City Of Albion

City Council Meeting

September 2, 2014

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Joseph Domingo opened the regular session at 7:00 p.m.

MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED

III.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ROLL CALL

Maurice Barnes (1), Lenn Reid (2), Garrett Brown (3), Cheryl Krause (5), Andrew French (6) and Mayor Joseph Domingo. William Wheaton (4) was absent.

Administration: Scott Kipp, Interim City Manager, Jill Domingo, City Clerk; Tom Mead, Finance Director; Peggy Sindt, EDC Director; Taurean Wilson, Recreation Direction; Sheryl Mitchell, City Manager Candidate and Cullen Harkness, City Attorney.

V.	MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS

Comments were received from Council Members Barnes and French.

A. Presentation-Jan Frantz & Mark Gorzynski LTC US Army

LTC Mark Gorzynski gave a presentation on the proposed Conus Interceptor Site

at Fort Custer.

Jan Frantz gave a brief presentation on the economic impact this site would have

for Michigan.

Comments were received from Council Members Brown, French, Barnes and

Krause and Mayor Domingo.

VI.	CITIZEN'S COMMENTS (Persons addressing the City Council shall limit their comments to no more than five (5) minutes. Proper decorum is required.)

No comments were received.

VII.	CONSENT CALENDAR (VV)

A. Approval of Regular Session Minutes – August 18, 2014

French moved, Krause supported, CARRIED, to Approve Consent Calendar as

presented. (6-0, vv).

VIII.	ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION

A.	Boards & Commission Appointment

Mauri Ditzler, EDC, Initial Appointment, Term to Expire 07/01/2020 (RCV)

French moved, Krause supported, CARRIED, to Approve Mauri Ditzler, EDC, Initial Appointment, EDC, Term to Expire 07/01/2020 as presented. (6-0, rcv).

B.	Request for Approval to Set Compensation for Acting City Manager in Interim City Manager’s Absence. (RCV)

French moved, Krause supported, CARRIED, to Approve Compensation for Acting City Manager in Interim City Manager’s Absence as presented. (6-0, rcv).

C.	Discussion & Approval City Manager Contract

Comments were received from Council Member French, Mayor Domingo, City Attorney Harkness and City Manager Mitchell.

Brown moved, French supported, CARRIED, to Approve City Manager Contract as presented. (6-0, rcv).

Mayor Domingo and City Manager Mitchell signed the contract.

City Clerk Domingo administered the oath of office to City Manager Mitchell.

D.	Discussion-Holland Park Transformation Project

Council Member Reid stated a committee to transform Holland Park had been created. The committee will be submitting a grant application for the Firekeepers Grant to fund this project. She stated the plan is to split the park into three areas-a children’s area with playground equipment, a senior area and a history area with information of the park’s history that will be in the center of the park. They would also like to add a walking area on the perimeter of the park and add a large pavilion. She stated that the project is taking shape and she has received several calls from the community asking to help and be a part of the project.

E.	Albion Housing Update-Councilmember Barnes

Council Member Barnes stated the Albion Housing Commission has several upcoming events with the Girl Scout Troop and a Back to School Celebration that will help with clothing and school supplies.

The Albion Housing Commission has also signed a rental agreement with the State of Michigan to help with employment and resume writing. The facility will be located at 506 W. Broadwell St., Apt 1.

He indicated the Albion Housing properties are at 94% occupancy.

The next meeting for the Albion Housing Commission will be in September.

Comments were received from Council Member French.

F.	Future Agenda Items

City Attorney Harkness would like a discussion item added to the next agenda to designate an interim manager in the absence of the City Manager.

Council Member Barnes would like an update on the Austin Avenue Initiative added to the next agenda.

Mayor Domingo would like an update on the Albion District Library added to the next agenda.

G.	Motion to Excuse Absent Council Member (s) (VV)

French moved, Krause supported, CARRIED, to excuse Council Member Wheaton. (6-0, vv)

IX.	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 Lavada Weeks, 917 Luther Dr.; Betty Branche, 408 Washington St; Beverly Robinson, 510 Washington St; Alicia Botello, 300 S. Eaton St; Calhoun County Commissioner Art Kale; Taurean Wilson, Recreation Director; Council Members Krause, Barnes, French, Barnes and Reid and Mayor Domingo.

X.	ADJOURNMENT

French moved, Krause supported, CARRIED, to Adjourn the Regular Session. (6-0, vv)

Mayor Domingo adjourned Regular Session at 8:10 p.m.

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Date	Jill Domingo

City Clerk