A regular meeting of the City
Council was held on
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Councilmen present: |
Drummond Black, Bruce Johnson, Hollis McKeag, James Myers, Joseph Rokosz |
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Councilmen absent: |
None |
Approval of the minutes of the
2004 FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Battalion Chief John Haag
introduced Timothy A. Longlet, recipient of the 2004 Esther and
RESOLVED,
that Midland Fire Department Fire Fighter Timothy A. Longlet is hereby
recognized for being selected by the Midland Exchange Club as their 2004 Esther
and
PETITIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
City Engineer Brian McManus presented a
report on petitions and requests for capital projects submitted for
consideration of inclusion in the 2005 Construction Program and staff’s
recommendations that the requests be denied.
A public hearing opened at
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the attached petition
received from Earl D. Bennett Construction, Inc. for the installation of a
water main on proposed
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the attached petition
received from Big Timber Limited Partnership for the installation of a water
main on
SANITARY
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the attached petition received from residents on Letts
Street and Sturgeon Avenue for the installation of a sanitary sewer on Letts
Street and Sturgeon Avenue from the end of the existing sewer on Letts Street
to Sturgeon Avenue and north on Sturgeon Avenue to the MUGA line, is hereby
received and referred to the City Engineering Department for consideration of
inclusion in the 2005 Construction Program.
(Motion DENIED. Yeas: None
Nays: Black, Johnson, McKeag, Myers,
Rokosz)
SANITARY
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the attached petition received from Earl D. Bennett
Construction, Inc. for the installation of a sanitary sewer on proposed
SANITARY
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the attached petition received from Big Timber Limited
Partnership for the installation of a sanitary sewer on
STREET
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the attached petition received from Earl D. Bennett
Construction Company for the improvement of
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were made.
SAG-MID MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY – JUNCTION
STATION PIPING PROJECT REPORT
Utilities Director Noel Bush introduced Michael Quinnell, Manager of the Saginaw Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation, who presented a report on the Corporation’s intent to sell up to $3 million in bonds to finance the Junction Station yard piping. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City Council received a presentation from the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation at its meeting on September 27, 2004, concerning certain piping and electrical improvements the Corporation desired to issue bonds to finance and construct; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2004, the Board of Trustees of the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation reviewed a report on both improvements and decided to separate the projects; and
WHEREAS, the Board approved moving forward with the bonding process for the Junction Station piping project at a cost of $3 million; and
WHEREAS, the Board decided to delay bonding for the Junction electric power project while additional engineering analysis is undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation wishes to advise the City Council that it will be publishing its notice of intent to issue bonds for the piping project; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation plans to seek Council approval of this project in February 2005; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Midland City
Council hereby receives and files the attached report from the Saginaw-Midland
Municipal Water Supply Corporation.
(Motion ADOPTED.)
2005-06 BUDGET PRIORITIES COMMUNITY
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
City
2005-06 BUDGET PRIORITIES COMMUNITY
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS REPORT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that Midland City
Council hereby receives and files the staff report on the
2005-06 Budget Priorities Community Roundtable Discussions.
(Motion ADOPTED.)
2005-06 BUDGET PRIORITIES COMMUNITY
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that Midland City Council hereby directs city staff to cancel the 2005-06 Budget Priorities Community Roundtable Discussions if 165 city residents have not signed up to participate by 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2005. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PLANNING COMMISSION – DOWLING RESIGNATION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Troy Dowling as a member of the Planning Commission is hereby accepted and the Administration is directed to convey the Council’s appreciation to Mr. Dowling for his service on this important Commission. (Motion ADOPTED.)
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION – LIND
RESIGNATION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Tom Lind as a member of the Aviation Advisory Commission is hereby accepted and the Administration is directed to convey the Council’s appreciation to Mr. Lind for his service on this important Commission. (Motion ADOPTED.)
BOARD OF REVIEW –
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Joseph E. Rogers as a member of the Board of Review, upon completion of his 2005 March Board of Review responsibilities, is hereby accepted and the Administration is directed to convey the Council’s appreciation to Mr. Rogers for his service on this important board. (Motion ADOPTED.)
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VACANCIES REPORT
City
RESOLVED, that Midland City Council hereby receives and files the staff report on vacancies currently existing on City of Midland Boards and Commissions; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that Midland
City Council hereby directs staff to proceed with advertising said vacancies
and accepting citizen applications. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PROCESS TO
AMEND CITY CHARTER REPORT
City Attorney James O. Branson III presented a report on the process to amend the City Charter. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
WHEREAS, at the December 13, 2004
RESOLVED, that the
HEALTH BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR
FEDERALIZED EMPLOYEES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, City employees participating in the National Guard
were federalized in February 2003 with varying deployment dates and have been
informed that this federalization will be extended; and
WHEREAS, staff was authorized by Council to negotiate
letters of agreement with the appropriate bargaining units to extend health
benefits and compensate the difference between City and military pay for
full-time federalized employees in six month periods; and
WHEREAS, City Council approval is required to extend benefits
and compensation an additional six months; now therefore
RESOLVED, that staff is authorized to extend health benefits
and compensation to the federalized employees effective January 2005 with City
Council review in June 2005. (Motion
ADOPTED.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by
Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been advertised and received in accord
with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland Code of Ordinances for the
installation of a sanitary sewer along
Bay City Road from Rockwell Drive to proposed Fast Ice Drive and along Fast Ice
Drive from Bay City Road to 600 feet south; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by the Wastewater Fund,
the Civic Arena project and an in-lieu of special assessment payment from
Nicolaos Rapanos; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Midstate
Earthworks, Inc. of Freeland, Michigan, for the "2004 Bay City Road
Sanitary Sewer; Contract No. 19", in the indicated amount of $108,960.50,
based upon City estimated quantities is hereby accepted and the Mayor and the
City
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Manager has the authority to approve
any change orders modifying or altering this contract in an aggregate amount up
to $20,000. (Motion ADOPTED.)
TRENCHLESS SEWER
RECONSTRUCTION
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by
Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, sealed bids for the Trenchless Sewer Reconstruction, Bid No. 2816, have been advertised and received in accord with section 2-18 of the Midland Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Wastewater account #590-9120-912-97.50 - Capital Outlay / Sewer System; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed bid submitted by Underground Infrastructure of Hilliard, Ohio is hereby accepted and issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $293,784.25 is authorized; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City
PROPOSED
VACATION OF
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by
Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the Midland City Council,
acting upon the request of Marty McGuire, Director of Public Services to vacate
Benson Street between St. Charles Street and Whitman Drive, referred the matter
to the Midland City Planning Commission, the City Engineer, the Director of
Utilities, and the Director of Public Services for report and recommendation;
and
WHEREAS, a report has been received from the
Midland Planning Commission recommending vacation of Benson Street between St.
Charles Street and Whitman Drive; and
WHEREAS, a response has been received from
the City Engineer indicating no objection to the vacation request; and
WHEREAS, a response has been received from
the Director of Utilities indicating no objection to the vacation request; and
WHEREAS, a response has been
received from the Director of Public Services indicating no objection to the
vacation request; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Midland City Council
deems it advisable to consider the vacation of Benson Street between St.
Charles Street and Whitman Drive; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the 24th
day of January, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., is hereby appointed as the date and time
the Midland City Council shall meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall in the
City of Midland for the purpose of hearing any objections, suggestions, or
recommendations concerning the closure of said street, and that the City Clerk
shall give notice of such hearing by causing a notice thereof, with a copy of
this resolution, to be published in the Midland Daily News once each week for
not less than three (3) weeks before the time appointed for such hearing with
advertising dates on January 1, 2005; January 8, 2005 and January 15, 2005; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that objections to such
proposed action of the Council may be filed with the
PROPOSED 2004-05 CDBG BUDGET AMENDMENT
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that notice is hereby
given that a public hearing will be held by the Midland City Council on
Allocation Amount
Safe Haven Outreach Center $50,000.00
Literacy Council $
3,000.00
Saver’s Secrets $ 3,000.00
Community Mental
Health $10,000.00
TOTAL: $66,000.00
(Motion ADOPTED.)
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY IFT APPLICATION
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that an application dated December
15, 2004 was received December 15, 2004, from The Dow Chemical Company, with
supporting data pursuant to Public Act 198 of the Public Acts of the State of
Michigan of 1974, as amended, for an industrial facilities tax exemption
certificate relating to urethane production used in automotive glass bonding,
automotive primer, and automotive sealers that will include $10,650,000 in land
and building improvements, $59,850,000 in machinery and equipment, and is expected
to create 79 new jobs within two years of project completion, is hereby
acknowledged received and ordered placed on file in the City
RESOLVED FURTHER, a hearing shall be held
before the City Council on Monday, January 10, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, Michigan,
for the purpose of affording the applicant, the City Assessor and
representatives of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on
the application and the City
Being no further business the
meeting adjourned at
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Selina Tisdale, City