CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:03 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, 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. PRESENTATION OF THE 2006 DOWNTOWN BROWNFIELD AWARD TO ANESTHESIA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS.
Mayor Griffin gave a brief overview of the project. Tony Mira and Terrence Walsh from Anesthesia Business Consultants came forward to receive the award. Mr. Mira thanked the City for all of their help and stated they are proud to be a part of the Jackson community.
B. THE MAYOR WILL READ A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ANGELA ARNOLD AS THE WINNER OF THE CITY'S SAFETY SLOGAN CONTEST WITH HER SLOGAN OF “THINK SAFETY - WORK SAFELY”.
Mayor Griffin read and presented the proclamation to Mrs. Arnold. He praised her years of service, particularly her work with the Pension Boards, and stated she is an asset to the City.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Meaghan Branigan spoke on behalf of residents of Woodbridge St. in the block between Harwood and Union, requesting temporary blockades at Greenwood.
Eric Sexton, 708 Tomlinson, invited the Council and the community to an event where the group The Chosen will be featured at 224 W. Wilkins on Monday, May 15 at 6 p.m.
Mike Hoover, 224 Randolph, thanked the City for bringing about improvements in his neighborhood. He also stated his objections to another topless bar in Jackson.
Karen Dunigan, 1808 Broadcrest, encouraged the Council to adopt the resolution endorsing and supporting the establishment of a Sister City relationship with Carrickfergus Borough, Northern Ireland.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Breeding requested Item M be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Item M 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.
Councilmember Ludwig reminded staff that special events should not be placed on the agenda with contingencies.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 25, 2006.
B. Approval of the request from BRINCS (Bridge to Recovery, Independence, Network, Cooperative, Services), to conduct Tour the Town Walk-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, May 20, 2006. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
C. Approval of the request from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to conduct their Jackson Great Strides Walk-A-Thon fundraiser on Sunday, May 21, 2006, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Ella Sharp Park. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
D. Approval of the request from the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce to hold the Wheels of Thunder Hogs ‘n Dogs event on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10, 2006, in downtown and to close Michigan Avenue from Mechanic Street to Blackstone Street, Mechanic Street from Pearl Street to Cortland Street, and Jackson Street from Cortland Street to Louis Glick Highway, from 3:30 p.m. on June 9th until 11:00 p.m. on June 10th, and to use City Parking Lot Nos. 7, 8, 14, and 20. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
E. Approval of miscellaneous City license renewals for the year May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
F. Approval of the request from the Jackson Race Week Festival Chairman to conduct their Downtown Street Party on Friday, July 28, 2006, and to close Michigan Avenue from Francis Street to Blackstone Street, Jackson Street from Cortland Street to Pearl Street, and Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Pearl Street, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and to use City Parking Lot Nos. 8 and 14. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, Traffic Engineering, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
G. Approval of the request from the Jackson Race Week Festival to (1) hold fireworks in the downtown on Friday, July 28, 2006, and (2) to close Francis Street from Cortland Street to Louis Glick Highway and to have a City fire truck near the fireworks site from 10:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. (Approval recommended by the Fire and Public Services Departments. Contingent upon recommended approval by the Police and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority, and receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
H. Approval of Traffic Control Order Nos. 1912 through 1927 regarding truck route signs, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
I. Authorization for the Community Development Department to contract American Title Company to release funds to the City to assist Jackson Affordable Housing Corporation (JAHC) with new construction projects as set forth in the agreement between the City and Foote Hospital, and authorization for the City Attorney's office to draft an agreement with JAHC, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
J. Receipt of notice of administrative changes to the Personnel Policy adding a new position classification and upgrading a current position classification in the Occupational List of Class Titles.
K. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for streetscape construction on Cortland Street from Jackson Street to Francis Street, and establishment of May 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
L. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for streetscape construction on Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Washington Avenue, and establishment of May 23, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
M. Removed for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM M.
Receipt of the Community Development Department's March 2006 Financial Report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to receive the report. 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.
Councilmember Breeding stated he appreciated the effort, but would like to see a report similar to the summary produced by the Finance Department. He would like something easy to read and not the HUD accounting system
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT LEE HAMPTON TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING MARCH 29, 2009.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Mead 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.
B. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT CONNIE KAY WILLIAMS AND S. BRADFORD WILLIAMS TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 PROPOSED BUDGET.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH CARRICKFERGUS BOROUGH, IRELAND.
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.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FROM THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING THE REQUEST FROM HEELS N WHEELS, INC., TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A 2005 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS, LOCATED IN ESCROW AT 103 W. HIGH STREET, FROM JUANITA V. DIXON; TRANSFER LOCATION TO 419 PARK PLACE AND REQUEST A NEW ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AND NEW TOPLESS PERMIT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mure to postpone action on this matter for two weeks. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Mure, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Greer-2. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CLOSING OF HURON STREET FROM DEWEY AVENUE TO ST. CLAIR AVENUE, THE CLOSING OF ST. CLAIR AVENUE FROM 350 FEET EAST OF LANSING AVENUE TO HURON STREET, AND REMOVAL FROM THE ACT 51 FUNDING LIST.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mead 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.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. DISCUSSION ON CLOSING THE INTERSECTION OF GREENWOOD AVENUE AND WOODBRIDGE STREET.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mead to refer the Woodbridge Street matter to the City Manager's Office to conduct a feasibility study, to hold a public hearing if necessary and report back to the Council within 90 days. Councilmember Mure wished to have the report in 60 days. Councilmember Breeding requested permission to withdraw his motion. Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mead to refer the Woodbridge Street matter to the City Manager's Office to conduct a feasibility study, to hold a public hearing if necessary and report back to the Council in 60 days. 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 Mure stated he would like continued police diligence in the area. The City Manager responded that the Police Department has started the SARA process, where they work with the neighborhood to analyze the situation.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL CONSULTANTS, WITH A DEDUCTION AMOUNT OF $78,237.00, FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE WILDWOOD AVENUE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ENGINEER 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 Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO ROBERT L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $433,621.05, FOR THE WASHINGTON AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Greer 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 MCDONALD ROOFING, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,877.00, FOR PHASE I OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ROOF REPAIR PROJECT (TOTAL BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,597.00), AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER 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 THE LOW BID AWARD TO ROBERT L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION, JACKSON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $378,133.90, FOR THE MILWAUKEE STREET AND LOOMIS PARK PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Greer 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.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THREE BIDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 E. PROSPECT STREET (FORMER JACO SITE), SELECTION OF A PREFERRED DEVELOPER, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER. (CITY STAFF RECOMMENDS THE BID AWARD TO LUPAUL INDUSTRIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to approve the staff 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.
G. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. APPROVAL OF THE 2006-2007 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN (CONSOLIDATED PLAN)
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the Plan. 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. ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to adopt the Resolution of Certifications.. 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.
3. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to authorize the Mayor to submit the Plan to HUD. 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 requested a status report on the Woodland Hills housing complex matter. The City Manager responded they were sent a notice on April 19 stating they were not in compliance with the building code. They were given 30 days to comply and will be reinspected on the 23rd. A report for Council should be available that evening. If they are not in compliance, the matter can go before the Administrative Hearings Bureau. Councilmember Greer asked if it would be possible to suspend their PILOT. The City Manager will investigate.
He asked for the status of the Land Bank Authority matter referred to the City Affairs Committee. The City Manager explained the City Affairs Committee met with Janet Rochefort and learned she was authorized by the County Board to file an application with the State to allow the establishment of the Land Bank Authority. When a response from the State is received, the City Affairs Committee can work on the matter.
He discussed the City Planning Commission vote on the Moose Lodge rezoning. The Mayor explained there were not enough affirmative votes, so this matter will come before the Council, probably on May 23, without a CPC recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adjourn. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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