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. Instead of an invocation, Councilmember Frounfelker paused for a moment to recognize Sgt. Matthew Soper, one of our city servicemen heroes, who was unfortunately killed in the line of duty serving our country. He asked that we remember his efforts and all the efforts of the soldiers who have fallen before him.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, William A. Mure, Daniel P. Greer, Sarah E. Mead, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk-7. Absent: 0.
Also present: City Manager William R. Ross, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Mindy Bradish, new President of the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce, introduced herself to the Council.
Charles Garrison, 615 E. Pearl Street, commented on the draft of the sign ordinance.
Miguel Torres, speaking on behalf of his mother, discussed the vacating of an alley between Jackson and Woodsum Streets and the hardship this is posing for his mother whose property abuts that alley. He further stated she would not have consented to this vacation had she been notified.
James Shotwell, Jr., Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chair, distributed a letter and issued an invitation to the City to join with the County in a business expansion at the I-94 and 127 interchange. He also asked the City to pass the land release by July 21. Randy Treacher, Acting Administrator and Controller for Jackson County, spoke about what is happening at the airport and the need for two things to happen to get the project going. These are releases from the FAA and from the City.
Charlotte Love, owner of 931 Francis Street, told the Council she believes she was overcharged for a property clean up at 931 Francis.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Breeding requested Item D be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Item D removed for separate consideration. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 29, 2007.
B. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of June 4, 2007.
C. Recognition of Carol Gibson as the winner of the City's Safety Slogan contest with her slogan of “Lead the Way-Work Safe Today.”
D. Removed for separate consideration.
E. Approval of the City license renewals for the year expiring April 30, 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
F. Approval of the request from Calvary Apostolic Church to hold a Crusade in the Park at Loomis Park on Sunday, June 24, 2007, beginning at 12:00 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
G. Approval of the request to waive permit fees for listed properties related to the World Changers program, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
H. Approval of the request to award chemical supply contracts to the listed low bidders for the purchase of bulk chemical treatment supplies for the Water Treatment Plant for fiscal year 2007-2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
I. Approval of a two-year renewal to the contract with Pathways, a local Employee Assistance Plan provider, with an approximate amount of $7,500.00 per year, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and Labor Relations.
J. Receipt of petition filed by HD Development of Maryland, Inc. with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
K. Receipt of petitions filed by CR Land Wisner St. LLC and Main Street Jackson, LLC with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
L. Receipt of petition filed by Rose City Family Practice, P.C. with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
M. Receipt of petition filed by Westside Equities II, LLC with the Michigan Tax Tribunal and referral to the City Assessor and City Attorney for appropriate action.
N. Receipt of petition circulated by Hendrik Schuur, Foote Hospital, to vacate Elizabeth Street lying between Waterloo and State Streets, and referral to staff for appropriate action.
O. Receipt of a petition circulated by Brian Wilson to vacate a 20 foot wide alley running north and south between the south line of Chapin Street and the north line of Deyo Street and lying east of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and lying west of Lots 7 and 8, Block 4, Eaton's East Addition, and referral to staff for appropriate action (City Manager was authorized to sign the petition on behalf of the City at their January 23, 2007, City Council meeting.).
P. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through May 31, 2007.
Q. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission filed by EG-Excel, LLC to rezone 1.6 acres of vacant land; 100 Armory Court from PUDD to I-1.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM D.
Approval of the request to file a petition by the City of Jackson with the Michigan Tax Tribunal regarding the Hayes Hotel property (228 W. Michigan Avenue), and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
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 Ludwig and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding-1. Absent: 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
A. RULES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to receive the composite evaluations of the appointed officials and direct that they be placed in the affected appointed official's personnel file and that the City Councilmembers' individual evaluations of each official be secured in the office of the City Clerk. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE RULES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WILLIAM R. ROSS, CITY MANAGER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer to approve the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee regarding the City Manager's wage increase and one-year extension to his employment agreement for an ending date of June 30, 2010.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mead to divide the question. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Greer-1. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the City Manager's salary increase at 3% of his current annual base salary. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmembers Mure and Mead-2. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to extend the City Manager's employment agreement for one year for an ending date of June 30, 2010. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mead-2. Absent: 0.
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE RULES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JULIUS A. GIGLIO, CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer to approve the recommendation from the Rules and Personnel Committee to increase his base salary by 4.5% and for a one-year extension to his employment agreement, as well as a green parking permit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to divide the question. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Mead and Frounfelker-5. Nays: Councilmembers Greer and Polaczyk-2. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to increase the City Attorney's annual base salary by 4.5%. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-4. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding, Mure and Mead-3. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to extend the City Attorney's employment agreement for one year for an ending date of June 30, 2010. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mure-2. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve a green parking permit for the City Attorney. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mure-2. Absent: 0.
3. CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE RULES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LYNN FESSEL, CITY CLERK.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to divide the question. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Mead and Frounfelker-5. Nays: Councilmembers Greer and Polaczyk-2. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to place the City Clerk back into the pay scale for administrative and supervisory employees at Class Grade 17 Step 7. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to award the City Clerk with a green parking permit. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding-1. Absent: 0.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT JAMES SHOTWELL, SR. AND MELANIE LEFEVRE TO THE JACKSON TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING MARCH 1, 2009.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the recommendation. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT DAVID MIKELONIS TO THE JACKSON TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING MARCH 1, 2010.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the recommendation. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED USE OF THE 2007 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS THROUGH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,734.00.
Mayor Ludwig opened the public hearing. Police Chief Portis stated that the 2007 JAG allocation will be used to purchase new portable radios for the Jackson Police Department. If the County receives Homeland Security funds in an amount to replace radios, there are plenty of technology needs that could be fulfilled with the JAG funds. The Mayor closed the public hearing
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006-2007 BUDGET, INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND, STREET LIGHTING FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
OTHER BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING INVOICE NO. 200700600, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 931 FRANCIS STREET. (ACTION ON ITEM POSTPONED AT THE MAY 29, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to waive the total amount. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING INVOICE NO. 200700738, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1620 FIRST STREET. (ACTION ON ITEM POSTPONED AT THE MAY 29, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to waive the invoice. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO BELDEN PAVING COMPANY, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,375.00, FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR 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 Frounfelker to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE INSURANCE RENEWAL PREMIUM WITH THE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE LIABILITY AND PROPERTY POOL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $458,961.00, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO PAY THE PREMIUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AND 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 Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR RATE AGREEMENT WITH TDS METROCOM FOR LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE, SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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 Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO TOM'S ADVANCED PAVING, LANSING, MICHIGAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,288.50, FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOCAL STREET PAVING CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO ROBERT L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,889.83, FOR THE HIBBARD STREET WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT AND PAVING CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO A-ONE LAWN CARE, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,888.00, FOR THE 2007-2008 CITYWIDE MOWING CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Greer requested that the City Manager prepare, for the August meeting, a report on the County Commissioner's use of lap top computers for electronic packets and the posting of their packet information on the website. He would like the report to include how this is working, the savings it is realizing and the staff time involved. He would also like a general idea of what it might take to implement this for the City Council.
Councilmember Polaczyk requested a Traffic Control Order be placed on the next Council agenda requesting “No Parking” on Jasper Street during soccer matches. These signs would be similar to the signs at Jackson High School prohibiting parking during football games. He further requested that staff notify the residents on Jasper Street of the proposed change.
Councilmember Breeding had requested a detailed budget of CDBG funds and received one that was very general. He would like a detailed budget similar to the ones we have for the General Fund.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR MATTERS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to go into closed executive session to discuss labor matters. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mure to return to open session. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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