Minutes 05/05/2009 07:00:00 PM

Minutes: Battle Creek City Commission

	Meeting Date:	Tue May 05, 2009 07:00 PM
	Location:	Commission Chambers City Hall
	Chair:	Mark Behnke - Mayor
	Prepared By:	Susan E Bedsole - Director of Licensing & Compliance

Attendance Committee Members:	Attendance Staff:
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner John Godfrey City Commissioner Ryan Hersha City Commissioner Chris Simmons City Commissioner Mark Behnke Mayor Sherry Sofia City Commissioner Diane Thompson City Commissioner Tony Walker Vice Mayor Andrew Yankama City Commissioner	Bedsole, Susan - Director of Licensing & Compliance Giguere, Al - Community Development Supervisor Hobson, Barbara - Deputy Attorney Ritsema, James - Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Saylor, Jim - Commander Tsuchiyama, Ken - City Manager

INVOCATION

1. Ryan Anthony.
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Ryan Anthony.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Behnke.

Mayor Behnke presented a proclamation to Ryan Anthony.

Mayor Behnke presented a proclamation for Water Quality Month.

CHAIR NOTES ADDED OR DELETED RESOLUTIONS

There were none.

PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT AGENDA

There were no public comments.

COMMISSION COMMENT REGARDING MEETING BUSINESS

There were no Commission comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. April 21, 2009 Battle Creek City Commission Meeting
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April 21, 2009 Battle Creek City Commission Meeting

2. City Manager's May 5, 2009, Agenda Report
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City Manager's May 5, 2009, Agenda Report

125. A Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2009/2010 operations and capital budgets for the Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Authority.
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A Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2009/2010 operations and capital budgets for the Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Authority.

126. A Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2009/2010 budget for the Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority.
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A Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2009/2010 budget for the Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority.

127. A Resolution appointing members to the Tree Advisory Council.
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A Resolution appointing members to the Tree Advisory Council.

128. A Resolution approving the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant CDFA# 16.804 application, authorizing the City Manager to sign the pending award document in the amount of $558,009 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, and establishing the appropriate budget in Business Unit 3034 upon award.
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A Resolution approving the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant CDFA# 16.804 application, authorizing the City Manager to sign the pending award document in the amount of $558,009 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, and establishing the appropriate budget in Business Unit 3034 upon award.

129. A Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 7:00 PM, May 19, 2009, on a proposed Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate at the request of Musashi Auto Parts - Michigan, Inc., for personal property located at 195 Brydges Drive in Industrial Development District No. 2.
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A Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 7:00 PM, May 19, 2009, on a proposed Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate at the request of Musashi Auto Parts - Michigan, Inc., for personal property located at 195 Brydges Drive in Industrial Development District No. 2.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

PETITIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS

There were none.

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

130. A resolution to adopt ordinance No. 04-09 approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances and resolutions as parts of the various component codes of the codified ordinances; and repealing ordinances and resolutions in conflict therewith.
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A resolution to adopt ordinance No. 04-09 approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances and resolutions as parts of the various component codes of the codified ordinances; and repealing ordinances and resolutions in conflict therewith.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

RESOLUTIONS

131. A resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for replacing water pipes located in the City's Police Department Building, from Hunter Prell Company, in a not-to-exceed amount of $161,000.00.
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A resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for replacing water pipes located in the City's Police Department Building, from Hunter Prell Company, in a not-to-exceed amount of $161,000.00.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

132. A Resolution adopting the 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the City Manager to execute required Funding Approval/Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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A Resolution adopting the 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the City Manager to execute required Funding Approval/Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

133. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Dedication of and Easement for Utility Lines agreement with the Commons Association of Huntington Hills.
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Dedication of and Easement for Utility Lines agreement with the Commons Association of Huntington Hills.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner
Supported By: Tony Walker Vice Mayor

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin City Commissioner
John Godfrey City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons City Commissioner
Mark Behnke Mayor
Sherry Sofia City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Tony Walker Vice Mayor
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no comments.

COMMISSION COMMENTS

Comm. Hersha asked about the impact of the Governor's Executive Order that was announced today.

Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Jim Ritsema explained there would be a $41 million reduction in state shared revenue throughout the state resulting in $180,000 to $200,000 reduction for Battle Creek. The City will be required to adjust its FY08-09 budget again because of the reduction.

Comm. Simmons reminded everyone to vote in the School Election before the Polls close at 8:00 P.M. He commended the City Clerk and all election workers for their work today.

Comm. Thompson commented on the potential mosquito problem since there is so much standing water and wondered if DPW is already planning for the mosquito season.

City Manager Ken Tsuchiyama stated the City is doing as much preventive work as possible to catch the mosquito larvae before they develop.

Comm. Yankama commented on flooding issues in the Lakeview area and thanked Mayor Behnke for his recent assistance in Ward 5.

Comm. Walker wished all mothers a "Happy Mother's Day."

Mayor Behnke reminded everyone of the budget workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2009, and the early morning workshop next Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Behnke adjourned the meeting at 7:20. P.M.