HomeMy WebLinkAboutPUBLIC HEARING 2009-05-13 IFEC MCLAREN 37159
PUBLIC HEARING RE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
CLAUDIA M SUMMERS, FACILITY MANAGER, MCLAREN PERFORMANCE
TECHNOLOGIES FOR AN I F E C. (IDD #106)
On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the above hearing was held at the
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
Council President Toy at 7 00 p m Present: Brian Meakin, Tom Robinson,
James McCann, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Joe Laura, and Laura Toy
Absent: None
Council President Toy stated that this was a public hearing on the
question whether to approve the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate, submitted by Claudia M Summers, Facility Manager, McLaren
Performance Technologies, for the acquisition of new equipment and machinery
for their facility at 32233 W Eight Mile Road, located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 106
There were three (3) individuals present in the audience regarding this
matter
Questions and comments from interested persons were given due
consideration by the Council, a transcript of which is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7 04 p m , on Wednesday,
May 13, 2009
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37160
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13, 2009
On May 13, 2009, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8.00 p m Councilmember Meakin led the meeting with the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Meakin, Thomas
Robinson, James McCann, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Joe Laura, and
Laura Toy Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Don Knapp, City
Attorney; Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, Kevin Roney, Assistant City Engineer; Karen
Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Pastor, it was
#190-09 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1631st Regular
Meeting of the Council held April 29, 2009 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor,
and Laura
NAYS None
PRESENT Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#191-09 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 244th Special
Meeting of the Council held May 6, 2009 are hereby approved as
submitted
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Vice-President Godfroid-Marecki wished Councilmember McCann a
Happy "Belated" Birthday and indicated McCann celebrated his birthday last
Saturday, MayStn
Councilmember Robinson congratulated his sister, Janet Roberts, for
recently graduating from the University of Michigan and obtaining her second
Masters degree
President Toy announced the Livonia Memorial Day Celebration will be
hosted Saturday, May 23, 2009, starting at 9.00 a m at the corner of Five Mile and
Farmington Roads at Veterans Memorial Park. President Toy indicated the
celebration will include music performed by the Clarenceville High School Marching
Band and encouraged all residents to join in the festive event event.
President Toy wished Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, a
sincere "get well" wish, as she recovers from recent surgery on her foot.
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the
meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 14,
2009, re forwarding Quarterly Investment Report— First Quarter, 2009 for the City of
Livonia as of February 28, 2009, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20,
2009, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending March 31, 2009, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#192-09 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Patrick Szuba, 14102 Blackburn, dated February 25, 2009, requesting
permission to close Blackburn between Scone & Perth on Saturday,
June 13, 2009, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, June 14, 2009, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
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#193-09 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Richard Groen, 32953 Grennada, dated April 3, 2009, requesting
permission to close Grennada between Loveland and Westmore on
Saturday, July 4, 2009, from 3.00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department.
#194-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dana
M Dziekan, Production Coordinator, NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day, LLC,
dated February 27, 2009, which requests permission to waive Sections
8 32 070 (Noise Control) and 12.20 080 (Public Lands) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, in connection with the Breast
Cancer 3-Day Event/Walk, which will take place in Livonia from August
14 through August 16, 2009, to allow the playing of music and
announcements via loudspeakers, as well as the erection and use of
tents on public land (Rotary Park), the Council does hereby grant and
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, subject
to providing the City with evidence of liability insurance coverage and
execution of an appropriate hold harmless agreement.
#195-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated April 22, 2009, to which is attached an audit
fee proposal from Plante & Moran, PLLC, dated February 20, 2009, the
Council does hereby accept the proposal of Plante & Moran, PLLC,
27400 Northwestern Highway, P 0 Box 307, Southfield, Michigan
48037-0307, for performing the annual independent audit of the
accounts of the City of Livonia for the years ending November 30,
2009, November 30, 2010, November 30, 2011, and November 30,
2012, as required by the City Charter and in accordance with the
guidelines set forth in the State Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act
1968 PA 2 for a total fee not to exceed $74,810 00 for each of the first
two years, and a three percent (3%) increase or the percentage
allowed for property taxes under Proposal A (whichever is less) for the
two years thereafter; FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve
additional payments to Plante & Moran, PLLC for recurring audit
procedures as mandated by law for GASB 34 in the amount of
$5,000 00, SAS 99 in the amount of $5,500 00, and SAS 104 — 111,
114 in the amount of $4,900 00 for each of the years 2009-2012, to be
expended from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-232-808-
000 (Audit and Accounting Services Expense) for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 2 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#196-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 16, 2009, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 15,
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2009, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Select Hotels Group, L L.0 (a Delaware
Limited Liability Company) to add Bre/Amerisuites Properties, L.L C (a
Delaware Limited Liability Company) as co-licensee in proposed B-
Hotel licensed business with Official Permit (Food), for the business to
be located at 19300 Haggerty, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne
County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#197-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 13, 2009, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of Toni Mette to the Livonia Plymouth
Road Development Authority as a representative of the
Business/Property Owner in the District for a four-year term expiring
May 16, 2013, pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and
approve such reappointment.
#198-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 13, 2009, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of Greg Meyer to the Livonia Plymouth
Road Development Authority as a representative of the
Business/Property Owner in the District for a four-year term expiring
May 16, 2013, pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and
approve such reappointment.
#199-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 27, 2009, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Carol Smiley, 19862 Stamford,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of
three years, which will expire on June 9, 2012.
#200-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 27, 2009, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Ashley Vartoogian, 37434 N
Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9,
2012
#201-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 27, 2009, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Ian Wilshaw, P 0 Box 530397,
Livonia, Michigan 48153, to the City Planning Commission for a term of
three years, which will expire on June 9, 2012.
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#202-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 27, 2009, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of Kenneth Hale, 31950 Cambridge,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of Directors of the Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia for a six-year term
expiring June 7, 2015, the Council does hereby confirm and approve
such reappointment.
#203-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 27, 2009, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of Charlotte Mahoney, 18633 Williams
Ct., Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Board of Directors of the Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia for a six-year term
expiring June 7, 2015, the Council does hereby confirm and approve
such reappointment.
#204-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer — Operations and the Director of
Public Works, dated April 22, 2009, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Southeastern Equipment Co ,
48545 Grand River Ave , Novi, Michigan 48374, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with one (1)
Wheel Loader for a net price of $84,810 00, based on a total price of
$110,810 00 less trade-in of $26,000 00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, FURTHER, the
amount of $84,810 00 is hereby authorized to be expended from funds
already budgeted in Account No 401-000-987-000 (Roads
Maintenance Section) for this purpose, and the bid of JDE Equipment
Co is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid report
and recommendation
#205-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 9, 2009, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board resolution WS
3916 04/09, adopted on April 6, 2009, wherein it is recommended that
Council approve a payment of $27,200 00 to The Dailey Company, the
Council does hereby approve the cost sharing proposal for a new 8-
inch water main loop along Brookfield Avenue (South of Five Mile
Road) in conjunction with the construction of the 16th District Court
Building to provide additional fire protection and reliability to the
residents in the area, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $27,200 00 for payment to
The Dailey Company, 179 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, Michigan
48359, from funds already budgeted in the Unexpended Fund Balance
of the Water and Sewer Fund for work performed in connection with
this water main extension
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#206-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Public Works, dated April 20, 2009, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the
request of Florence Cement, 12798 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township,
Michigan 48315, for the placement of a temporary portable concrete
batch plant on City property located on Glendale Street for the purpose
of producing concrete for the 2008 Road Repair Program — Concrete,
Contract No 08-C Reconstruction, from May through September,
2009, and which has been approved by the City, in connection with the
reconstruction of 1-275 from Five Mile Road to Six Mile Road and the
Eight Mile Road/l-275 interchange subject to the following conditions
1 Florence Cement shall provide a Certificate of Insurance on all
contractor operations.
2 Florence Cement shall hold harmless the City and its agents, for
wrongdoing occurring on the site that is the direct result of the
contractor's occupancy
3 Florence Cement shall grade and restore the site to original
condition, or better, directly upon completion of activities
4 Florence Cement shall secure the site as directed by the DPW
5 Florence Cement shall keep the premises dust free in
accordance with the permit issued by the Wayne County Health
Department Air Pollution Control Division
6 Florence Cement shall abide by all existing laws and
regulations, both local and State, pertaining to erosion, siltation
and pollution of watercourses
7 Florence Cement shall obtain all necessary permits from the
City of Livonia and abide by all local ordinances
8 Florence Cement shall pay to the City of Livonia the sum of
$2,700 00 per month, beginning when the portable batch plant
arrives on site and ending when it is removed
#207-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 21, 2009, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Padula Cement
Co , Inc., 29224 Rayburn, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for completing all
work required in connection with the 2009 Sidewalk and Pavement
imp Replacement Program - Water Main Breaks (Contract 09-F) for the
estimated total cost of $77,544 55, based upon the Engineering
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Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest qualified bid received for this item, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in
the amount of $77,544 55 from Water and Sewer Construction in
Progress Account No 592-158-000 for this purpose, and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the
bid of Jenkins Construction, Inc. is hereby rejected for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication
#208-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated March 31, 2009, approved for
submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
548-01, advising Council of certain road right-of-way parcels to be
conveyed to the County of Wayne in connection with the jurisdiction of
the property, said parcels being further described as follows
The East 27 00 feet of Lots 199, 120, 121 and 122, inclusive, of
SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT NO 2, T1S, R9E, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 66 of
Plats, page 1 of Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
conveying the above described property to the County of Wayne in a
form to be approved by the Department of Law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor,
Laura, and Toy
NAYS None
A communication containing the Enrolled Senate Bill No 364, which
amends 2005 PA 280, received on April 21, 2009, in the Office of the City Clerk, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 549-08)
A communication entitled "Northeast Livonia Improvement Corridor",
received on April 21, 2009, in the Office of the City Clerk, containing the map
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depicting properties to be included in the proposed Northeast Livonia
Redevelopment Authority/Corridor, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 549-08)
McCann provided a verbal update concerning the subject of creating a
Northeast Livonia Redevelopment Authority/Corridor and indicated the matter will
remain in the Legislative Affairs Committee (CR 549-08)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 17, 2009,
re Administrative Response to CR 426-08 - regulation of electronic signs - was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 333-07)
A communication containing the requested "before" and "after" photos
of the gas stations located at 15 Mile and Crooks Roads and Pelham and Van Born
Roads, received in the Office of the City Clerk on April 21, 2009, re. subject of
regulation of electronic signs, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 333-07)
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#209-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Affairs Committee, dated April 21,
2009, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 333-07, in connection
with the subject of the regulation of electronic signs, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments
pertaining to the regulation of electronic signs to the City Planning
Commission for the holding of a public hearing in accordance with
provisions of law and City Ordinance
A handout entitled "Livonia Student Involvement Program", submitted
by Travis Gonyou on April 22, 2009, at the Public Safety, Education and Recreation
Committee Meeting, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 771-01)
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Robinson provided a verbal update concerning the subject of
increasing student participation in local government and indicated the matter will
remain in the Public Safety, Education and Recreation Committee at this time (CR
771-01)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#210-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Safety, Education and Recreation
Committee, dated April 22, 2009, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 350-03, regarding the subject of scheduling a meeting with
LPS School Board Trustees to discuss land use and the rezoning
process, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to this matter
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#211-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Safety, Education and Recreation
160 Committee, dated April 22, 2009, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 648-00, regarding the subject of the implementation of the
replacement of the Police Department's computer system
infrastructure to a Mobile and Stationary Information System, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to
this matter
Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 240 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER
21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER
33 (GARAGE, YARD, BASEMENT AND RUMMAGE SALES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor,
Larua, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#212-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated August 4, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 07-63-2008, adopted on July 22, 2008, with
regard to a Sign Permit Application, Petition 2008-05-SN-04, submitted
by Tino Del Signore, requesting approval for a ground sign for the
Laurel Manor Banquet Center on property located on the north side of
Schoolcraft Road, between Hix Road and Eckles Road (39000
Schoolcraft Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions (as modified).
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Tino Del Signore, as
received by the Planning Commission on May 23, 2008, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
3 That any additional signage shall come back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval,
4 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess signage
z and the electric reader board portion of the sign and any
dime conditions related thereto,
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5 That the electronic sign message shall not contain any scrolling
or moving messages or graphics, shall not flash or blink, shall
not contain animated graphics, shall not contain messages or
graphics from off premise advertisers or messages for anything
but petitioner's on-site business, and the sign message shall not
change more than one (1) time every five (5) seconds,
6 That the sign may consist of a multi-colored letter display and
be illuminated twenty-four (24) hours a day;
7 That the petitioner shall enter into a written agreement with the
City which sets forth the understanding that the sign shall not
contain messages or graphics from off premise advertisers or
messages for anything but petitioner's on-site business,
8 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
sign permits are applied for; and
9 That in the event petitioner or his successors or assigns violates
conditions Nos 5 and 7 above, this approval shall immediately
terminate and the appropriate Building Department official shall
order the sign removed
John DelSignore, 14680 Fairlane, Livonia, was present at the meeting to any
questions of Council (Petition 2008-05-SN-04)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Pastor, it was.
#213-09 WHEREAS, the U S Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) requires the submission of certain documentation
provided under the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing
Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, Michigan City Council has participated
in the formation of a consortium with Lincoln Park, Taylor, and the
County of Wayne for purposes of participating in the federal HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in order to increase
affordable housing opportunities for the citizens of the City of Livonia
and surrounding consortium area, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia wishes to extend the initial three year
agreement set to expire June 30, 2010 and continue to participate for a
new three year period commencing July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the statutes, regulations and requirements of HUD provide
for the passage of a resolution authorizing the chief executive officer of
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the City to execute an Interlocal Agreement to create a HOME
Consortium, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Livonia City Council to
execute said Interlocal Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Livonia that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the
Interlocal Agreement in the form attached, subject to approval of the
Housing Director and City Attorney
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, and Toy
NAYS Robinson and Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#214-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 8, 2009,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3915
04/09, wherein it is recommended that the Council authorize changes
in existing water and sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge
rates and industrial waste control charges, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was.
#215-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Department of Law, dated March 31, 2009,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and having been apprised of
Wayne County's TURBO (Transforming Underdeveloped Residential
and Business Opportunities) Development Program, and desiring to
ensure that its use brings maximum benefit to the local economy at the
minimum cost to the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby formally
request that no TURBO-related exemption from all or any portion of
applicable City of Livonia taxes be granted unless the City Council of
the City of Livonia has duly adopted a resolution explicitly approving
the exemption and stating the taxes exempted and the property to
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which the approved exemption applies and the Mayor has also
approved the exemption, FURTHER, be it resolved that copies of this
resolution be sent to Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and
Wayne County Economic Development Department Director, Turkia
Mullins
Meakin stepped down from the podium at 8 52 p m to avoid a
perceived conflict of interest.
A communication from the Department of Parks & Recreation, dated
May 11, 2009, in support of amendments recommended by the Department of Law
re existing agreements with concessionaires providing service of alcohol on City-
owned golf courses, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 400-97, CR 292-06, and CR 324-08)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by McCann, it was
#216-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated April 29, 2009, and a
communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated May 11, 2009, which transmits a copy of its resolution 3066-09
adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its Regular
meeting of May 4, 2009, regarding certain amendments recommended
by the Department of Law with respect to the Idyl Wyld Golf Course
Lease Agreement between the City of Livonia and Tominna, LLC d/b/a
One Under Bar & Grill and TJW, Inc. and the Whispering Willows Golf
Course Concession Agreement between the City of Livonia and
Moutafis, Inc., to allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic
beverages on the golf courses, the Council does hereby approve these
amendments with the understanding that these agreements are
subject to revocation at any time by the City Council in the event that
problems arise out of alcoholic consumption on the golf course, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to execute the First Addendum to the Idyl Wyld Golf
Course Lease Agreement and Amendment No 3 to the Whispering
Willows Golf Course Concession Agreement and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Laura,
and Toy
NAYS None
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The President declared the resolution adopted
Meakin returned to the podium at 8 56 p m
During Audience Communication, John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell,
indicated the recent "Passport to Safety" event was a great success and thanked all
City departments involved in running the event. Mr Grzebik also thanked City Clerk
Linda Grimsby for running the recent, successful School Board Election and thanked
Lynda Scheel, Livonia Public School Board Trustee, for attending City Council
meetings
President Toy indicated former City Clerk, Joan McCotter, is
recuperating at home from recent heart surgery and indicated Ms McCotter seemed
to be in good spirits President Toy wished Ms McCotter a speedy recovery
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,632nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 58 p m
Linda Grimsby, City Clef