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Hudson Chamber of Commerce "Together building the foundation of Hudson"
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CITY OF HUDSON121 N. CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI 49247 REGULAR MEETING April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
743705: 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, Jim Steele, Dennis Smoke, Mark Knoblauch. ABSENT: Bill Hartmann
ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Charles Weir, Treasurer/Income Tax Administrator Dixie Wright, DPW Supervisor Phil Goodlock, Librarian Kathy Hepker, WWTP Supervisor Mike Shadbolt, Rosalyn Gerken, Bryan High, Boy Scout Troop 602, Wes Boyd, Dave Frownfelder, City Manager Frank Goodroe, and City Clerk Kim Murphy. Hudson Boy Scout Troop 602 presented the colors for the meeting. They also lead the Council in the pledge of allegiance. There was a brief moment of silence for the victims and families at Virginia Tech University.
ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Excuse Absent Member(s): City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated that Mr. Hartmann had previously reported he would be out of town and would miss the Council meeting. 743706: Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Dennis Smoke to excuse Bill Hartmann from the meeting, CARRIED: 5-1 by roll call vote (L. Daugherty, J. Steele, D. Smoke, K. Knoblauch, M. Knoblauch – YES) (J. Tanner – NO)
Setting the Agenda: City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated that the transfer of funds from DPW to Ambulance should be added to the agenda for the sale/purchase of the 1995 Ford Ambulance. 743707: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Jim Steele to add the sale of the 1995 Ford Ambulance to the Agenda, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Minutes: 743708: Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Jerry Tanner to approve the April 3, 2007 Council minutes and place them on file, CARRIED 6-0 by roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
PRESENTATION: Trestle Bridge and Hill Project: Hudson Boy Scout Troop 602 presented Council with a request to revitalize the trestle bridge and hill. They have called the project the “Trestle Bridge and Hill Project”. The Troop indicated they would remove and spray weeds, perform soil sampling which will be tested at Michigan State University to make sure the soil is compatible for the type of plants they wish to plant (the Troop will absorb all costs of testing), they plan to plant Tiger Lily’s which are being donated by Bean Creek Garden Center; they will lay wood chips, and water all plantings during the first year. 743709: Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Dennis Smoke to approve the Trestle Bridge Hill Project as presented by Boy Scout Troop 602, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Fund Raising Project: The Boy Scouts also requested Council consider allowing them to move forward with a fundraiser. This fundraiser would be memorial planters that will be 3 feet long and 6 inches wide. They will be constructed from PVC piping and will be attached to the railing on the bridge and fence leading to the trestle bridge. The planters will contain begonias and decorative vines and will sell for $30 each. The Troop will water the planters during the year, remove the planters at the end of the year, and refill them the next year.
743710: Motion by Jim Steele, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to support Boy Scout Troop 602’s Memorial Planter fundraiser pending approval from Michigan Department of Transportation, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS: Amending the City Charter: City Manager Frank Goodroe reminded Council that due to the large number of changes in election laws, Chapter 3 of the Hudson City Charter is in need of being amended. Certain provisions such as election dates; the term commencement date; the number of required signatures on petitions; petition filing deadlines, etc. all need to be reviewed and amended. There was much discussion from Council regarding the changes that may be needed. 743711: Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Dennis Smoke to authorize the Election Commission to review and recommend changes needed in the Election portion of the City Charter and report said recommendations to Council, CARRIED 6-0 by roll call vote.
Assignment of Lease – 217 W. Main Street: City Manager Frank Goodroe presented Council with an Assignment of Lease for 217 W. Main Street. On June 26, 2006 the City of Hudson entered into a Property Lease Agreement with Kathleen Baker and Annette Way. Since then, one or both of them have vacated the building and would like to assign their interest in the Property Lease to Dorothy Galantino who is currently operating a hair salon from this location. 743712: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to authorize the City Manager to sign the Assignment of Lease for 217 W. Main Street, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
Increase Wages for Election Workers: Kathie Knoblauch indicated that because she is an election inspector she would like to abstain from voting on this issue. 743713: Motion by Jerry Tanner, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to allow Kathie Knoblauch to abstain from voting on the increase wage request for election workers, CARRIED: 5-1 by roll call vote (L. Daugherty, J. Steele, J. Tanner, K. Knoblauch, M. Knoblauch – YES) (D. Smoke – NO) City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that City Clerk Kim Murphy is requesting the election inspectors wage be increased from $7.00 per hour to $7.50 per hour and the election chairperson’s wage be increased from $7.50 per hour to $8.00 per hour. 743714: Motion by Jim Steele, seconded by Jerry Tanner to authorize a wage increase for election inspectors to $7.50 per hour and the election chairpersons to $8.00 per hour; CARRIED: 5-0 by roll call vote.
PERMISSION TO BID: Replacement Motors & Variable Frequency Drives – WWTP City Manager Frank Goodroe presented Council with a request from WWTP Supervisor Mike Shadbolt to request bids for the purchase of motors and replacement variable frequency drives for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This item is part of the capital improvement plan for the Treatment Plant. 743415: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to authorize the taking of bids for energy efficient motors and replacement variable frequency drives for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Sale of Ambulance: City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that the Department of Public Works and the Ambulance Department have reached an agreement for the DPW to purchase the 1995 Ford Ambulance in the amount of $4,000. Funds will be coming from the Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance fund and going to the Ambulance Miscellaneous Revenues fund. 743416: Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Jim Steele to authorize the transfer of $4,000 from the Motor Vehicle Fund to the Ambulance Miscellaneous Revenue Fund to allow DPW to purchase the 1995 Ford Ambulance as a utility vehicle; CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote. Department Head Reports: 743417: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to accept the Department Head Reports and place them on file, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote. Bills: The following bills were submitted for payment:
Sign Language Signs, Inc. $1,025.00
743418: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Jim Steele to pay the bill, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: There was no report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: 743719: Motion by Dennis Smoke, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
APPROVED: _____________________________________________ Lee Daugherty, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________________ Kimberly L. Murphy, City Clerk REVIEWED BY: __________________________________________ Denis F. Jodis, City Attorney Dated: ______________________________ |
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