JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Martin J. Griffin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dobies.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Martin J. Griffin and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Kimberly Jaquish, Daniel P. Greer, Laura Dwyer Schlecte, Andrew R. Frounfelker and Derek J. Dobies—7. Absent: 0.
Also present: City Manager Larry Shaffer, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio, City Clerk Lynn Fessel, Police Chief Matt Heins, Deputy Fire Chief Dave Wooden, City Assessor David Taylor, City Engineer Jon Dowling, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Patrick Burtch and Carmen Ryan from the City Clerk’s office.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Jaquish to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
The following spoke about the final adoption of Ordinance No. 2012.3 – Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Registry and Revisions to Chapter 14.
In opposition: Will Stoner, Dorothy Cramton, Karl Schelling, Dr. David Globig, Tom Hillard, Robert Sutherby, David Root, John Brennan, James Tylutki, Melissa Miller, John Chrisman and Tom Mijal.
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Asking Council to postpone: Michael Wisniewski, Chris Rapert, Jim Tylutki, Herman Hill, James Cannon, Ben Latocki, David Warnsly and Mary Watson.
In support: Jon Hart, Rick Paschall, Lane Montgomery, Gerald Montgomery and Jay Cummings.
Robert Tulloch would like the Section regarding Abatement of Rent removed from the Ordinance. He also discussed the proposed fees and their disposition. Jay Horsfall asked the Council not to go to an extreme. Marilyn Guidinger asked for inclusions to the Ordinance for historic buildings.
Hakim Crampton spoke in support of Councilmember Breeding’s request to name a City street after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He also discussed the Jackson Youth Coalition, which was formed in December, and supports efforts to end violence in the City.
Crystal Stormes discussed safety issues she has had with landlords. She spoke in support of the Jackson Youth Coalition and naming a City street after Dr. Martin Luther King.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Schlecte requested Items E, F, G and L be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items E, F, G and L removed for separate consideration. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. Consent Calendar
A.
Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 7, 2012.
B.
Approval of the request to conduct the 25th annual Jackson Storyfest at 15-16 downtown Jackson sites to include churches, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, City Hall, and the County Building on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
C.
Approval of the request from the Grand River Environmental Action Team (GREAT) to conduct a Public Paddle on Sunday, June 17, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. at Lion’s Park. (Recommended approval has been received from the Police, Fire, Parks, Engineering, and Public Works Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
D.
Approval of the purchase of well parts from Northern Pump and Well Company, Lansing, in the amount of $37,086.32, and authorization for the City Engineer/Director of Public Works to execute the appropriate document(s), in concurrence with the Purchasing Agent.
E.
Removed for separate consideration.
F.
Removed for separate consideration.
G.
Removed for separate consideration.
H.
Approval of the award of the owner-occupied rehabilitation contract for 1415 Woodsum to Harrison Builders in the amount of $24,305.00.
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I.
Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for seven (7) months ended, January 31, 2012.
J.
Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in the Ingham County Circuit Court by Abelardo Moralez vs. City of Jackson Community Development Department, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
K.
Receipt of the CDBG and HOME Financial Summaries through January 31, 2012.
L.
Removed for separate consideration.
M.
Receipt of the City Engineer’s Report for street construction on Durand Street from the south end to Morrell Street, and establishment of March 13, 2012, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM E.
Approval of the bid award for the purchase of a truck hoist for the Department of Public Works from Allied, Inc., Ann Arbor, in the amount of $61,665.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document in concurrence with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by Councilmember Jaquish to approve the bid award to Allied, Inc. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM F.
Approval of the renewal of the Material Testing Contract with CTI & Associates in the amount of $208,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract renewal documents.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the renewal of the Material Testing Contract with CTI & Associates. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM G.
Approval of Final Change Order No. 1, to the contract with Concord Excavating and Grading, Inc., Concord, in the increased amount of $50,562.45, for additional work not included in the original contract for the 2011 CDBG Local Street Repaving and Water Main Project – Loomis Street, and authorization for the City Manager and 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.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve Final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Concord Excavating and Grading, Inc. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM L.
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Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through January 31, 2012.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jaquish and seconded by Councilmember Dobies to receive the Dangerous Building Report through January 31, 2012. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT M. TERESA GIBSON TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FILLING A CURRENT VACANCY BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to confirm the appointment. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
RECESS AS A CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS A BOARD OF REVIEW.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Dobies to recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
A.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4211 FOR METERLESS PARKING 2011-2012.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. Lynn Vermeulen, Vermeulen Furniture, asked if a decision has been made to go forward with the meterless parking system and asked how the assessments are determined. He explained the use of his parking spaces, asked why there is an increase in the assessments and asked that his assessment be re-examined. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ROLL NO. 4211.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by Councilmember Jaquish to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0.
ADJOURN AS A BOARD OF REVIEW AND RECONVENE AS A CITY COUNCIL.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as a City Council. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
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RESOLUTIONS.
A.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2011-2012 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE RECEIPT OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS (MCOLES) GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,283.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Dobies to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FROM WOOL E. BULLY’S INC., TRANSFERRING ALL STOCK IN 2010 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS WITH DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, LOCATED AT 300 W. NORTH, JACKSON, MI 49202, JACKSON COUNTY, WHEREIN RICKY L. LEMASTER TRANSFERS 60,000 SHARES OF STOCK TO NEW JOINT STOCKHOLDERS, TOMAS N. COBB AND TRACINA COBB.
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 Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 TO REALLOCATE FUNDS WITHIN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STREET PROJECTS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Dobies to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
D.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING MARCH 27, 2012, AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS THE TIME AND PLACE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ASSESSOR TO PREPARE THE ROLLS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK:
1.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4205 – DELINQUENT GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
2.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4206 – DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
3.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4207 – DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS CDBG FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
4.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4208 – DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS WASTEWATER FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
5.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4209 – DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS WATER FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
6.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4210 – DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Schlecte to adopt the resolutions. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
A.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-509.2, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, CITY CODE, TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS THE TIME FOR AN ELIGIBLE CITY EMPLOYEE TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP).
Motion was made by Mayor Griffin and seconded by Councilmember Greer to amend the ordinance to allow participants in the DROP to continue in the program for a maximum of four (4) years instead of three (3) years and to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B.
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2012.2, AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTION 25-30, ARTICLE II, CITY CODE, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt Ordinance No. 2012.2. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0.
C.
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2012.3, ADDING ARTICLE I – NON-OWNER OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REGISTRY TO CHAPTER 14 AND TO ELIMINATE OBSOLETE SECTIONS AND UPDATE SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 SO THAT THEY ARE IN HARMONY WITH CURRENT PLUMBING, BUILDING, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CODES.
1.
ITEM REVISED.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jaquish and seconded by Councilmember Schlecte to postpone final adoption until at least the March 13, 2012, City Council meeting.
Prior to Council voting, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Patrick Burtch discussed changes that were made to the ordinance after its approval on January 24, the Housing Code changes that were made so the City will be in compliance with State law, his meetings with landlords and real estate agents, and the proposed fees, which are based on the actual cost of providing inspections within a two-year cycle.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding to amend the motion to postpone any action until the first City Council meeting after 90 days. The motion died for lack of a second.
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Motion was made by Mayor Griffin and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to call for the question. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Councilmember Jaquish’s motion FAILED adoption by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish and Schlecte—3. Nays: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Greer, Frounfelker and Dobies—4. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Mayor Griffin to adopt Ordinance No. 2012.3.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to amend the motion to adopt the Ordinance with the following changes: Delete from Section 14.4 the wording that gives the City the ability to evict a tenant if the property is not registered. Place a maximum on late fees and penalties. Remove Section 14-18 in its entirety. Extend the cycle in Section 14-42.1 to a 3-year certificate of compliance, with no violations, extend it to 6 years. The motion FAILED adoption by the following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Jaquish and Schlecte—2. Nays: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Frounfelker and Dobies—5. Absent: 0.
The main motion was voted on and adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding—1. Absent: 0.
2.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSING CODE IN CHAPTER 14 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt the resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte to amend the motion by changing the fee in A-2 to have a cap of not-to-exceed $200.00 and to match late fees charged by the State. The motion died for lack of a second.
The main motion was voted on and adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding—1. Absent: 0.
OTHER BUSINESS.
A.
CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUEST REGARDING THE PRELIMINARY FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS AS DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL:
1.
RECEIPT OF REPORT AND PRELIMINARY FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FROM COUNCILMEMBER FROUNFELKER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND
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Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to receive the report. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY FUNDING RECOMMENDATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Dobies to approve the following 2012-2013 CDBG preliminary allocations:
PUBLIC SERVICES
King Center – Summer Youth Program $ 40,000
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
Administration and Planning $ 215,000
OTHER PROJECTS
Community Development – Code Enforcement $ 535,000
Community Development – Demolition $ 225,952
Community Development – Residential Rehab $ 145,000
City Attorney – Code Enforcement Legal Services $ 52,000
Dept. of Public Works – Handicap Curb Ramps $ 10,000
TOTAL CDBG 2012-2013 ALLOCATION $1,222,952
The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: Councilmember Jaquish—1. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following 2012-2013 HOME preliminary allocations:
GENERAL PROJECTS
Community Development Rehab Assistance $184,391
ADMINISTRATION
Community Development Administration $ 25,500
CHDO RESERVE
CAA Acquisition/Rehab/Resale $ 40,000
CHDO OPERATING EXPENSES
Community Action Agency CHDO Operating $ 12,500
TOTAL HOME 2012-2013 ALLOCATION $262,391
The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Jaquish—2. Absent: 0.
B.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM FIRST WARD CITY COUNCILMEMBER CARL L. BREEDING TO NAME A CITY STREET AFTER DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND OF A MOTION TO REFER THE REQUEST TO THE CITY AFFAIRS/RULES & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, AND OTHERS WITH DIRECTIONS TO
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Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Dobies to refer the request to the City Affairs/Rules & Personnel Committee, the Human Relations Commission, and others with directions to conduct hearings, to study, and to make recommendations to the City Council during a June 2012 City Council meeting. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
NEW BUSINESS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Jaquish to receive the written notification from Councilmember Schlecte stating that she is a partner and broker for the company Thinking Real Estate, which has a listing contract and purchase agreement on properties owned and offered for sale by the City of Jackson. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: 0. Abstain: Councilmember Schlecte—1. Absent: 0.
A.
CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO SELL THE PROPERTY AT 1707 E. GANSON STREET FOR $28,000.00, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE DEED; FOR THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT CLOSING, AND FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CLOSING.
B.
CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO SELL THE PROPERTY AT 509 W. FRANKLIN STREET FOR $25,000.00, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE DEED; FOR THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT CLOSING, AND FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CLOSING.
Motion was made by Councilmember Dobies and seconded by Councilmember Greer to postpone consideration of Items A and B above until the March 13, 2012, City Council meeting. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Jaquish, Greer, Frounfelker and Dobies—6. Nays: 0. Abstain: Councilmember Schlecte—1. Absent: 0.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS. Councilmember Schlecte requested data on the Dangerous Building Report that will show foreclosures and out-of-the-area owners. She thanked City Engineer Dowling for allowing property owners to have their sidewalks and drive approaches repaired (at their cost) when their streets were reconstructed and hopes this can become a policy. She would like the City Affairs Committee to look at a policy on local preference and would like an update on the storm water fee litigation. She will be on JTV tomorrow to talk about tonight’s meeting.
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Mayor Griffin discussed placing a resolution on the next Council meeting agenda asking The Michigan Flyer to reconsider pulling out of Jackson. Councilmember Greer announced the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference on March 20 and 21 and encouraged the Mayor and Councilmembers to attend, especially the Regional Round Tables on March 20. Councilmember Jaquish asked the City Manager to send a copy of the procedure the City will try to incorporate for people who have been evicted due to a condemnation to Councilmember Schlecte. City Manager Shaffer explained that he has developed a draft policy, which is ready to be executed. He will share this information, which will help to connect people who have been evicted with alternative housing, with the entire Council. She also inquired about the rezoning matter for First Street that was postponed. Councilmember Dobies attended the Daddy/Daughter Dance and thanked Kelli Hoover for the invitation. He would like to see the City spread the word about this event and other positive things the City is doing. Mayor Griffin praised Kelli Hoover and Suzanne Whitehead for a job well done and announced the March 10 and 11 Mother/Son Rock and Bowl event.
MANAGER’S COMMENTS.
None.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, Mayor Griffin adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk