HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2011-02-09 37791
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2011
On February 9, 2011, 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 800 p m Councilmember Toy led the meeting with an
invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Laura Toy, Maureen Miller
Brosnan, Conrad Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Joe Laura, and James
McCann Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk; and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#26-11 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,6731d Regular
Meeting of the Council held January 26, 2011, are hereby approved as
submitted
Mayor Kirksey addressed Council to make two brief announcements
regarding the demolition of the former Chi Chi restaurant building and snow removal
following the recent snow storm Mayor Kirksey explained the former Chi Chi
building had been reviewed by several potential purchasers, however, due to varied
reasons the building had never been sold and as a result was scheduled for
demolition on Thursday, February 10th, at the property owner's expense In addition,
Mayor Kirksey explained the snow storm that occurred this past weekend exceeded
the forecasted amount and the Administration decided to begin plowing on Monday
morning and most of the City streets were cleared by the end of Tuesday Mayor
Kirksey indicated the Administration was trying to be good stewards of taxpayers'
money and limit the overall expenses incurred to plow City streets
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2011 37792
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated February 3,
2011, re number of locations covered by the 2010 Sidewalk Repair Program, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Schwartz, it was
#27-11 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Joe
Galante, dated January 20, 2011, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement in front of 19515 Merriman Court, and having further
considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated
January 21, 2011, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk
on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the
neighboring properties at this time due to the lack of other public
sidewalks existing within the neighboring area, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in
the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some
future date
#28-11 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5,
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the
appointment of the Mayor, dated January 17, 2011, the Council does
hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of Mr Conrad
Gniewek, 14571 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of
Review for a term of three years commencing February 17, 2011, and
expiring on February 16, 2014
#29-11 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 19, 2010, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 11,
2011, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from J & M Beverages, Inc for transfer of
ownership of an escrowed 2008 SDD license from Perry Drug Stores,
Inc , transfer location from 27474 Grand River, Livonia, MI 48152,
Wayne County; to be held in conjunction with proposed new SDM
license, for a business located at 34730 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan
48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
#30-11 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 20, 2010, and a
report and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated January
17, 2011, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Sterling Mortgage & Investment
Co to transfer all rights to renewal of a 2010 Class C licensed
Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2011 37793
business from Bashara's Wonderland Lanes, Inc , with license to be
held in escrow, for a business located at 28455 Plymouth, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
#31-11 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated January 21, 2011, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached various lists of sidewalks requiring installation or
replacement within miscellaneous locations throughout the City of
Livonia, which includes a target area in Section 34, said list being
included herein by reference, in connection with the 2011 Sidewalk
Repair Program and for reasons stated, the Council does hereby
require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to in said
list to install or to remove and replace sidewalk at such premises, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry
out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Section
12 04 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots
and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work no
later than June 1, 2011, after which date the Engineering Division shall
arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction of the said
sidewalks, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
construction and/or reconstruction of various sections of sidewalks and
crosswalks at several locations within the City inasmuch as the same
are the City's responsibility
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and
McCann
NAYS None
Toy stepped down from the podium at 8 15 p m to avoid a perceived
conflict of interest.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, it was
#32-11 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Wayne R Glass, Chair, Plymouth Road Development Authority,
dated January 21, 2011, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached petitions from various business owners located on
Plymouth Road, between Inkster Road and 36655 Plymouth Road,
near the intersection of Ann Arbor Road, requesting that expenses
incurred for the operation of an irrigation system formerly paid for
utilizing PRDA funds be defrayed by Special Assessment, the Council
Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2011 37794
does hereby request that the City Engineer ascertain the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the improvement, the number of
parcels located on Plymouth Road, between Inkster Road and 36655
Plymouth Road which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now
vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and
specifications therefore and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by Special Assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the Plymouth Road
Development Authority, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in
the proposed Special Assessment District, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann
NAYS Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted
Toy returned to the podium at 8 17 p m
A communication from the Department of Law, dated February 7,
2011, re naming of the parks in the Rosedale area, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#33-11 RESOLVED, that having heard comments from Ed
Morris, 11026 Brookfield, Livonia, regarding naming a City park in
memory of Police Officer Larry J Nehasil, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Public Safety, Education and Recreation
Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#34-11 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Interim Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
January 5, 2011, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2011 37795
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various gifts and cash
donations in the amount of $1,905 00 from the sources indicated
therein, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and credit the
amount of$1,905 00 to Account No 208-000-690-010 for the purposes
as designated by the donors
During Audience Communication, Tyrone Frazier, 28299 Clairta,
expressed concern and frustration about recent snow plowing within the City and
indicated the dead-end street where his home is located had not been plowed and
had approximately 13 inches of accumulated snow Further, Mr Frazier explained
other streets within his neighborhood had been plowed for the bus routes which
made access to his street more difficult. Mr Frazier stated he contacted the
Department of Public Service on several occasions but felt there was no
accountability on behalf of the City
Toy announced she received a phone call from former Councilmember
Thomas Robinson requesting the Council extend Happy Birthday wishes to his
grandmother, Stella Robinson, who celebrated her 98th birthday last week.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,674th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 23 p m
Ter . Marecki, City Clerk