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Hudson Chamber of Commerce "Together building the foundation of Hudson"
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CITY COUNCIL 121 N CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI REGULAR MEETING April 3, 2007 – 7:00 p.m.
A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Excuse Absent Member(s) B. Setting the Agenda C. Approval of Zoning Board of Appeals and Council Minutes of March 27, 2007 V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. PRESENTATION A. There are no presentations VII. CORRESPONDENCE A. Lenawee Chamber for Economic Development – Farewell to David Munson B. Update on 2007 Taxable Values from City Assessor Kyt Hoover
VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. PERMISSION TO OBTAIN BIDS: Sale of 1995 Ford Ambulance B. Street Inventory C. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (OMA Sec. 8(c)) HPD Union Contract Wage Re-Opener
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Water Leak Policy B. Blighted Structures C. Bills
VIII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF HUDSON121 N. CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI 49247 REGULAR MEETING April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
743693: The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Lee Daugherty at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Lee Daugherty, Jerry Tanner, Jr., Kathie Knoblauch, Bill Hartmann, Dennis Smoke, Mark Knoblauch. ABSENT: Jim Steele
ALSO PRESENT: WWTP Superintendent Mike Shadbolt, Rosalyn Gerken, Joe Haley, Ed Engle, Dave Frownfelder, Police Chief Charles Weir, Treasurer/Income Tax Administrator Dixie Wright, Bill Rupnow, Jim Stevens, Wes Boyd, City Manager Frank Goodroe, and City Clerk Kim Murphy.
ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Excuse Absent Member(s): City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated that Mr. Steele had previously reported he would be away on family business and would miss the April 3, 2007 Council meeting. 743694: Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Jerry Tanner to excuse Jim Steele from the meeting, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Setting the Agenda: City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated that the Hudson Youth Little League would like to conduct a raffle as a fund raiser and is requesting Council take action on a Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses. 743695: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to add the Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses to the Agenda, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Minutes: 743696: Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Dennis Smoke to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals and Council minutes of March 27, 2007 and place them on file, CARRIED 6-0 by roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ed Engle: Mr. Engle addressed the Council regarding the City of Hudson website and the slogan “Small Town – Big Heart”. He also appreciates that the website shows Hudson on the pulse point of the mitten that is the State of Michigan. Mr. Engle asked Council to consider changing the City limit signs from “Happiness is the City of Hudson” to “Hudson - Small Town – Big Heart”. He is also offering to pay for the cost of the signage.
CORRESPONDENCE: The City of Hudson has received an invitation to a reception on April 19, 2007 honoring David Munson for his 23 years of service at the Lenawee Chamber for Economic Development.
City Assessor Kyt Hoover provided Council with a letter updating them on 2007 taxable values.
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NEW BUSINESS:
PERMISSION TO OBTAIN BIDS: Sale of 1995 Ford Ambulance: City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated that Ambulance Supervisor Jim Stevens would like permission to bid the sale of the 1995 Ford Ambulance. DPW Supervisor Phil Goodlock has indicated that the Department of Public Works is willing to purchase the ambulance to use as a utility vehicle. Council directed Mr. Goodroe to review this with both departments and bring it back to the next meeting. 743697: Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to postpone the request to obtain bids for the sale of the 1995 Ford Ambulance to the next meeting, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Street Inventory: City Manager Frank Goodroe presented Council with a proposal from Jones & Henry Engineers to update the City of Hudson street inventory. The inventory would include a visual inspection, a review of utilities, and a recommendation. These services could be performed for a fee not to exceed $6,000. The inventory could be used when planning future street projects. 743698: Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Bill Hartmann to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers to perform a street inventory for a not-to-exceed cost of $6,000.00, CARRIED: 5-1 by roll call vote (Daugherty, Tanner, K. Knoblauch, Hartmann, M. Knoblauch – YES) (Smoke – NO)
RESOLUTION: For Charitable Gaming Licenses: City Manager Frank Goodroe presented Council with a Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses as presented by the Hudson Area Youth Baseball League. The organization would like to have a fund raiser this season by selling raffle tickets and cannot do so without obtaining the proper permits and authorizations from the local and state governmental units. 743699: Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Jerry Tanner to approve the Resolution for Charitable Gaming Licenses for the Hudson Area Youth Baseball League, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (OMA Sec. 8c) HPD Union Contract Wage Re-Opener: 743700: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to authorize that we go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 8c of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the HPD Union Contract Wage Re-Opener, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
** Enter Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. ** Return from Executive Session at 7:59 p.m.
743701: Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to authorize the City Manager to continue with police department union negotiations as directed in executive session, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
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Water Leak Policy: City Manager Frank Goodroe provided Council with two separate options to consider for the water leak policy. Council preferred the smaller one-page policy with some minor changes. Council discussed the policy and the changes they wanted. They also indicated they would prefer it be put into Resolution format. 743702: Motion by Jerry Tanner, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to approve the Water and Sewer Charge Adjustment Resolution with the changes discussed, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Blighted Structure Report: City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated to Council that administrative work continues on 110 Madison Street. The owner has passed away and we are now working to determine proper ownership. City Attorney Denis Jodis is assisting us with this matter.
104 Spring Street is beginning to show some improvements. This property is being entirely rehabilitated by the new owners. They have been working very closely with our building inspector to make sure they are in compliance with all building codes and regulations.
Bills: The following bills were submitted for payment: Consumers Energy $2,763.81 743703: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to pay the bill, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: 1) The Notice of Intent for the Façade Improvement grant has been submitted. The NOI is for façade improvements to 11 buildings along the 300 block of Main Street. The request is for $121,305 in State MSHDA funding. Mr. James Findlay provided numerous photos of the downtown buildings that were used in preparation of the NOI. 2) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Community Center Building. This Council meeting will be followed by a lengthy workshop.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
743704:
Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Bill Hartmann to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m |
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