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Agenda: Battle Creek City Commission
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Meeting Date:
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April 1 2014- 7:00 PM
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Commission Chambers City Hall
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Chair:
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David A. Walters, Mayor
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Prepared by Michelle Redman
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Mayor Dave Walters
Vice Mayor Deb Owens
Commissioner Mark Behnke
Commissioner Jeff Domenico
Commissioner Lynn Gray
Commissioner Andy Helmboldt
Commissioner Dean Newsome
Commissioner Mike Sherzer
Absent: Commissioner Susan Baldwin |
Susan Baldwin, Interim City Manager
Linda Morrison, Interim Assistant City Manager
Victoria Houser, City Clerk
Jim Blocker, Interim Police Chief
Larry Bowron, Transportation Director
Chris Lussier, Community Development Supervisor
Kevin Smith, Recreation Operations Supervisor |
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop #80703. |
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CHAIR NOTES ADDED OR DELETED RESOLUTIONS |
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Resolution #121 was removed from the agenda. |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CONSENT AGENDA |
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There were no public comments. |
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(Limited to three minutes per individual) |
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COMMISSION COMMENT REGARDING MEETING BUSINESS |
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Commissioner Helmboldt requested resolution #118 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. |
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Motion to Approve Motion
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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Battle Creek City Commission Minutes March 18, 2014
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Petitions, Communications, Reports: |
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City Manager's April 1, 2014, Agenda Report
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115 |
A Resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for Bailey Park Convis Building Maintenance Project from Associated Construction in a not-to-exceed amount of $62,000.00.
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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116 |
A Resolution accepting the proposal of best value for architectural/engineering services from Mead & Hunt, Inc., for projects at the WK Kellogg Airport.
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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117 |
A Resolution appointing new members to the Coburn, Roosevelt, Territorial, Wilson Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC#3).
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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119 |
A Resolution appointing new members to the Rural Southwest Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC #9).
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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120 |
A Resolution reappointing members to the Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority.
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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PETITIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS |
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There were no petitions, communications or reports. |
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A Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Draft 2014-15 Annual Action Plan.
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David Moore, 102 Taylor, stated this program was a necessity to help lower income residents make repairs to their homes, expressing his hope there were more grant funds. |
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118 A Resolution appointing new members to the Freemont/McKinley/Verona Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC#4) |
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Motion to Postpone
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
Comm. Helmboldt stated the Art Center was not approved as a new member at the NPC 4 meeting, noting the NPC would welcome the Art Center's participation and membership to the Council if they would like to become members. A motion was made by Comm. Helmboldt, supported by Comm. Newsome, to amend the resolution to strike the Art Center as an appointed member of the NPC.
Comm. Sherzer expressed his concern the resolution should no be changed at the Commission meeting, stating the NPC should amend and resubmit the resolution for the next meeting.
Jill Steele, City Attorney, cautioned the Commission that a motion was on the floor to amend the resolution, noting the Commission should take action on this first.
Comm. Helmboldt withdrew his motion. Comm. Helmboldt moved to postpone the motion to the April 15, 2014.
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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A Resolution adopting the 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program budgets |
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
David Moore, 102 Taylor, expressed his support of the resolution, stating this provides necessary funds to low income residents for home repairs.
Comm. Newsome requested more detailed information regarding the specific properties, asking for the address of the properties identified as A and B, asking if the delapidated properties would be analyzed and estimated for resale value.
Chris Lussier, Community Development Supervisor, stated the property sites are not selected in advance of the funding, stating NIBC was required to submit project plans for the property, noting the Community Development Department would complete a feasibility analysis of the project before the project could begin. Mr. Lussier noted the grant money was to be used for Aquisition, Rehab and Resale of delapidated properties, noting $75,000 to $85,000 was the normal cost to rehab a home, and upon completion and sale of the project, the proceeds would be used on the next project.
Ms. Bedsole stated it would not be fair to have the non-profit purchase properties before the grant funding was appoved, therefore specific properties had not been chosen yet. Ms. Bedsole also noted the Community Development Department's feasibility study provided the checks and balances to ensure the project would be successful.
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract documents related to the rehabilitation of taxiway C Phase 1, Taxiway B, & Taxiway G rehabilitation. |
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Motion to Approve
Moved By: ANDY HELMBOLDT
Supported By: DEAN NEWSOME
David Moore expressed his opinion the State of Michigan should be taking care of this project, not the City.
Ayes: BEHNKE, DOMENICO, GRAY, HELMBOLDT, NEWSOME, OWENS, SHERZER, WALTERS.
Absent: BALDWIN.
MOTION PASSED
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David Sarachick, 201 Winter St, expressed his disappointment that he needed to request permission from the City to assist his neighbors with plowing. Mr. Sarachick expressed his displeasure with the retirement income provided to former City Manager Ken Tsuchiyama and Police Chief Jackie Hampton.
David Moore stated he does not understand the change to the Commission agenda program.
Autumn Smith, 9 Birchwood, thanked Chief Blocker and Jill Steele for discussing some issues she has had with BCPD. Ms. Smith expressed concern that some offending officers were not criminally charged with their actions. |
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(Limited to three minutes per individual) |
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Vice Mayor Owens stated it was a priveledge to be invited to attend the Community Progress Leadership Institute in Boston recently, acknowledging the City of Battle Creek and Calhoun County staff that attended with her, stating they were amazing employees who are dedicated to improving our community. Vice Mayor Owens further stated the institute discussions focused on blight and vacant and abandoned properties, noting the City of Battle Creek was one of 8 cities invited to participate in the institute. Vice Mayor Owens stated the delegation would be reconvening soon to complete a synopsis of the program and to prepare a 5 year sustainable plan for the City.
Comm. Gray announced the Keeping You Informed topic for the month of April was Code Compliance and the 2014 property surveys. Comm. Gray also reminded everyone that the Youth Advisory Board was still accepting applications for board members, until April 10, 2014, encouraging everyone 14-20 years of age to apply. Comm. Gray also announced the next Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 29th, 2014 at 6:00 pm at Macedonia Church. Comm. Gray offered condolences to the family of Dorothy Young, stating she was a great asset to our community, noting her community and youth engagement.
Comm. Helmboldt requested the different commission and board meeting minutes be added to the Petitions, Communications and Reports section of the agenda. Comm. Helmboldt also informed the Commission of some plans with the Bicycle Advisor Committee, noting May is Bike Month, stating the Committee will be planning events for Bike to Work Day on May 26, 2014 and the Ride of Silence on May 21, 2014.
Mayor Walters congratulated the City of Battle Creek Fire Fighters who recenly earned high scores on the Michigan Firefighters Training Council Company Officer I and II courses, acknowledging their dedication and professionalism. Mayor Walters also congratulated Derek Malone for his score of 100%.
Vice Mayor Owens noted Fire Inpsector Quincy Jones recently graduated from the Fire Academy. |
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Mayor Walters adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM. |
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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:
- 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;
- Citizens wishing to speak to a particular Resolution should raise their hands and wait to be recognized before speaking;
- Citizens will confine their remarks to matters currently pending on the floor, and be brief and concise in making their remarks;
- 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;
- Citizens should address all remarks to the Commission as a whole, and not to individual Commissioners.
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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)
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