Agenda: Battle Creek City Commission

Meeting Date:January 19, 2016- 7:00 PM
Location:Commission Chambers City Hall
Chair:David A. Walters, Mayor
Title:Prepared by Shawna Allen
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS AWARDS
Beautiful Battle Creek Awards
A Proclamation naming Friday, January 29, 2016 "Great Day To Be A Bearcat Day"
CHAIR NOTES ADDED OR DELETED RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CONSENT AGENDA
(Limited to three minutes per individual)
COMMISSION COMMENT REGARDING MEETING BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
City Commission Meeting Minutes for Regular on January 5, 2016
City Commission Meeting Minutes for Workshop on January 5, 2016
Petitions, Communications, Reports:
City Manager's Report for 01/19/2016 Commission Meeting
Resolutions:
49

A Resolution authorizing the sale of vacant, tax-reverted property.

50A Resolution appointing an Authorized Representative of the Battle Creek Township Group Pension.
51

A Resolution authorizing a contract for fire and carbon monoxide alarm system installation, at all the City’s Fire Stations, in a not-to-exceed of amount of $80,963.

52A Resolution authorizing a contract for implicit bias study and training for the Police Department with Barbara J. Lawrence Consulting and Training, in a not to exceed amount of $55,590.00, plus pre-authorized travel expenses.
53A Resolution renewing memberships for Post/Franklin Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC#1).
54A Resolution appointing a new member to the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC #2).
55A Resolution appointing a new member to the Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC #5)
56A Resolution renewing memberships for Rural Southwest Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC#9).
57A Resolution renewing memberships for the Sustainable BC Committee and adjusting term expiration dates
58A Resolution reappointing a member to the Battle Creek Housing Commission.
59A Resolution setting a public hearing for February 2, 2016, regarding the vacation of portions of East Fountain Street, South Division Street and Spencer Street.
PETITIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS
Staff Report by City Clerk Victoria Houser
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING RESOLUTIONS
(Limited to five minutes per individual)
RESOLUTIONS
60A Resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016.
61

A Resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bids from four contractors for sludge cake loading project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,206,450.

62A Resolution setting a Closed Session on a Labor Matter immediately following the Regular Commission meeting on January 19, 2016.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
(Limited to three minutes per individual)
COMMISSION COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
Citizens who wish to address a specific issue on the floor may do so at any time after being recognized by the Mayor or presiding Commission. At the time for public comments, after being properly recognized, citizens may address the commission on any subject. Citizens will be subject to the following limitations:
  1. Citizen comments on any Resolution before the Commission may be made either before or after the Commissioners have had an opportunity to discuss the Resolution, at the discretion of the Chair;
  2. Citizens wishing to speak to a particular Resolution should raise their hands and wait to be recognized before speaking;
  3. Citizens will confine their remarks to matters currently pending on the floor, and be brief and concise in making their remarks;
  4. If a citizen becomes repetitive or, in the opinion of the Chair, takes an inordinate amount of time in making comments, that citizen will be ruled out of order and the Commission will continue with its business;
  5. Citizens should address all remarks to the Commission as a whole, and not to individual Commissioners.

These Rules will apply to comments by citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda.

The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting, upon seven days' notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following:

Victoria Houser
Office of the City Clerk
Post Office Box 1717
Battle Creek, Michigan 49016
269/966-3348 (Voice)
269/966-3348 (TDD)

Agenda: Battle Creek City Commission

Meeting Date:January 19, 2016- 7:00 PM
Location:Commission Chambers City Hall
Chair:David A. Walters, Mayor
Title:Prepared by Shawna Allen
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Dave Walters Rebecca Fleury, City Manager
Vice Mayor Susan Baldwin Ted Dearing, Assistant City Manager
Commissioner Mark Behnke Jill Steele, City Attorney
Commissioner Kaytee Faris Victoria Houser, City Clerk
Commissioner Kate Flores Jim Blocker, Police Chief
Commissioner Lynn Ward Gray   Dave Schmaltz, Fire Chief
Commissioner Andy HelmboldtKurt Tribbett, Engineering Administrator
Commissioner Deb OwensLinda Morrison, Finance Director
Commissioner Mike SherzerNancy Mullett, Labor Attorney

INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Comm. Helmboldt.
PROCLAMATIONS AWARDS
Beautiful Battle Creek Awards
Mayor Walters presented the Beautiful Battle Creek Awards.
A Proclamation naming Friday, January 29, 2016 "Great Day To Be A Bearcat Day"
Mayor Walters proclaimed Friday, January 29, 2016 as "Great Day to Be a Bearcat Day."
CHAIR NOTES ADDED OR DELETED RESOLUTIONS
There were no added or deleted resolutions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CONSENT AGENDA

Jeanne Deal, 3508 Capital Ave. SW, commented on the minutes from the prior Commission meeting regarding smart meters.

 

Comm. Helmboldt expressed concern the public should be allowed to comment on the meeting minutes prior to the general public comment period.

 

Mayor Walters stated they would allow the comments regarding the prior meeting minutes at this meeting, but would have the Meeting Rules and Ethics Policy Review Committee review the rules for procedure.  

 

John Kenefick, 234 South Avenue, commented on prior Commission minutes.

(Limited to three minutes per individual)
COMMISSION COMMENT REGARDING MEETING BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve
Moved By: KATE FLORES
Supported By: KAYTEE FARIS


Ayes: BALDWIN, BEHNKE, FARIS, FLORES, WALTERS, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, OWENS, SHERZER



MOTION PASSED

Minutes:
City Commission Meeting Minutes for Regular on January 5, 2016
City Commission Meeting Minutes for Workshop on January 5, 2016
Petitions, Communications, Reports:
City Manager's Report for 01/19/2016 Commission Meeting
Resolutions:
49

A Resolution authorizing the sale of vacant, tax-reverted property.

51

A Resolution authorizing a contract for fire and carbon monoxide alarm system installation, at all the City’s Fire Stations, in a not-to-exceed of amount of $80,963.

50A Resolution appointing an Authorized Representative of the Battle Creek Township Group Pension.
52A Resolution authorizing a contract for implicit bias study and training for the Police Department with Barbara J. Lawrence Consulting and Training, in a not to exceed amount of $55,590.00, plus pre-authorized travel expenses.
53A Resolution renewing memberships for Post/Franklin Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC#1).
54A Resolution appointing a new member to the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC #2).
56A Resolution renewing memberships for Rural Southwest Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC#9).
55A Resolution appointing a new member to the Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC #5)
57A Resolution renewing memberships for the Sustainable BC Committee and adjusting term expiration dates
58A Resolution reappointing a member to the Battle Creek Housing Commission.
59A Resolution setting a public hearing for February 2, 2016, regarding the vacation of portions of East Fountain Street, South Division Street and Spencer Street.
PETITIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS
There were no petitions or communications.
Staff Report by City Clerk Victoria Houser
Clerk Houser presented a 2015 review and 2016 update of the Clerk's office. 
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING RESOLUTIONS

John Kenefic, 234 South Avenue, commented on Resolution 60.

(Limited to five minutes per individual)
RESOLUTIONS
60A Resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016.
Motion to Approve
Moved By: KATE FLORES
Supported By: KAYTEE FARIS


Ayes: BALDWIN, BEHNKE, FARIS, FLORES, WALTERS, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, OWENS, SHERZER



MOTION PASSED

61

A Resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bids from four contractors for sludge cake loading project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,206,450.

Motion to Approve
Moved By: KATE FLORES
Supported By: KAYTEE FARIS


Ayes: BALDWIN, BEHNKE, FARIS, FLORES, WALTERS, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, OWENS, SHERZER



MOTION PASSED

62A Resolution setting a Closed Session on a Labor Matter immediately following the Regular Commission meeting on January 19, 2016.
Motion to Approve
Moved By: KATE FLORES
Supported By: KAYTEE FARIS


Ayes: BALDWIN, BEHNKE, FARIS, FLORES, WALTERS, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, OWENS, SHERZER



MOTION PASSED

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeanine Deal, 3508 Capital Ave. SW, spoke on wireless meters.

 

John Kenefick, 234 South Avenue, also spoke on wireless meters.

 

Bobby Holley, 160 Waubascon Rd, spoke of an upcoming domestic violence prevention forum at the Burnham Brook Center the following day.

 

Reece Adkins, 58 Jericho, commented on a property on Cherry Street.

(Limited to three minutes per individual)
COMMISSION COMMENTS

Comm. Sherzer informed residents he received information on smart meters and was currently reviewing it.

 

Comm. Helmboldt read a letter from Lt. Anthony Geigle, Emmett Township Public Safety, to Chief Schmaltz, Battle Creek Fire Department.   Comm. Helmboldt further read of Emmett Township 's appreciation to the Battle Creek Fire Department for their assistance on a local fire.   Comm. Helmboldt expressed his appreciation to Chief Schmaltz.

 

Mayor Walters noted the recent passing of three retired Battle Creek Police Officers, stating it was an honor to work with them.  Mayor Walters expressed his appreciation to Chief Blocker and his staff for attending their funerals and honoring them by having the Fire Department raise an American flag over the Police Department to commemorate their service to the City and the community.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walters adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm.
CLOSED SESSION
Citizens who wish to address a specific issue on the floor may do so at any time after being recognized by the Mayor or presiding Commission. At the time for public comments, after being properly recognized, citizens may address the commission on any subject. Citizens will be subject to the following limitations:
  1. Citizen comments on any Resolution before the Commission may be made either before or after the Commissioners have had an opportunity to discuss the Resolution, at the discretion of the Chair;
  2. Citizens wishing to speak to a particular Resolution should raise their hands and wait to be recognized before speaking;
  3. Citizens will confine their remarks to matters currently pending on the floor, and be brief and concise in making their remarks;
  4. If a citizen becomes repetitive or, in the opinion of the Chair, takes an inordinate amount of time in making comments, that citizen will be ruled out of order and the Commission will continue with its business;
  5. Citizens should address all remarks to the Commission as a whole, and not to individual Commissioners.

These Rules will apply to comments by citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda.

The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting, upon seven days' notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following:

Victoria Houser
Office of the City Clerk
Post Office Box 1717
Battle Creek, Michigan 49016
269/966-3348 (Voice)
269/966-3348 (TDD)