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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2005-01-10 34957 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2005 On January 10, 2005, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Kokenakes asked to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the recent tsunami Councilmember Kokenakes delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result: Frank J Kokenakes, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Thomas Robinson, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, and Gerald Taylor Absent: None Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission and Stan Dobis, Cable Commission On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Kokenakes, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 01-05 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,527th Regular Meeting of the Council held December 20, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted During the audience communication portion of the agenda, the following two resolutions were offered On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 02-05 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Councilmember Robinson, the Council does hereby determine to refer the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34958 issue of having the City Council meetings presented in a closed- captioned format to the Administration for a report and recommendation On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 03-05 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Councilmember Robinson, the Council does hereby determine to refer the issue of having the City Council meetings presented in a closed- captioned format to the Economic Development, Community Outreach and School Liaison Committee for a report and recommendation Councilmember Terry Godfroid-Marecki sent "Happy Birthday" greetings to her son, Andrei, who celebrated his 12th birthday on Sunday, January 9 She also congratulated her daughter, Jordyn, who became engaged on Christmas Eve A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated December 22, 2004, re City of Livonia Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council A communication from the Department of Law, dated December 22, 2004, re City of Livonia v Pierce Nut, LLC, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 04-423845- CZ, announcing the successful collection of $85,000 00 in delinquent taxes from said company, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council A communication from the Department of Law, dated December 27, 2004, re George L. Boller v City Council of the City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 04-418292-CZ, wherein said Court declared that the Open Meetings Act had not been violated by the City Council of the City of Livonia in the appointment process of a Councilmember, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council City Attorney Sean Kavanagh congratulated Chief Assistant Attorney Cathryn White for taking the lead in the George Boller lawsuit, and Assistant Attorney Michael Fisher for taking the lead in the Pierce Nut, LLC lawsuit, both cases resulting in successful decisions for the City Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34959 On a motion by McCann, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was CR 04-05 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is interested in the continuing effort to provide affordable housing opportunities for its low and very low income residents, WHEREAS, said City Council has reviewed and understands the content of the MSHDA HRF application for funding, WHEREAS, said City Council accepts the recommendation of the Housing Commission to apply for $240,000 00, and WHEREAS, said City Council authorizes the chief elected official to sign the application form as required, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia authorizes the Housing Commission to prepare and submit the application for funding through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's Housing Resources Fund CR 05-05 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 22, 2004, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 20, 2004, approved for submission by the Director of Public Safety and the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from OCM Food Service, LLC for transfer of ownership of a 2004 B-Hotel Licensed Business (in Escrow) located at 16999 S Laurel Park, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, from Livonia Luxury Suites, Ltd , a limited partnership, and to transfer location to 38703 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, to transfer status to a Class C License, and for a 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 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin and Taylor NAYS None On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, it was CR 06-05 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated December 17, 2004, which transmits its resolution 12-163-2004, adopted on December 14, 2004, with regard to Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34960 the request of Mitchell's Fish Market to attach metal structures to the exterior walls of the restaurant located at 17600 Haggerty Road, on the east side of Haggerty Road between Six Mile and Seven Mile Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, in connection with Petition 2004-08-SN- 08, previously approved by the City Council on October 27, 2004 in Council Resolution 516-04, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the metal structures submitted in connection with Petition 2004-08-SN-08 are hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the metal wall art package submitted by Knauer Incorporated, as received by the Planning Commission on December 27, 2004, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except for the following • That each metal sculpture shall not exceed an overall area of 50 square feet; 2 That these metal sculptures shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after this business closes, and 3 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the permits are applied for A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Robinson, Knapp and Taylor NAYS Meakin The President declared the resolution duly adopted On a motion by Meakin, seconded by McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 07-05 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated December 17, 2004, which transmits its resolution 12-161-2004, adopted on December 14, 2004, with regard to Petition 2004-11-02-34, submitted by Min Corn Real Estate requesting waiver use approval to operate a real estate business located at 35000 Schoolcraft Road, on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Ellen Drive and Riverside Drive in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, which property is zoned OS and P, the Council does hereby concur in the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34961 recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2004-11-02-34 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the following issues as outlined in the correspondence dated November 24, 2004, from the Inspection Department shall be resolved to that department's satisfaction • Repair, resealing and double striping of the parking lot as needed, • Maintenance and/or restoration of the landscaping as needed, • Removal of graffiti on the southeast wall of the building, • Wiring and conduit repair on the south face by the address, • Tuck pointing repair to the building as needed, 2 That this approval shall incorporate the following recommendations listed in the correspondence dated November 23, 2004, from the Traffic Bureau of the Division of Police • Provision of properly marked and individually posted handicapped accessible parking spaces, • Installation of a STOP sign for exiting vehicles, and • Installation of a No Right Turn sign exiting onto Ellen Drive, 3 That all exterior lighting equipment provided on the site shall be shielded so as to deflect light away from adjacent residential properties and shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet above grade, and 4 That there shall be no outside storage of trash, or if a dumpster is provided, the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed out of the same 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 maintained and when not in use closed at all times On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously adopted, it was Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34962 CR 08-05 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated December 22, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a quit claim deed for right-of-way and four (4) Grants of Easement from Leo Soave Building, Inc in connection with the Out Lot for Maple Woods Site Condominiums, more particularly described as Quit Claim Deed, dated December 15, 2004, executed by Leo Soave, President, Leo Soave Building, Inc , to the City of Livonia for right-of-way purposes Part of Lot 28 "Fairway Subdivision No 2," as recorded in Liber 71, Page 64 W C R , described as beginning at a point on the West line of Gill Road (86 feet wide) distant South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1593 16 feet, and South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 43 00 feet, from the North 1/4 corner of Section 4, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 364 57 feet; thence along a curve to the right, radius 60 00 feet, an arc distance of 94 25, a central angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, which chord bears North 45 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West 84 85 feet, thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West 21 47 feet; thence along a curve to the right radius 60 00 feet an arc distance of 188 50 feet, a central angle of 180 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, which chord bears North 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds East 120 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds East 21 47 feet; thence along a curve to the left, radius 10 00 feet, an arc distance of 15 71 feet, a central angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, which chord bears South 45 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds East 14 14 feet, thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds East 294 72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 50 00 feet, along the said West line of Gill Road, to the Point of Beginning AND Grant of Easement dated December 15, 2004, executed by Leo Soave, President, Leo Soave Building, Inc , to the City of Livonia for. A New 10 foot wide Sanitary Sewer Easement A 10 foot wide sanitary sewer easement, being part of Lot 28 "Fairway Subdivision No 2," as recorded in Liber 71, Page Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34963 64 W C R , described as beginning at a point on the West line of Gill Road (86 feet wide) distant South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 159316 feet, and South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 43 00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 4, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 10 00 feet, along the said West line of Gill Road, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 119 97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West 10 00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds East 120 00 feet, to the Point of Beginning AND Grant of Easement dated December 15, 2004, executed by Leo Soave, President, Leo Soave Building, Inc , to the City of Livonia for. A New 10 foot Water Main Easement A 10 foot wide water main easement, being part of Lot 28 "Fairway Subdivision No 2," as recorded in Liber 71, Page 64 W C R , described as beginning at a point on the West line of Gill Road (86 feet wide) distant South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 154316 feet, and South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 43 00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 4, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 294 72 feet, thence along a curve to the right a radius of 10 feet, a central angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, an arc distance of 15 71 feet, which chord bears North 45 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West 1414 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds East 304 75 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 10 00 feet, along the said West line of Gill Road, to the Point of Beginning AND Grant of Easement dated December 15, 2004, executed by Leo Soave, President, Leo Soave Building, Inc , to the City of Livonia for A New 5 foot wide Storm Sewer Easement A 5 foot wide storm sewer easement, being part of Lot 28 "Fairway Subdivision No 2," as recorded in Liber 71, Page Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 34964 64 W C R., described as beginning at a point distant South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1593 16 feet, and South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 158 00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 4, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds East 120 00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 5 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West 120 00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds East 5 00 feet to the Point of Beginning AND Grant of Easement dated December 15, 2004, executed by Leo Soave, President, Leo Soave Building, Inc., to the City of Livonia for A New 20 foot wide Storm Sewer Easement A 20 foot wide storm sewer easement, being part of Lot 28 "Fairway Subdivision No 2," as recorded in Liber 71, Page 64 W C R., described as beginning at a point on the West line of Gill Road (86 feet wide) distant South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1713 16 feet, and South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 43 00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 4, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds West 119 65 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West 20 00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 11 seconds East 119 71 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 20 00 feet, along the said West line of Section 4, to the Point of Beginning the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the aforesaid quit claim deed and four (4) Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution On a motion by McCann, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, this 1,528th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 10 p m , January 10, 2005 v LeLe,:t4-6,1 Val Vandersloot, City Clerk 34965 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINTH LREGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2005 On January 24, 2005, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Thomas Robinson, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Frank J Kokenakes and Gerald Taylor Absent. None Elected and appointed officials present Jack Engebretson, Mayor; Robert Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michigan State Senator Laura Toy and Michigan State Representatives John Pastor and Andy Dillon On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 09-05 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,528th Regular Meeting of the Council held January 10, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, Livonia, spoke about the perceived change of language between the Term Limits Ballot Initiative and the eventual language that appears in the Livonia City Charter, and requested that City Council clarify this issue City Attorney Kavanagh stated that this issue had been resolved several times and that nothing has occurred that would change his legal opinion Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34966 Michigan State Senator Laura Toy and Michigan State Representative John Pastor introduced the newly elected Michigan State Representative for the 17th Congressional District, Andy Dillon Mayor Engebretson responded to Ralph Williams' question about the discrepancy in the term limits language He indicated he has spoken with other elected officials about this issue, and he has not decided if he will seek a legal opinion from the Michigan Attorney General These requests can only come from Michigan legislators, and State Senator Laura Toy has agreed to do so if the Mayor requests this opinion The Mayor then reviewed the Department of Public Service's planning for last Saturday's significant snowfall, and discussed in detail its implementation for cleaning Livonia's 370 miles of streets He stated that because this winter's snowfall has exceeded expectations, the City has used all the money allocated in this year's budget for contractor snow removal services Council President Taylor announced that a Public Hearing would be held on the following item on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 7 00 p m in the auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI Robert L Recchia, Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Valassis Communications, Inc , 19975 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152 requests to establish an Industrial Development District at 38905 W Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152 A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 12, 2005, re Arthur H. Buchholz v The City of Livonia and The City of Livonia Employees Retirement System, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 04- 405168-CZ, in which the City of Livonia was dismissed as a Party Defendant, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by Robinson, it was CR 10-05 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated December 21, 2004, requesting approval of the following items 1 The issuance of a permit to Wade Shows to conduct carnival amusement rides at Henry Ford Field and Veterans' Park, as part of this year's SPREE-55 Celebration, on June 21, 22 and 23, 2005, from 2 00 p m to midnight and on June 24, Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34967 25, and 26, 2005, from 12 00 noon to midnight, subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Hockey Association and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. being identified as additional insured on Wade Shows' general liability insurance policy; 2 Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a fireworks display at Veterans' Park to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2005, at approximately 10 15 pm , which display will be fired by American Fireworks, Inc , subject to providing liability insurance for this event and subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Hockey Association and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., being designated as additional insured on their policy; 3 Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use and/or lease the facilities at Henry Ford Field, Eddie Edgar Arena (subject to the terms of the existing lease between the Livonia Hockey Association and the City of Livonia) and Veterans' Park during the period of the SPREE-55 celebration in accordance with the fees/waivers grid for events co-sponsored by the City of Livonia, and 4 A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with respect to Items 2 and 3 above, as well as a waiver of all vendors' license fees for community organizations and/or groups authorized to participate in SPREE-55 by the Anniversary Committee, the Council does hereby concur in and approve the foregoing requests, and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution CR 11-05 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated December 21, 2004, wherein it is requested that the following City streets be closed to through traffic from 8 00 a m on June 20, 2005, through 12 00 noon on June 27, 2005 (Monday through Monday) Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark to Lyndon Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road Stamford from Schoolcraft North to the dead end Perth from Schoolcraft North to the dead end Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34968 the Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that Farmington Road be closed from Five Mile Road to Schoolcraft Road on Sunday, June 26, 2005, between the hours of 8 30 p m and 11 30 p m or until the road is returned to normal traffic operation in connection with the annual SPREE fireworks display, and does hereby authorize the City of Livonia to assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure, and that Sgt. David Studt is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department, Fire Department and Wayne County; and to the extent possible, SPREE is requested, in conjunction with the Police Department, to do all things necessary to alleviate traffic problems for the residents of Stoneleigh Village Subdivision during the 2005 Anniversary Celebration, including signs on the barricades indicating "local business and residents only " CR 12-05 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated December 21, 2004, the Council does hereby approve of the request from the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , for permission to display banners advertising SPREE-55 on Farmington Road and Five Mile Road from May 28, 2005 through July 1, 2005, and to display 4' x 8' signs at City Hall and Ford Field from May 28, 2005 through July 1, 2005, at no additional cost to SPREE, FURTHER, the Council does hereby permit the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. to acknowledge supporters with banners and signage not to exceed 3' x 5' in size on Ford Field and the ball diamonds only from June 20, 2005 to June 27, 2005, and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated January 3, 2005, re forwarding a communication from the Associate Superintendent of Wayne County Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), requesting that the City of Livonia continue to collect 100% of their intermediate school property taxes in the summer tax collection for the year 2005, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34969 CR 13-05 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works, dated December 17, 2004, 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 Commercial Lawnmower, 32098 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Public Service Division with six (6) Toro zero turn mowers (five Model No 74251 mowers and one Model No 74252 mower) for a net price of $47,979 00, based on a total price of $50,154 00 less trade-ins of $2,175 00, (from four (4) Ferris mowers), the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 101-446-987-000, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract Agreement No 071B1001610), in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the 3% local bidders preference per Section 3 04 140E of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result. AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes and Taylor NAYS None Councilmember McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 2004-10-01- 12) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34970 Councilmember Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 2004-10-01- 13) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting Councilmember Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18 29 AND 18 49 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2004- 09-06-04) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 14-05 WHEREAS, George D Goodman has served the Michigan Municipal League as Executive Director for 22 years, and Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34971 WHEREAS, he served as Mayor of Ypsilanti, Michigan from 1972- 1982 and President of the Michigan Conference of Mayors for 1976-77, and WHEREAS, in 1987, his considerable expertise was recognized when he was one of seven persons across the country who were recognized by Common Cause with its Public Service Achievement Award, and WHEREAS, in 1998, he was selected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, which is chartered by Congress to provide advice and counsel on all matters of public policy; and WHEREAS, he has been instrumental in the development of the Michigan Black Caucus, and WHEREAS, he has held numerous civic leadership roles including Chair of the United Way of Michigan, Board Member of Starr Commonwealth and of Youth for Understanding, and Chair of the Washtenaw County Community College Foundation, and WHEREAS, he has served as President of the Michigan Municipal League Foundation since its inception in 1991, and WHEREAS, he has served as a Board Member of the National League of Cities and of Public Technology, Inc , the technology arm of the National League of Cities, the International City/County Management Association, and the National Association of Counties, and WHEREAS, he has actively promoted sharing of Michigan's local government expertise with local officials in developing nations throughout the world through exchange programs, now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia does hereby recognize and acknowledge the contributions and efforts made by George D Goodman over his many years of dedicated service to Michigan's cities and villages, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution is presented to George D Goodman on the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Municipal League Ona motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 34972 CR 15-05 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Council President, dated January 6, 2005, the Council does hereby designate Brian Meakin to serve as the City Council representative on the Board of Trustees of the Livonia Employees Retirement System on a continuing basis, or until further order of this Council by Council resolution On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 16-05 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Council President, dated January 6, 2005, the Council does hereby determine to designate Councilmember James C McCann to serve as the City Council representative on the City's Community Tree Committee on a continuing basis, or until further order of this Council by Council resolution Bill Craig, 20050 Milburn, Livonia, Chairman, Community Tree Committee, welcomed Councilmember James C McCann as the new member of this committee On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, this 1,529th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 48 p m , January 24, 2005 Val Vandersloot, City Clerk