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. A moment of silence was observed to reflect on the passing of former City Commissioner Elnora Moorman. Councilmember Mure read the poem entitled The Cold Within.
Present: Mayor Martin J. Griffin and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, William A. Mure, Daniel P. Greer, Sarah E. Mead and Andrew R. Frounfelker - 6. Absent with Excuse: Councilmember Jerry F. Ludwig - 1.
Also present: City Manager William R. Ross, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Mayor Griffin announced that Elaine Crawford’s name should appear under Appointments Item 9.H. and Consent Calendar Item H. is moved to New Business Item 15.D. Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adopt the agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A. PRESENTATION BY DAVID FISHER, REHMANN ROBSON, OF THE
1. REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT LETTER COMMENTS
Mr. Fisher distributed a hand-out showing the five-year trend of the General Fund, noting that the City is doing well in cutting expenses and the unreserved fund balance as a percent of activity is 14.4%. He highlighted the Major Street Fund, the Water and Sewer Funds, the Ella Sharp Park Golf Course Fund, the Budget Stabilization Fund, the summary of the federally funded programs and recommendations outlined in the Management Letter.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to receive the Management Letter comments and suggestions and City responses. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 5. Nays: Councilmember Breeding - 1. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Robert Whiting, DNT Properties LLC, explained to the Council that he and his brother are offering to purchase the City-owned property at 155 Hobart Street (Consent Calendar Item E). They are excited about moving their company into the City and would appreciate any help the Council could give them.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Councilmember Mure requested Items F and G be removed for separate consideration. Councilmember Mead requested Items K and L be removed for separate consideration. Mayor Griffin requested Item E be removed for separate consideration. Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar, with Items E, F, G, K and L removed for separate consideration. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 13, 2005.
B. Approval of the request from Jackson Right to Life to conduct their annual Memorial Motorcade on Saturday, January 21, 2006. (Recommended approval received from the Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved. Contingent upon recommended approval from the Police Department.)
C. Approval of the corrected final Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $1,000.00, for the East Avenue water main project, and authorization for the City Manager, City Engineer and Director of Public Services to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
D. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Kitchen Supply Company, in the amount of $1,075.00, for work in the renovated City Hall, 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.
E. Removed for separate consideration.
F. Removed for separate consideration.
G. Removed for separate consideration.
H. Moved to New Business, Item 15. D.
I. Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for the five (5) months ended November 30, 2005.
J. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Status Report through November 30, 2005.
K. Removed for separate consideration.
L. Removed for separate consideration.
M. Establishment of January 24, 2006, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold public hearings on the following Special Assessment Rolls for street construction:
1. Roll No. 3328 for construction on East Avenue from Homewild to Ganson Street.
2. Roll No. 3329 for construction on Fourth Street from Griswold to Morrell Street.
3. Roll No. 3330 for construction on Ganson Street from East Avenue to Elm Street.
4. Roll No. 3331 for construction on High Street from Fourth Street to Francis Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM E.
Approval of the request to sell the City-owned property located at 155 Hobart Street, in the amount of $5,000, and authorization for staff to proceed with the preparation of the Purchase and Development Agreements and the closing documentation, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
Motion was made by Mayor Griffin and seconded by Councilmember Mure to sell the property for $1.00. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM F.
Approval of the low bid award to Harrison Builders, in the amount of $29,332.00, for an Owner Occupied Rehabilitation contract for the property located at 1009 S. Webster Street, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
Motion was made by Mayor Griffin and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the low bid award to Harrison Builders. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 4. Nays: Councilmembers Breeding and Mure - 2. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM G.
Authorization for the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement and Quit Claim Deed for George Wade Park, and for staff to make minor modifications in the agreement and take any and all action necessary to effectuate the closing of the property, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney.
Councilmember Mure thanked the voters for their support and Foote Hospital and the Lily Missionary Baptist Church for their support and help with this. Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Mead to authorize the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement and Quit Claim Deed and for staff to make minor modifications and take any and all action necessary to effectuate the closing of the property. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM K.
Receipt of the Building Permit Report for the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2005-2006.
Councilmember Mead praised the report and asked that the type of permits be categorized in the future. Councilmember Frounfelker asked that they be split between residential and commercial.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to receive the report. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM L.
Receipt of the summary of unexpended revenues and proposed expenditures for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Greer to receive the summary. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT BILL BENEDETTO
B. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT AMINAH AMATUL BASIR TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY
C. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT LAURA PIASAK, JACLYN PILARCZYK
D. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT VICTOR S. CUISS TO THE ELLA W. SHARP PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2006,
E. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT JEANETTE WOODARD TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006,
F. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT PHILIP J. HONES TO THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY
G. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT GERALD
H. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT ELAINE CRAWFORD
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to concur with the Mayor’s recommendation on above Items A through H. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
RECESS AS
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to recess as City Council and convene as Board of Review. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; no correspondence was received. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke. The Clerk noted correspondence was received from the owners of 233 N. Jackson objecting to their assessment. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
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 and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
ADJOURN AS BOARD OF REVIEW
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Mead to adjourn as Board of Review and reconvene as City Council. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2005-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO REALLOCATE UNSPENT FUNDS TO NEW PROJECTS.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. Ronnie Weaver from The Enterprise Group requested additional funds for maintenance of the Incubator. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMENTS ON HOUSING
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. No one spoke; no correspondence was received. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to receive the CDBG funding proposal packet. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CORRECTIVE RESOLUTION REDUCING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON STENCIL NO. 3-0902 (INVOICE NO. 200401196) INCLUDED ON
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 Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING
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 Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE STANDARD STREETLIGHTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
Councilmember Frounfelker disclosed that he was employed by Consumers Energy. 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 Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
ORDINANCES.
A. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2006.1 REZONING 801 S. BROWN STREET FROM R-4 TO C-2.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to adopt Ordinance No. 2006.1. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
B. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2006.2 PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF TRUCKS
Motion was made by Councilmember Mead and seconded by Councilmember Mure to adopt Ordinance No. 2006.2. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, SECTION 27-28, DELETING CERTAIN LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the Ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES RELATED TO THE
1. CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III, SECTION 5-51, TO UPDATE ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the Ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
2. CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5-71, TO UPDATE ADOPTION OF THE MECHANICAL CODE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the Ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
3. CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V, SECTION 5-91, TO UPDATE ADOPTION OF THE PLUMBING CODE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the Ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
4. CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5-111, TO UPDATE ADOPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Mead to approve the Ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE 2005-2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
Motion was made by Councilmember Mure and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE POLICY FOR PLACEMENT OF COMMUNITY SIGNS AT THE
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the Policy, as amended, with the addition of the requirement of City Council approval. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
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 Breeding, Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
D. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Mayor Griffin to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Development Agreement, with Items 8, 9 and 15 amended, subject to minor modifications by the City Attorney. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Griffin and Councilmembers Mure, Greer, Mead and Frounfelker - 5. Nays: Councilmember Breeding - 1. Absent: Councilmember Ludwig - 1.
Councilmember Frounfelker announced he will be conducting a Fifth Ward neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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