HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2008-07-21 36793
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 21, 2008
On July 21, 2008, 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, Joe Laura,
Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, and Laura Toy Absent:
Don Knapp
Elected and appointed officials present: Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), Karen Tesner, Director of
Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, and
Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#308-08 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,612th Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 9, 2008 are hereby approved as
submitted
President Toy announced she will be not be present at the Council
Study Meeting of Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Councilman Laura apologized to residents whose phone messages he
was unable to return prior to the meeting Laura indicated it is best for residents to
call him at his cell phone number or home phone number instead of leaving
voicemail messages at the City Hall phone number
President Toy wished Dick Joyner, former Library Commissioner, a
Happy 90th Birthday on Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Mayor Kirksey addressed Council to provide a verbal update
concerning a confusing postcard mailed to Livonia residents which was discussed at
the last Council meeting and indicated the Administration was able to track down a
copy of the "Paid" invoice to a company in Madison Heights which printed the
material Mayor indicated the invoice was paid with a certified check which did not
indicate the "Payee" name, which has made it time consuming to track in a timely
fashion
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 8 11 p m
due to a conflict of interest.
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Robinson, it was
#309-08 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the
Orders of the Day to add an Agenda Item regarding the proposed
annexation of approximately 414 acres from the formerly State-owned
Psychiatric Northville Hospital property to the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and
Godfroid-Marecki
NAYS None
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, it was
RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the people of the City of Livonia, will be
asked on August 5, 2008, whether to annex approximately 414 acres
from the formally State-owned property, the old Northville Psychiatric
Hospital to Livonia, and
WHEREAS, this annexation question was put before voters through no
fault, urging, or desire of the City Officials and in fact, those Officials
recommended that the issue be settled by the developers and the
Township of Northville so there would be no need for an election, and
WHEREAS, this annexation will take place at no cost increase to
taxpayers of Livonia, but would instead generate approximately $2 5
million of tax dollars per year when completed, which would be
extremely beneficial to the City of Livonia during this time of economic
uncertainty and declining state revenues, and
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WHEREAS, this additional revenue will assist the City in continuing to
provide high quality police and fire services, and other City services to
which our citizens have grown accustomed to and expect; and
WHEREAS, in this day of job uncertainty and downward economic
times, the developer would invest approximately $500 million into this
development thus creating some 4,000 jobs in construction and 4,000
jobs after completion, for citizens of our City and surrounding
communities, and
WHEREAS, if annexed, the developer/owner of this recently acquired
State owned property, would demolish old dilapidated buildings and
remove all hazardous materials at no cost to Livonia citizens and
would also be required to adhere to Livonia's high standards of land
development and zoning when site plans are approved, and
WHEREAS, if annexed, much needed road improvements such as and
including the widening of County roads Haggerty and Seven Mile will
take place at no tax increase to Livonia citiZens, and
WHEREAS, as in other private large/small developments in this City,
tax payer monies have never been used for environmental, structural,
or building cleanups, and will not be used for this private land
L. development cleanup,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as your elected Livonia City
Council members, who are sworn to uphold the Constitution of the
United Stated, the Constitution of the State of Michigan and the City
Charter and to make decisions in the best interest of the City of
Livonia, we strongly support annexation as a great opportunity for
Livonia
The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed annexation of
land from Northville Township
Richard Dutton, 17471 McNamara, Livonia,
Bill Fried, 16009 Riverside, Livonia,
Melanie Ricketts, 14065 Houghton, Livonia,
Maggie Feher, 34011 Dorais, Livonia,
Lynda Scheel, 19980 Mayfield, Livonia,
Don O'Connell, representing Operating Engineers Local 324,
37450 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia,
Keith Both, Livonia Firefighter, 30236 Perth, Livonia, and
Rob Domenzain, Livonia Firefighter
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The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed
annexation of land from Northville Township
41. Eileen McDonnell, 36099 Brookview, Livonia,
Steve Emsley, 41336 Windsor Court, Northville,
Carol Poenisch, 16463 Sutters Lane Court, Northville,
Al Meredith, 42332 Waterwheel, Northville,
Bill Morrison, 199 Dawson Ct., Westland,
Diane Marietti, 15044 Fairway, Livonia,
Mariusz Janowski, 36169 Jay St., Livonia,
George Fomin, 17545 Rolling Woods Circle, Northville,
Steve Lawrence, 19782 Pierson Drive, Northville,
Harry Asher 19777 Meadowbrook, Northville,
Steve King, 15510 Surrey, Livonia,
Chris Weber, Northville,
Ken Siegert, 17111 Summit Drive, Northville,
Dave Duffield, 17248 Victor Drive, Northville,
Dave Soya, 19811 Maxwell, Northville,
Marian Novak, 19238 Northridge Drive, Northville,
Christine N Dudas, 32470 Norfolk, Livonia,
Christopher Wylie, 17963 Maple Hill Ct., Northville, and
Bob Kimble, 16159 Nola, Livonia
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby call the previous question
and end debate
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to call the previous question with the
following result:
AYES McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and
Godfroid-Marecki
NAYS None.
The Vice-President declared the debate ended
A roll call vote was then taken on the proposed resolution by Robinson and Meakin,
as follows
#310-08 RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the people of the City of
Livonia, will be asked on August 5, 2008, whether to annex
approximately 414 acres from the formally State-owned property, the
old Northville Psychiatric Hospital to Livonia, and
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WHEREAS, this annexation question was put before voters through no
fault, urging, or desire of the City Officials and in fact, those Officials
recommended that the issue be settled by the developers and the
Township of Northville so there would be no need for an election, and
WHEREAS, this annexation will take place at no cost increase to
taxpayers of Livonia, but would instead generate approximately $2 5
million of tax dollars per year when completed, which would be
extremely beneficial to the City of Livonia during this time of economic
uncertainty and declining state revenues, and
WHEREAS, this additional revenue will assist the City in continuing to
provide high quality police and fire services, and other City services to
which our citizens have grown accustomed to and expect; and
WHEREAS, in this day of job uncertainty and downward economic
times, the developer would invest approximately $500 million into this
development thus creating some 4,000 jobs in construction and 4,000
jobs after completion, for citizens of our City and surrounding
communities, and
WHEREAS, if annexed, the developer/owner of this recently acquired
State owned property, would demolish old dilapidated buildings and
remove all hazardous materials at no 'post to Livonia citizens and
would also be required to adhere to Livonia's high standards of land
development and zoning when site plans are approved, and
WHEREAS, if annexed, much needed road improvements such as and
including the widening of County roads Haggerty and Seven Mile will
take place at no tax increase to Livonia citizens, and
WHEREAS, as in other private large/small developments in this City,
tax payer monies have never been used for environmental, structural,
or building cleanups, and will not be used for this private land
development cleanup,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as your elected Livonia City
Council members, who are sworn to uphold the Constitution of the
United Stated, the Constitution of the State of Michigan and the City
Charter and to make decisions in the best interest of the City of
Livonia, we strongly support annexation as a great opportunity for
Livonia
with the following result:
AYES McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and
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Godfroid-M a recki
NAYS None
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
The President resumed the Chair at 9 12 p m
Robinson wished a Happy Birthday to his father who celebrated his
birthday last weekend
Godfroid-Marecki wished her daughter, Brynn, a Happy Birthday and
indicated her daughter will turn 18 on August 4th
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 20,
2008, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending May 31, 2008, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, P 0 Box 439,
Washington, MI, dated July 18, 2008, re executed Letter of Understanding between
the City of Livonia and Wings Seventeen, Inc , was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Agenda Item #8)
A communication from the Finance Department, dated July 17, 2008,
re rectified delinquent accounts receivable balance for One Under Bar and Grill,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item
#16)
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#311-08 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Doug Kieselbach, 31243 Minton, dated June 27, 2008, requesting
permission to close Minton between Merriman and Sunset on
Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 2.00 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
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said affair on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#312-08 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Denise Justice, 32449 Washington, dated July 7, 2008, requesting
permission to close Washington between Hubbard and Louisiana on
Saturday, August 9, 2008, from 12 00 p m to 1000 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 Saturday, August 16, 2008, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#313-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jan
Kaplan, Village Painter member, dated June 26, 2008, which requests
permission to display signs announcing their Cr,aft Show to be held at
Greenmead Historical Park in conjunction with the Flea Market on
Sunday, September 7, 2008, which signs are to be 18"x 24" and 12" x
24" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City
no earlier than Sunday, August 31, 2008, and removed no later than
Monday, September 8, 2008, the Council does hereby grant and
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, with the
understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs be
removed by Wayne County
#314-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Philip J
Reed, Pastor, St. Timothy Presbyterian Church, dated June 27, 2008,
regarding allowing a live band to perform from approximately 10 00
a m until 1 30 p m at 16700 Newburgh Road in connection with an
outdoor worship service scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2008, the
Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise
Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of 10 00
a m and 1 30 p m in connection with this event to be held on Sunday,
August 3, 2008
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 30,
2008, re forwarding the tax rate for Livonia Public Schools for the 2008-2009 school
year as approved by the Board of Education on June 23, 2008, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated July 7, 2008,
re forwarding the tax rate for Clarenceville School District for the 2008-2009 school
year as approved by the Board of Education on June 26, 2008, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#315-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 13, 2008, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 27,
2008, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend
approval of the request from Woodland Lanes, Inc to transfer stock in
2007 Class C licensed business with dance permit and two bars, thru
transfer of partial shares (50) from existing stockholder, Alvin J Winkel
to existing stockholder, Thomas Winkel (20 shares) and to new
stockholder, Gary Winkel (30 shares) for a business located at 33775
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
#316-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 10, 2007, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 27,
2008, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend
approval of the request from Wings Seventeen, Inc. to transfer rights to
renewal of a 2004 Class C licensed business located in escrow at
19421 W Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48228, Wayne County, from David
B Wasil Estate, David L. Wasil, Personal Representative Testate, to
transfer location (Governmental Unit) [MCL 436 1531(1)] from 19421
W Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48228, Wayne County, to 37651 Six
Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, and for new
entertainment permit, new Official Permit (Food), and new outdoor
service area, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#317-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Human Resources Director, dated July 3, 2008, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth Civil Service Commission
Resolution 08-144, adopted on July 3, 2008, recommending approval
of the tentative agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia
Police Officers Association (LPOA) for the period December 1, 2006,
through November 30, 2010, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the agreement is
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hereby approved for the period December 1, 2006, through November
30, 2010
#318-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated August 1, 2008,
which bears the signature of the City Attorney and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached an agreement between the City of Livonia and Wayne County
Office of Senior Citizen Services for the distribution of U S D.A. TEFAP
commodities to low income residents through September 30, 2010, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said agreement in the
manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#319-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated July 7, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its
resolution WS 3823 7/08, the Council does hereby accept the
proposal received on June 23, 2008, from Sensus and Etna Metering
Systems, Inc., 529 32nd St., S E , Grand Rapids, MI 49548, to supply
small diameter water meters, compound water meters, fire line
meters, testers and meter reading appurtenances through December
31, 2008, based upon the unit prices set forth in the attachment
therein and based upon no increase over existing prices from 2007,
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 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
#320-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer - Operations, dated June 16,
2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Community Resources, and the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of one (1) 2008 Ford Explorer (for Cable
Department) from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, Michigan
48138, in the amount of $23,000 00, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 297-751-985-
000 (Capital Outlay - Cable Department), FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive
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bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan
bid price (under Contract No 071B6200082) and such action is taken
in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#321-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer - Operations, dated June 23, 2008, which bears
the signature of the Director of Public Works and Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the proposal dated June 11, 2008, submitted by Golder
Associates, Inc., 51229 Century Court, Wixom, MI 48393, for providing
services in connection with the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality (MDEQ) demand letter for performance of response activities
for the former landfill located at 32500 Glendale (MDEQ Site ID No
82002420) including doing the subcontracted drilling, subcontracted
specialty services, the required scope of work for the engineering
services, and to do environmental reports and supervision of the other
required work from MDEQ in the amount of $43,000 00, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of an amount not to
exceed $43,000 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No 205-
527-818-041 for this purpose, 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 company and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D(2) and (4) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#322-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer — Operations, dated July 1 ,
2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Dehondt Electric, Inc., 7457
21 Mile Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48317, for completing all
work required in connection with the Civic Center Library auditorium
renovations, for the sum of $83,000 00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $83,000 00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Account No 271-738-976-000, and the Director of Public Works 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
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#323-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer - Operations, dated June 30,
2008, which bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motor City Ford, 39300
Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Parks and Forestry Section) with one (1) 2008 4 x 4
Super Duty chassis dump truck, for a net price of $56,690 00, based
on a total price of $61,190 00 less trade-in of $4,500 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $56,690 00 from funds already budgeted
in Account No 101-446-985-000, for this purpose
#324-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated July 1, 2008,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Parks and
Recreation Commission Resolution 3004-08, adopted on June 25,
2008, to which is attached a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City of Livonia and Tominna, LLC (owner of One Under Bar and Grill)
for property located at 35786 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
to be used to serve beer and wine to golfers via roving beverage cart
at Idyl Wyld Golf Course on a month-to-month basis, the Council does
hereby approve of the aforesaid Lease Agreement and authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the attached Lease Agreement, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki,
and Toy
NAYS None
President Toy announced Councilman Laura is serving as Council
Parliamentarian in Knapp's absence at tonight's meeting
A communication from Mikocem, L L C , 31300 Southfield Road,
Beverly Hills, MI, dated July 1, 2008, re revised Building, Elevation, and Floor
Plans of proposed mausoleum to be constructed at Mt. Hope Cemetery, was
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received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2006-10-02-
24, CR 611-06)
A communication from Mikocem, L L C , 31300 Southfield Road,
Beverly Hills, MI, dated July 1, 2008, re revised color rendering of proposed
mausoleum to be constructed at Mt. Hope Cemetery, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Petition 2006-10-02-24, CR 611-06)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#325-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 9, 2008,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 611-06, and a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated November
17, 2006, which transmits its resolution 11-120-2006, adopted on
November 14, 2006, with regard to Petition 2006-10-02-24, submitted
by Mikocem, L L.0 requesting waiver use approval to construct a
mausoleum at 17840 Middlebelt Road (Mt. Hope Cemetery) located on
the east side of Middlebelt Road between Six Mile Road and Pickford
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 2006-10-02-24 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions
1 That the location of the mausoleum shall be in accordance with
the Land Title Survey Plan prepared by Mannik & Smith, Inc., as
received by the Planning Commission on October 12, 2006,
2 That the Landscape Plan submitted by Mikocem L L C dated
October 9, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That the landscaping shown on the above-referenced
Landscape Plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the
Inspection Department and thereafter shall be properly and
permanently maintained,
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5 That the Building Elevations Plan submitted by Mikocem L.L C
dated July 1, 2008, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, provided, however, that the south elevation shall
have 3' full-face 4"brick to match the other elevations,
6 That all rooftop-mounted mechanical equipment shall be
concealed from public view on all sides by screening that shall
be of a compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
7 That the chapel shall be posted with a "Code Compliance
Maximum Occupancy of 50" sign due to the single exit, as
stipulated in the correspondence dated October 18, 2006, from
the Inspection Department; and
8 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 Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#326-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 9, 2008,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 288-06, regarding the
subject of possibly adding an honorary designation on the Industrial
Drive street signs in honor of Dan Andrew, the Council does hereby
approve renaming the Municipal Yard at the Public Service facilities
the Daniel R. Andrew Municipal Yard
Mary Lou Andrew and other family members of Dan Andrew thanked
Council for honoring Mr Andrew by renaming the City's Municipal Yard the Daniel
R Andrew Municipal Yard
John Nagy, 17517 Ellen Drive, Livonia, expressed appreciation for
honoring longtime City employee, Dan Andrew, by renaming the City's Municipal
Yard after Mr Andrew and indicated he worked for many years with him while
serving on the Planning Commission
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#327-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 9, 2008,
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submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 154-06, regarding the
El subject of block parties and guidelines for future requests, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this
matter
A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 18, 2008, re
providing additional information with respect to waiver use petition submitted by Novi
Café, Inc , was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Petition 2008-05-02-14)
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Robinson, it was
#328-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 13, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 06-40-2008, adopted on June 10, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-05-02-14, submitted by Novi Café, Inc.
requesting waiver use approval to operate a full service restaurant on
property located on the south side of Five Mile Road, between
Middlebelt Road and Beatrice Avenue (29447 Five Mile Road within
the Mid-Five Shopping Center), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23,
which property is zoned C-2, the Councildoes hereby refer this matter
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and
Toy
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
Andrew Clevich, 60638 New Hudson, Assistant Manager, Novi Café,
Inc., and another representative of Novi Café, Inc. were present at the meeting to
answer any questions of Council (Petition 2008-05-02-14)
Adam Rovak, 29750 Milford Road, addressed Council to state no one
under the age of 18 is permitted to smoke tobacco on the premises and the patrons'
identification is checked at the door of the restaurant. (Petition 2008-05-02-14)
Maggie Azair, 30441 Dorais, addressed Council to inquire how the
City plans to police and prohibit minors from smoking tobacco at the proposed Novi
Café (Petition 2008-05-02-14)
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Melanie Ricketts, 14065 Houghton, addressed Council to express her
objection to the proposed Novi Café and expressed concern about minors smoking
Hookah while on the premises (Petition 2008-05-02-14)
Hailey Thayer, Livonia resident, addressed Council to express concern
about the proposed Novi Café and minors smoking tobacco while on the premises
(Petition 2008-05-02-14)
A communication from Richard Brawley and Marjorie Jones-Brawley,
dated July 17, 2008, re proposed Courthouse, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2008-06-08-07)
A communication from JoAnn Saranen, dated July 15, 2008, re
proposed Courthouse, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2008-06-08-07)
A Petition dated July 21, 2008, signed by numerous Livonia Residents
in opposition to the new 16th District Courthouse site location, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2008-06-08-07)
A communication from Plante Moran CRESA, 27400 Northwestern
Highway, Southfield, MI, dated July 21, 2008, re site alternatives comparison for
proposed Courthouse, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2008-06-08-07)
A communication from Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood Street, Livonia,
dated July 21, 2008, re opposition to the new 16th District Courthouse site location,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2008-06-
08-07)
Josie Smith, 33648 Lyndon, Livonia, spoke in favor of the proposed
new 16th District Courthouse location
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The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed new 16th
District Courthouse location
Michael Cretu, 14393 Hubbard, Livonia,
Deborah Davis, 14856 Brookfield, Livonia,
Amy Cowan, 32641 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Joe Sorokac, 32631 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Jill Andrews, 32644 Meadowbrook, Livonia,
Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood Street, Livonia,
Derek Fisher, 32641 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Steve King, 15510 Surrey, Livonia,
Charlie Smith, 32681 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Diane Lauer, 32776 Lyndon, Livonia,
Paul Lieto, 32671 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Joan Stansbury, Brookfield Condominiums, Livonia,
Dennis Rahaley, 17215 Ellen Drive, Livonia,
Diane Marietti, 15044 Fairway, Livonia,
Richard Brawley, 32691 Five Mile Road, Livonia, and
Ken Lauer, 32630 Meadowbrook, Livonia
President Toy passed the gavel to Vice-President Godfroid-Marecki at
10 21 p m to speak on the issue and indicated she cannot support the following
resolution
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, it was
#329-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 9, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 07-51-2008 adopted on July 8, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-06-08-07 submitted by French Associates
Architects requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a new courthouse (16th District Court) on property located
on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Library Drive and
Brookfield Avenue (32765 Five Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 22, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
2008-06-08-07 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan received by the Planning Commission on July
10, 2008, prepared by Neumann Smith Architecture, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2008 36809
2 That the Dimensional Site Plan marked Sheet CO 1 dated July
10, 2008, as revised, prepared by French Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Landscape Plan and Planting Details Plan marked
Sheets L1 & L2 both dated July 10, 2008, as revised, prepared
by Michael J Dul & Associates, Inc., are hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, and
4 That the Exterior Building Elevations Plans marked Sheet A4 01
& A4 02 both dated June 9, 2008, as revised, prepared by
Neumann Smith Architecture, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson,.and
Godfroid-Marecki
NAYS Toy
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
The President resumed the Chair at 10 30 p m
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#330-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Council Vice President Terry Godfroid-Marecki, dated June 30,
2008, regarding the status of the deferred compensation providers, the
Council does hereby refer this matter (including a process for possibly
opening up competition to other providers) to the Administration for its
report and recommendation
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#331-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Council Vice President Terry Godfroid-Marecki, dated June 30,
2008, regarding the status of the deferred compensation providers, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation
Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2008 36810
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#332-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Suzanne Daniel, Chairperson of the Livonia Historical
Commission, and Philip J Smith representing the Mustang Owners
Club of Southeastern Michigan, dated June 11, 2008, which requests
permission to place four (4) banner signs, approximately 3 x 8 feet, on
the fencing at Greenmead and to display 24" x 18" signs at various
locations in the City announcing the Mustang Show to be held Sunday,
August 10, 2008, at Greenmead, which signs shall be installed no
earlier than Monday, August 4, 2008, and removed no later than
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted, with the
understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs be
removed by Wayne County
Neil Holcomb, representative of Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern
Michigan, 38625 Allen, Livonia, was present at the meeting to answer any questions
of Council
During Audience Communication, Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood, offered
to pray on behalf of Council
Mary Buda, 14882 Brookfield, Livonia, addressed Council to request
Robinson and Meakin speak louder and directly into their respective microphones
when asking and answering questions
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, this 1,613th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 10 35 p m.
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Linda Grimsby, City Ct-
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