Andrew J. Wrozek, Jr.
City Treasurer/City Clerk
161 W. Michigan Avenue - Jackson, MI 49201
Treasurer (517)788-4043  Income Tax Office (517)788-4044  Clerk (517) 788-4025
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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May 12, 2015
CALL TO ORDER:
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to
Order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Smith.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION:
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. The invocation was given by
Kimberly Jaquish, 2nd Ward City Councilmember.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Jason Smith, Councilmembers Arlene Robinson, Kimberly
Jaquish, Laura Dwyer Schlecte, Andrew Frounfelker, and Derek Dobies-6. Absent: Dan
Greer -1.
Also present: City Manager Patrick Burtch, City Attorney Bethany Smith,
Deputy Police Chief John Holda, City Assessor David Taylor, City Engineer Jon
Dowling, Assistant City Manager Jonathan Greene, Director of Public Works Todd
Knepper, Deputy Fire Chief David Wooden, Finance Director Philip Hones and
Director of Human Resources Jennifer Morris.
AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember Dobies and seconded by Councilmember
Schlecte to add a one year term to item *G. The motion was adopted by the following
vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Robinson, Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfelker
and Dobies – 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Ed Rutkowski, Peter Bormuth and Don Tassie each addressed the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 28, 2015:
Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 28,
2015.
B.
Girl Quest Boy Quest 5K Run/Walk:
Approve the request from the Fitness Council to conduct their annual Girl
Quest Boy Quest 5K Run/Walk at Parkside Middle School and
surrounding streets on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
C.
Smart Commute:
Approve the request from the Fitness Council to conduct their annual
Smart Commute at Bucky Harris Park and downtown area on May 15,
June 19, July 17, and August 21, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m. (Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
D.
Bloomin’ Field of Artists:
Approve the request from Think Jackson to conduct their Bloomin’ Field
of Artists event at Bloomfield Park on Friday, June 26, 2015 from 8:00 a.m.
– 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage.)
**Item was deleted and will be addressed next year.
E.
Race to Health and Family Wellness:
Approve the request from Allegiance Health to conduct their annual Race
to Health and Family Wellness at 205 N. East Avenue on Saturday,
September 5, 2015, from 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Contingent upon receipt of
proper insurance coverage.)
F.
CDBG and HOME Financial Statements through April 30, 2015:
Receive the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Financial Summaries through April 30, 2015.
*G.
Public Arts Commission Appointments:
Approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint the following
applicants to the Public Arts Commission:
Janet Meyer for a three year term beginning May 29, 2015, and ending
May 28, 2018;
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Doug Jones and Sheila Troxel for a two year term each beginning May 29,
2015, and ending May 28, 2017; and
Thomas McMillen-Oakley and Stacy Harrison for a one year term
beginning May 29, 2015, and ending May 28, 2016.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by
Councilmember Dobies to approve the consent calendar, except for item D
which will be addressed next year. The motion was adopted by the
following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and councilmembers Robinson,
Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies – 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Greer -1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Public Hearing - FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget:
Public hearing on the City’s fiscal year 2015-2016 proposed budget (Copy
available on City’s website, or in City Clerk’s office.)
Mayor Smith opened the public hearing. Dennis Diffenderfer,
George Mohring, Marvin Van Epps, Susan Murdie and Lawrence Lienhart
each spoke during the public hearing.
Mayor closed the public hearing.
B.
Public Hearing – DDA Millage:
Public hearing regarding the reauthorization of the Downtown
Development Authority Millage Resolution.
Mayor Smith opened the public hearing. No one spoke so the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
OTHER BUSINESS:
A.
Change Order 3 – Brown Street:
Recommendation: Approve Change Order 3 to the contract with Bailey
Excavating in the increased amount of $60,379.31 to balance the contract
items for storm sewer and pavement repairs on North Brown, along with
some balancing work items on South Brown, and authorization for the
City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate document.
Motion was made by Councilmember Dobies and seconded by
Councilmember Schlecte to approve the change order. The motion was
approved by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers
Robinson, Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies – 6. Nays: 0. Absent:
Councilmember Greer – 1.
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B.
Final Change Order 2 – Michigan Avenue Utility Replacement –
Mechanic Street to Francis:
Recommendation: Approve Final Balancing Change Order 2 to the
contract with Concord Excavating and Grading, Inc., in the decreased
amount of $22,824.75 to change the authorized quantities to match
quantities placed for contract times completed to date, and authorization
for the City Manager and City Engineer to execute the appropriate
document.
Motion was made by Councilmember Dobies and seconded by
Councilmember Schlecte to approve final balancing change order 2. The
motion was approved by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith, and
Councilmembers Robinson, Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies- 6.
Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
C.
2015-19 Five Year Consolidated Plan, and 2015-16 One-Year Action Plan:
Recommendation: Approve submission of the 2015-2019 Five Year
Consolidated Plan, 2015-2016 One-Year Action Plan, adopt the Resolution
of Certifications, and authorize the Mayor to sign Form SF-424, the
Certifications, and any other documentation required for submittal of the
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan to HUD and
release of funds.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by
Councilmember Schlecte to approve. The motion was adopted by the
following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Robinson,
Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfeker and Dobies - 6. Nays: 0. Absent:
Councilmember Greer -1.
NEW BUSINESS:
A.
Resolution – DDA Millage:
Recommendation: Approve a resolution authorizing the levy of a millage
in the amount of 1.9996 mills on parcels in the Downtown Development
Authority District for fiscal year 2015-2016. (DDA recommends approval.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by
Councilmember Frounfelker to approve the DDA Millage. The motion
was adopted by the following vote.
Yeas:
Mayor Smith and
Councilmembers Robinson, Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounmfelker and Dobies 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
B.
Resolution – Exercise City’s Right of First Refusal:
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to exercise the City of Jackson’s
Right of First Refusal under PA 123 of 1999 to acquire 53 properties from
the Jackson County Treasurer as identified on Exhibit A of the Resolution
and forgo the purchase of all other eligible properties identified on Exhibit
B of the Resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by
Councilmember Schlecte to approve the resolution. The motion was
adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers
Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies. Nays: Councilmembers Robinson and
Jaquish – 2. Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion was made by Councilmember Schlecte and seconded by Councilmember
Dobies to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and a written legal
opinion. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and
Councilmembers Robinson, Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies – 6. Nays: 0.
Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
Motion was made by Councilmember Dobies and seconded by Jaquish to
return to open session. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Smith and Councilmembers Robinson, Jaquish, Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies – 6.
Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
Motion was made by Councilmember Dobies and seconded by Councilmember
Jaquish to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney. The motion was adopted
by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Robinson, Jaquish,
Schlecte, Frounfelker and Dobies – 6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Greer – 1.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Dobies and seconded to adjourn. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting
at 8:37 p.m.
Andrew J. Wrozek, Jr.
City Treasurer/Clerk
*Agenda item added.
** Agenda deleted.
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