HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2009-11-04 37364
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2009
On November 4, 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 McCann led the meeting with
an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: James McCann, Terry
Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, and
Laura Toy Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Cathy
White, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Linda Grimsby, City Clerk; and Mayor Jack
Kirksey
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#437-09 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1643rd Regular
Meeting of the Council held October 21, 2009, are hereby approved as
submitted
Pastor thanked all residents who made donations at his recent event
held Friday, October 30, 2009, and all those who donated items such as the donuts,
cider and chips Pastor also thanked everyone who participated in yesterday's
election including volunteers for his campaign, family members and all residents who
voted for him as well as all who participated in the election
McCann thanked all the candidates who ran for the vacant Council
positions in yesterday's election and indicated voter turn-out was approximately
25% McCann extended congratulations to all who won in the election and the other
four candidates who put forth a great effort in their campaigns McCann concluded
by offering congratulations to Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, for her 20
years of employment with the City of Livonia.
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President Toy also congratulated Karen Tesner for her 20 year
anniversary of employment with the City and provided a brief background as to the
positions Ms Tesner has held for the City President Toy stated Ms Tesner began
her career with the City as a Secretary for the Zoning Board of Appeals on
November 3, 1989, followed by several years as a Secretary in the Clerk's Office
which led to being promoted to the position of Assistant City Clerk in 1999, followed
by her appointment to Director of Legislative Affairs in October, 2007 President Toy
thanked Ms. Tesner for all her years of service with the City and indicated she is an
extremely detail-oriented individual, which has proven to be a great asset for the
entire Council Office
President Toy congratulated McCann for winning the election
yesterday and wished McCann well when he assumes the Council President
position in January, 2010, and congratulated Laura for winning the Council Vice
President position as well President Toy extended congratulations to Pastor and
Ms. Maureen Miller-Brosnan, who she indicated will be joining the Council in
January, 2010 President Toy further commented the millage renewals which were
passed at yesterday's election were much needed and will aid the Livonia Public
Schools District. President Toy thanked City Clerk Linda Grimsby and all her staff
for running a successful election
President Toy concluded by urging all Livonia residents to contact
State legislators and representatives, and even the State Governor, to request
assistance in restoring the 20J funds recently cut from the State Budget for the
Livonia Public Schools District. President Toy encouraged residents to utilize the
various email addresses provided at the City's website of wvvw.ci.livonia.mi.us,
under the "School District Reductions - Government Contacts" portion of the page as
well as the Livonia Public Schools District website of www.livoniapublicschools.orq
to express their opinions and concerns relative to recent State Budget cuts which
negatively impact Livonia community schools.
During Audience Communication, Don Kolhoff, 14066 Mayfield,
announced the Livonia Symphony Orchestra will host its annual fundraising dinner
and silent auction on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Laurel Manor Mr Kolhoff
indicated all items auctioned at this event will be items made in the United States
Mr Kolhoff indicated the doors will open at 6 00 p.m on November 20th and dinner
will be served at 7 00 p m Mr Kolhoff encouraged residents to contact him at (734)
522-0721 with any questions regarding this event.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, it was
#438-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated October 14, 2009, forwarding an application
submitted by Diane E. Finch, 373 Edison, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197,
for a Massage Apprentice Permit and in accordance with Chapter 5 49
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
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hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#439-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Denise
King, Executive Director, Community Opportunity Center, dated
October 12, 2009, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate
that Community Opportunity Center is recognized as a non-profit
organization operating in the community, and the action herein being
taken for the purpose of affording Community Opportunity Center an
opportunity to obtain a charitable gaming license or registration from
the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute
#440-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated October 14, 2009, and in accordance with the provisions
of Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the
Council does hereby reappoint Larry Henney, 9368 Eastwind Drive,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, as a Democratic member of the Board of
Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a four (4) year term expiring
December 31, 2013
#441-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated October 14, 2009, and in accordance with the provisions
of Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the
Council does hereby reappoint Donald W Kolhoff, 14066 Mayfield,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, as a Republican member of the Board of
Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a four (4) year term expiring
December 31, 2013
#442-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated October 14, 2009, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of R. Lee Morrow, 37776
N Laurel Park, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of two years, which will expire on June 9, 2011
#443-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated October 15, 2009, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of William Fried, 16009
Riverside, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Livonia Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority for a term of one year, which will expire on
November 24, 2010
#444-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated October 15, 2009, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Kenneth M Harb,
16788 Westbrook, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Livonia Brownfield
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Redevelopment Authority for a term of one year, which will expire on
November 24, 2010
#445-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated October 15, 2009, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Enrico Soave, 31567
Bridge Street, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Livonia Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority for a term of one year, which will expire on
November 24, 2010
#446-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Council President Laura M Toy, dated October 19, 2009, to
which is attached a proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular
Meetings for the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010,
the Council does hereby approve the following dates for City Council
Meetings for 2010, subject to change with notice
Study Meetings Regular Meetings
JANUARY
Monday, January 4 Wednesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 20 Wednesday, January 27
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 1 Wednesday, February 10
Wednesday, February 17 Wednesday, February 24
MARCH
Monday, March 1 Wednesday, March 10
Monday, March 15 Wednesday, March 24
APRIL
Monday, March 29 Monday, April 12
Monday, April 19 Wednesday, April 28
MAY
Wednesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 12
Monday, May 17 Wednesday, May 26
JUNE
Wednesday, June 2 Wednesday, June 9
Monday, June 14 Monday, June 21
JULY
Monday, June 28 Wednesday, July 7
Monday, July 12 Monday, July 19
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AUGUST
Wednesday, July 21Monday, August 9
Monday, August 16 Wednesday, August 25
SEPTEMBER
Monday, August 30 Wednesday, September 8
Monday, September 13 Wednesday, September 22
OCTOBER
Monday, September 27 Wednesday, October 6
Monday, October 11 Wednesday, October 20
NOVEMBER
Monday, October 25 Wednesday, November 3
Monday, November 8 Wednesday, November 17
DECEMBER
Monday, November 22 Wednesday, December 1
Monday, December 6 Wednesday, December 15
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Laura, Meakin,
Robinson, and Toy
NAYS None
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#447-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 23, 2009, which
sets forth its resolution 09-56-2009 adopted on September 22, 2009,
with regard to Petition 2009-08-01-01, submitted by Masoud Shango
for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of
Schoolcraft Road east of Merriman (13820-13840 Merriman Road and
31281 Schoolcraft Road), in the Northwest ' of Section 26, from OS to
C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on Monday, October 26, 2009, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#448-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 23, 2009, which
sets forth its resolution 09-57-2009 adopted on September 22, 2009,
with regard to Petition 2009-08-06-03, submitted by the City Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 338-09 and Section
23 01(a) of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, as amended, to determine whether or not to amend Section
3 08 of Article III of the Zoning Ordinance so as to prohibit any uses
that are contrary to federal, state or local laws or ordinances, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Monday, October 26, 2009, the Council does hereby approve Petition
2009-08-06-03 for preparation of the Ordinance for submission to
Council, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#449-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, dated October
21, 2009, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits
its resolution 01-09, adopted on October 19, 2009, the Council does
hereby approve the Brownfield Plan for the Delta/TIFCO Brownfield
Redevelopment Project for property located at 36251 Schoolcraft on
the Southeast corner of Levan and Schoolcraft Roads, formerly known
as the Observer Newspapers Building, in the manner and form herein
submitted, subject to approval as to form by the City's Law
Department.
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#450-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, dated October
21, 2009, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits
its resolution 02-09, adopted on October 19, 2009, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Livonia Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority and does hereby approve the proposed fee
schedule in connection with the review of Brownfield Redevelopment
Plans in the manner and form herein submitted
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
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On a motion by Pastor, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,644th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
taw adjourned at 8 12 p m
Linda Grimsby, City Clerk