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 Martin J. Griffin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Mure 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, Assistant City Manager Richard J. Marsh, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and Deputy City Clerk Angela Arnold.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Mead 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.
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Maranda Warner and Ryan Meade, members of the Jackson County Youth Summit invited all youth within Jackson County to attend the next forum to give their opinions and suggestions to change the community. The next forum will be held Saturday, December 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Nixon Park concession building. Refreshments will be served. For transportation, interested persons should call Sharon Hasen at 788-4028.
John Wilson, 1045 S. Durand, requested Council waive the proposed one-year residency requirement for applicants seeking to fill the pending 6th Ward vacancy.
Douglas Martin, 612 N. Blackstone, expressed concerns regarding prostitution in his neighborhood.
Captain Jackson, P. O. Box 393, informed the Councilmembers that Penny Wilkinson from Australia is interested in doing a documentary on real life “super heroes” and spent five (5) days in Jackson. The documentary would include “super heroes” in Jackson and could possibly promote publicity for the City. Captain Jackson also stated it was an honor serving under Mayor Griffin for the past seven (7) years.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the following Consent Calendar. 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.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 14, 2006.
B. Approval of final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Robert L. Johnson Construction, in the amount of $11,389.15, for the Milwaukee Street/Loomis Park Parking Lot Reconstruction 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.
C. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Robert L. Johnson Construction, decreasing the contract in the amount of $24,135.44, for the Washington Avenue Water Main Replacement 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.
D. Receipt of Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by John W. Stanowski v. City of Jackson, regarding the termination, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
E. Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the four (4) months October 31, 2006.
F. Receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Financial Report through October 31, 2006.
G. Establishment of December 12, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the following Special Assessment Rolls for street construction:
1. Roll No. 3332 for construction on Seymour Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Ganson Street.
2. Roll No. 3333 for construction on Wildwood Avenue from West Avenue to Steward Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
A. RECEIPT OF THE RULES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT.
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED PROCEDURE TO FILL THE PENDING PROCEDURE TO FILL THE PENDING SIXTH WARD CITY COUNCILMEMBER VACANCY, AND TO ESTABLISH JANUARY 16, 2007, AS A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT.
Councilmember Ludwig commended Councilmembers Greer, Breeding and Frounfelker on the fine job of assimilating the proposed procedures. Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to receive the report, adopt the procedure, and establish January 16, 2007 as a special City Council meeting. 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.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT HALLIE HITE AND KITRINA SIMS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker 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 ROBERT F. COLE AND JAMES SHOTWELL, SR. TO THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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.
None.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NON-MOTORIZED PROJECT ALONG THE GRAND RIVER BETWEEN LOUIS GLICK HIGHWAY AND NORTH STREET (GRAND RIVER ARTSWALK), AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPLY FOR A MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) ENHANCE-MENT GRANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve 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.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND JACKSON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION (JAHC), AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. (ACTION ON ITEM POSTPONED AT THE NOVEMBER 14, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to approve the extension of the lease with an amended annual rental rate of $1.00. 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 THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. (ACTION ON ITEM POSTPONED AT THE NOVEMBER 14, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Mayor Griffin to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mead-2. Absent: 0.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FROM THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PATROL VEHICLES, WITH A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $79,168.00 (UTILIZING THE MACOMB COUNTY PURCHASING CONTRACT), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker 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.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE COST PROPOSAL FROM EARTH TECH, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, WITH A NOT-TO-EXCEED PRICE OF $260,217.12, FOR ENGINEERING WORK RELATED TO THE CITY OF JACKSON 2005 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT STUDY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF SEWAGE TREATMENT AND FACILITIES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead 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.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Greer commented he was thrilled with the Armory Arts groundbreaking that took place earlier in the day and acknowledged the efforts of the City Councilmembers, City Manager, and former City Manager Warren Renando, indicating it has been five years of hard work.
Councilmember Mure thanked Sergeant Jennifer Carter and Officer Matthew Beard for their participation in the 2nd Ward Neighborhood meeting that was held Monday, November 27th.
The City Manager reported that the street lighting poles are being installed, starting on Cortland Street, then Jackson Street and back to Cortland Street. Installation should be completed within a week to ten (10) days.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, Councilmember Mead made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker and adopted by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Angela Arnold
Deputy City Clerk
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