City Council Agenda
April 5, 2004 - 7:30pm
Meeting to be held at City Hall
301 West Main Street
AGENDA
OPENING PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2004
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 29, 2004:
ADDRESSING THE CITY
COUNCIL
1.
Your comments shall be made during times set aside for that purpose.
2. Stand or raise a hand to indicate that
you wish to speak.
3. When recognized, give your name and
address and direct your comments to the Mayor.
4. Each person wishing to address to City
Council shall be afforded one opportunity of up to two (2) minutes
duration during each occasion provided for citizen comment and during
each public hearing; provided, however, that comments made during public
hearings shall be relevant to the subject for which the public hearings
are held.
PROCLAMATIONS / SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen
comment regarding the application for an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for the property located at 122
North Washington Street and consider resolution of approval of request.
Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway
2. Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen
comment regarding the application for an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for the property located at 104-108
North Washington Street and consider resolution of approval of request.
Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway
3. Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comment
regarding the application to the State of Michigan for a $60,000.00
public infrastructure at 104-108 North Washington Street and authorize
resolution for submittal of application.
Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway
CITIZEN COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Special Assessment District No.
2004-01. Authorize Resolution No. 4 and set a public hearing for
April 19, 2004 to receive public input regarding the special assessment
roll for Special Assessment District No. 2004-01 for Michigan Avenue
from Main Street to 132’ South of Cass Street for Street Reconstruction.
Staff Contact: Ronald G. Baker
2. Conduct First Reading and Set Public
Hearing – Conduct first reading and schedule public hearing for April
19, 2004 to receive citizen comment regarding proposed amendment to
Chapter 2, Administration, Article III, Administrative Plan of the City
of Owosso, Division 1, Generally, of the Code of Ordinance of the City
of Owosso, Michigan.
Staff Contact: Gregg G. Guetschow
3. Conduct First Reading and Set Public
Hearing. Conduct first reading and schedule public hearing for
April 19, 2004 to receive citizen comment regarding proposed amendment
to Chapter 13, Fire Prevention and Protection, Section 13-4, Open fires,
and Section 13-5, Obnoxious odors, sparks and embers, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Owosso, Michigan.
Staff Contact: Gregg G. Guetschow
4. Set Public Hearing. Set a
public hearing for April 19, 2004 to receive citizen comment regarding
application from Vaungarde, Inc. for a Personal Property Tax Exemption
Certificate for property located at 630 South Chestnut Street.
Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Purchase Authorization.
Consider request from Owosso Historical Commission and the Owosso Parks
and Recreation Commission to purchase poles and banners for display in
the Curwood Castle Park using monies from the brick fundraiser
(postponed from March 15, 2004 meeting).
Staff Contact: Ronald J. Tobey
2. Unpaid Utility Charges. Authorize
the Annual Notice for the collection of unpaid utility charges and the
intent to lien therefore in compliance with Chapter 15, Section 15.4(c)
of the Owosso City Charter.
Staff Contact: Gary M. Burk
3. Disposal of Land. Authorize
Quit Claim Deeds to property owners as it relates to corrected property
descriptions for parcels in the 600 and 700 block of River Street.
Staff Contact: Larry D. Cook
4. Contract Agreement-Michigan
Department of Transportation. Authorize Contract Agreement with
the Michigan Department of Transportation as it relates to the
Transportation Enhancement Activities Surface Transportation Program
grant for the reconstruction of Michigan Avenue from Main Street to 132’
South of Cass Street and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract documents.
Staff Contact: Ronald G. Baker
5. Development Agreement – Renewal.
Consider renewal of Development Agreement with Dixie Development Inc.
for the redevelopment of the Hotel Owosso site.
Staff Contract: Philip B. Hathaway
6. Osburn Lakes Site Condominium
Property Sale Resolution Amendment. Consider amending October 20,
2003 Osburn Lakes Site Condominium Property Sale resolution to include
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed on behalf
of the City.
Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway
7. Property Acquisition. Consider
purchase of vacant lots on West South Street in the amount of $5,000.00.
Staff Contact: Gary M. Burk
8. Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Rules and
Regulations. Consider proposed Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Rules and
Regulations.
Staff Contact: Gregg G.
Guetschow
9. Public Transportation Funding
Proposal. Consider request from SATA for city funding support for
public transportation services.
Staff Contact: Gregg G.
Guetschow
10. Discussion-Parks and Recreation Commission. Consider
future of Parks and Recreation Commission.
Staff Contact: Gregg G.
Guetschow
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Richard C. Williams, Finance
Director. 2004-2005 City Budget (to be distributed at meeting).
2. Charles E. Barbieri, Foster, Swift,
Collins & Smith, PC. Freedom of Information Request-Appeal of
Denial.
3. Gregg G. Guetschow, City Manager.
Appeal of FOIA denial.
4. Gail L. Schultz, City Clerk.
Notice of Retirement of John L. Kenney.
5. Eugenia Martin. Letter regarding
burning.
6. Avery Weaver. Request to use City
Hall parking lot.
7. Gail L. Schultz, City Clerk. Memo
regarding Weaver request for use of City Hall parking lot.
8. George Goodman, Michigan Municipal
League. 2004 Region IV meeting brochure.
9. Charles J. Sumrack, City Councilman.
Information packet regarding Emerald Ash Borer.
10. Philip B. Hathaway, Planning Director.
Invitation to Check Presentation Ceremony on April 16, 2004.
11. John F. Archer, Building Official. Letter
regarding site inspection and subsequent findings.
12. Owosso Historical Commission. Minutes of
Meeting of March 16, 2004.
13. Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency.
Minutes of Meetings of February 10, 2004 and March 9, 2004.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Owosso will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids
and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of
printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with
disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seventy-two (72) hours notice
to the City of Owosso. Individuals with disabilities requiring
auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Owosso by writing
or calling the following: Gregg G. Guetschow, City Manager, 301
West Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867 or at (989) 725-0568.
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