CITY OF ALBION
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor William Wheaton opened the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED
3. ROLL CALL (Precinct in Parentheses)
Ron Gant (1), Robert Thomas (2), Andrew Zblewski (4), Sue Klepper (6), Mayor William Wheaton. Absent Ken Waito (3), Excused, Arthur Davis (5), Excused. Administration: Michael Herman, City Manager; E. Jo King, Finance Director/Treasurer/Clerk Staff: Kathy Woods, Deputy City Clerk; L.J. McKeown, Chief of Public Safety; Kevin Markovich, Director of Public Services; Mike Hindenach, Assistant Director of Economic Development Corp., Elizabeth Porter, Executive Director, DDA; John Tracy, Code Enforcement Officer; William Clark, Sargent of Public Safety, Jamelah Earle, Recreation Assistant.
4. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS OR REPORTS
Comments were received from Council Members Klepper, Gant, City Manager Herman and Mayor Wheaton
5. PRESENTATION
a. Raeshawn Davis – Local Hero
Mayor Wheaton introduced Raeshawn Davis and presented her with an award recognizing her for her heroism during a house fire.
b. Proclamation
1. Arson Awareness Week – Lt. Johnnie Collins
Mayor Wheaton presented a proclamation to Sargent William Clark for Arson Awareness Week.
2. Youth Festival Week – Michelle Mueller
Mayor Wheaton presented a proclamation to Michelle Mueller, Executive Director of Albion Community Foundation and Harry Bonner of the Minority Program Services for Youth Festival Week.
c. Public Hearing – New Sign Ordinance
Mayor Wheaton opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Comments were received from City Manager Herman, and Council Member Klepper.
Mayor Wheaton closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
6. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Persons addressing the City Council shall limit their comments to agenda items and to no more than five (5) minutes. Proper protocol and decorum is required.) -None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Regular Session Minutes – April 15, 2002
b. Approval of Study Session Minutes – April 22, 2002
c. Request for Approval of 2nd Reading of Resolution #2002-13 to Set Terms for Purchase of City Real Estate by the Holy Life Temple - $500.00
d. Request for Approval of 2nd Reading of Resolution #2002-17 to Set Terms for Purchase of City Real Estate by Deborah and Michael Funk - $500.00
e. Request for Approval of 2nd Reading of Resolution #2002-15, to Discharge Mortgage of Ruby Coats, 309 Booth Drive
f. Request for Approval of DDA Request to Close Superior Street from Michigan Ave. to Erie Street on Friday, July 12, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Downtown Supercruz
Gant moved, Klepper supported, CARRIED, to Approve the Consent Calendar. (5-0 rcv)
8. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION
a. Request for Approval to Award Bid for Stump Removal to Waid’s Tree Service-$3,300
Gant moved, Zblewski supported, CARRIED, to Award Bid for Stump Removal to Waid’s Tree Service - $3,300 (5-0 rcv)
b. Request for Approval of a 1st Reading of Ordinance 2002-01, Sign Ordinance
Klepper moved, Gant supported, CARRIED, to Approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance 2002-01, Sign Ordinance. (5-0 rcv)
c. Request for Approval of Resolution #2002-21, for a Charitable Gaming License for the Rental Property Owners Association of Albion to Hold a Raffle
Zblewski moved, Klepper supported, CARRIED, to Approve Resolution #2002-21, for a Charitable Gaming License for the Rental Property Owners Association of Albion to Hold a Raffle. (5-0 rcv)
d. Request for Approval to Set the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing to Establish the Mileage Rate for Monday, May 20, 2002, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Klepper moved, Thomas supported, CARRIED, to Approve to Set the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing to Establish the Mileage Rate for Monday, May 20, 2002, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. (5-0 rcv)
e. Request for Approval to Allow Sealcoating Plus to Install a Public Parking Area in the SW Corner of Crowell Park.
Gant moved, Zblewski supported, CARRIED, to Approve to Allow Sealcoating Plus to Install a Public Parking Area in the SW Corner of Crowell Park. (5-0 rcv)
f. Request for Approval to Award Mowing Bid to John Hawkins Construction Contractor for the Heavy Equipment Portion and a Split Bid Award to Lohrke’s Mowing and L&S Lawn Care for the Small Equipment Portion of the Work.
Klepper moved, Zblewski supported, CARRIED, to Approve to Award Mowing Bid to John Hawkins Construction Contractor for the Heavy Equipment Portion and a Split Bid Award to Lohrke’s Mowing and L&S Lawn Care for the Small Equipment Portion of the Work. (5-0 rcv)
g. Direct City Attorney to Explore Options for Repurchase of Ambulance Building
Klepper moved, Zblewski supported, CARRIED, to Direct City Attorney to Explore Options for Repurchase of Ambulance Building. (5-0 rcv)
h. Request for Approval of the City of Albion – Starr Commonwealth Water System Assumption and Maintenance Agreement
Gant moved, Thomas and Thomas supported, CARRIED, to Approve the City of Albion – Starr Commonwealth Water System Assumption and Maintenance Agreement. (5-0 rcv)
9. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS (Persons addressing the City Council shall limit their Comments to no more than five (5) minutes. Proper decorum is required.
Comments were received from Angela Wiseley, Calhoun County Senior Services Coordinator, Barbara Frederick, Calhoun County Commissioner, Kevin Markovich, Director of Public Services, Council Member Klepper, City Manager Herman and Mayor Wheaton.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Gant moved, Klepper supported, CARRIED, to adjourn. (5-0 rcv)
Mayor Wheaton adjourned the regular session at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Woods, Deputy City Clerk
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