HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2008-03-31 REVISED
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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 31, 2008
On March 31, 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 t 8 00 p m. Councilman Knapp introduced Cub Scout
Pack 271 and Boy Scout Troup 271 from St. Michael's of Livonia, together with their
Troop Leaders, Bob Babcock and Darren Bonafin, who led the meeting with the
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Don Knapp, Joe Laura, James
McCann, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, and Laura Toy Absent: Terry Godfroid-
Marecki
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; Robert Biga, Human Resources
Director; Yvonne Lillibridge, President, AFSCME Union Local 192, Ken Grzembski,
Vice President, AFSCME Union Local 192, Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian, Linda
Grimsby, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#107-08 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,604th Regular
Meeting of the Council held March 12, 2008 are hereby approved as
submitted
President Toy welcomed Boy Scout Troop 900 from Mt. Hope Church,
present at tonight's meeting
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Mayor Kirksey addressed Council to encourage all Livonia residents to
take the time to complete and return the "Spring 2008 Opinion Survey" Mayor
Kirksey also announced that the Mayor's Office is collecting letters from residents
regarding Sears and the re-development of the Livonia Mall property Finally, Mayor
Kirksey announced the review of information re take home cars which was recently
relayed in the media was fairly accurate However, the process could take up to
three years to complete due to a variety of reasons and the Administration will be
meeting with union representatives and others during this lengthy process Mayor
expressed his hope to launch something within tlr next month to study this matter
further
President Toy congratulated Joe Laura on celebrating 30 years with
Ford Motor Company
At the direction of the Chair, Item #16 on tonight's Agenda would be
removed from the Consent portion of the Agenda
President Toy announced there would be two "X" items discussed at
the end of tonight's meeting The first X-item concerns a request from the
Department of Law to schedule a Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting to
discuss pending litigation and attorney/client privileged communications
(Newburgh/Six Mile Limited Partnership v City of Livonia) The second X-item also
concerns a request from the Department of Law to schedule a Closed Committee of
the Whole Meeting to discuss pending litigation and attorney/client privileged
communications (General Motors Corporation v City of Livonia)
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the
meeting
A communication from the Department Of Finance, dated March 13,
2008, re forwarding various financial statements of the.City of Livonia for the month
ending December 31, 2007, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Laura, it was
#108-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Wendy
Graham, Robert Graham, Audra Katchorek, and Michelle Scott,
representing Botsford BEST Team, dated March 6, 2008, which
requests permission to display signs announcing their Mom2Mom Sale
to be conducted at Botsford Elementary School on Saturday, May 3,
2008, which signs are to be 18" x 24" in size and which will be
displayed at various locations in the City, no earlier than Sunday, April
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27, 2008, and removed no later than Saturday, May 3, 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
#109-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sandy
O'Daniel, Administrative Assistant, Newburg United Methodist Church,
dated March 10, 2008, which requests permission to display signs
( announcing the Newburg United Methodist Church Mom to Mom Sale
to be conducted on Saturday, April 26, 2008, and for the Rummage
Sale to be conducted on Thursday, May 1, 2008, through Saturday,
May 3, 2008, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in size and which will be
displayed at various locations in the City, no earlier than Saturday,
April 19, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, April 27, 2008, for
the Mom to Mom Sale, and no earlier than Thursday, April 24, 2008,
and removed no later than Sunday, May 4, 2008, for the Rummage
Sale, 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
#110-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Susan
Regalia, Sale Committee, representing Northwest Suburban Mothers
of Multiples, dated February 4, 2008, which requests permission to
display signs announcing the Northwest Suburban Mothers of Multiples
Club Clothing Sale to be conducted at St Matthew's United Methodist
Church on Saturday, April 12, 2008, which signs are to be 14" x 22" in
size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City, no
earlier than Saturday, April 5, 2008, and removed no later than
Saturday, April 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
#111-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Peggy
Roberts, Executive Director, AAA Pregnancy Resource Center, dated
March 11, 2008, which requests permission to waive Section 8 32 070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, in connection with
the Annual Walk for Life Fundraiser, which will take place in Livonia on
Saturday, May 17, 2008, to allow a live band to perform between the
hours of 9 00 a m and 11 00 a m at 16751 Middlebelt Road, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
#112-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated March 13, 2008, forwarding an application
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submitted by Karen Renas, 13958 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
for a therapeutic massage therapist permit and in accordance with
Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does 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
#113-08 WHEREAS, in 1872, J Sterling Morton proposed to the
Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside forfthe
planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the
planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Arbor Day is
now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
WHEREAS, trees reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind
and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature,
clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving up paper, wood for
our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and
spiritual renewal, and
WHEREAS, Livonia has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The
National Arbor Day Foundation for the last seven years and desires to
continue its tree-planting practices
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members
of the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby proclaim Friday, April
25, 2008, as Arbor Day in the City of Livonia, and urge all citizens to
celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands, and
FURTHER, we urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well being
of this and future generations, and we invite citizens to join in the
commemoration of Arbor Day planned by the Tree City Committee at
Beverly Park adjacent to Coolidge Elementary School at 3.00 p m on
April 25, 2008
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to
Governor Jennifer Granholm, State Senator Glen Anderson, State
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Representative John Pastor, State Representative Andy Dillon, the
Michigan Municipal League State and Federal Affairs Division, the
Conference of Western Wayne and the Plymouth Road Development
Authority
#114-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated March 13, 2008, concerning the reappointment
of Lora Weingarden to the Livonia Board of Ethics, and pursuant to
rSection 2.200 070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of Lora
Weingarden, 32941 Southgate, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Livonia
Board of Ethics for a three year term commencing March 1, 2008, and
expiring March 1, 2011
#115-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 28, 2007, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 22,
2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve the request from Great Lakes Dining, Inc. to transfer rights to
renewal of a 2007 Class C licensed business located in escrow at
5070 Schaefer, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, Wayne County, from
Y H S , Inc , to transfer location (Governmental Unit) [MCL
436 1531(1)] from 5070 Schaefer, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, Wayne
County, to 20120 Haggerty, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County,
and for new Official Permit (Food), and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
#116-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, ddted December 4, 2007, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 10,
2008, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from O'Malley's Bar and Grill of Livonia, Inc. for
transfer of ownership of a 2007 Class C licensed business from Mc
Bob's Pub & Grub, LLC, for a business located at 15231 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
required to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
#117-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated February 13, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a budget adjustment
transferring the sum of $25,000 00 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance of the Federal Forfeiture Fund (265) to Account No 265-334-
arm.
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886-160 (Emergency Service Program) for the purposes indicated in
the aforesaid communication
#118-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 6, 2008, 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 forty-six (46) desktop computers for the Fire and Police
Departments from Hewlett Packard, 10810 Farnam, Omaha, NE
68154, for the total cost of $50,002 92, based on pricing obtained
through the Regional Media Center Association of Michigan (REMC)
purchasing consortium, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted in Account No 101-306-987-000 (Capital Outlay - Other) for
this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the
reasons set forth in the aforementioned 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
#119-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian, dated February 20, 2008, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the Director of
Information Services and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of twenty-one (21)
replacement workstations for the Livonia Public Library from Dell, One
Dell Way RR8, Round Rock, Texas 78681, for the total dost of
$35,950 86, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted in
Account No 271-738-971-000 (Capital Outlay - Minor) for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby detprmine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan contract bid price 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
#120-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 3, 2008,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that the Council authorize changes in existing Water
Meter Turn-On and Turn-Off Charges, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Department of Law for preparation of an appropriate
amendment to Title 13, Chapter 08, Section 201 (Water Meter Turn-On
and Turn-Off Charges) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, for submission to Council
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#121-08 WHEREAS, Section 13(7) of Act 51, Public Acts of 1951
provided that each incorporated city and village to which funds are
returned under the provisions of this Section, that, "the responsibility
for street improvements, maintenance, and traffic operations work, and
the development, construction, or repair of off-street parking facilities
and construction or repair of street lighting shall be coordinated by a
single administrator to be designated by the governing body who shall
be responsible for and shall represent the municipality in transactions
with the State Transportation pepartment pursuant to this Act",
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby
designate Director of Public Works, Patrick Hogan, as the single Street
Administrator for the City of Livonia in all transactions with the State
Transportation Department as provided in Section 13 of the Act.
#122-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer — Operations and the Director of
Public Works, dated March 12, 2008, 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 The ODB Company, Inc., 5118
Glen Alden Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23231, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with two (2) trailer-
mounted leaf collectors for a net price of $34,240 00, based on a total
price of $35,990 00 less trade-in of $1,750 00, the same having been
in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications,
and the amount of $34,240 00 is hereby authorized to be expended
from funds already budgeted in Account No 205-527-987-000
(Municipal Refuse Fund) for this purpose
#123-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer — Operations and the Director of
Public Works, dated March 5, 2008, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Piedmont Concrete,
Inc., 29334 W Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
readymix concrete at the unit prices bid for the period April 1, 2008,
through March 31, 2009, for an estimated total amount of $38,100 00,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications, FURTHER, in the
event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the material, the
Council does hereby accept the second lowest unit price bid (which
also meets specifications) of National Readymix, Inc., 39000 Ford
Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with readymix concrete at the
unit prices bid for the period April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009, for
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an estimated total amount of $39,000 00, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of funds already budgeted in Account
No 101-463-782-000 for this purpose.
#124-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer — Operations and the Director of
Public Works, dated March 10, 2008, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids, which meet
specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with bituminous materials specified at the unit
prices bid for the period May 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009-
1 Nagle Paving Company, 39525 13 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan
48377
1100T 20A Asphaltic Concrete $41 00 per ton
1100T 36A Asphaltic Concrete 45 00 per ton
1100L Asphaltic Concrete 40 00 per ton
2 Ajax Materials Corporation, 830 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 100, Troy,
Michigan 48084
Cold Patch Material —
Pave 192, Delivered $65 00 per ton
3 Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company, 2981 Carrollton Road,
Saginaw, Michigan 48604
Cold Patch Material - U P M or
Q P R., Delivered $78 86 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish
the materials, the Council does hereby accept the following second
lowest bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
bituminous materials specified at the unit prices bid for the period May
1, 2008, through April 30, 2009
1 Cadillac Asphalt LLC, 51777 West 12 Mile Road, Wixom, Michigan
48393
1100T 20A Asphaltic Concrete $36 00 per ton
1100T 36A Asphaltic Concrete $39 00 per ton
1100L Asphaltic Concrete $36 00 per ton
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2 Barrett Paving Materials, 13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus,
Michigan 48174
Cold Patch Material -
Pave 192, Delivered $65 00 per ton
Cold Patch Material —
U P M or Q P R., Delivered $80 00 per ton
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
funds already budgeted from Account No 101-463-782-000 for this
purpose
#125-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 7, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a proposed
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Contract between the
City of Livonia and The Environmental Quality Company to provide
services for the 2008-2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Program that will allow the City of Livonia and Northville/Northville
Township to conduct joint collection events for their residents, the
Council does hereby determine as follows
• To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute a contract with The Environmental
Quality Company, 2701 North 1-94 Service Drive, Ypsilanti,
Michigan 48198, to provide services for the 2008 through 2010
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, the Livonia
event being held on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Ford Field, in an
amount not to exceed $162,900 00 from funds already budgeted
in Account No 205-527-818-035 (Municipal Refuse Fund) for
this purpose, and
• To authorize payment to the City of Northville, 215 West Main
Street, Northville, Michigan 48167-1540 for Livonia residents'
use of the Northville/Northville Township site for the 2008
through 2010 Northville Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
events
#126-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer — Operations and the Director of Public Works,
dated March 13, 2008, 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 the following vehicles from
Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, Michigan 48183 two (2)
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3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab pickups with 8-foot boxes (Road
Maintenance Section) in the amount of$43,864 00, two (2) 3/4 ton 4x4
extended cab pickups with 8-foot boxes and Boss V plows with snow
deflectors and light kits and hand held control (Road Maintenance
Section) in the amount of $52,734 00, three (3) 3/4 ton 4x4 extended
cab pickups with 8-foot boxes (Parks and Forestry Section) in the
amount of $65,796 00, one (1) 3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab pickup with 8-
foot box and Boss V plow with snow deflector and light kit and hand
t held control (Parks and Forestry Section) in the amount of $32,357 00,
one (1) 3/4 ton cargo van (Parks and Forestry Section) in the amount of
$16,425 00, and one (1) 3/4 ton cargo van (Building Maintenance
Section) in the amount of $15,630 00, for a total amount of
$174,072 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-446-
985-000 (Capital Outlay) and $52,734 00 from funds already budgeted
in Account No 401-000-985-000 (Capital Outlay) for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract No
07186200079), as well as for the additional 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
#127-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated February 22, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 02-15-2008, adopted on February 19,P 2008,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application, Petition No 2008-01-SN-01,
submitted by Livonia Chestnut Limited, requesting approval for a
ground sign for the two new restaurants (T G I Friday's and Panera
Bread) on property located on the east side of Haggerty Road between
Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road (20120 and 20140 Haggerty
Road), in the Northwest '/4 of Section 6, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Livonia Chestnut Limited,
as received by the Planning Commission on February 12,
2008, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and
2 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
#128-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 5, 2008, which
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transmits its resolution 03-17-2008, adopted on March 4, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-01-02-04, submitted by Mark Chen, requesting
waiver use approval to operate a limited service restaurant (China
House Inn Restaurant) on property located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road between Farmington Road and Merriman Road (33018 W
Seven Mile Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, which property is
zoned C-1, P and R-3, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2008-01-02-04 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions.
1 That the Floor Plan & Existing Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-1
prepared by LSA, Inc., dated January 28, 2008, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the maximum customer seating count shall not exceed 30
seats,
3 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
4 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
the site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows, and
5 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for
#129-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 6, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 03-18-2008, adopted on March 4, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-01-02-05, submitted by Construction
Consulting Service requesting waiver use approval to operate a
preschool/elementary school (Brookfield Academy) on property located
on the south side of Ann Arbor Road between Eckles Road and Hix
Road (38945 Ann Arbor Road), in the Southwest IA of Section 31,
which property is zoned OS, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2008-01-02-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That this facility shall not exceed a maximum capacity of 170
children, and
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2 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 809-92,
which granted waiver use approval to construct and operate a
child day care center on the subject property, under Petition 92-
09-02-28, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are not in
conflict with this approval
#130-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 22, 2008, which
transmits its resolution p2-13-2008 adopted on February 19, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-01-08-02 submitted by LVM Architectural
Services, on behalf of the Parkview Baptist Church, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to expand and renovate
the exterior of the existing Fellowship Hall and expand the parking lot
of the church on property located on the west side of Stark Road
between Ann Arbor Trail and Plymouth Road (9355 Stark Road), in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission and
Petition 2008-01-08-02 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated January 11, 2008,
prepared by Midwestern Consulting, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
2 That all parking spaces shall be conforming at ten (10') feet
wide by twenty (20') feet in length and double striped,
3 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-1 02
dated January 11, 2008, prepared by LVM Architectural
Services, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That this site shall meet the Wayne County Storm Water
Management Ordinance requirements and shall secure the
necessary permits, including storm water management permits,
wetlands permits and soil erosion and sedimentation control
permits, from Wayne County, the City of Livonia, and/or the
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality;
5 That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in height
and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
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6 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient rear
yard building setback and any conditions related thereto,
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;
8 That prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape plan
showing the grade-mounted mechanical equipment adequately
screened with the use of landscaping and/or a masonry screen
wall shall be submitted to the Planning Department for its review
and approval, and
9 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a
period of one year only from the date of approval by City
Council, and unless a building permit is obtained this approval
shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
#131-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated March 5, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Sublease Agreement for
the Fox Creek Clubhouse Office Space between the City of Livonia
and Thomas J Welsh, an individual, and T J W , Inc., a Michigan
corporation, commencing April 1, 2008, and terminating November 1,
2014, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Sublease
Agreement as presented, as well as to dd all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A communication from the Department of Law, dated March 4, 2008,
re Enrolled House Bill No 5032, amending the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of
2006, which includes relief of the obligation to place a Planning Commission
member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Laura, McCann, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy
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NAYS None
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated March 28,
2008, re recommendation to rescind bids for four (4) 16 5" brush chippers, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Laura, it was 7
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer - Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated March
28, 2008, in connection with the subject of rescinding bids for the
purchase of four (4) 16 5" brush chippers, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole
McCann and Laura withdrew their motions on the foregoing resolution
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#132-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer - Operations and the Director of
Public Works, dated March 11, 2008, and a subsequent
communication dated March 28, 2008, with respect to the bids
received for four (4) 16 5" brush chippers, the Council does hereby
reject all bids received on March 4, 2008, in connection with this item,
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A communication from the Civil Service Department, received in the
Office of the City Clerk on March 31, 2008, re AFSCME Union Local 192, 2007-
2010 Wage Rate Schedule effective December 1, 2007, 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.
#133-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 3, 2008,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 18-00, regarding the
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proposed collective bargaining agreement between the City of Livonia
and AFSCME Union Local 192 for the period December 1, 2007,
through November 30, 2010, and a communication from the Human
Resources Director, dated February 28, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on February 28, 2008, approving such
agreement, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the
aforesaid action of the Civil Service Commission, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby requested to affix their signatures to the said
contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#134-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 598-
07, in connection with a communication from the City Treasurer, dated
November 30, 2007, requesting the extension of the contract with A &
W Collections for delinquent tax collection for an additional three years,
the Council does hereby authorize an extension of the City's
agreement with A & W Collections, 6806 Tiffany Circle, Canton,
Michigan 48187, for collection of delinquent personal property'taxes,
with the understanding that the Treasurer's Office shall send one
additional notice to the taxpayer prior to turning over the collection of
such taxes to A & W Collections, the cost of which service is to be
taken from 1% per month interest and 4% collection fees and which
agreement shall be for the period December 1, 2007, through
November 30, 2010, and will be subject to cancellation by either party
upon giving sixty (60) days notice and which agreement is herein made
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid company;
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
A communication entitled "City of Livonia, Assigned City Vehicles",
received in the Office of the City Clerk on March 24, 2008, re the subject of City
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vehicles, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR
574-98 and CR 64-01)(CR106-97)
Knapp provided a verbal update re the subject of City vehicles and
indicated this matter will remain in the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee
at this time.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#135-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 442-
94, regarding the subject of specifications for taking competitive
proposals for the employment of bond counsel and labor attorney, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to
this matter
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#136-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 271-
95, regarding the subject of State Revenue Sharing which was referred
for tracking purposes, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with regard to this matter "
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#137-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 173-
97, regarding the subject of the feasibility of a proposal for a new
General Obligation Road Repair Bond Issue (2 mills), the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation,
received on March 19, 2008, at the Finance, Budget & Technology Committee
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meeting entitled "Livonia Parks & Recreation, Athletic Fee History", was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#138-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 275-
97, regarding the subject of deleting the annual season fee for City
park athletic facilities in favor of "time slots" and information supporting
the rates for time slots (i e , $10 and $25), the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 25,
2008, re report and recommendation of contract cost overruns, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 278-04)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#139-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 278-
04, regarding the subject of contract cost overruns — to revisit a firm
$15,000 overrun as opposed to a percentage, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#140-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 577-
04, in connection with a report and recommendation from the Board of
Trustees of the City of Livonia Employee's Retirement System, dated
December 2, 2004, regarding the possible adoption of a resolution to
review and monitor investments for losses suffered due to corporate
fraud mismanagement and to pursue recovery of such losses through
L. the class action litigation process when appropriate, in connection with
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lbw the City's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans,
the Council does hereby refer the issue of contacting Great West
regarding their corporate fraud policy to the Administration for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#141-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee,
dated March 19, 2008, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 83-
06, regarding the subject of revisiting the City's Tax Incentive Policy in
connection with Industrial Development Districts, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#142-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 20, 2008, which
sets forth its resolution 02-12-2008, adopted on February 19, 2008,
with regard to a request from Tiseo Architects, for a two-year extension
of the site plan approval in connection with Petition 2005-10-08-19
regarding a proposal to construct an office building on property located
on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and
Brentwood Avenue (29029 Eight Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 1, previously granted in Council,Resolution 601-05, adopted
on December 21, 2005, and extended for a one year period in Council
Resolution 47-07, adopted on February 14, 2007, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and Petition 2005-10-08-19 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following condition
1 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 601-05 in
connection with Petition 2005-10-08-19, which permitted the
construction of an office building on the subject property, shall
remain in effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with the
foregoing conditions
Ben Tiseo, Tiseo Architects, 19815 Farmington Road, was present at
the meeting to answer any questions of Council (Petition 2005-10-08-19)
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On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#143-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 6, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 03-19-2008, adopted on March 4, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-01-02-06, submitted by Baymont/Mid-Atlantic,
requesting waiver use approval to operate a limited service restaurant
(Tropical Smoothie Cafe) on property located on the south side of Five
Mile Road between Merriman Road and Henry Ruff Road (30971 Five
Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, which property is zoned
C2, P and RUF, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2008-01-02-06 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the customer seating provided in connection with the
subject use shall be in accordance with the Floor Plan marked
Sheet A-1 2 prepared by Polyarch Inc., dated September 11,
2007,
2 That the maximum customer seating count shall not exceed 22
seats,
3 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
4 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
the site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows, and
5 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for
An email communication from Sharon Ulmer, Whitehill Enterprises,
37699 Six Mile Road, Suite 220, Livonia, dated March 28, 2008, re noise from the
outdoor patio of the proposed Buffalo Wild Wings, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council (Petition 2008-02-02-07)
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An email communication from the Planning Department, dated March
25, 2008, re outdoor patios and the applicable noise regulations imposed by the
City for other restaurants with outdoor seating, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2008-02-02-07)
( An email communication from Sharon Ulmer, Whitehill Enterprises,
37699 Six Mile Road, Suite 220, Livonia, dated March 25, 2008, re addresses
assigned to the proposed Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant and the adjacent retail
space, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2008-02-02-07)
An email communication from Joe Laura, dated March 25, 2008, re an
email communication received from a resident concerning the proposed Buffalo Wild
Wings restaurant, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Petition 2008-02-02-07)
Nick Marino, Sportview Technologies, 7699 Lochlin Drive, Brighton,
addressed Council re projected noise levels associated with outdoor patios in
connection with restaurants and the neighboring subdivisions re proposed Buffalo
Wild Wings restaurant. (Petition 2008-02-02-07)
Kent Ward, Buffalo Wild Wings, 578.50 Van Dyke, Suite 100,
Washington Township, addressed Council concerning resident concerns expressed
by the neighboring subdivision in relation to the proposed Buffalo Wild Wings
restaurant and indicated the Petitioner wants to make sure residents of the
surrounding subdivisions remain happy to ensure the success of their new location
(Petition 2008-02-02-07)
Sharon Ulmer, Whitehill Enterprises, 37699 Six Mile Road, Suite 220,
Livonia, addressed Council re landscape concerns expressed by Council and
potential tenants of the development associated with the property site adjacent to
the proposed Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. (Petition 2008-02-02-07)
Donn Ulmer, Whitehill Enterprises, 37699 Six Mile Road, Suite 220,
Livonia, addressed Council re landscape concerns expressed by Council and being
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in compliance with the Noise Ordinance in relation to the proposed Buffalo Wild
Wings restaurant. (Petition 2008-02-02-07)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 10, 2008, which transmits its
resolution 03-20-2008, adopted on March 4, 2008, with regard to
Petition 2008-02-02-07, submitted by Laurel Pointe L L C , requesting
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waiver use approval to remodel the exterior, add outdoor seating, and
increase the total seating capacity of the existing restaurant (proposed
to become Buffalo Wild Wings) on property located on the east side of
Laurel Park Drive South between Six Mile Road and Professional
Center Drive, 37651 Six Mile Road (formerly 17050 Laurel Park Drive
South), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2008-02-02-07 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP1 submitted by Whitehill,
dated January 31, 2008, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That a fully detailed landscape plan for the landscaped berm
adjacent to the Six Mile Road right-of-way line, including a
cross-sectional profile plan for the proposed lowering ,of the
berm, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Commission and City Council within sixty (60) days
from the date of approval of the site plan unless more time is
granted by the City Council,
3 That the North and East Elevations Plan prepared by Anthony
Pucci Associates, PC, dated March 3, 2008, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
4 That the Northwest and West Elevations Plan prepared by
lntertech Design Services, Inc dated January 31, 2008, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the thin brick used in the construction shall be field applied
to a metal panel which is structurally attached to the wall,
6 That all rooftop 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,
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7 That the Floor Plan prepared by Intertech Design Services, Inc ,
dated January 31, 2008, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
8 That the maximum customer seating count shall not exceed a
total of 267 seats, including 235 interior seats and 32 outdoor
patio seats,
9 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted any
needed variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a
deficient number of parking spaces,
10 That the three walls of the dumpster enclosure shall be
constructed of the full brick to match the brick used in the
construction of the building, or in the event a poured wall is
substituted, the wall's design, texture and color shall match that
of the building and the enclosure gates shall be of steel
construction and maintained and when not in use closed at all
times,
11 That the Sign Package prepared by Federal Heath Sign
Company, dated November 19, 2007, showing a monument
sign and the wall signage for the proposed restaurant, is hereby
approved, subject to the granting of a variance for an excess
number of wall signs by the Zoning Board of Appeals ad any
conditions pertaining thereto Only conforming signage is
approved for the proposed retail units Any additional signage
shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council, *
12 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
the site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
13 That sound levels of any outdoor speakers and televisions shall
be kept to a reasonable minimum so as to not become
objectionable to nearby residents and businesses and shall
comply with the City's Noise Ordinance, and
14 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for the building permits
Meakin suggested the above item be adjourned to the next Regular meeting
(Petition 2008-02-02-07)
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Laura and McCann then withdrew their motions on the foregoing resolution
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#144-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 10, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 03-20-2008, adopted on March 4, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-02-02-07, submitted by Laurel Pointe L.L.C ,
requesting waiver use approval to remodel the exterior, add outdoor
seating, and increase the total seating capacity of the existing
restaurant (proposed to become Buffalo Wild Wings) on property
located on the east side of Laurel Park Drive South between Six Mile
Road and Professional Center Drive, the Council does hereby direct
that this item be placed on the Agenda for the next Regular meeting of
April 16, 2008
A communication from the Civil Service Department, received in the
Office of the City Clerk on March 31, 2008, re Administrative and Professional
Salaries, 2007-2010 Wage Rate Schedule effective December 1, 2007, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Civil Service Department, received in the
Office of the City Clerk on March 31, 2008, re Exempt' and Confidential, 2007-2010
Wage Rate Schedule effective December 1, 2007, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#145-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Human Resources Director, dated February 29, 2008, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on February 28, 2008, and which
recommends certain salary and fringe benefit adjustments for
Administrative, Professional, Exempt and Confidential Classifications,
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for the period December 1, 2007, through November 30, 2010, which
are as follows
1 A total salary increase of 8% over the 3 year period Increases
would be effective December 1, 2007, December 1, 2008, and
December 1, 2009 The final determination of salary increases
is based on the outcome of the Fire Fighter Act 312 Arbitration
decision Increases would be either 2% or 3% on December 1,
2007, 3% on December 1, 2008, an?cl 3% or 2% on December 1,
2009 Salary increases are retroactive for all employees on the
payroll as of the date approved by City Council (i e , March 31,
2008)
2 An increase in the annual Dental reimbursement from $600 to
$650 and an increase in the lifetime orthodontic benefit from
$1,000 to $1,500
3 Adjust life insurance to an amount equal to annual salary plus
$2,000 Currently the amount is based on a chart that provides
an amount of insurance equal to annual salary plus an amount
that varies from $1 to $1,999 depending on salary
4 An increase in weekly sickness and accident benefits upon the
exhaustion of sick leave from $200 per week to $250 per week.
Also provide that benefits will continue for a full 42 weeks, as
provided in the employee benefit manual, in the event the
employee's employment is terminated while receiving benefits
5 Increase the cost of living allowance for future Defined Benefit
retirees from $20 per month startirt after one year of retirement
and increasing by $20 per month for each year of retirement for
six years to $25 per month after one year of retirement for ten
years The maximum cost of living would increase from $120
per month in the sixth year of retirement and beyond to $250
per month in the tenth year of retirement and beyond
6 Increase the City's contribution to the Defined Contribution Plan
from 12% to 13% for employees hired before March 17, 1997,
and from 7% to 8% for employees hired on or after March 17,
1997
7 Increase the reimbursement for eyeglasses damaged or
replaced in the performance of assigned duties to $150
8 Provide that employees who retire on a deferred retirement will
receive the hospitalization/medical benefits in effect for active
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employees at the time they start receiving benefits Presently
the benefit level is frozen at the level in effect at the time that
they terminate employment.
9 Effective December 1, 2009, increase the prescription co-pay
from $10 generic and $20 brand name prescription drugs to $10
generic, $20 formulary brand name and $30 non-formulary
brand name prescription drugs
10 Mandatory direct deposit of all cash payments to employees
The Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Civil
Service Commission and the salary and fringe benefit adjustments set
forth above are hereby approved
McCann left the podium at 9 06 p m to avoid a perceived conflict of
interest.
A communication from the Civil Service Department, received in the
Office of the City Clerk on March 31, 2008, re Appointees Salaries, 2007-2010
Wage Rate Schedule effective December 1, 2007, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#146-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated March 7, 2008, which recommends certain
salary and benefit adjustments for Appointed Department Head
Classifications, for the period December 1, 2007, through November
30, 2010, which are as follows
1 A total salary increase of 8% over the period December 1, 2007,
through November 30, 2010, as follows
a) December 1, 2007 2% or 3% Amount to be the same
as the adjustment in the LFFU
arbitration award
b) December 1, 2008 3%
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c) December 1, 2009 2% or 3% Amount to be what is
needed to arrive at a total increase
of 8%
dn.
Salary increases are retroactive for all Appointed Department Head
Classifications on the payroll as of the date approved by City Council
(i e , March 31, 2008)
2 Increase the City contribution to the Defined Contribution
Pension Plan by 1% for all Appointees
3 Increase the cost of living payment to future Defined Benefit
retirees from $20 per month starting after one year of retirement
and increasing by $20 per month for each year of retirement for
six years to $25 per month after one year of retirement for ten
years The maximum cost of living will increase from $120 per
month after six years to $250 per month after the tenth year of
retirement and beyond
4 Increase the annual reimbursement for dental services from
$600 to $650 Increase the lifetime orthodontic benefit from
$1,000 to $1,500
5 Adjust group life insurance to annual salary plus $2,000
6 Increase weekly sickness and accident benefits upon the
exhaustion of sick leave from $200 per week to $250 per week.
Also provide that benefits will continue for a full 42 weeks, as
provided in the employee benefits manual, in the event the
employee's employment is terminated while receiving benefits
7 Increase the maximum reimbursement for eyeglasses damaged
in the performance of duties from $100 to $150
8 Provide that employees who retire on a deferred pension option
will receive the hospitalization/medical benefits in effect for
active employees at the time they start receiving benefits.
Presently the level of benefit is frozen at the level in effect at the
time they terminate employment.
9 Mandatory direct deposit of all cash payments to employees
10 Effective December 1, 2009, increase the prescription co-
payment from $10 for generic and $20 brand name prescription
drugs to $10 generic, $20 formulary brand name and $30 non-
formulary brand name prescription drugs
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The Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Mayor
and the salary and benefit adjustments set forth above are hereby
approved
McCann returned to the podium at 9•07 p m
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-08 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, it was
#148-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated March 26, 2008, 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, Newburgh/Six Mile Limited Partnership v City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Laura, McCann, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, it was
#149-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated March 27, 2008, 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, General Motors Corporation v City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Laura, McCann, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy
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NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
President Toy announced Boy Scout Troop 900 from Mt. Hope Church
were still present in the audience
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,605th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
914 p m
CIXL,
Linda Grimsby, City Cler
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