PRESIDING OFFICER:             MAYOR JOHN C.M. DAVIS

OPENING PRAYER:                 REVEREND RAY STRAWSER
                                                FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:      COUNCILPERSON LINDA L. ROBERTSON

PRESENT:       Mayor John C. M. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem Susan J. Osika (arrived at 7:33 P.M.), Councilpersons Joane E. Ford, Justin R. Horvath, Markus D. Owen, Linda L. Robertson, and Charles J. Sumrack.

ABSENT:         None.

APPROVE AGENDA    

Motion by Councilperson Robertson to approve the Agenda as presented.  Motion supported by Councilperson Ford and concurred by unanimous vote.

APPROVE MINUTES – OCTOBER 3, 2005

Motion by Councilperson Sumrack to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 2005 as presented.  Motion supported by Councilperson Robertson and concurred by unanimous vote.

Mayor Pro-Tem Susan J. Osika arrived at 7:33 P.M.

PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor Davis and Councilperson Robertson presented the following Proclamation honoring Bruce Hall, Jr. for 33 years of service to the City:

A Proclamation
 of the Mayor’s Office of the City of Owosso, Michigan
Recognizing the Distinguished Public Service of
Bruce Hall, Jr.

WHEREAS, Bruce Hall, Jr began his service to tile City of Owosso as a Laborer in the Street Department on January 25, 1972; being promoted to Equipment Operator in 1976; then transferring to the Water Filtration Plant as a Shift Operator in 1978, being promoted to Plant Lead Operator on July 1, 1989, and serving in that position until his retirement in October 2005, and

WHEREAS, Bruce progressed to the highest level (F-1) of State Certification as a WATERWORKS SYSTEM OPERATOR in 1983, and conscientiously and reliably applied his skill and knowledge to provide the Owosso Community with a safe, high quality drinking water supply throughout his years of service, and

WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Office that Bruce’s Honorable and Distinguished Public 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 and thank Bruce for his 33 years of service to the Owosso community and further express our sincere wishes to Bruce for a long, healthy and happy retirement.

City of Corunna Mayor Stephen E. Corey presented the following Proclamation honoring Mayor John C.M. Davis for his years of service to the City of Owosso as an elected official:

A Proclamation
of the Mayor of the City of Corunna, Michigan
Recognizing
MAYOR JOHN C. M. (JACK) DAVIS

WHEREAS, Mayor Jack Davis, has served the City of Owosso as an Owosso Councilperson continuously since November 05, 1991; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Jack Davis was first elected Mayor by his Council colleagues on November 10, 1997, and has been continuously re-elected by his Council colleagues and has served as the City of Owosso Mayor until being term limited in November of 2005; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Jack Davis has served on numerous committees for the City of Owosso which have had a positive effect for the City of Owosso and on the surrounding municipal entities; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Jack Davis has worked closely with the Mayor of the City of Corunna and has been actively supportive of the Corunna community; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Jack Davis has initiated, supported and actively played a roll in the concepts of cooperative efforts between cities, villages and townships within Shiawassee County, and has fostered numerous charitable contribution efforts for the benefit of Shiawassee County residents;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Mayor of the City of Corunna, on behalf of the Corunna City Council, Corunna City Staff and the residents of the City of Corunna, recognizes the tremendously positive effect JOHN C.M. (JACK) DAVIS has had on the greater community of Shiawassee County;

BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the Mayor of the City of Corunna wishes to thank and congratulate Mayor Davis, for his continuous willing spirit to bring a better, more enlighten government to Shiawassee County, and to assist others in need.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Daniel J. Loomis, Deputy Friend of the Court, 9609 South M-52, Perry, introduced himself and indicated he is forming a planning committee for a possible probate court run next year.

Girard Dion, 821 South Washington Street, spoke of water rate increases and lack of water agreements with the townships.

County Commissioner Wayne Roszman, 804 West Hibbard Road, presented information relating to next year’s proposed County budget.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Osika to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

Set Public Hearing – Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate.   Set a Public Hearing for November 7, 2005 to receive citizen comment regarding the application of Vaungarde Acquisitions, LLC for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for real property improvements at 630 South Chestnut Street.

Payment Authorization.  Authorized payment for emergency repair of the Wastewater Treatment Plant centrifuge in the amount of $12,134.17.

Traffic Control Order No. 1151.  Authorized Traffic Control Order No. 1151 for a stop sign on Stevens Drive at Rubelman Drive.

Warrant No. 317.  Accept Warrant No. 317 as follows:

Motion supported by Councilperson Ford.

Roll Call Vote.

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

NAYS:              None.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Lot Split Authorization – 114-124 West Main Street

Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Osika to authorize, the division of City lot under Michigan Subdivision Control Act for platted lot described as 114-124 West Main Street, pending the completion, to staff approval, of the following conditions:

Conditions:

A.       All openings in the fire separation wall be filled in according to present building codes. This applies to the basement, first, and second floors.

B.         The existing fire sprinkler system be separated and both systems be made active as two independent systems.

C.        Separate water service be established to each building.

D.        Separate sanitary sewer service be established to each building

E.         Separate heating and air conditioning systems be established for each building.

F.         Rear entrance be established from the alley into the east building.

G.        Basement access be established from grade level to basement in the east building

H.         An appropriate lease be established and registered for the use of the east building’s third floor by the west building.

I.          A building code compliant fire separation be established between the second and third floor of the east building.

J.         Building Code Compliant rest rooms be established in the east building.

K.         Building code compliant architectural working drawings and code review be supplied to the City of Owosso Building Department. Note: These drawings must be sealed and signed by a State of Michigan Architect or Engineer.

L.         Pending potential occupancy use, additional building code may be required when the occupancy use is determined.

Current Description Entire Parcel

050-470-022-019-00
124 West Main Street
LOT 8 & W 2/3 OF LOT 7 BLK 22 OF ORIGINAL PLAT

New Description After Split

050-470-022-019-00
124 West Main Street
LOT 8 & W 1/3 OF LOT 7 BLK 22 OF ORIGINAL PLAT

Description of Split Parcel

050-470-022-021-00
114 West Main Street
W 1/3 OF E 2/3 OF LOT 7 BLK 22 OF ORIGINAL PLAT

Motion supported by Councilperson Owen.

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

NAYS:              None.

LOAN APPLICATION

Motion by Councilperson Owen authorizing a $75,000.00 Brownfield Redevelopment Loan Application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for funds for environmental assessment and remedial action at 1231 West Main Street (Oscar Rau’s), with Council’s assurance the project will be undertaken if funding is awarded and certifying the development is consistent with the local development plans and the zoning ordinance.

Motion supported by Councilperson Horvath.

Roll Call Vote.

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

NAYS:              None.

COMMUNICATIONS

Ronald G. Baker, City Engineer.  Response to Jan Van Tassell regarding alley issue.
Gregg G. Guetschow, City Manager.  Truck traffic on South Washington Street.
John F. Archer, Building Official.  September 2005 Building Department Report.
John F. Archer, Building Official.  September 2005 Code Violations Report.
Gary M. Burk, Utilities Director.  Owosso Drain Project – Status Report.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Dean Butler, 9478 Jason Rd, Laingsburg, Owosso Firefighter, commented on concerns about low morale and hostile work environment in the Fire Department. 

Councilperson Owen asked about the late date of distribution for this month’s water bills and late fees.

Gary Burk, Utilities Director, indicated there was a problem at the printer, he is currently looking for a different vendor and there would be no late fees.

Mayor Davis recommended the Fire Department initiate a grievance procedure regarding their concerns.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Councilperson Owen, supported by Councilperson Horvath for adjournment at 7:59 p.m. and concurred in by unanimous vote.

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John C.M. Davis, Mayor

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Amy K. Kohagen, Deputy City Clerk