City Commission Minutes 06-22-2004

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     CITY OF MUSKEGON
       CITY COMMISSION MEETING
                         JUNE 22, 2004
    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, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 22,
2004.
   Mayor Warmington opened the meeting with a prayer from Pastor Julie
Winklepleck from the Immanuel Lutheran Church after which the Commission
and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
   Present: Mayor Stephen Warmington, Vice Mayor Bill Larson, Commissioner
Kevin Davis and Lawrence Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney
John Schrier and City Clerk Gail Kundinger.
    Absent: Commissioner Stephen Gawron, Clara Shepherd, and Chris Carter
(all were excused).

2004-56 CONSENT AGENDA:
     A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the minutes of the Special Commission
Meeting that was held on Wednesday, June 2, 2004; the Commission
Worksession that was held on Monday, June 7, 2004; and the Regular
Commission Meeting that was held on Tuesday, June 8, 2004.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
     B. Fireworks Display – Nickelback Concert at the Muskegon Summer
        Celebration. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Stage & Effects Engineering is requesting approval of a
fireworks display permit for June 25th for the Nickelback Concert at the
Muskegon Summer Celebration. Fire Marshall Metcalf will inspect the fireworks.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval contingent on inspection of the fireworks.
      C. Annual Carriage License Renewal – Muskegon Carriage Co.            CITY
         CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the request to license two (2) carriages for
operation in the City of Muskegon for the 2004-2005 licensing year. Sgt. Shirey
has inspected the carriages and approves this request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
      D. Liquor License Request – GFB, LLC, 1920 Lakeshore. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:            The Liquor Control Commission seeks local
recommendation on a request from George F. Bailey to transfer ownership of
the 2003 Class C-SDM Licensed Business with Dance Permit from Jimmy R.
Benson; and to transfer location from 2805 Sixth Street, Muskegon Heights.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval contingent upon final inspection.
      E. Liquor License Request – Opportunity, LLC, 978 Pine Street. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:          The Liquor Control Commission seeks local
recommendation on a request from Opportunity, LLC to transfer interest in the
2003 Class C-SDM Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit by adding
Ann Marie Mahan-McAllister as a new member through transfer of 40% interest
from existing member, Malachi F. Williams.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
      F. Liquor License Request – RND Entertainment, Inc., 1635 Beidler. CITY
         CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:            The Liquor Control Commission seeks local
recommendation on a request from Diana and Robert Schweifler to transfer
ownership of the 2004 Class C Licensed Business with dance permit from Star 4,
Inc., DBA Westside Inn, and request a new entertainment permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
      G. Liquor License Request – Billing Corporation, 2390 W. Sherman. CITY
         CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:        The Liquor Control Commission seeks local
recommendation on a request from Billing Corporation to transfer ownership of
the 2003 SDD & SDM Licensed Business from Karamsar Corporation, DBA Super
Stop Food.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
      H. Liquor License Request – Lakeview Market, LLC, 1930 Lakeshore Drive.
         CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:           The Liquor Control Commission seeks local
recommendation on a request from Gary Samples and Laureen Felinski-Samples
to transfer ownership of the 2003 SDM Licensed Business with gas pumps from
Marilyn J. Felinski.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
      I. Resolution to Allow Staff Approval of $1 Lots. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
         DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: In order to sell more City-owned lots, thus relieving the
burden of maintaining the large number of tax-reverted property that the City
has in its inventory, the City Commission approved the Dollar Lot Marketing Plan
in late 2003. In the policy, final approval of sales is given to the City Commission.
Staff approval of these lots would expedite the sale of these lots, as well as save
time and manpower in the process. In unusual circumstances, approval would
still be sought from City Commission.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There would be a saving in staff time to process the sale of
$1 lots.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to allow
the Planning Department staff authority to finalize the $1 lots sale, except in
exceptional cases.
      J. Nine-Month Extension to Complete Construction of Home. PLANNING
         & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve a nine-month extension to allow Mr. Lartice
Jones extra time to complete construction of a single-family home at 1292
Ducey Avenue. The original agreement between the City and Mr. Jones
stipulated that construction of the home was to be completed within 18 months.
The City has customarily granted extensions to persons who have shown that
they are dedicated to completing construction and contributing to the
beautification of the City’s residential areas. Mr. Jones was recently laid off from
his job and needs time to find another one. Since his 18 months isn’t up until
September, he feels that an additional nine months will allow him enough time
to secure a job and move forward with constructing his home.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the time extension, as
well as authorization for both the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the resolution and
deed.
      K. Establishment of Historic District Commission (HDC) Study Committee.
         PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To appoint a study committee to determine whether
the buildings located at 1208 and 1204 Eighth Street should be designated as a
historic district. This committee will perform the necessary research on the
Boilerworks property, as well as the adjacent “yellow building” for the purpose of
making a recommendation to the Michigan Historical Commission and State
Historic Preservation Review Board (SHPO) regarding the establishment of an
historic district.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution establishing a study
committee for the Boilerworks property. Staff also recommends appointing
Lonna Anguilm as staff to the study committee.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:              Historic District Commission (HDC)
recommends the creation of the study committee, as well as the appointment
of the following persons to the study committee: Daniel Chambers, Annette
Medema, and Jon Colburn.
      L. Sale of Non-Buildable Lot at 1660 Seventh Street.           PLANNING &
         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of a vacant non-buildable (Parcel
#24-205-440-0004-00) at 1660 Seventh Street to Theresa Strother, 1640 Seventh
Street, Muskegon, MI. Approval of this sale will allow the owner to have a home
located on a buildable lot and also to expand her current yard. This parcel is a
portion of a larger lot composed of 3 combined lots and will be offered to Ms.
Strother for $1 under the Dollar Lot Marketing Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot will allow the property to be placed back
on the City’s tax rolls, thus relieving the City of continued maintenance costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign the resolution and deed.
      M. Sale of Non-Buildable Lot at 1858 S. Getty Street.          PLANNING &
         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of a vacant non-buildable lot
(Parcel #24-215-001-0009-00) at 1858 S. Getty Street to Rebecca Stout, owner of
1852 S. Getty Street and Lucille Homan, 1862 S. Getty Street, Muskegon, MI
49442. Approval of this sale will allow both property owners to own houses
located on a buildable lot, as well as allowing both to expand their current
yards. As is required by City policy, the subject parcel is being offered for $1 to
each property owner, and will be split between Ms. Stout and Ms. Homan under
the Dollar Lot Policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot will allow the property to be placed back
on the City’s tax rolls thus relieving the City of continued maintenance costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign the resolution and deed.
      N. Sale of Buildable Vacant Lot at 812 Murphy Street.           PLANNING &
         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of a vacant buildable lot at 812
Murphy Street (Parcel #24-205-200-0006-00) to Neighborhood Investment
Corporation (NIC) of 1115 Third Street, Muskegon, MI. The lot is 140 x 66ft. and is
being offered to NIC for $3,000. The lot will be combined with other private and
City properties as part of the Farmer’s Market Area Housing Development. The
True Cash Value (TCV) for the property listed in the Assessor’s office is $4,000, so
our price is set at $3,000 which is 75% of that amount.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot, as well as two others, for construction of
several new homes will generate additional tax revenue for the City and will
place the property back on the City’s tax rolls thus relieving the City of
continued maintenance costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign said resolution and deed.
      O. Sale of Buildable Vacant Lot at 243 E. Walton Avenue. PLANNING &
          ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of a vacant buildable lot a 243 E.
Walton Avenue (Parcel #24-205-200-0001-00) to Neighborhood Investment
Corporation (NIC), of 1115 Third Street, Muskegon, MI. The lot is 297 x 141 ft. and
is being offered to NIC for $6,000. The lot will be combined with other private
and City properties as part of the Farmer’s Market Area Housing Development.
The True Cash Value (TCV) for the property listed in the Assessor’s office is $8,000,
so our price is set at $6,000 which is 75% of that amount.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot, as well as two others, for construction of
several new homes will generate additional tax revenue for the City and will
place the property back on the City’s tax rolls thus relieving the City of
continued maintenance costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign said resolution and deed.
      P. Purchase of 867 Williams. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the purchase of the property located at 867
Williams (City of Muskegon Revised Plat of 1903 Lot 15 Block 46) for the estate of
Cornor White for the price of $6,850. If the purchase is approved, the CNS Office
will solicit bids to totally rehabilitate the structure at 867 Williams and then market
the home to a qualified low/moderate-income family which will continue the
City aggressive neighborhood revitalization efforts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for the purchase and rehabilitation will be
deducted from the City’s 2002 HOME funding.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the sale.
      Q. Approval of Contract for Next Phase of Operation: At Long Last – AKA
         “Iona Home Sweet Home” 284 Iona. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD
         SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the contract with Top Notch Design 4740
Jensen, Fruitport for the amount of $108,000 dollars for the construction of the
new home at 284 Iona. The other contractors who submitted bids for this project
were:
Bantam Group                     962 Stonewood, Spring Lake                 $115,691
Wasco Construction               210 E. Broadway, Muskegon                  $113,350
Success Enterprise               5263 Apple Ave., Muskegon                  $116,000
The Iona project is the next phase of infill construction on the “old Turnkey Three”
sites that were finally demolished by the City last summer.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Funding will come from 2002 HOME funding.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the contract with Top Notch Design for
the next At Long Last Project AKA Iona Home Sweet Home for $108,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The LRC approved this project.
      T. Upgrade of Garage Ventilation System. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: We propose to upgrade the existing vehicle garage
ventilation system from continuous to on-demand operation. The newly installed
heaters do not require ventilation so the only need is to vent vehicle exhaust
fumes. Fume sensors would turn on ventilation as needed. The energy savings
payback is estimated to be a little over 1 year. The low bid of three taken is
$28,157 from East Muskegon Roofing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: This expense would be covered by the Public Service
Building capital budget.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None needed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Install the on-demand ventilation upgrade.
      U. Set Public Hearing for Amendments to Brownfield Plan – Terrace Lots
         Office Building, Northern Machine Tool, Art Works Apartments (Former
         Boiler Works Building). PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the resolution setting a public hearing for
amendments to the Brownfield Plan, and notify taxing jurisdictions of the
Brownfield Plan Amendments, including the opportunity to express their views
and recommendations regarding the proposed amendments at the public
hearing. The amendments are for the inclusion of property owned by MSB II, LLC
for the Terrace Lots Office Building (former Westwood Building); Steve Olsen, for
Northern Machine Tool; and Boilerworks LLC for the Art Works Apartments
(former Boiler Works Building), in the Brownfield Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact in including the projects
in the Brownfield Plan, although the completion of the former Westwood
building, which will be used for commercial space, the addition of the building
to Northern Machine Tool for increased manufacturing and the redevelopment
of the Boiler Works Building into Artists Lofts and Galleries, will eventually add to
the tax base in Muskegon.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: NONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the resolution.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
approved the Brownfield Plan Amendment for Northern Machine Tool, Terrace
Lots Office Building and Art Works Apartments and recommend that the City
Commission set a public hearing on the Plan Amendments for July 13, 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Davis to approve
the Consent Agenda with the exception of items R, S, and V.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Spataro, Warmington, Davis
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-57 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
      R. Approval of Quit Claim for the Purchase of City-Owned House at 361
         Oak. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of the City-owned property at 361
Oak to Ms. Lisa Fox of 2147 7th St, a first-time homebuyer for the price of $111,000
with a subsidy of $26,000. The site at 361 Oak is the former site of an old Turnkey
3 home that was demolished last year during the Operation At Long Last AKA
Shangaliwa Celebration.
The demolition of the former structure, the construction and sale of the new
home is one more example of the City’s aggressive efforts to revitalize our
neighborhoods by eliminating blight and promoting homeownership.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will receive approximately $80,000 that will be
deposited in the HOME account.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the sale and direct the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the Quit Claim.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Davis to approve
the sale of City-owned property at 361 Oak to Ms. Lisa Fox.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Spataro, Warmington, Davis
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      S. Approval of Quit Claim for the Purchase of City-Owned House at 351
         Erickson. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:          To approve the sale of 351 Erickson a totally
rehabilitated home under the Jackson Hill Urban Renewal project #2 (We Got It
Right This Time) for the amount of $82,500 to Mr. Alvin Singleton of 1186 Jefferson
a first-time homebuyer. The home was appraised at $96,000 with a subsidy of
$13,500. The Erickson project is another fine example of the City of Muskegon
continuous efforts to upgrade its existing housing stock and to revitalize its
neighborhoods.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will receive approximately $78,000 in program
income that will be deposited in the HOME account.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and direct the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the Quit Claim.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Project was approved by the LRC.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Davis to approve
the sale of 351 Erickson to Mr. Alvin Singleton.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Davis, Larson
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      V. Agreement for Engineering Services. ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Douglas
V. Ericksen to provide assistant to the Engineering Department in the capacity of
a Civil Engineer. As you may recall, Mr. Ericksen worked for the City for over 30
years until retiring in 2002 as a Civil Engineer. This short-term contract, if
approved, is necessary to overcome the shortage in experienced staff needed
to provide construction engineering for the most part.
Furthermore, it is respectfully requested that staff be authorized to extend
and/or terminate said agreement to best serve the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $8,000 based on an estimated 400-hours of
work.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Mr.
Ericksen.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Davis to enter into an
agreement for engineering services with Douglas V. Ericksen.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Davis, Larson
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-58 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
      A. Rezoning Request for Property Located at 955 W. Laketon. PLANNING &
         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to rezone property located at 955 W. Laketon,
from B-4, General Business to RT, Two Family Residential.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request due to lack
of compliance with the future land use map and Master Land Use Plan.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to deny the
request at their 3/11 meeting and recommended that the City Commission ask
the ZBA to reconsider the hardship application for this property. The denial
request was approved with Commissioners S. Warmington, B. Smith, and T.
Michalske voting nay. T. Johnson was absent.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Mayor Warmington to approve the
request to rezone the property located at 955 W. Laketon.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Davis, Larson, Spataro
           Nays: None
MOTION PASSES (REQUIRES A SECOND READING)
2004-59 NEW BUSINESS:
     A. Rezoning Request for Property Located at 407 Marquette Avenue (SE
        Corner of Marquette Ave. and Wood St.). PLANNING & ECONOMIC
        DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to rezone property located at 407 Marquette
Ave., at the SE corner of Marquette Ave. and Wood St., from R-1, Single-Family
Residential to B-1, Limited Business.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request due to lack
of compliance with the future land use map and Master Land Use Plan.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to deny the
request at their 6/10 meeting. Commissioners S. Warmington and B. Smith voted
against denial. Commissioner B. Mazade was absent.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Spataro to table this
item until staff can work out details.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Davis, Larson, Spataro, Warmington
           Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      B. Consumer’s Energy Fencing. LEISURE SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To award a contract to Outback Fencing to install a
fence between the bike trail and Consumers Energy along the Causeway.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Cost of $24,960 to be split 50/50 with Consumers.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None, money to come from trail fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Larson to award the
contract to Outback Fencing to install the fence.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Spataro, Warmington, Davis
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      C. Intergovernmental Agreement; Muskegon Township; Harvey and
         Stebbins Rd; Watermain, Sewer and Streets. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request approval of an intergovernmental agreement
with Muskegon Township for the construction of watermain, streets and sanitary
sewer within Harvey Street (City of Muskegon) and Stebbins Road (Muskegon
Township). These utilities will accommodate the construction of the new High
Tech Center and Muskegon Township Water District improvements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: To be financed from contributions from Muskegon Township
and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Larson to approve the
agreement subject to approval by the Township.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Spataro, Warmington, Davis
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      D. Consideration of Bids – Harvey St.-Stebbins, Marquette to Quarterline
         ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Award to Jackson Merkey of Muskegon the contract (H-
1573) to construct-reconstruct Harvey & Stebbins from Marquette to Quarterline
along with a new water main and sanitary sewer for the TWP. Jackson Merkey
Contractor was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid price of $752,790.90.
Furthermore, it is respectfully requested that the award, if granted, be
contingent upon the execution of agreements between the City-TWP & City-
MAISD. Those agreements are necessary to defray the project cost, which are
expected no later than the end of June.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Limited to the design cost.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the contract to Jackson Merkey Contractor.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Spataro to award the
contract to Jackson Merkey contingent upon approval by MAISD and the
Township.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Davis, Larson
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      E. Intergovernmental Agreement; Muskegon Intermediate School District;
         Harvey and Stebbins Rd; Watermain and Streets. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request approval of an intergovernmental agreement
with MAISD for the construction of watermain and streets within Harvey Street
(City of Muskegon) and Stebbins Road (Muskegon Township). These utilities will
accommodate the construction of the new High Tech Center and Muskegon
Township Water Districts improvements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: To be financed from contributions from Muskegon Township
and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, second by Vice Mayor Larson to approve the
agreement contingent upon approval of attorneys.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Davis, Larson
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      F. Request to Establish a Pay Range-Police Records Supervisor. PUBLIC
         SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Police Department staff request that the Commission
consider our request for an increase in the pay grade for the Police Records
Supervisor position. As a result of organizational changes within the department,
the position of Administrative Aide was eliminated and has been replaced with
that of Police Records Supervisor. The new job description has been approved
by the Civil Service Commission. The requested pay-grade change is as follows:
Administrative Aide:                             $27,538 - $36,720
Police Records Supervisor:                      $33,698 - $44,933
FINANCIAL IMPACT: As a result of salary savings from open positions, funds are
available for this pay grade change.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of this request.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Larson to approve the
request to establish a pay range for the Police Records Supervisor.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Davis, Larson, Spataro
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.


                                       Respectfully submitted,




                                       Gail A. Kundinger, MMC
                                       City Clerk

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