Council: Dec. 2 Agenda
C I T Y O F J AC K S O N
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
6:30 P.M.
1.
2.
Call to Order
Roll Call/Quorum: All council members present except
3.
Public Hearings: Truth-In-Taxation Hearing for Final 2014 Tax Levy Collectible in 2015
4.
Bid Lettings
5.
Open Forum: The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a maximum of three persons will
be allowed to address the Council on a subject which is not a part of the meeting agenda. Persons wishing
to speak must register in person with Dave Maschoff, Council Secretary, prior to the meeting. Unscheduled
guests are limited to two minutes each. The Council may not take action or reply at the time of the
statement but will give direction to staff at the end of the meeting regarding investigation of the concerns
expressed.
A. SCHEDULED GUESTS:
I. Community Options and Resources Administrator: Proclamation Request
II. Luke Ewald with Public Health: Revised Tobacco Free Parks Policy
B. UNSCHEDULED GUESTS:
6.
Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately by the Council under 8
below. These Consent Agenda items will also include motions approved by committees, commissions and
boards of the City Council.
7.
Council Discussion Items
A. Review and Approve Proclamation Celebrating 40 Years for Community Options and Resources
B. Review and Approve Revised Tobacco Free Parks Policy
C. Review and Discuss Follow-Up Regarding Christmas Decorations Inquiry
8.
Other:
9.
Adjournment:
Jackson is a welcoming community that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for all ages; that values its youth; that
celebrates cultural diversity; that experiences and nurtures a learning environment; and that capitalizes on the interstate to
expand its manufacturing, ag services and emerging technologies base and to attract people to its vibrant downtown and
unique attractions.
December 2, 2014
(Council Agenda)
Reports/Informational
1. List of 2015 City License Renewals
2. Utilities Commission minutes October 27, 2014
3. Monthly Power & Statistical Report
4. Memo Regarding the Hiring of Additional Firefighters
5. Memo Regarding Truth in Taxation Hearing for Final 2014 Tax Levy Collectible in 2015
6. Memo Regarding Renewal of Planned Service Agreement for Library
7. 2015 Leadership Conference Information for Experienced Officials
8. Revised Tobacco Free Parks Policy from Luke Ewald
9. Memo Regarding Follow-Up to Christmas Decoration Discussion
10. Proclamation for Community Options and Resources
6. Consent Agenda Items
A. Approval of Minutes November 18, 2014
B. Bills List December 2, 2014
C. Hiring of New Firefighters
FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve the hire of Michael Johnson, Cody Steen, and Tom
More as new firefighters at an hourly rate of $12.00, contingent upon the successful completion of a background
check for each individual.
D. Renewal of Planned Service Agreement for Library
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the renewal of a Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls
for the Jackson Library for one year (December 1, 2014-November 30, 2015).
E. City License Renewals for 2015
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve attached list of new and renewal municipal permits and licenses
for 2015, contingent upon receipt of all fees and required paperwork.