City Council Minutes

PRESIDING OFFICER:              MAYOR JOHN C.M. DAVIS 

OPENING PRAYER:                 REV. MARK KINCAID

                                                FIRST FREE METHODIST CHURCH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:      SHELVA CEBULSKI

PRESENT:                               Mayor John C.M. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem Susan J. Osika, Councilpersons Joane E. Ford, Justin R. Horvath, Mark D. Owen, Linda L. Robertson, and Charles J. Sumrack.

ABSENT:                                  None.

APPROVE AGENDA

Motion by Councilperson Ford to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion supported by Councilperson Owen and concurred in by unanimous vote.

APPROVE MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2005

Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Osika to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 2005 as presented.  Motion supported by Councilperson Robertson and concurred in by unanimous vote.

PROCLAMATIONS / SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation.  Mayor Davis issued the following mayoral proclamation recognizing George D. Goodman for his years of service as Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League:

A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF THE CITY OF OWOSSO, MICHIGAN

RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF GEORGE D. GOODMAN

WHEREAS, George D. Goodman has served the Michigan Municipal League as Executive Director for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, he has demonstrated dedication throughout his years of public service in carrying out the essential work which was necessary as Mayor of Ypsilanti, Michigan; as President of the Michigan Conference of Mayors; and as a member of numerous other state and federal civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Office that this Service be recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, John C. M. Davis, Mayor of the City of Owosso, on behalf of the citizens of Owosso, hereby recognize George D. Goodman for his many years of contribution and service to Michigan’s cities and villages.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to George D. Goodman on the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Municipal League.

Gary M. Burk, Utilities Director.  Gary M. Burk, Utilities Director, gave a status update on the Wellhead Protection Program.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Wayne Roszman, Sixth District County Commissioner, introduced himself and gave a highlight of his recent activities. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Councilperson Ford to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

Bid Award.  Accepted bid of Lamphere Plumbing & Heating for one 1994 Ford Jetter-Vactor truck, with VIN# ending in A43199, in the amount of $36,013.00.

Schedule of Meetings Correction.  Approved correction of the Employees Retirement System Board October 10^th meeting to October 20^th on the 2005 Schedule of Meetings.

Boards and Commissions Appointment.  Approved mayoral appointment of Amber L. Fuller to the Board of Review for a term expiring December 31, 2008 (filling the unexpired term of Vicki R. Bryant).

Permit Request.  Authorized request from the Shiawassee County Humane Society to conduct their annual “Pets on the Street” fundraiser on September 9-10, 2005 in downtown Owosso.

Warrant No. 305.  Accepted Warrant No. 305 as follows:

Motion supported by Mayor Pro-Tem Osika.

Roll Call Vote.

AYES:              Councilpersons Robertson, Ford, Sumrack, Horvath, Mayor Pro-Tem Osika, Councilperson Owen, and Mayor Davis.

NAYS:              None.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION – OSBURN LAKES CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT

Motion by Councilperson Robertson to adopt a resolution authorizing City Attorney William C. Brown to execute documents related to the sale and closing of lots in the Osburn Lake Condominium development Master Deed as recorded in Liber 1069, Page 159, of the Shiawassee County Records as follows:

Whereas, on November 15, 2004, the Owosso City Council adopted a resolution designating City of Owosso officers authorized to sign all documents necessary to sell and close a sale of the lots in the development commonly known as Osburn Lakes Condominium and memorialized in the Master Deed recorded in Liber 1069, Page 159, of the Shiawassee County Records; and

Whereas, it has become necessary to add an additional representative of the City to execute the aforementioned documents.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that City Attorney William C. Brown is hereby designated as an official authorized to sign all documents necessary to sell and close a sale of the lots in said Osburn Lake Condominium Master Deed.

Motion supported by Councilperson Sumrack.

Roll Call Vote.

AYES:              Councilpersons Robertson, Horvath, Ford, Owen, Sumrack, Mayor Pro-Tem Osika, and Mayor Davis.

NAYS:              None.

REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE – CITY MANAGER

Motion by Councilperson Owen to authorize and excuse the absence of City Manager Guetschow from the April 4, 2005 City Council Meeting so that he may attend the National Conference of the American Society of Public Administration.

Motion supported by Councilperson Robertson.

Roll Call Vote.

AYES:              Mayor Pro-Tem Osika, Councilpersons Robertson, Ford, Horvath, Sumrack, Owen, and Mayor Davis.

NAYS:              None.

COMMUNICATIONS

Shiawassee County Habitat for Humanity.  Fall 2004 Newsletter.

John F. Archer, Building Official.  December 2004 Building Department Report.

John F. Archer, Building Official.  December 2004 Code Violations Report.

Michael T. Compeau, Public Safety Director.  December 2004 Police Department Report.

Michael T. Compeau, Public Safety Director.  December 2004 Fire Department Report.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Mayor Davis commented regarding the newsletter from Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat article in the recent MML Review.

Burton Fox, 216 East Oliver Street, commented regarding the recent fire and traffic accidents and commended the Public Safety Department for doing a good job.

Shelva Cebulski, 1243 Marion Street, commented regarding a recent breakfast with the seniors from Kiwanis Village and children from a local elementary school.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Councilperson Owen for adjournment at 7:59 p.m., supported by Mayor Pro-Tem Osika and concurred in by unanimous vote.

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John C.M. Davis, Mayor

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Gail L. Schultz, City Clerk