January 24, 2005
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, January 24, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Black presided. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
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Councilmen present: |
Drummond Black, Hollis McKeag, James Myers, Joseph Rokosz |
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Councilmen absent: |
Bruce Johnson |
Approval of the minutes of the January 7, 2005 special, January 10, 2005 special and regular, and both January 17, 2005 special meetings was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag. (Motion ADOPTED.)
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS’ DAY
City Clerk/Community Relations Director Selina Tisdale introduced Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland County Board President Peter Conarty who spoke on behalf of the request to name February 3, 2005 as Big Brother Big Sisters’ Day in the City of Midland. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to issue the attached proclamation designating February 3, 2005, as Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Day in Midland. (Motion ADOPTED.) Mayor Black presented the proclamation to Mr. Conarty.
VACATION OF BENSON STREET
Assistant City Manager Jon Lynch presented a report on the vacation of Benson Street between St. Charles Street and Whitman Drive. A public hearing opened at 7:12 p.m., recognizing no public comments, the hearing closed at 7:12 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
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; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Midland City
Council determines that
RESOLVED FURTHER, that within thirty (30) days thereof, the City Clerk shall record a certified copy of this resolution with the Midland County Register of Deeds and send a copy to the State Treasurer. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Rodney Nelson, 1109 Evamar Drive, addressed Council in regard to his thoughts on human rights and international relations.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANTS REPORT
City Clerk/Community Relations Director Selina Tisdale presented a report on applications received for City of Midland board and commissions vacancies. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Myers:
RESOLVED, that Midland
COUNTY/CITY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Utilities Director Noel Bush reviewed the joint Midland County/City of Midland Hazard Mitigation Plan. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Myers:
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that the
City develop and implement a hazard mitigation plan if we intend to apply for
federal hazard mitigation funds in the future; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the plan is to identify hazard mitigation
projects that could be eligible for such funding; and
WHEREAS, hazard mitigation is any action taken before, during, or after
a disaster to permanently eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to human life
and property from natural and technological hazards, and is an essential
element of emergency management, along with preparedness, response, and
recovery; and
WHEREAS, the Midland County Department of Emergency Services in
cooperation with local agencies, City of Midland staff, the Michigan
Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, and the National
Weather Service has developed a hazard mitigation plan for Midland County; and
WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act requires that this plan be
formally adopted by Midland County and the City of Midland; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Midland County / City of Midland Hazard Mitigation
Plan is hereby approved, and the City
MOLLY’S OF MIDLAND LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER
REQUEST
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
It is the consensus of this legislative body that the application be: Recommended for issuance. (Motion ADOPTED.)
CARPET REPLACEMENT AT WASHINGTON WOODS
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 Carpet
Replacement at
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by the
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Valley Carpet, Inc.
of Bay City, Michigan for the Carpet Replacement at
ANNUAL CONCRETE
PURCHASE
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded
by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals were advertised and received in accord with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland Code of Ordinances for concrete and related materials; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are included in the Operating Supplies line item in General Fund and Street Fund activities and the total amount of purchases will not exceed the funding; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal meeting City specifications submitted by Allied Concrete, Inc. of Midland, Michigan for furnishing a twelve month supply of concrete and related materials at the unit prices contained in their November 16, 2004 response to our Bid No. 2814 is hereby accepted and the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue purchase orders in accord with the proposal and the City specifications; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if the authorized vendor cannot provide the materials without causing non-productive crew time, the Director of Public Services may decide to make purchases from the alternate vendor, Fisher Sand & Gravel, Inc. of Midland, Michigan in accordance with their bid of November 16, 2004. (Motion ADOPTED.)
CITY MANAGER -
JPR
Mayor Black reported on the annual job performance review conducted by
City Council for City Manager Karl S. Tomion.
The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and
seconded by Councilman Myers:
RESOLVED, that the salary of Karl S. Tomion, City
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all other terms and conditions of the letter of employment shall remain in effect. (Motion ADOPTED.)
CITY ATTORNEY -
JPR
Councilman Myers reported on the annual job performance review
conducted by City Council for City Attorney James O. Branson, III. The original resolution was offered by
Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz. The following amended resolution was then
offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
RESOLVED, that the salary of James O. Branson III, City
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all other terms and conditions of the letter of employment shall remain in effect. (Motion ADOPTED.)
Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Selina Tisdale, City