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 Jerry F. Ludwig.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Polaczyk gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk-6. Absent with excuse: Councilmember Robert B. Howe-1.
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, with the addition of Item O to the Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A) PRESENTATION OF THE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE SPRING 2008 REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD - ARMORY ARTS PROJECT.
Councilmember Greer gave a brief history of the outstanding achievement awards and the change in the process last year. It is now peer nominated and conference attendees are the voters. The City of Jackson won the designation of Region 2 nominee to the state convention this fall. Mr. Greer then presented the award to the Mayor and City Council.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Mindy Bradish, Executive Director of the Jackson County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, spoke in support of the Bureau's request to hold the Wheels of Thunder event scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2008.
Scott Fleming, Enterprise Group Executive Director, asked the Council to support the creation of a Renaissance Zone on behalf of Production Engineering.
Bruce Inosencio, 740 W. Michigan Avenue, updated the Council on the Hotel Hayes redevelopment. He stated he will be able to provide to Council, at the next meeting, architectural drawings from a prospective tenant who is interested in floors 6 through 8. He also needs a firm answer on the parking issues.
Senator Mark Schauer expressed his enthusiasm for the creation of a renaissance zone for Production Engineering. He gave a brief explanation of the collaborations that went into this and the package put together by the MEDC.
John Jansen and Cathy Phillips, Production Engineering, explained to Council that Production Engineering believes in Jackson, is proud of Jackson and is involved in the community. They expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to continue their growth and add new jobs for the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Breeding requested Items F and L be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items F and L removed for separate consideration. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 22, 2008.
B. Approval of the minutes of the City Council special meeting budget workshop of May 1, 2008.
C. Approval of the minutes of the City Council special meeting budget workshop of May 7, 2008.
D. Approval of the miscellaneous City license renewals for the year May 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
E. Approval of the request from the Jackson County Veterans Council to (1) conduct their annual Memorial Day Parade, with police assistance, and memorial service in Mount Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2008, and (2) to close requested streets at 9:00 a.m., and (3) request a contribution of $250.00. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
F. Removed for separate consideration.
G. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to conduct the Relay for Life on Friday, August 1, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m., and concluding on Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., and to close Randolph Boulevard between Brown and High Streets, and north bound Brown Street from Denton Road to Randolph Boulevard with Class 3 barricades. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
H. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $6,291.45 for planning services for the month of April 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
I. Receipt with regret the resignation of Michael Levy from the Charter Review Committee.
J. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the nine (9) months ended March 31, 2008.
K. Receipt of Greater Bible Way Temple - United States Supreme Court update.
L. Removed for separate consideration.
M. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on High Street from Losey Avenue to Executive Drive, and establishment of June 10, 2008, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
N. Establishment of May 27, 2008, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on an application submitted by the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) for a Revolving Loan Fund Grant (One Million Dollars) to be incorporated in the Grant Work Plan.
O. Approval of payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $10,033.39 for planning services for the month of March 2008, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM F.
Approval of the request from the Jackson County Convention and Visitor's Bureau to hold the Wheels of Thunder event on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2008, with police assistance for crowd control, and Fire Department supervision of burn out pits, and to close Michigan Avenue from Blackstone Street to Mechanic Street and Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Washington Street, from 1:00 p.m., on June 6th until midnight on June 7th, and to use City Parking Lot Nos. 7, 8, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 26 only. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
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, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe-1.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM L.
Receipt of Director of Public Service's update regarding purchase of salt for winter maintenance activities.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to receive the update. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe-1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 PROPOSED BUDGET.
Mayor Ludwig opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH AN OBSOLETE PROPERTY REHABILITATION DISTRICT (OPRD) #6 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT UNITS 5 - 15, 159 WEST PEARL STREET.
Mayor Ludwig opened the public hearing. John Collis, NC Development Group LLC, thanked everyone who has helped them with this request and stated he was available to answer any questions. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OPRD #6.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
C. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR AN OBSOLETE PROPERTY REHABILITATION DISTRICT (OPRD) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT UNITS 5 - 15, 159 WEST PEARL STREET.
Mayor Ludwig opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AN OPRD TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE.
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 Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
RESOLUTIONS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A 7 PERCENT RATE INCREASE IN CEMETERY FEES, EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2008.
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 Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser and Frounfelker-5. Nays: Councilmember Polaczyk--1. Absent: Councilmember Howe-1.
B) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE REVOCATION OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (IFEC) NO. 99-784 GRANTED TO JACKSON PRECISION DIE CASTING, 522 HUPP STREET, AND FOR THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION.
C) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE REVOCATION OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (IFEC) NO. 99-522 GRANTED TO JACKSON PRECISION INDUSTRIES, INC., 128 W. PORTER STREET, AND FOR THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION.
D) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE REVOCATION OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (IFEC) NO. 99-429 GRANTED TO PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY CORPORATION, 2333 E. HIGH STREET, AND FOR THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE STATE TAX COMMISSION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to adopt the resolutions in Items B, C and D above. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
E) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CREATION OF A RENAISSANCE ZONE ON BEHALF OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING TO BE LOCATED AT 2400 ENTERPRISE ROAD.
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, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
ORDINANCES.
A) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, CITY CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR A TRIAL DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) UNDER THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR A FOUR-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
B) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2-513.2, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, CITY CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUITY WITHDRAWAL OPTIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
C) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RATES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-4. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Gaiser--2. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
D) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RATES FOR THE CITY ASSESSOR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
E) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RATES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
F) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RATES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe-1.
G) CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21.5-26.1, CHAPTER 21.5, CITY CODE, REVISING THE NONCONFORMING SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE BUSINESS OWNER RESPONSIBILITY TO FILE FOR NONCONFORMING PERMITS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the ordinance and place it on the next Council agenda for final adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
OTHER BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FOR FINAL RENEWAL TO THE CONTRACT WITH SYNAGRO MIDWEST, INC., LANSING, MICHIGAN, AT THEIR NOT TO EXCEED UNIT PRICE OF $15.03 PER CUBIC YARD (ESTIMATED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $691,380.00), FOR SPENT LIME REMOVAL AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
NEW BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION OF AN ALLEY VACATION PETITION FOR EXCHANGE PARK (PUBLIC PROPERTY), AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S).
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate document(s). The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Howe--1.
B) CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN (CONSOLIDATED PLAN).
2. ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATIONS.
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