CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Howe 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: 0.
Also Present: City Manager William R. Ross, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to amend the agenda to reflect Charter Review Committee and not Charter Review Commission in Item 9.B. 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 Breeding 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.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Scott TenBrink, Fitness Council of Jackson, brought students from Jackson Arts & Technology Academy and Northeast Elementary School so they could personally thank the Mayor and Councilmembers for adopting a resolution in support of a Safe Routes to School program grant. The grant, which was received in the amount of $120,000, will pay for new sidewalks, bike racks and programs encouraging students to walk to school. The students who spoke were Sierra Henthorne, Steffon Brown-Johnson and Maurice Smith from Jackson Arts & Technology Academy and Cassundra Matiska and David Smith from Northeast Elementary School.
John Wilson, 1045 S. Durand St., remarked that Council should approve the request for an extension of the development agreement timeline for 228 W. Michigan, but if an extension is requested for 212 W. Michigan, it should be denied. Plans for demolishing 212 W. Michigan Avenue should begin now and perhaps CDBG funds could be used.
William Russell, 1204 Fourth St., discussed a claim he filed for damage to his property during the construction project on Fourth Street and his numerous attempts to have the matter resolved.
Bruce Inosencio, 740 W. Michigan, stated he was present to discuss the Hotel Hayes Redevelopment, LLC request for an extension. He remarked that he has had good discussions with the City Attorney's office and the City Manager's office and is hopeful that things are on the right track. He also reported on a prospective tenant.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar. 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. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 26, 2008.
B. Approval of the request from disAbility Connections, with the assistance of Rotary Clubs, to engage in solicitation at the U. S. Post Office, 113 W. Michigan Avenue, in the City on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, 2008.
C. Approval of the request from Orthopaedic Rehab 8K Run Committee to hold their annual run/walk on City streets on Saturday, April 12, 2008, beginning near Kuhl's Bell Tower Market at 8:00 a.m. and ending at the same, with street closures, police assistance at major intersections and use of the small “band stand” trailer from the Department of Public Services. (Recommended approvals received by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
D. Approval of the request from Advance Packaging Corporation to conduct their annual Advance Packaging 5000 5K Run/Walk on Friday, May 16, 2008, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with police assistance and closure of one westbound lane of E. High Street from Executive Drive to Elm Street. (Recommended approvals received by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
E. Approval of Traffic Control Order Nos. (TCO) 1974 and 1975, for stop signs for southbound traffic on Hickory Avenue at Park Road, and north and southbound traffic on Hickory Avenue at Horton Road respectively, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
F. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2008-2009 Consolidated Plan Draft (One Year Action Plan), and authorization for its dissemination for public comment within the statutory timetable of thirty (30) days.
G. Establishment of April 8, 2008, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing to create an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (OPRD) #5 to encompass 212 and 228 West Michigan Avenue.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
A) RECEIPT OF THE RULES & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL POLICY AND COMPUTER USE POLICY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to receive the report and recommendations. 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.
1) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AND POLICY STATEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGARDING USE OF THE CITY COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. 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) RECEIPT OF THE CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING JACKSON METROPOLITAN FIRE DEPARTMENT COORDINATION ACTIVITIES.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to receive the City Affairs Committee report. 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 Gaiser and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to postpone consideration of the recommendations regarding Jackson Metropolitan Fire Department coordination activities until Council receives the Metropolitan Fire Authority study. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe and Gaiser-4. Nays: Councilmembers Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-3. Absent: 0.
APPOINTMENTS.
A) APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RICHARD SNEARY TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 30, 2008, AND ENDING MARCH 29, 2012.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to ratify the reappointment. 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. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT JONATHAN T. WILLIAMS, PAULA A. HARRIS, RICHARD E. SALTZGABER, MICHAEL LEVY, KATHERINE J. KLAUS, LEE HAMPTION, RENATE R. HURD, ELLEN WHITE, ANTHONY HORNE, WARREN D. RENANDO, KEN WYATT, AND MICHAEL J. SWOPE TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to receive the Mayor's recommendations and to postpone consideration of the appointments until the next Council meeting in order to give each Councilmember an option to review applications and make recommendations. The motion FAILED adoption by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmember Breeding--1. Nays: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to appoint the Committee as recommended.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gaiser and seconded by Councilmember Greer to amend the motion to include John Vanderpool (listed as No.13 and the Alternate) as the 13th member. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Frounfelker-5. Nays: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmember Polaczyk-2. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to appoint the Committee as recommended and with the amendment above. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. Abstain: Councilmember Breeding-1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A) PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CITY'S BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 COOPER STREET (GREAT LAKES HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE) AND ADJOINING PROPERTY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JACKSON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Mayor Ludwig opened the public hearing. No one spoke; no correspondence was received. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 COOPER STREET AND ADJOINING PROPERTY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. 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.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2006-2007 HOME GRANT BUDGET REALLOCATING $30,000.00 FROM JACKSON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION (JAHC) NEW CONSTRUCTION TO JAHC SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION, AND $75,000.00 FROM HOME ENTITLEMENT NEW CONSTRUCTION TO CAA NEW CONSTRUCTION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the resolution. 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.
ORDINANCES.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE A 90-DAY EXTENSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATION TIMELINE FOR HOTEL HAYES REDEVELOPMENT, LLC, EXPIRING ON JUNE 9, 2008, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 228 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Howe 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.
NEW BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO GRANT RELIEF TO JACKSON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION (JAHC) FROM REPAYMENT OF FUNDS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 814 HOMEWILD AND 1022 HOMEWILD, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAHC, AND TO WAIVE ANY REPAYMENT PROVISION OF HOME AND FOOTE HOSPITAL FUNDS FOR 814 HOMEWILD AND 1022 HOMEWILD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe 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.
B) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO FORGIVE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,086.05 (ENTIRE BALANCE), AND TO FORGIVE $864.00 (EXISTING BALANCE) FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION LOAN, FOR 215 E. PORTER, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO DISCHARGE BOTH RELATED MORTGAGES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
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, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO FEB ENTERPRISES, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,945.00, FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 1125 WALKER STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
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, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
D) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO E. F. POTTER, PARMA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,903.00, FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 1508 E. NORTH STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
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, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
E) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO E. F. POTTER, PARMA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,880.00, FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 619 ST. CLAIR STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
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, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
F) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST RENEWAL TO THE CONTRACT WITH ON TARGET MAINTENANCE, MUNITH, AT AN ESTIMATED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $20,582.00, (INCLUDING A 3% INCREASE PER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS), FOR THE 2007 PRIVATE LOT MOWING CONTRACT, 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.
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, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
G) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO PURCHASE A 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 HD CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCK, UTILIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM-CONTRACT USCTY-1898, FROM RED HOLMAN FLEET AND COMMERCIAL TRUCK SALES, WESTLAND, MI, WITH A QUOTED PURCHASE PRICE OF $21,161.00, 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 Howe 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.
H) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO BOBCAT CENTRAL, INC., LANSING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,319.34, FOR A SKID LOADER, BOBCAT S250, 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 Polaczyk 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.
I) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF 4TH WARD CITY COUNCILMEMBER GAISER TO APPROVE TRAVEL TO ATTEND AN INSURANCE SERVICE OFFICE (ISO) SEMINAR IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN, ON MARCH 29, 2008.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding 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.
J) CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT AWARD TO ROTHENBERGER COMPANY, INC., CONCORD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $356,438.67, FOR THE WHITNEY STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PURCHASING AGENT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to approve the contract award. 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.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Greer asked his fellow Councilmembers to review an MML resolution regarding transportation funding that he e-mailed to them, provide input to the City Manager and place it on the next Council meeting agenda for consideration. If adopted, it would be sent on to the legislature. He also asked the City Manager if there is a plan to establish a goal setting session. The City Manager responded he has a plan and will be contacting Councilmembers.
Councilmember Polaczyk reminded everyone that he will be conducting a Sixth Ward neighborhood meeting on Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Cascades Elementary School to discuss the condition of streets in the Sixth Ward.
Councilmember Breeding inquired about the status of the Assistant City Manager/Liaison position. The City Manager responded on applications received and discussion with the HRC Chair.
Councilmember Gaiser inquired about Center Street and its need for repair. The City Engineer responded that Center Street, originally build in 1957, has a PASER rating of 3 which means it is in poor condition. He also asked for an update on the fire study. The City Manager responded it should be finalized soon and it is well within budget.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL OPINIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to go into closed executive session. The motion was adopted by the following vote.
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