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 Mead 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 Ludwig 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.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Breeding requested Items C and D be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items C and D 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.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 24, 2006.
B. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $14, 338.23, for planning services from October 1 through December 31, 2005, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
C. Removed for separate consideration.
D. Removed for separate consideration.
E. Receipt of a petition circulated by Carlton L. Glick to vacate a portion of McKay Street and referral to staff for appropriate action.
F. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Wildwood Avenue from West Avenue to Steward Avenue, and establishment of February 28, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
G. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through January 31, 2006.
H. Referral of an application to the City Planning Commission from the Loyal Order of Moose #156 to rezone property located in the 800 block of Blackstone Street from C-2 to R-3.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C.
Approval of the Grant of Easements and Service and Marketing Agreements between the City and Comcast of Michigan, LLC for cable service to public housing units operated by the Jackson Housing Commission, authorization for the Mayor to execute the Agreements, and authorization for staff to make minor modifications to the Agreements prior to execution, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney.
Councilmember Breeding requested recommendations from respective committees in the future. The City Attorney stated the total revenue referred to in the cover letter should be $75,450. The City Manager commented this is a non-exclusive grant. Councilmember Greer remarked the Telecommunications Advisory Board spent a great deal of time on this matter and it would have been more appropriate to have this appear under Committee Reports.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the Grant of Easements and Service and Marketing Agreements. 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 ITEM D.
Approval of the revised Consolidated 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Allocation Timetable, and establishment of September 26, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing for the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mure to approve the revised timetable and establishment of the public hearing. 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT JEANNETTE WOODARD TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mure to concur with 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 LORI HEILER AND EARNESTINE GREEN-CLAYTON TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mead to concur with 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.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT MICHAEL G. WILSON TO THE LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION FOR A SEVEN-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2006, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2013.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to concur with 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.
D. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT PATRICIA GUTEKUNST TO THE REGION 2 PLANNING COMMISSION, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to concur with 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.
E. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT PATRICIA GUTEKUNST, FILLING AN ALTERNATE VACANCY TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2008.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mure to concur with 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.
F. APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT MARTIN J. GRIFFIN TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY CULTURAL PLAN, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer that the Council appoint the Mayor. 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 REQUEST TO APPOINT MARTIN J. GRIFFIN, MAYOR, JERRY F. LUDWIG, VICE MAYOR, AND WILLIAM R. ROSS, CITY MANAGER, TO THE JOINT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (LDFA) PLANNING COMMITTEE.
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 Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED USE OF THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,426.00.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
B. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ARMORY ARTS VILLAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUDD).
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. Neeta Delaney presented a general overview of the site plan and what they believe it accomplishes. She introduced members of the project team and they, with Grant Bauman, responded to Council questions. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS OR DENIAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN. (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mure to approve with conditions the preliminary 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.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDED RESOLUTION FOR 26 NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE ZONE (NEZ) CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS FOR CITY VIEW LOFTS REFLECTING THE CORRECT ADDRESS OF 109 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE.
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, Mure, Greer, Frounfelker and Ludwig-6. Nays: Councilmember Mead-1. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE JACKSON COUNTY BROWNFIELD AUTHORITY'S APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) FOR CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE (CMI) FUNDS FOR THE ARMORY ARTS VILLAGE PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer 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.
A. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2006.8 AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28.183, CITY CODE, REZONING SIX (6) PARCELS OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE MCKAY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SOUTH OF ARGYLE STREET FROM R-4 TO C-4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adopt Ordinance No. 2006.8. 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.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
Mayor Griffin thanked Boy Scout Troop No. 305 from the Jackson Free Methodist Church for attending the meeting. He announced they are working on their citizenship in the community merit badges.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRATED SOFTWARE PACKAGE FROM NEW WORLD SYSTEMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,430.00, TO MEET REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mead 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 16 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GRANGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,059.55, FOR WORK ON THE CITY HALL RENOVATION 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 Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the request. 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.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) VEHICLES, WITH A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $55,918.69, FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Mead 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 SALE OF A NEW NEIGHBOR PROGRAM HOME LOCATED AT 126 DAMON STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 (CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REVIEW OF CONTRACT LANGUAGE), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Breeding 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.
Councilmember Mead commented on the memo regarding this item and stated she was disturbed with the following portion. “The City, through CDBG funds, will be contributing approximately $18,867.00 to the cost of this property. . . it is not something we would like to get into on a regular basis because if the program is to be an ongoing program, we will need to break even or come very close on these properties.” She further stated: (1) If the income that had been generated by this program had not been reallocated to downtown projects, there would have been sufficient funding. (2) She finds it very disheartening that $18,000 is considered to be too much to spend to stabilize our neighborhoods and to try to reverse the current housing conditions, particularly when we take into consideration the millions of dollars given away in tax abatements.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to approve the following preliminary allocations for the CDBG Program:
PUBLIC SERVICES
American Red Cross $ 10,000
AWARE Shelter (Case Management) -0-
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County $ 7,939
Center for Family Heath (Adult Dental) $ 25,000
Center for Family Health (Parkside Medical Serv) -0-
The Center for Women $ 5,000
Community Development (Neighborhood Res Center) $ -0-
Community Action Agency (Fair Housing) $ 37,000
Community Action Agency (Income Tax) $ -0-
Partnership Park Neighborhood Ass'n $ 10,000
Family Services & Children's Aid $ 10,000
Florence Crittenton (Male Transition Program) $ 4,788
Florence Crittenton (Reporting Center for Youth) $ -0-
Girl Scouts - Irish Hills Council $ -0-
Jackson Affordable Housing (Homeowner Training) $ 5,000
Jackson Affordable Housing (Foreclosure Prev) $ 14,500
Jackson Police Department (Community Officers) $ -0-
Jackson School of the Arts $ -0-
Legal Services of Southern Michigan, Inc. $ 2,500
The Salvation Army $ 58,102
Parks and Recreation ( MLK Summer Program) $ 30,000
United Way (211 Call Center) $ 12,500
PUBLIC SERVICES - SUBTOTAL $232,329
ADMINISTRATION/ PLANNING
Community Development $ -0-
ADMINISTRATION/ PLANNING - SUBTOTAL $ -0-
OTHER PROJECTS
AWARE Shelter (Gutter Repair) $ 4,000
City Engineering ( Street Reconstruction) $675,091
City Engineering (Street and Water Main) $ 99,400
Community Development (Code Enforcement) $100,000
Community Development (Rehabilitation) $ 70,000
Community Development (Jobs Creation Initiative) $ 30,000
Downtown Development Authority (Facade Program) $ 60,000
Enterprise Group of Jackson County $ 40,000
Jackson Transit Authority -0-
John George Home $ -0-
Habitat for Humanity $ 47,500
Parks and Recreation (Resurface Lots/Courts MLK) $ 65,000
Parks and Recreation (Ganson Street Pocket Park) $ 70,000
Word of Light Empowerment Success Center $ 58,780
OTHER PROJECTS - SUBTOTAL $1,319,771
TOTAL $1,552,100
The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Frounfelker and Ludwig-6. Nays: Councilmember Mead-1. Absent: 0.
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