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 Jerry F. Ludwig.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Gaiser gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk-7. Absent: none.
Also present: City Manager William R. Ross, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Councilmember Breeding requested that his report on the National League of Cities Conference be added to the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adopt the agenda, as amended, with the addition of Councilmember Breeding's report. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A) PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF JACKSON OF ARTWORK PROMOTING JACKSON BY LOCAL ARTIST MAGGIE LANOUE.
Ms. LaNoue stated she has often admired the beauty of downtown Jackson, especially the clock tower, and created artwork to present to the City. She acknowledged that the framing was contributed by Economy Art & Framing and this is a joint effort to promote the City of Jackson through their contributions. She then made the presentation to Mayor Ludwig.
B) PRESENTATION BY MARK KETTNER, REHMANN ROBSON, OF THE CITY OF JACKSON'S AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Mr. Kettner stated that the statistical section of the report provides great perspective on where the City has been financially and where the City is likely going with those trends. The opinion they express is that the financial statements are fairly presented, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. He noted that two comments were made in the Management Letter. These comments were regarding Water Fund inventory and information technology passwords and both have been addressed more than adequately. The City Manager noted that Mr. Kettner is working with the City to develop a long-range financial plan and is doing projections in the General Fund, as requested by the Council.
1) REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT LETTER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS AND RECEIPT OF CITY RESPONSES.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to receive the City responses. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the following Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 16, 2008.
B. Receipt of City of Jackson's summary of revenue and expenditures for five (5) months ended November 30, 2008.
C. Receipt of 2009-2010 CDBG Proposal Book (already distributed) and establishment of the January 20, 2009, City Council meeting as the date and time to hold a public hearing to receive comments on housing and community development needs and allow applicants to present their proposals.
D. Approval of the request to re-establish the January 20, 2009, City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing for the consideration of a Brownfield Plan for 228 W. Michigan Avenue (Hayes Commons Development, LLC), as recommended by the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JBRA).
E. Receipt of the application from Larry and Sandra Baxter requesting a zoning change for property located at 103 N. Horton Street from I-2 to I-1 and referral to the City Planning Commission.
F. Approval of the request from The Jackson Right to Life to conduct their annual memorial motorcade on city streets beginning at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2009. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Engineering Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A) APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF JONATHAN GREENE AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF JACKSON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the appointment. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Mr. Greene, whose starting date is February 2, remarked it is a pleasure to be on board with the DDA. He looks forward to utilizing his experience and expertise in business retention and expansion with the DDA.
REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBER BREEDING ON THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION, NOVEMBER 11-15, 2008.
Councilmember Breeding distributed a written report and stated that he brought back materials that will be available for review on the 14th floor. He displayed a tote bag given to the convention delegates made from 100% recycled billboard vinyls. He reported his expenses totaled $1,539.89.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to receive the report. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
None.
RESOLUTIONS.
None.
ORDINANCES.
A) FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2009.1 AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28.183, CITY CODE, REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 616 N. WISNER STREET FROM R-2 TO C-4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt Ordinance No. 2009.1. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
NEW BUSINESS.
A) CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE DATE OF A WORKSHOP REGARDING THE PARKING SYSTEM.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to amend the action taken at the last meeting and establish a study session on January 27, 2009. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding--1. Absent: 0. It was the consensus of the Council to meet at 7:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS.
Councilmember Greer inquired, on behalf of a constituent, if the deer will be baited for the upcoming harvest and, if so, is this allowed by law. The City Manager responded that the deer will be baited and this is allowed by the DNR.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS.
City Manager Ross stated he has been working on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program application and he will place it on the January 20 agenda. The implementation of the complaint tracking software is being completed.
He also discussed declaring snowfall emergencies in order to expedite snow removal from city streets to reduce overtime and improve efficiency. Councilmember Breeding inquired about the towing of vehicles. Councilmember Gaiser asked if there is a place people can take their cars to get them off the streets. Councilmember Breeding inquired why snow from the downtown area was being taken to the 1st Ward, south of the King Center and north of Chalet Terrace. Councilmember Greer stated that he will forward complaints regarding snow in a subsidized housing complex parking lot to the City Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR MATTERS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to go into closed executive session. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to return to open session. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Ludwig and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
A. CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE I.A.F.F.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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