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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2014
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City Hall,
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2014.
Mayor Gawron opened the meeting with a prayer from Mr. George Monroe.
Dave Alexander from Mlive Media Group asked for a Moment of Silence in
honor of Paula Holmes-Greeley who passed away. After the Moment of Silence,
the Commission and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Gawron, Vice Mayor Lawrence Spataro,
Commissioners Eric Hood, Willie German, Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, Byron Turnquist,
and Ken Johnson, City Manager Franklin Peterson, City Attorney John Schrier,
and Deputy City Clerk Linda Potter.
2014-08 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the January 2nd Organizational
Meeting, January 13th Commission Worksession Meeting, and the January 14th
City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. MUFD Equipment Request (Hurst eDraulic SP 300 E Spreader). PUBLIC
SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Director of Public Safety requests that the
Commission authorize the amount of $11,200.00; for (1) Hurst eDraulic SP 300 E
Spreader Package (includes spreader, two batteries & charger). This purchase
request is to replace the aging/non-serviceable fire equipment which is mobile
and battery operated. Our current Hurst tool (spreader) is over sixteen years old;
it recently failed causing a minor injury to a fire fighter.
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This purchase bid out was to secure the best pricing; other vendors offering
comparable equipment quoted;
(1) Hurst Jaws of Life $ 11,800.00
(2) Apollo $ 11,200.00
(3) N/A $ N/A
The above tool (Apollo -- Hurst Spreader) purchase is desired by MUFD.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A - Budgeted.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Equipment was budgeted in the 2013/14 budget
cycle to support the equipment replacement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this equipment
purchase to enhance services.
D. Rezoning Request for the Property Located at 816 Marquette Avenue.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to rezone the City-owned
property at 816 Marquette Avenue from R-1, Single Family Residential to RM-1,
Low Density Multiple Family Residential. The rezoning would allow for a potential
project involving multiple family housing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request at their January 16th meeting.
E. Request for Final Planned Unit Development Approval for 1885 and
1201 3rd Street. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request for Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)
approval at 1185 and 1201 3rd Street. This PUD will be a part of the PUD across
the street at 1144 3rd Street. This project will include moving the auto sales and
repair shop currently at 1144 3rd Street across the street to 1185 and 1201 3rd
Street to make room for a potential new project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends final approval of the PUD
provided that the conditions listed in the resolution are met.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the PUD at their January 16th meeting.
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F. Mutual Aid Agreement – Muskegon Area Fire Services (Updated).
PUBLIC SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Director of Public Safety requests that the City
Commission review and consider approving the revised “Muskegon Area Fire
Services Mutual Aid Agreement”. The agreement was updated to provide a
spirit of cooperation and a workable collaborative to share fire services within
the County of Muskegon to better serve the citizens by offering fire staff &
equipment through a written agreement. Fire emergency situations at times
can quickly over burden, negatively impact or deplete a responding fire service.
The mutual aid agreement would ensure a response from neighboring
departments to assist a community in need.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this revised mutual
aid agreement.
Motion by Vice Mayor Spataro, second by Commissioner German to approve
the Consent Agenda as read minus Item C.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Spataro, German, Rinsema-
Sybenga, and Turnquist
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2014-09 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
C. Permanent Traffic Control Order – Install “30-Minute Parking” Signage
on First Street between Western Avenue and Morris Street. PUBLIC
WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to install “30-minute parking” signs on the
northeast and southwest sides of First Street between Western Avenue and
Morris Street.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Cost of signs and man-power to install, if approved.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize DPW staff to install “30-minute parking”
signs on the northeast and southwest sides of First Street between Western
Avenue and Morris Street.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson
to approve the installation of “30-Minute Parking” signs on First Street between
Western Avenue and Morris Street.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Spataro, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
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Johnson, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2014-10 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
Demolish 1780 Jarman Street. PUBLIC SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission concur with
the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structure located at 1780
Jarman Street is unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within 30 days. It is further requested that administration be directed
to obtain bids for the demolition of the structure and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract for demolition with the
lowest responsible bidder.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: General Funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals
decision to demolish.
Motion by Vice Mayor Spataro, second by Commissioner Hood to Table to the
March 11, 2014, Commission Meeting.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood,
Spataro, and German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:23 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC
City Clerk
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