I. The regular meeting was opened with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. ROLL CALL – PRESENT: Mayor DuMars, Commissioners Carrico, Gallatin, Faulhaber, Jacobson, and Berryman Adams.
ABSENT: Commissioner Warren
III. The minutes of the January 3, 2012 regular meeting of the Adrian City Commission were adopted.
IV. PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNTS – Approved
V. PUBLIC COMMENT – no public comments
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
A. RESOLUTIONS
1. R12-003. Engineering. Resolution to set a public hearing to hear comments on the abandonment of the alley access between E Maple Ave. and E Front St. between 300 N Main St and 123 E Front St./124 E Maple Ave. Adopted
2. R12-004. Engineering. Resolution to set a public hearing to hear comments on the abandonment of the alley access abutting properties on Terrace Ave., University Ave., and W Maumee St. Adopted
3. R12-005. City Commission. Resolution to give the City Administrator the authority to enter into agreements with licensed real estate agents for specific parcels of real estate and to agree to pay a commission if the Commission decides to accept an offer and the transaction proceeds to closing. Adopted
4. R12-006. Downtown Development Authority. Resolution to accept the bid for repairs to 101-109 E. Maumee Street. Adopted
5. R12-007. Parks & Recreation. Resolution to accept a bid for the contract for tree care services. Adopted
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Adrian D.A.R.T. Passenger Ridership Report
2. Fire Department Report
3. Departmental Report
4. Cemetery Comparison Reports
5. Senior Center Activity Report
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Allen Kern – 1249 Vine Street – asked whether or not the building inspector inspects downtown buildings on a regular basis so that they do not get into such bad shape. Administrator Nelson stated that the City is looking into a vacant building ordinance to address the situation.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
1. Commissioner Carrico apologized for his comments at the January 3rd Commission meeting; he did not mean to insinuate that staff was neglectful in how the Joy Rd flooding issue was handled.
The next regular meeting of the Adrian city Commission will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Chambers Building, 159 E. Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221
Greg DuMars Pat Baker
Mayor City Clerk