Hudson Chamber of Commerce

"Together building the foundation of Hudson"

121 N CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI

PUBLIC HEARING

February 6, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

ORDERS OF THE DAY:

A. 481 S. Meridian Road – Industrial Development District Request

ADJOURN SINE DIE:

CITY COUNCIL

121 N CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI

REGULAR MEETING

February 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ORDERS OF THE DAY

A. Setting the Agenda

B. Approval of Minutes of Zoning Board of Appeals and Council dated January 23, 2007

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. RESOLUTION: 481 S. Meridian Road – Industrial Development District Request

B. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: Mark Knoblauch – Recreation Adv. Board

C. RESIGNATION: Local Officers Compensation Committee – Louis Ehret

D. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: Louis Ehret – Compensation Committee

E. APPOINTMENT: Local Officers Compensation Committee – Jim Findlay

F. APPOINTMENT: Local Development Finance Authority – Ali Moreno

G. APPOINTMENT: Community Center Advisory Board – Ali Moreno

H. APPOINTMENT: Recreation Advisory Board – Ali Moreno

I. APPOINTMENT: Recreation Advisory Board – Corey Borck

J. Budget Transfers

K. PURCHASE: Residential Lift Stations

L. PURCHASE: City Car

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Blighted Structures

B. Bills

VIII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS

X. ADJOURNMENT

Kimberly L. Murphy, City Clerk

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** 121 N. CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI 49247 **

CITY OF HUDSON

121 N. CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI 49247

PUBLIC HEARING

February 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

743642:

The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Lee Daugherty at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Lee Daugherty, Jim Steele, Jerry Tanner, Jr., Kathie Knoblauch, Bill Hartmann,

Mark Knoblauch.

ABSENT: Dennis Smoke

ALSO PRESENT: DPW Supervisor Phil Goodlock, Librarian Kathy Hepker, Rex Murphy, Ali Moreno, Dave Schmidt, WWTP Superintendent Mike Shadbolt, West Boyd, Police Chief Charlie Weir, Treasurer/Income Tax Administrator Dixie Wright, Matt Shalosky, Fire Chief Terry Camp, Dave Frownfelder, City Manager Frank Goodroe, and City Clerk Kim Murphy.

ORDERS OF THE DAY:

481 S. Meridian Road – Industrial Development District Request:

There was no public comment.

ADJOURN SINE DIE at 7:01 p.m.

CITY OF HUDSON

121 N. CHURCH STREET, HUDSON, MI 49247

REGULAR MEETING

February 6, 2007 at 7:01 p.m.

743643:

The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Lee Daugherty at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers

ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Lee Daugherty, Jim Steele, Jerry Tanner, Jr., Kathie Knoblauch, Bill Hartmann,

Mark Knoblauch.

ABSENT: Dennis Smoke

ORDERS OF THE DAY:

Minutes:

743644:

Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Bill Hartmann to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals and Council meeting minutes of January 23, 2007 and place them on file, CARRIED 6-0 by roll call vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Fire Chief Terry Camp announced to Council that the Fire Department has received a 2006 FEMA Grant. Mr. Camp indicated that he will be coming back to Council with a request to purchase fire equipment.

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION: 481 S. Meridian Road – Industrial Development District Request:

743645:

Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Jim Steele to approve the Resolution Establishing an Industrial Development District for Hornet Manufacturing, Inc., CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

The following Resolution was approved by Council:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, this council has the authority to establish “Industrial Development Districts” within the City of Hudson; and

WHEREAS, Hornet Manufacturing, Inc. has petitioned this Council to establish an Industrial Development District on its property located in the City of Hudson hereinafter; and

WHEREAS, construction, acquisitions, alterations, or installation of a proposed facility has not commenced at the time of filing the request to establish this district; and

WHEREAS, written notice has been given by mail to all owners of real property located within the district, and to the public by newspaper advertisement in the Hudson Post Gazette, and/or public posting of the hearing on the establishment of the proposed district; and

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007 a public hearing was held at which all of the owners of real property within the proposed Industrial Development district and all residents and taxpayers of the City of Hudson were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hudson deems it to be in the public interest of the City of Hudson to establish the Industrial Development District as proposed;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hudson that the following described parcel of land situated in the City of Hudson, Lenawee County, and State of Michigan, to wit:

South 201.30 feet of the west 419.10 feet of Outlot J, Assessor Plat No. 1

Be and here is established as an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provision of Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 to be known as Hornet Manufacturing, Inc. Industrial Development District No. 1.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION:

Mayor Lee Daugherty presented Councilman Mark Knoblauch with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service on the Recreation Advisory Board.

RESIGNATION: Local Officers Compensation Commission:

Louis Ehret has served on the Local Officers Compensation Commission for 13 years. Mr. Ehret has recently moved from the City and will therefore be required to resign his position. Council expressed their appreciation for his dedicated service to the City of Hudson.

743646:

Motion by Bill Hartmann, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to accept the resignation of Louis Ehret from the Local Officers Compensation Commission with thanks and regret, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION:

Mayor Lee Daugherty expressed Council’s appreciation for Louis Ehret’s service on the Local Officers Compensation Commission. A certificate of appreciation will be mailed to Mr. Ehret.

APPOINTMENT: Local Officers Compensation Commission:

City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that Mr. Jim Findlay is willing to serve on the Commission. Mr. Findlay meets all the minimum requirements and, in addition, is a former Councilman, former City Manager, and longtime community volunteer.

743647:

Motion by Jim Steele, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to appoint Jim Findlay to the Council Compensation Commission for a term expiring April, 2009, CARRIED 6-0 by roll call vote.

APPOINTMENT: Local Development Finance Authority:

City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that Ali Moreno has expressed an interest in serving on the LDFA. Mr. Moreno meets all minimum requirements.

743648:

Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Kathie Knoblauch to appoint Ali Moreno to the Local Development Finance Authority for a term expiring December, 2008, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

APPOINTMENT: Community Center Advisory Board:

City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that Ali Moreno has expressed an interest in serving on the Community Center Advisory Board. Mr. Moreno meets all minimum requirements.

743649:

Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Jerry Tanner to appoint Ali Moreno to a non-voting position of the Community Center Advisory Board with a term expiring June, 2009, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

APPOINTMENT: Recreation Advisory Board:

City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that Ali Moreno has expressed an interest in serving on the Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Moreno meets all minimum requirements.

743650:

Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Jim Steele to appoint Ali Moreno to the Recreation Advisory board with a term expiring July, 2009, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

APPOINTMENT: Recreation Advisory Board:

City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that Dr. Corey Borck has expressed an interest in serving on the Recreation Advisory Board. Dr. Borck meets all minimum requirements.

743651:

Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Bill Hartmann to appoint Dr. Corey Borck to the Recreation Advisory Board with a term expiring July, 2009, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

Budget Transfers:

City Manager Frank Goodroe indicated that Treasurer Dixie Wright has prepared a list of items in the 2006-2007 budget that are over the approved budget amount. The total amount of money required to be transferred from general fund to the various funds that are over budget is $5,932.00. They are as follows:

Council Personal Relations 101-101-885 $500 to $600

City Clerk Membership/Dues 101-215-958 $400 to $550

Sewer Equip. Rental 590-560-943 $5,000 to $9,000

Water Treatment Equip. R/R 590-572-778 $1,000 to $1,500

Cemetery Equip. Rental 209-276-943 $1,800 to $2,000

Fire Insurance 206-336-865 $2,000 to $2,100

Fire Operating Supplies 206-336-740 $1,000 to $1,500

LDFA Equipment Rental 418-691-943 $1,268 to $1,500

LDFA Miscellaneous 418-691-956 $0.00 to $150.00

743652:

Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Jerry Tanner to approve the line item budget adjustments as presented, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

PURCHASE: Residential Lift Stations:

City Manager Frank Goodroe presented Council with a request from WWTP Superintendent Mike Shadbolt to purchase 6 lift stations in preparation of the lift stations that need to be installed on N. Maple Grove by September, 2007. Mr. Shadbolt received the following bids:

Jett Pump and Valve $2,765.00 Without shipping, $2,905.00 w/shipping

Tank and Pump of Mich. $3,036.00 Without shipping, $3,260.00 w/shipping

Professional Pump $3,745.50 Without shipping, $3,969.50 w/shipping

743653:

Motion by Bill Hartmann, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to purchase 6 lift station units from Jett Pump and Valve for the price of $2,765 each, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

PURCHASE: City Car:

City Manager Frank Goodroe advised Council that he has now had the opportunity to review all information regarding the purchase of a new/used city car. He has researched the matter and determined that CR Motors has a 2006 Dodge Caravan for $13,900. He checked with State Purchasing and a comparable vehicle would cost $14,957.19 not including delivery cost of $2.00 per mile from Lansing. Mr. Goodroe indicated that he felt the purchase of a van would be the most beneficial to the City of Hudson since the vehicle will be used for the City

Manager and for staff members attending training seminars. There was some discussion from Council on this matter.

743654:

Motion by Jim Steele, seconded by Mark Knoblauch to purchase a 2006 Dodge Caravan SE 4 cylinder from CR Motors at a cost of $13,900.00, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Blighted Structures:

The blighted structure report was presented to Council.

Bills:

The following bills were submitted for payment:

Consumers Energy $2,832.52

R&R Fire Truck Repair $1,082.75

Michigan Gas Utilities $1,383.45

Allied Waste Services $7,284.50

743655:

Motion by Mark Knoblauch, seconded by Bill Hartmann to pay the bills, CARRIED: 6-0 by roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

1. Mr. Goodroe advised Council that five bids had been received for the furnace at the Community Center. The low bidder was Aspen Heating & Cooling, Inc. in the amount of $2,200.00.

2. Mr. Goodroe indicated that the City’s website has been updated. The City Code is now on-line and very easy to use. City staff is sending information to the webmaster almost daily for updating. The website appears to have a high usage.

3. Mr. Goodroe presented Council with a calendar of events for 2007.

4. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 9^th at 4:00 p.m. at DZ Laser Tag, a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 12^th at 4:00 p.m. at Your Place, LLC.

5. There will be a Chamber After Hours at Hartman Books on February 14^th at 5:30 p.m.

6. There will be a senior housing meeting on February 15^th at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center.

7. Bid openings for the S. Church Street project will be on February 28^th at 2:00 p.m.

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

743656:

Motion by Kathie Knoblauch, seconded by Jim Steele to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

APPROVED: _____________________________________________

Lee Daugherty, Mayor

ATTEST: _____________________________________________

Kimberly L. Murphy, City Clerk

REVIEWED BY: __________________________________________

Denis F. Jodis, City Attorney

Dated: ______________________________