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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2009-01-28 37020 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2009 On January 28, 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 Councilman McCann led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance Roll was called with the following result. James McCann, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, and Laura Toy Absent: Joe Laura Elected and appointed officials present: Cathryn White, Assistant City Attorney; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, lbw Mark Taormina, City Planner; Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, James Inglis, Director of Housing Commission, Police Chief Robert Stevenson, Mike Slater, Director of Finance, Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, it was #24-09 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,624th Regular Meeting of the Council held January 14, 2009 are hereby approved as submitted A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, and Godfroid-Marecki NAYS None PRESENT Toy The President declared the resolution adopted Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37021 Knapp wished his father a Happy Birthday and indicated his father's birthday is on Thursday, January 29th McCann announced the Aim Mail Center located at 30951 Five Mile Road, Livonia, will offer free mailing to all APO or FPO military mailboxes from February 2, 2009, through February 14, 2009„ to show their support of what the soldiers are doing and to make the Valentine's Day holiday easier for everyone during the difficult economic times Robinson wished his grandmother, Stella Robinson, a Happy 96th Birthday and indicated his grandmother's birthday is on Thursday, January 29th During Audience Communication, Brandon Kritzman, 29601 Jacquelyn Drive, Livonia, Vice President of Community Development for the Livonia Jaycees, addressed Council to express the goals of the Jaycees to expand their membership to provide for service projects and community events within the City Mr Kritzman also indicated the Jaycees would like to keep residents informed of their activities and will provide the public with periodic updates Mark Garrison, 19318 St. Francis, Livonia, President of Livonia Jaycees, addressed Council to thank them for their support and help in growing their membership and indicated he looked forward to working with Council in the future President Toy announced Councilman Knapp will soon be moving to the City Attorney position and indicated this will be his last meeting serving as a Councilmember McCann presented a commendation to Knapp on behalf of the Mayor and City Council in recognition of Knapp's many years of dedicated service to the City of Livonia Godfroid-Marecki presented a plaque to Knapp on behalf of the Mayor and City Council in commemoration of his many years of dedicated service to the City of Livonia Knapp thanked Council for the commendation and plaque and also thanked his family for their support and encouragement throughout the years A communication containing the Preamble and Resolution adopted by the Livonia Board of Education with respect to the collection of their school property taxes was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, it was Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37022 #25-09 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 12, 2009, the Council does hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of Jollietta Coleman, 14174 Richfield, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of Review for a term of three years commencing February 17, 2009, and expiring February 17, 2012 A communication from the City Clerk, dated January 12, 2009, re forwarding a communication from the Secretary of the Livonia Board of Education re collection of the 2009 taxes for the Livonia Public School District, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #26-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 18, 2008, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 15, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Thai Sweet Basil, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 2008 Class C licensed business with Official Permit (Food) from Szechuan Empire for a business located at 37273 W Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission #27-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 15, 2008, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 15, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Woodward Detroit CVS, L.L C for transfer of ownership of a 2008 SDD and SDM licensed business from Arbor Drugs, Inc for a business located at 17176 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission #28-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 15, 2008, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 29, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Woodward Detroit CVS, L L C for transfer of ownership of a 2008 SDD and SDM licensed business from Arbor Drugs, Inc for a business located at 19120 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37023 forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission #29-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 15, 2008, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 29, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Woodward Detroit CVS, L L C for transfer of ownership of a 2008 SDM licensed business from Arbor Drugs, Inc. for a business located at 8811 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission #30-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 15, 2008, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 29, 2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Woodward Detroit CVS, L L C for transfer of ownership of a 2008 SDM licensed business from Arbor Drugs, Inc for a business located at 29500 Five Mile, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission #31-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer, dated January 12, 2009, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the appointment of Sharon Dolmetsch to the position of Deputy Treasurer effective February 12, 2009, FURTHER, the Council does hereby establish the salary for this position in the amount of $60,361 60 with the understanding that all benefits, as well as the salary increase to be effective December 1, 2008, as previously approved by the Council for other appointed positions within the City be also extended to this position #32-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated January 8, 2009, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached proposed amended City of Livonia guidelines regarding poverty income standards to be used by the Board of Review for granting of poverty exemptions under Section 7u(2)(e) of the Michigan General Property Tax Act (MCLA 211 7u(2)(e), the Council does hereby approve and adopt such amended guidelines for poverty exemption to be used by the Board of Review in determining whether to grant a poverty exemption from property taxes Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37024 #33-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated January 12, 2009, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section VI of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to approve the following dates for the Board of Review to conduct public hearings in 2009, which public hearings are to be conducted in the Conference Room of the City Assessor on the First Floor of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154 FIRST SESSION Tuesday March 3, 2009 Organizational Meeting 9.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m Wednesday March 4, 2009 9.00 a.m - 12.00 p m 1 30 p.m -4.30 p.m Friday March 6, 2009 9.00 a.m - 12.00 p m 1 30 p.m -4 30 p.m Saturday March 7, 2009 9.00 a.m - 3.00 p m SECOND SESSION Monday March 9, 2009 1.00 p m - 4.00 p m 5.00 p.m -9.00 p.m Tuesday March 10, 2009 9.00 a m - 12.00 p m 1 30 p m -4 30 p.m Wednesday March 11, 2009 9.00 a.m - 1200 p m 1.30 p.m -4.30 p.m Thursday March 12, 2009 9.00 a.m - 1200 p.m 1.30 p.m -4.30 p.m Friday March 13, 2009 9.00 a.m - 1200 p.m 1 30 p.m -4.30 p.m Monday March 16, 2009 9.00 a.m - 1200 p.m 1 30 p.m -4.30 p.m FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be $120 00 for the Chairperson and $100 00 for other members Pursuant to Public Act No 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give notice that the following tentative ratios and multipliers will be used to determine the State Equalized Value (S E V ) for the year 2009 CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER) Agricultural 50 00 1 0000 Commercial 50 00 1 0000 Industrial 50 00 1 0000 Residential 50 00 1 0000 Personal 50 00 1 0000 #34-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated January 9, 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 A.A.D Contracting Co , 2001 North Melborn, Dearborn, Michigan 48128, for completing all work required in connection with the construction of a cart storage facility at Idyl Wyld Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $157,000 00, the same having been the second lowest bid received and meets all specifications, Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37025 FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $157,000 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No 409-974-102 (Golf Course Capital Projects Fund) for this purpose, and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation 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 received of Sterling Construction, Inc is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication #35-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated January 7, 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 Contractors Pipe/Supply Corporation, 24895 N Industrial, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, for supplying and delivering 89 stainless steel kitchen sinks and faucets and 95 refuse disposals to Silver Village (in connection with the replacement of these items by Housing Commission personnel), in an amount not to exceed $15,567 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $15,567 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No 296-834-931-000 (Silver Village Building Maintenance) for this purpose, and the Director of the Housing Commission is hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the Housing Commission with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #36-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated January 5, 2009, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the Chief Assistant City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 3871 12/08, the Council does hereby accept the proposal received on November 20, 2008, from Sensus and Etna Metering Systems, Inc , 207 Windmere Drive, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103, to supply small diameter water meters, compound water meters, fire line meters, testers and meter reading appurtenances through December 31, 2009, based upon the unit prices set forth in the attachment therein and based upon a 3% increase over existing prices from 2008, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such expenditure from funds already budgeted in the Water and Sewer Fund (Inventory - Water Meters, Account No 592- 111-060) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said items without competitive bidding for the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37026 reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy NAYS None Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 200 (ETHICS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication Godfroid-Marecki took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 09 (TRAFFIC DIVISION) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy NAYS None Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37027 The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication McCann left the podium at 8 21 p m to avoid a perceived conflict of interest. A communication from Brashear Tangora, PLC, dated January 26, 2009, re additional information for consideration of proposal submitted by Livonia Towing Company for towing services for the City of Livonia and the pending bid submitted for same, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council A communication from Brashear Tangora, PLC, dated January 27, 2009, re additional information supplied for consideration by Ross Towing, Inc in connection with proposal submitted by Livonia Towing for towing services for the City of Livonia and the pending bid submitted for same, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council A communication from Ross Towing, received in the Office of the City Clerk on January 27, 2009, re additional information for consideration of proposal submitted by Ross Towing, Inc for towing services for the City of Livonia and the pending bid submitted for same, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, it was #37-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated December 30, 2008, which bears the signature of the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to acceptance of a proposal to perform towing services for the City of Livonia and to amend Section 240 of Title 10, Chapter 21 (Impounded Vehicle — Redemption Conditions and Costs) to reflect current rates, the Council does hereby Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37028 refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation r A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, and Toy NAYS Godfroid-Marecki The President declared the resolution adopted McCann returned to the podium at 8 29 p m A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation, dated January 26, 2009, re State bid process relative to a Livonia based firm and the proposed purchase of golf course equipment, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was #38-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated January 12, 2009, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of golf course equipment consisting of one (1) Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D with three decks, seat and arm rests from Spartan Distributors, Inc , 487 W Division Street, P 0 Box 246, Sparta, Michigan 49345, for the total price of $29,375 06, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract Agreement No 07167200194), in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of funds already budgeted from Account No 409-000-974-102 for this purpose A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated January 23, 2009, re supplemental information for the request to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37029 acquisition of a HUD foreclosed property (12031 Cardwell), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was #39-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated December 17, 2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Livonia Housing Commission to acquire the Federal Housing Administration-HUD foreclosed property located at 12031 Cardwell for the purchase price of$1 00, plus applicable closing costs, FURTHER, that a sum not to exceed $3,000 00 is hereby authorized to be expended from the Housing Commission Management-Reserve Fund (822) for this purpose, and the Director of the Housing Commission is hereby requested to do all 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 McCann, Meakin, Knapp, and Godfroid-Marecki NAYS Robinson and Toy The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Robinson, seconded by McCann, it was #40-09 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated December 17, 2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for an informational update on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, and Toy NAYS Godfroid-Marecki The President declared the resolution adopted Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37030 On a motion by McCann, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was #41-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated January 5, 2009, which transmits its resolution 12-98-2008, adopted on December 16, 2008, with regard to Petition 2008-06-02-18, submitted by T-Mobile Central L L C requesting waiver use approval to construct a 110 foot flagpole- type wireless communication facility, on property located on the east side of Newburgh Road, between Six Mile Road and Curtis (18000 Newburgh Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which property is zoned PL, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2008-06-02-18 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the Survey Site Plan marked Sheet SS-1 prepared by EC&S Engineering, Inc , dated December 19, 2008, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and the design shall be a unipole and not a flagpole, 2 That the Lease Area Detail Plan marked Sheet SS-2 prepared by EC&S Engineering, Inc , dated December 19, 2008, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 3 That the Overall Site Plan marked Sheet C-1 prepared by GPD Associates, dated December 19, 2008, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 4 That the Detailed Site Plan and Tower Elevation Plan marked Sheet C-2 prepared by GPD Associates, dated December 19, 2008, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 5 That this wireless communication support structure shall be designed so as to accommodate three (3) total users, 6 That barbed wire shall not be allowed anywhere on the facility; and 7 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits are applied for On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously adopted, it was Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37031 #42-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated January 12, 2009, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached Underground Easement (Right of Way) No 29209101-29209109, dated 01-12-2009, which would grant an easement to The Detroit Edison Company across the following described City-owned property located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 Part of Grennada Park Subdivision No 1, Liber 54, Page 77, Wayne County Records, also being a part of the Northwest 'A of Section 22, T 1 S , R.9E , more completely described as commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, thence S 01°25'00"W , 831 22 feet, thence S 88°35'30"E , 108 00 feet to a point on the easterly right of way line of Farmington Road, said point also being the point of beginning, thence along said easterly right of way line S 1°25'00"W , 475 67 feet, thence continuing along said easterly right of way line, said line passing through a point on the north line of vacated James Ave (30' wide) as platted in said Grennada Park Subdivision No 1, said point lying 107 89 feet east of the west line of said Section 22 measured along the north line of said Grennada Park Subdivision No 1, S 01°56'02'W , 509 53 feet to a point on the south line of said Grennada Park Subdivision No 1, said point also being on the southerly line of Lot 892, as platted in said Grennada Park Subdivision No 1 and lying 43 40 feet easterly of the Southwest corner of said Lot 892, thence along said south line of Grennada Park Subdivision No 1, S 88°32'30"E , 1733 98 feet to the west line of Taylor Gardens Subdivision, Liber 86, Page 50, Wayne County Records, thence along said west line N 1°31'06"E , 499 00 feet to the north line of said Taylor Gardens Subdivision, thence along said north line S 88°01'22"E , 143 01 feet to the east line of said Grennada Park Subdivision No 1, thence along said east line N 1°16'00"E 1209 60 feet to a point on the southerly right of way line for Five Mile Road, thence along said southerly right of way line N 88°29'00"W , 873 87 feet to a point on the east line of Civic Center Drive (66 feet wide, public), thence along said east line S 00°37'53"W , 555 35 feet; thence along the easterly and southerly lines of said Civic Center Drive on a curve to the right with a radius of 173 00 feet (chord bearing S 46°21'23"W 247 76 feet) a distance of 276 16 feet; thence along the southerly line of said Civic Center Drive the following three (3) courses, N 87°55'07"W , 105 16 feet; N 85°55'37"W , 156 61 feet; N 88°35'30"W 567 24 feet to the point of beginning Except the east 30 feet thereof lying north of the easterly extension of the southerly lot line of Lot 518 Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37032 Also except the following described parcel for Library Drive (variable width, public) beginning at a point on the southerly right of way line of Five Mile Road (167 feet wide, public) lying S 88°29'00"E , 1647 40 feet and S 02°03'14"W , 107 00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 22, thence proceeding along the southerly right of way line of Five Mile Road, S 88°29'00"E , 50 00 feet; thence S 02°03'14"W , 119 53 feet, thence N 87°56'46"W , 20 00 feet; thence S 02°03'14"W , 350 00 feet; thence N 87°56'46"W , 255 00 feet; thence N 42°56'46"W , 97 00 feet; thence N 87°56'46"W , 238 54 feet to a point on the east line of Civic Center Drive (66 feet wide, public), thence along said east line N 00°37'53"E 60 02 feet; thence S 87°56'46"E , 300 03 feet, thence S 42°56'46"E , 97 00 feet; thence S 87°56'46"E , 135 00 feet; thence N 02°03'14"E , 290 00 feet; thence N 87°56'46"W , 20 00 feet; thence N 02°03'14"E , 118 59 feet to a point on the southerly right of way line of Five Mile Road, thence along said southerly right of way line, S 88°29'00"E , 50 00 feet to the point of beginning On a motion by McCann, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted, it was #43-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Council President, dated January 19, 2009, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 505-08 adopted at the November 5, 2008, Regular Meeting so as to have the same read as follows RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Council President, dated October 22, 2008, to which is attached a proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular Meetings for the period January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, the Council does hereby approve the following dates for City Council Meetings for 2009, subject to change with notice Study Meetings Regular Meetings JANUARY Monday, January 5 Wednesday, January 14 Wednesday, January 21 Wednesday, January 28 FEBRUARY Monday, February 2 Wednesday, February 11 Wednesday, February 18 Wednesday, February 25 MARCH Monday, March 2 Monday, March 9 Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37033 Monday, March 16 Wednesday, March 25 APRIL Monday, March 30 Wednesday, April 8 Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 29 MAY Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 13 Monday, May 18 Wednesday, May 27 JUNE Monday, June 1 Wednesday, June 10 Monday, June 15 Monday, June 22 JULY Monday, June 29 Wednesday, July 8 Monday, July 13 Monday, July 20 AUGUST Wednesday, July 22 Monday, August 10 Monday, August 17 Wednesday, August 26 SEPTEMBER Monday, August 31 Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 23 OCTOBER Monday, September 28 Wednesday, October 7 Monday, October 12 Wednesday, October 21 NOVEMBER Monday, October 26 Wednesday, November 4 Monday, November 9 Wednesday, November 18 DECEMBER Monday, November 23 Wednesday, December 2 Monday, December 7 Wednesday, December 16 On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, it was #44-09 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated January 14, 2009, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a Closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the purposes of discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications in connection with pending litigation, Mary Robinson v City of Livonia A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2009 37034 AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy NAYS None The President declared the resolution adopted A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 20, 2009, re appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on the City Council, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 27, 2009, re additional information concerning the appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on the City Council, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting McCann reiterated the announcement made at the beginning of the meeting and stated the Aim Mail Center located at 30951 Five Mile Road, Livonia, will offer free mailing to all APO or FPO military mailboxes from February 2, 2009, through February 14, 2009, to show their support of what the soldiers are doing and to make the Valentine's Day holiday easier for everyone during the difficult economic times On a motion by McCann, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted, this 1,625th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 41 p m I Alt. .44 Linda Grimsby, City Cleri- E