CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:01 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 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 PROPOSED CITY OF JACKSON'S 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET.
City Manager William Ross stated he was pleased to present the proposed budget.
1. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A DATE FOR A BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to receive the budget and approve the time line as presented in the introduction, with the public hearing to be held on May 9 and the adoption on May 23. 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.
Councilmembers will e-mail the City Manager times when they are available to attend a budget workshop.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
James Schweda, 727 N. State, addressed the Council objecting to paying City income tax on interest income.
Teresa Mahaffey from AWARE invited the Council and the community to the “Take Back the Night” march and rally on April 28.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Mure requested Item C be removed for separate consideration. Councilmember Breeding requested Item N be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Ludwig and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items C and N 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 April 11, 2006.
B. Approval of the request from AWARE, Inc. to conduct the 8th annual “Take Back the Night” march and rally on Friday, April 28, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., beginning at Bucky Harris Park and ending at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building, with police assistance at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Jackson Street. (Recommended approval received from the Traffic Engineering, Police, Fire, Public Services, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
C. Removed for separate consideration.
D. Approval of the request from the Jackson National Day of Prayer Task Force to conduct the National Day of Prayer service at noon on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Bucky Harris Park. (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.)
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 29, 2006, and (2) to close requested streets at 9:00 a.m., and (3) request a contribution of $250.00. (Recommended approval received from the Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services, Parks/Forestry and Police Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Hold Harmless Agreement received in lieu of insurance coverage.)
F. Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl's Downtown, for authorization for temporary outdoor service, add bar permit and dance and entertainment permit on May 26, June 9, June 10, June 16, June 17, June 23, June 30, July 21, July 22, July 28, August 11, and August 25, 2006, for a series of events. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
G. 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.
H. Approval of the Jackson County invoice, in the amount of $10,832.50, for Enhanced Emergency 911 Services for the period of January through March 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
I. Approval of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice, in the amount of $24,175.63, for planning services from January 1 through March 31, 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager.
J. Deleted.
K. Approval of the low bid award to R. S. Contracting, Inc., Casco Township, Michigan, in the amount of $7,995.00, for the Thermoplastic Pavement Marking contract, 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.
L. Approval of the low bid award to R. S. Contracting, Inc., Casco Township, Michigan, in the amount of $18,996.50, for the Pavement Marking Long-Line contract, 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.
M. Approval of the Well Abandonment Access Agreements between the City and Napoleon Township, and between the City and Liberty Township, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Services.
N. Removed for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C.
Approval of the request from the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post No. 83 to conduct their annual Poppy Days solicitation at various locations throughout the City from Friday, May 5, 2006, through Sunday, May 7, 2006.
As a proud member of the PLAV Post No. 83, Councilmember Mure made the motion, 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM N.
Receipt of the City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for the nine (9) months ended March 31, 2006.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Mure to receive the summary. 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 Breeding would like to see a summary similar to this for CDBG funds.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE NECESSITY OF STREET CONSTRUCTION ON WISNER STREET FROM NORTH TO ARGYLE.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. Michael McGlothin, Jackson Properties, and Chris Maiville, Stanton Forest Properties, both addressed the Council questioning the wisdom of this construction. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION AND PREPARATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Greer, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mure-2. Absent: 0.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDED RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINES FOR BLIGHT VIOLATIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BUREAU.
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.
B. CORRECTIVE RESOLUTION DELETING STENCIL NO. 5-2251 FROM ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4125 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MAY 23, 2006, AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS THE TIME AND PLACE TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4138 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ASSESSOR TO PREPARE THE ROLL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MAY 23, 2006, AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS THE TIME AND PLACE TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4139 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ASSESSOR TO PREPARE THE ROLL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig 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.
E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MAY 23, 2006, AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS THE TIME AND PLACE TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4140 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS WATER FUND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ASSESSOR TO PREPARE THE ROLL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK.
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.
F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MAY 23, 2006, AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS THE TIME AND PLACE TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 4141 FOR DELINQUENT MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ASSESSOR TO PREPARE THE ROLL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK.
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, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE JACKSON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR ON SOUTH STREET, BETWEEN FRANCIS AND S. COOPER STREETS, WITH A COST TO THE CITY OF $11,275.00, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
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.
ORDINANCES.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. FINAL ALLOCATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer to concur with the preliminary allocations of HOME and CDBG funds and to allocate funds as presented in the packet.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to divide the question. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Mead, Frounfelker and Ludwig-6. Nays: Councilmember Greer-1. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to allocate CDBG funds as in the preliminary allocation and as they are presented in the packet. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas; Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Frounfelker and Ludwig-5. Nays: Councilmembers Mure and Mead-2. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Mayor Griffin to allocate HOME funds as in the preliminary allocation and as they are presented in the packet. 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 LOW BID AWARD TO CONCORD EXCAVATING, CONCORD, MICHIGAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,581.74, FOR THE MONROE STREET SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, 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.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO NAPOLEON LAWN & LEISURE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,290.00, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE LOADER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
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.
Councilmember Breeding requested that the locations of companies bidding be included in agenda items.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO BELL EQUIPMENT, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN, WITH A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $45,700.00, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) UNIT ($18,800.00) AND A CRACK-FILL MACHINE ($26,900.00), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE PURCHASING AGENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure 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.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LOW BID AWARD TO CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION, WITH A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $38,083.80, FOR AN OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 N. BROWN STREET, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND THE PREPARATION OF CONTRACT LANGUAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Ludwig to waive the inconsistencies for bidding outside the City Purchasing Policy Guidelines, for this particular situation, and to approve the bid award to Cornerstone Construction. 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 Mead stated she was concerned with the length of time that occurred between the opening of the sealed bids in October and the award of this contract tonight. Community Development Director Carol Konieczki responded.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Frounfelker reminded everyone that he will be holding a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Greer reminded everyone that he will be holding a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Great Lakes Home Health & Hospice.
Councilmember Breeding stated he was approached by a businessman who complained he had not had the opportunity to purchase police vehicles and asked if they were given to towing companies. Police Chief Ervin Portis explained they are disposed of in one of two ways. If vehicles are seized as forfeitures they have to be auctioned off. If they are seized as abandoned vehicles they can be auctioned off; or, if the cost of towing and impounding exceeds the value of the vehicle, it goes to the towing company. Old squad cars are auctioned off.
Councilmember Mead requested information she asked for last fall regarding a traffic control review of the intersection at Sparks and Morris
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