Minutes 11/10/2009 8:00:00 PM

Minutes: Battle Creek City Commission

	Meeting Date:	Tue November 10, 2009 08:00 PM
	Location:	Commission Chambers City Hall
	Chair:	Mayor Susan Baldwin
	Prepared By:	Michelle Reen - Deputy City Clerk

Attendance Committee Members:	Attendance Staff:
Susan Baldwin Mayor Elizabeth Fulton City Commissioner Ryan Hersha City Commissioner Chris Simmons Vice Mayor Lynn Gray City Commissioner Laurie Sullivan City Commissioner Diane Thompson City Commissioner Bill Morris City Commissioner Andrew Yankama City Commissioner	Laser, Deidre - City Clerk Reen, Michelle - Deputy City Clerk Ritsema, James - Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Steele, Jill - Assistant City Attorney Tsuchiyama, Ken - City Manager Wicklund, Eileen - City Attorney

INVOCATION

A moment of silence was observed prior to the Pledge of Allegiance.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice Mayor Simmons led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS

1. Proclaiming the month of November 2009 as ''Native American Heritage Month''.
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Proclaiming the month of November 2009 as ''Native American Heritage Month''.

Mayor Susan Baldwin presented this proclamation on behalf of the City of Battle Creek.

2. Proclaiming the week of November 15 - 21, 2009, as ''National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week''.
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Proclaiming the week of November 15 - 21, 2009, as ''National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week''.

Mayor Susan Baldwin presented this proclamation on behalf of the City of Battle Creek.

CHAIR NOTES ADDED OR DELETED RESOLUTIONS

There were none.

PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT AGENDA

There was no public comment.

COMMISSION COMMENT REGARDING MEETING BUSINESS

There were none.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. October 20, 2009 Battle Creek City Commission Meeting
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October 20, 2009 Battle Creek City Commission Meeting

2. City Manager's November 10, 2009, Agenda Report
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City Manager's November 10, 2009, Agenda Report

1. A resolution authorizing the sole source purchase for Screen Parts at the Wastewater Treatment Facility from Parkson Corporation in a not-to-exceed amount of $36,452.50.
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A resolution authorizing the sole source purchase for Screen Parts at the Wastewater Treatment Facility from Parkson Corporation in a not-to-exceed amount of $36,452.50.

2. A resolution accepting the proposal of best value for Construction Management Services for Transit Building Improvements from Schweitzer, Inc., in an estimated amount of $71,200, with unit prices prevailing.
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A resolution accepting the proposal of best value for Construction Management Services for Transit Building Improvements from Schweitzer, Inc., in an estimated amount of $71,200, with unit prices prevailing.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Supported By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin Mayor
Elizabeth Fulton City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons Vice Mayor
Lynn Gray City Commissioner
Laurie Sullivan City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Bill Morris City Commissioner
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

PETITIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS

There were none.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing on the proposed establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District.
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Public Hearing on the proposed establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District.

Mayor Baldwin declared the Public Hearing open and asked for public comment.

Hearing none, Mayor Baldwin declared the Public Hearing closed.

2. Public Hearing on a proposed Industrial Development District. No. 38.
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Public Hearing on a proposed Industrial Development District. No. 38.

Mayor Baldwin declared the Public Hearing open and asked for any public comment.

Mark Jones of East Avenue North asked a question about why the Semco building is defined as industrial development.

Hearing no further comments, Mayor Baldwin declared the public hearing closed.

RESOLUTIONS

3. A resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for Materials Storage Structure from Associated Construction in a not-to-exceed amount of $134,330.00.
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A resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for Materials Storage Structure from Associated Construction in a not-to-exceed amount of $134,330.00.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Supported By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin Mayor
Elizabeth Fulton City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons Vice Mayor
Lynn Gray City Commissioner
Laurie Sullivan City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Bill Morris City Commissioner
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

4. A resolution establishing Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District #4.
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A resolution establishing Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District #4.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Supported By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

Comm. Sullivan asked how many property owners this affected and if they received notice.

Clerk Laser noted that there is only one property owner, SEMCO Energy, who received notice of the Public Hearing by certified mail as well as the taxing authorities by first class mail.

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin Mayor
Elizabeth Fulton City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons Vice Mayor
Lynn Gray City Commissioner
Laurie Sullivan City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Bill Morris City Commissioner
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

5. A resolution establishing Industrial Development District No. 38.
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A resolution establishing Industrial Development District No. 38.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Supported By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin Mayor
Elizabeth Fulton City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons Vice Mayor
Lynn Gray City Commissioner
Laurie Sullivan City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Bill Morris City Commissioner
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third addendum to the lease with Kellogg Company pertaining to property at W.K. Kellogg Airport.
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third addendum to the lease with Kellogg Company pertaining to property at W.K. Kellogg Airport.

Motion to approve

Moved By: Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Supported By: Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

Votes For = 9
Susan Baldwin Mayor
Elizabeth Fulton City Commissioner
Ryan Hersha City Commissioner
Chris Simmons Vice Mayor
Lynn Gray City Commissioner
Laurie Sullivan City Commissioner
Diane Thompson City Commissioner
Bill Morris City Commissioner
Andrew Yankama City Commissioner

MOTION APPROVED

Comm. Simmons asked if there were still plans to construct an additional hangar space for Kellogg Company and whether this resolution would affect those plans.

City Manager Ken Tsuchiyama said that discussions are ongoing with the Kellogg Company regarding its air travel needs; however, no decision has been reached about the need for additional space. He did say that this lease amendment was requested by the Kellogg Company.

Comm. Yankama asked if a third party lease were to be sought, would it appear again before the City Commission.

City Manager Ken Tsuchiyama replied that it would.

Deputy City Attorney Jill Steele clarified that this addendum identifies the terms that would be required for a third party lease arrangement, should an opportunity arise; however, no third party has been identified.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

COMMISSION COMMENTS

Comm. Thompson congratulated her fellow commissioners and asked for an update on the Riverside Bridge project.

City Manager Ken Tsuchiyama stated that the bridge would be reopened to accommodate traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. It would be closed again on November 30 and work would proceed until winter weather requires that work stop. In spring, construction is scheduled to begin again in March 2010.

In observance of Veterans' Day, Comm. Yankama thanked those serving in the military.

Mayor Baldwin thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as Mayor.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.