April 17, 2023 City Commission Action Summary

Consent Agenda

The City Commission approved items 1-13:

1. Approval of a contract with the Peerless-Midwest Company to perform well rehabilitation and associated maintenance in 2023 in the amount of $128,350.
2. Approval of a one-year contract with EJ Prescott for the purchase of miscellaneous water inventory in the total amount of $187,065.85.
3. Approval of a one-year contract with Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase of miscellaneous water inventory in the total amount of $762,522.78.
4. Approval of a contract with Peters Construction Company for curb & road repairs on Thompson Street in the amount of $194,414.09.
5. Approval of a three-month extension of the contract with Alexander Chemical Corporation for the purchase of 12.5% liquid sodium hypochlorite in the amount of $289,948.75.
6. Approval of an extension of the contract with Consumers Concrete for ready mixed concrete in the amount of $508,650.
7. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving Contract 23-5087 with the Michigan Department of Transportation hot mix asphalt cold milling, resurfacing, and pedestrian improvements on Howard Street for the local share amount of $100,500.
8. Approval of budget amendments and acceptance of informational reporting on capital project carryforwards and grant acceptances.
9. Approval of an ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds grant in the amount of $122,756 to the Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo for implementation of the Bridging Opportunities program in 2023 and 2024.
10. Approval of a request from the Kalamazoo Country Club for a permit to publicly display fireworks at 1609 Whites Road on Sunday, July 2nd.
11. Approval of a request from the Kalamazoo Growlers to publicly display fireworks at Homer Stryker Field on May 20, June 2, June 9, June 23, July 1, July 4, July 28, August 4, and August 11, 2023.
12. Approval of the Mayor's appointments and reappointment to the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority Boards:
    • the reappointment of Jeff Breneman for a term expiring on March 31, 2026.
    • the appointment of Curt Aardema for a term expiring on March 31, 2027.
    • the appointment of Clarence Lloyd for a term expiring on March 31, 2027.
13. Approval of the following appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions:
    • the appointment of Isabella Ballez to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term expiring on January 1, 2026
    • the reappointment of Don Cooney to the Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee for a term expiring on March 31, 2025
    • the reappointment of Ben Damerow to the Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee for a term expiring on March 31, 2026
    • the reappointment of Patrese Griffin to the Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee for a term expiring on March 31, 2026
    • the reappointment of Brenda Hughes to the Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee for a term expiring on March 31, 2025
    • the reappointment of Carol McGlinn to the Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee for a term expiring on March 31, 2026
    • the reappointment of Dr. John Oliver to the Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee for a term expiring on March 31, 2025

Regular Agenda

The City Commission approved item 1:

1. Adoption of a RESOLUTION adopting a Project Plan for Water System Improvements and designating James J. Baker, P.E., as the Authorized Project Representative. (Action: Motion to adopt the resolution)

New Business

The City Commission approved item 1:

1. Approval of an employment agreement with Aaron Leal for the position of City Attorney (Action: Motion to approve)