 2006.
At Councilmember Greer's request, Mayor Griffin read the resolution.
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 Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Ludwig-2. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS.
A. RECEIPT OF THE REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2005-2006 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER).
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker 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.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO WOLVERINE TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT, HOLT, MICHIGAN, WITH A TOTAL COST OF $137,055.00, FOR A FRONT-END LOADER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF SEWAGE TREATMENT AND FACILITIES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Mead 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 SECOND RENEWAL TO THE CONTRACT WITH SYNAGRO, IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.0288 PER GALLON (APPROXIMATELY $100,800.00), FOR THE HAULING AND LAND APPLICATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF SEWAGE TREATMENT AND FACILITIES 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.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE MORTON SALT COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A T THEIR BID PRICE OF $36.24 PER TON FOR 500 TONS/EARLY FILL, AND $36.26 PER TON FOR APPROXIMATELY 4,500 TONS/SEASONAL FILL, WITH A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $181,290.00, FOR THE 2006-2007 ROAD SALT PURCHASE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT. (LAST YEAR'S RENEWAL PRICE WAS $30.02 PER TON.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO ED BIRKMEIER WELL DRILLING, NEW LOTHROP, MICHIGAN, AT THEIR BID PRICE OF $362,500.00, WITH THE CITY'S PORTION OF $261,000.00, FOR WELL PLUGGING SERVICES, 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 Ludwig 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.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND INFOGEOGRAPHICS, INC., TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, WITH A NOT-TO-EXCEED PRICE OF $59,990.00, FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE STORM AND SANITARY SEWER GIS GEODATABASE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Greer referred to the report on his attendance at the Michigan Municipal League convention. He stated it was very informative and that is where he received the information on State Ballot Proposal 5. He believes belonging to the MML and attending their conferences is very valuable to the City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to go into closed executive session. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mure-2. Absent: 0.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Greer to return to open session. 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.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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